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Adrian PatonThe Most Powerful, Street Legal Porsche Ever: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
May 12th 2010 18:00
German sports car maker Porsche has taken the wraps off their most powerful, street legal vehicle ever - the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, the new 911 GT2 RS develops 456 kW of power. Weighing in at a svelte 1370 kg, the rear-wheel drive monster can sprint from rest to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Sure, this time is 0.3 seconds slower than the AWD 911 Turbo S, but that only tells half the story.
The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS boasts a Nürburgring-Nordschleife track time of just 7 minutes and 18 seconds, joining an elite group of road-going vehicles to lap the famous track in under 7:20.
Porsche has achieved this feat by bumping power up by 67 kW and shedding 70 kg in comparison with the previous 911 GT2 for a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.21 kg per horsepower - by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. And it does so using 5 percent less fuel when compared with the previous 911 GT2!
New tyres were specifically developed for the 911 GT2 RS and measure 245/35 ZR 19 at the front and 325/30 ZR 19 at the rear, delivering cornering performance to match the straight-line speed. Extreme cornering dynamics are ensured by the setup of the springs, Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management (PASM), unique anti-roll bars, specific engine mounts and recalibrated Porsche Stability Management (PSM), whose stability and traction control functions can be switched off individually.
The lavish use of carbon-fibre-reinforced (CFR) components with a matt-black surface finish makes the new 911 GT2 RS stand out clearly from the other 911 models. There are also flared wheel arches at the front, new light-alloy wheels with central locking and "GT2 RS" model designations on the doors and rear lid. Matte-finish carbon also graces the redesigned front spoiler lip and the 3/8th of an inch (10 mm) taller rear spoiler lip - which both enhance aerodynamics and provide extra downforce.
Lightweight two-piece bucket seats made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic are standard, as are lightweight door panels with fabric straps instead of traditional door handles. The basic interior color is black, which contrasts with red elements, such as the seat center sections, the roof lining and segments of the steering wheel rim. The gearshift and handbrake lever are also finished in red alcantara.
Limited to just 500 units worldwide, the 911 GT2 RS will make its world debut at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25th 2010.
[Source: Porsche]
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