Introducing the Exclusive Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport
Porsche has unveiled an extraordinary track-only version of its iconic 911 sports car, known as the GT3 R Rennsport.
Unveiled during the highly-anticipated Rennsport Reunion at the Laguna Seca race track in California, the 911 GT3 R Rennsport is not designed for competition. Instead, it represents a spectacular showcase of what can be achieved when rules and regulations are disregarded in the pursuit of automotive perfection.
Completely unleashed, Porsche’s motorsports division has pushed the boundaries to deliver what may be the ultimate iteration of the 911 sports car. While based on the current 992-generation 911 GT3 R racer, this new variant only shares its roof and hood with its racing sibling. Key enhancements include a strikingly updated aerodynamics package, highlighted by an imposing rear wing and an aggressive underfloor diffuser.
Limited to a mere 77 units and priced at $1 million each, the new Porsche is powered by a 4.2-liter, flat-six engine inspired by the GT3 R race car. However, it is now liberated from the constraints imposed by motorsport’s Balance of Performance rules. As a result, it delivers an impressive 611 horsepower, a significant increase from the race car’s 564, and can rev up to an ear-shattering 9,400 rpm. Porsche has set a target weight of just 1,240 kg (2,733 lbs) for this single-seat powerhouse.
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport shares minimal components with its counterparts
In a nod to sustainability, Porsche ensures that the GT3 R Rennsport is capable of running on E25 fuels, including carbon-neutral bio-ethanol fuels and e-fuels. The engine transfers all its power to the rear wheels through a six-speed ‘constant-mesh’ transmission that it shares with the GT3 R race car.
The carbon-fiber-bodied Rennsport also boasts a raw, race-oriented exhaust system with two tailpipes that Porsche promises will emit an “exceptionally emotional engine sound.” Additionally, two additional exhaust systems will be provided, equipped with silencers and catalytic converters to comply with specific noise restrictions at certain race tracks.
Porsche asserts that the GT3 R Rennsport shares a chassis that is “essentially identical” to that of its GT3 racing car. This results in a state-of-the-art double wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. The car is equipped with five-way adjustable shock absorbers and clad in Michelin race tires exclusively crafted for the fortunate 77 GT3 R Rennsport owners.
Experience the Motorsport-Inspired Cockpit of the 911 GT3 R Rennsport
Additional features include fender-mounted cameras that replace traditional side mirrors, providing their view on a pair of displays within the cockpit. The single bucket seat is accompanied by harnesses and enveloped by an FIA-grade roll cage. At the driver’s fingertips lies an all-digital dashboard, an array of controls borrowed directly from Porsche’s GT3 race cars, and a steering wheel adorned with an assortment of buttons and dials.
Uncharacteristically, even the renowned German automaker acknowledges that this creation is “possibly the most thrilling track-oriented tool ever produced by Porsche for collectors.”
We can only hope that the fortunate owners of these 77 masterpieces employ them as intended, perhaps allowing us glimpses of the awe-inspiring 911 GT3 R Rennsport dominating competitive track events in the near future.
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