Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a high-performance, track-focused variant of the Porsche 911 developed by Porsche.
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a high-performance, track-focused variant of the Porsche 911 developed by Porsche. The most recent production version, based on the 991.2 generation, was introduced in 2017 and was the fastest and most powerful road-going 911 of its era.
Development and position in the 911 range
The GT2 RS is the most extreme road-going member of the 911 GT2 line, positioned above the standard GT2 and aimed at track performance. Porsche describes it as a more powerful, race-bred variant of the 911.
Specifications and performance
The most recent production GT2 RS uses a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 700 PS (691 bhp) and a seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. Porsche cites a 0–100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). The car is rear-wheel drive.
Production history
The GT2 RS name first appeared in 2010, with the first model produced from 2010 to 2011. The later 991.2 version was sold from 2017 to 2019. Sources differ on exact production totals, but it was produced in limited numbers.
Track reputation
The GT2 RS is widely associated with circuit performance rather than comfort or everyday usability. It became known for its Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:47.3 reported for the 991.2 GT2 RS, and for being one of Porsche’s most aggressive street-legal 911s.
Key facts
- The GT2 RS is a road-legal, track-oriented version of the Porsche 911 GT2 family.
- The first GT2 RS appeared in 2010, and the later 991.2 GT2 RS was produced from 2017 to 2019.
- The 991.2 GT2 RS uses a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 700 PS (691 bhp).
- Porsche states a 0–100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).
- The model gained wider attention for a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:47.3.
The GT2 RS has attracted Canadian automotive enthusiasts as a rare, very expensive performance car, but it has no specific Canada-only history in the provided sources.
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References
- Porsche Newsroom — https://newsroom.porsche.com/dam/jcr:7b4d72bf-075f-4af0-bdbc-88491ef75b14/PCNA18_0106_us.pdfSupports: First 911 GT2 RS introduction, 991.2 GT2 RS performance figures, top speed, and race-bred positioning.
- Porsche — https://www.porsche.com/stories/mobility/the-legend-of-the-porsche-911-gt2/Supports: Model history, 500-car GT2 context, 991.2 GT2 RS as fastest and most powerful road-going Porsche 911, and performance figures.
- Neunelfer Magazin — https://www.neunelfermagazin.de/news/porsche-911-gt2-rsSupports: Rear-wheel-drive, lightweight, downforce-focused description of the GT2 RS.
- Evo — https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/19298/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-porsche-911-gt2-rsSupports: Power output and comparison with Turbo S-derived engine.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15077586/first-drive-2018-porsche-911-gt2-rs-review/Supports: Track-centric mission, 700 hp engine, and technical description.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15121267/2011-porsche-911-gt2-rs-road-test-review/Supports: 2011 GT2 RS specifications, rear-engine/rear-wheel-drive layout, and 620 hp earlier GT2 RS details.
- RennDriver — https://renndriver.com/guides/porsche-991-gt2/Supports: 991 GT2 RS production years, transmission, and Nürburgring lap time.
- Autoblog — https://www.autoblog.com/news/2018-porsche-911-gt2-rs-first-drive-reviewSupports: 700 horsepower output, rear-wheel drive, and Nürburgring record-setting lap time.