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LEAKED! 2018 911 [991] GT2 RS: the most powerful 911

Unveiled this evening at Goodwood =

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

New 911 GT2 RS with 700 hp, rear-wheel drive, racing chassis and rear-axle steering

Porsche unveils the most powerful 911 of all time

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS will celebrate its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK (June 30 to July 2). At the heart of this high-performance sports car is a 515 kW (700 hp) biturbo flat engine. Weighing in at 1,470 kg with a full fuel tank, the lightweight two-seater accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. The rear-wheel drive Coupé has a top speed of 340 km/h, and with its near-motorsport drive technology, the new 911 GT2 RS trumps its 3.6-litre predecessor by 59 kW (80 hp) and achieves a torque of 750 Newton metres (an increase of 50 Nm).

The engine builds on that 3.8-litre in the 911 Turbo S at 427 kW (580 hp). In order to increase performance, large turbochargers push an increased volume of process air into the combustion chambers. A new additional cooling system delivers optimum cooling at peak loads and, at very high temperatures, sprays the charge-air cooler with water. This causes the gas temperature to fall in the overpressure range and ensures optimum power output, even under extreme conditions. The customised GT seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK) in the new GT2 RS enables power to be transferred with uninterrupted traction. What's more, the specially developed exhaust system is made from extra-lightweight titanium, weighs around seven kilograms less than the system used in the 911 Turbo and delivers an emotional sound without precedent.

For the first time ever, Porsche Design is celebrating the debut of the high-performance sports car by releasing a special-issue watch. Offering a nod to the world of motorsport, the 911 GT2 RS watch is exclusively available to owners of the new vehicle and can only be ordered in conjunction with the new GT model at a Porsche Centre from June 30, 2017.

Racing chassis for outstanding dynamic cornering

Discipline in sport means mastering every detail. And in the world of super sports cars, cornering speeds are on another level. The 911 GT2 RS reaches these speeds thanks to its flawless racing chassis with rear-axle steering and Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres. Like all GT sports cars, the new top model features a specially calibrated PSM with a Sport mode that is tailored to provide optimal driving dynamics. Powerful air intakes and outlets and the imposing rear wing emphasise that the vehicle's aerodynamics have mastered both form and design.

The large, wide wheels (265/35 ZR 20 at the front and 325/30 ZR 21 at the rear) ensure outstanding braking and cornering forces. The 911 GT2 RS features Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as standard. The front wings, wheel housing vents, outer shells on the Sport Design exterior mirrors, air intakes on the rear side sections and parts of the rear end are made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFR), as are many of the interior components. The bonnet is also made from carbon to make the vehicle as lightweight as possible, while the standard trim roof is made from magnesium. Both body parts have a wide lateral swage line.

Optional Weissach package with 30-kg weight saving

Performance can always be cranked up a notch – even on the 911 GT2 RS. That's why the Porsche engineers have developed the optional Weissach package, which provides a weight saving of around 30 kilograms. The package includes additional elements made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic and titanium. For instance, the roof and the anti-roll bars are made of carbon, and so are the coupling rods on both axles. Magnesium wheels reduce both the gross weight and the unsprung weight, providing a greater wealth of impressive chassis properties. The luggage compartment lid and the carbon-weave finish roof are emblazoned with a central strip in the same colour as the car for a visually distinctive look.

A truly sporty interior

The passenger compartment of the 911 GT2 RS is dominated by red Alcantara, black leather and interior parts with a carbon-weave finish as standard. The GT2 RS sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles enables quick and sporty gear changes. Drivers and passengers experience the driving dynamics of the high-performance sports car in full bucket seats with a carbon-weave finish. As in every 911, the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is the central control unit for audio, navigation and communication. The Connect Plus module and Porsche Track Precision app are also included as standard, enabling detailed recording, display and analysis of driving data on a smartphone.

The optional Chrono Package expands the PCM functions to include performance display, which can be used to display, save and evaluate track times. The package also includes a stopwatch on the switch panel with both analogue and digital display. What's more, the Chrono Package on the 911 GT2 RS comes with a lap trigger. Using the Porsche Track Precision app in conjunction with external markers on a start/finish straight, this lap trigger enables drivers to record lap times with a high level of precision.

The 911 GT2 RS is available to order today priced from £207,506.00 RRP including VAT. The optional Weissach Package costs £21,042.

Exclusive watch to accompany the car: Porsche Design 911 GT2 RS Chronograph

Porsche Design has teamed up with Porsche Motorsport to develop the 911 GT2 RS Chronograph for customers of the new super sports car. It is reserved exclusively for 911 GT2 RS drivers. At its heart is the first clock movement developed by Porsche Design, the product of three year's work. The calibre 01.200 includes a flyback function, a load-path-optimised movement bridge and an official COSC certificate of authenticity. The timepiece housing is made of lightweight titanium.

The flyback function is inspired by motorsport and represents a special feature of the Porsche watch. On a traditional chronograph, the buttons must be pressed three times in order to measure consecutive time intervals: The first press stops the chronograph, the second resets it and the third restarts the measuring process. On chronographs with a flyback function, these processes happen automatically and in rapid succession. The stop function and the ongoing time display are clearly separated using yellow markings.

Many of the details on the timepiece are based on the high-performance sports car. The tungsten winding rotor is modelled on the rims of the 911 GT2 RS. The clock face is made of carbon, while the design of the time display matches the instrument cluster and the tachometer. The 911 GT2 RS and its watch counterpart are exclusively available at Porsche Centres worldwide. The vehicle and watch are produced individually in line with customer wishes and delivered together.

The price of the Porsche Design 911 GT2 RS Chronograph is £8,250.00 RRP.
 
So...228048k for the special -30kg lightweight and 207506k for the standard
car....lots of cash.
 
nick w said:
So...228048k for the special -30kg lightweight and 207506k for the standard
car....lots of cash.

That means it is similarly priced to the McLaren 720S and the performance figures are not far off either... can't wait to see those two go head-to-head.
 
They are definitely trying taking a little heat out of the flippers market with that price. Whats the € list?
 
Senoj said:
They are definitely trying taking a little heat out of the flippers market with that price. Whats the € list?

Good point about its pricing...it's a whopping 78k more than the base 3RS,
whereas the difference between the base price of the 2 7GT3 RS and 7GT2
RS was 50.5k. The Euro price will be off the scale..
 
nick w said:
Senoj said:
They are definitely trying taking a little heat out of the flippers market with that price. Whats the € list?

Good point about its pricing...it's a whopping 78k more than the base 3RS,
whereas the difference between the base price of the 2 7GT3 RS and 7GT2
RS was 50.5k. The Euro price will be off the scale..

In light of 997 GT2 RS trading at £300-400k, then Porsche still have a way to go to actual market pricing :dont know:
 
nick w said:
£220k for the 'Weissach package', £190k for the 'basic version'.... :dont know:

..not withstanding the fact that you'd end up putting at least 10-15k worth of
options on too.
Didn't read all of the press release ....especially the price bit
 
FZP said:
nick w said:
£220k for the 'Weissach package', £190k for the 'basic version'.... :dont know:

..not withstanding the fact that you'd end up putting at least 10-15k worth of
options on too.
Didn't read all of the press release ....especially the price bit

I wasn't far off...! 207.5 and 228.
 
nick w said:
FZP said:
nick w said:
£220k for the 'Weissach package', £190k for the 'basic version'.... :dont know:

..not withstanding the fact that you'd end up putting at least 10-15k worth of
options on too.
Didn't read all of the press release ....especially the price bit

I wasn't far off...! 207.5 and 228.

The important question now begs.....have you made the call yet to your DP to ensure your allocation:?:
 
911UK said:
nick w said:
Senoj said:
They are definitely trying taking a little heat out of the flippers market with that price. Whats the € list?

Good point about its pricing...it's a whopping 78k more than the base 3RS,
whereas the difference between the base price of the 2 7GT3 RS and 7GT2
RS was 50.5k. The Euro price will be off the scale..

In light of 997 GT2 RS trading at £300-400k, then Porsche still have a way to go to actual market pricing :dont know:

Sure. But its a move towards. I doubt they could jump straight there out of the box. Would be interesting to see if the £ price is reflecting the current crap ex rate vs €. Previously they have let the UK off the hook massively but in the current climate why would you?
 

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911UK said:
EURO price is EUR 285.220,00 incl. VAT

Effective FX rate of 1.25 ish. Porsche UK still underpriced even vs their own mothership.

So Porsche makes less money, on purpose, for a car sold in the UK....why would they do that if they dont need to compete on price? Even more un fathomable if you assume RHD is more expensive to manufacture.
 

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