'04 Porsche 911 GT3-RSR Factory race car

[Alex Mc]

Porsche officially unveiled their 445hp n/a 996 factory race car for next season the other day. Have a look at this bad motha' available now for only 279,000 Euros! Sourced from GermanCarFans.com











New 911 GT3 RSR to ensure leading position in near-standard GT Sport

For the upcoming racing season Porsche Motorsport presents the 911 GT3 RSR. This near-standard racing sportscar aims to keep private customer teams competitive in international Gran Turismo sport and to continue the success of the predecessor model which won its class at the Le Mans 24 Hours five times in succession, became a record and title winner in the American Le Mans Series as well as the FIA GT Championship, and secured the overall win at this year's Daytona 24 Hour race.

Based on the new road-going 911 GT3 RS, a particularly light and sporty version of the 911 which was presented to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the GT3 RSR features improvements to its predecessor in all key areas. The vehicle is available in an ACO (Automobile Club de l`Ouest) version for competing in Le Mans and in the American Le Mans Series as well as in a FIA specification.

The 911 GT3 RSR features a modified front which improves downforce at the front axle.

The 3.6-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine delivers 445 hp at 8,250 revs. Maximum torque is now 405 Nm at 7,200 rpm, with top revs reached at 8,500 (for the FIA specification with two 30.8 mm air restrictors). New pistons and rods as well as a new valve gear result in a moderate power increase with the focus on further-improved driveability and durability. A characteristic feature of the new RSR is its air-inlet which generates ram pressure.

A six speed sequential gearbox with ignition cut ensures quick gearshifts at full throttle and offers reliable protection of the gearbox from misuse.

The racing suspension, with McPherson struts in the front and the Porsche multi-link axle at the rear, features new kinematics thanks to new wheel-uprights and modified mounting points. Further improved turning in and reduced tyre wear are the most obvious results of these modifications. The double springs adjustable to four settings, the adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bars as well as unibal joints ensure a precise set-up to suit each circuit.

The brake system features four-piston aluminium callipers on all four wheels with discs measuring 380 mm diameter in the front and 355 mm at the rear.

Weighing 1,100 kgs (FIA specification) or 1,115 kgs (ACO spec) the 911 GT3 RSR sits at the minimum weight limit. Porsche offers various kits for different competition purposes. Porsche Motorsport will deliver the first vehicles in December.

Technical Description

Bodywork

Weight optimised, widened 911 GT3 RS chassis
Carbon Kevlar components: rear section and spoiler, rear section, luggage compartment hood, rear lid with wing, front mudguard, rear mudguard extension, doors with windows and frames, rear window

Racing bucket seat with six-point seat belt, adapted for use of HANS
Fire extinguishing system
Welded-in roll cage
100-litre safety tank, quick refuelling system
Air jack system
Aerodynamically optimized front, rear, side sills
Adjustable rear wing

Engine
Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine in rear, four valves per cylinder
3,598 cc, stroke 76.4 mm, bore 99,99 mm
ca. 445 hp (327 kW) at 8,250 rpm*
Max. torque 405 Nm at 7,200 rpm
Max. revs: 8,500 rpm
Plastic intake manifold with two air restrictors
Titanium valves (ACO) and connecting rods
Dry-sump lubrication with water-oil heat-exchanger
Sequential fuel injection (Bosch)
Bosch MS 3.1 electronic engine management system with knock control
Fuel: Superplus Unleaded, 98 ROZ

*FIA version, ACO compliant on request

Power Train
Straight-toothed dog-type constant mesh countershaft sequential gearbox
Rear-wheel drive
Racing clutch
Limited slip differential 40/60 percent
Oil-water heat-exchanger

Suspension
McPherson front axle
Multilink rear suspension
Adjustable anti-roll bars front and rear
Double coil springs all round, adjustable in four positions
Sachs gas-pressure shock absorbers, adjustable ride height, compression, rebound
Height, camber and track continuously variable adjustable
All struts with Unibal joints
Rims, central locking (self-locking: FIA version, Splint: ACO version)
Front 10J x 18 ET 15
Rear 11H x 18 ET 16

Tires
Front Michelin 24/64-18 (wet)
Rear Michelin 27/68-18 (wet)

Electric power steering

Brakes
Brake-power distribution with brake balance adjustment
Front 380 mm, 32 mm thick, 4 fixed aluminium callipers
Rear 355 mm, 32mm thick, 4 fixed aluminium callipers

Weight
1,100 kilograms (FIA version)
1,115 kilograms (ACO version with flat underbody and diffuser)

Price without extras

279,000 Euro excluding tax

[Rob ITR1035]

Originally posted by Alex Mc

A six speed sequential gearbox with ignition cut ensures quick gearshifts at full throttle and offers reliable protection of the gearbox from misuse.

hell yes, watch out SMG

[SG_M3]

amazing

[Greg]

Oh baby!! I'll take 2. My next car will be a P car.

[TomM]

You gotta give it to Porsche. That is a hell of a package right there.

SMG? SMG is a joke compaired to this sequential gearbox. No lift shifts on a sequential gearbox is special. Not many other GT cars have that ability.

[Alex Mc]

The gearbox in that car is a race box, it is by no means streetable! The PTG M3's use similar units.

"Straight-toothed dog-type constant mesh countershaft sequential gearbox" - this is not something you'll find at a dealership haha1

[Evil 330ci]

I want one

[Rob ITR1035]

of course, but porsche has a wonderful tendancy to test stuff in track cars first, then bring it to the street. they need a real seq. box for the street. screw that 'tiptronic' torque converter crap...

[LITEWAITM3]

Does it come with the Decals... they are good for 50hp

But seriously this thing is amazing, but it won't be much compared to the 575 Ferrari is releasing for this coming season.

The new 360GT/N-GT should be pretty slick too.

At one of the Limerock events this summer, someone brought a GT3RS, it was simply amazing, too bad he could not keep up with someof the other cars

I wonder if anyone is going to tune it without the restrictors for competition in other series? I think it can for sure suprass thr 500 mark. Strange how the peak power is so high up in the power band, its normally a bit lower, I guess they used real high lift/duration cams to benefit most from the restrictors.

[Dado]

unbelievable. Can't wait to see them in action next year.

[postmaster]

Originally posted by Alex Mc
Price without extras

what extras are available

[Suneal]

Originally posted by postmaster
what extras are available

Good question
That is the ultimate Porsche! One day I shall have it! One day...

[LITEWAITM3]

Originally posted by postmaster
what extras are available

Probably different options for different Series Specifications.

That could be engine configuration to brakes, etc.

Options for 911 GT3RS are as follows (for example):
"
Examples of personalisation:
- Bi-Xenon lighting system with dynamic range control
- Windscreen with green top tint
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
- White paint finish on roll cage
- White paint finish on centre console
- Front section of centre console
- Floor mats
- Porsche CDR-23 CD radio (no-cost option)
- Factory collection 911
"

[Alex Mc]

This is actually the GT3-RSR race car.. i mistitled the thread, the GT3-RS is the street Club Racer version of the GT3.

So, this is NOT street legal guys! The options would be different engine parts probably for FIA racing, brakes possibly, wheels widths maybe, etc. No radios haha.

And FYI, that gearbox is something they've been using, as has PTG for years! Not a street box!

[Apex E36]

soooo nice, I want one, hehe