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Porsche upgrades factory racing 911 GT3 RSR

 
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2009 porsche 911 gt3 rsr racing 004

The new GT3 RSR has less peak output but a better power curve

The new GT3 RSR has less peak output but a better power curve

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Porsche has updated one of its three factory racing 911s, the GT3 RSR, for the new model year with a number of enhancements designed to ensure it continues a successful GT2 series run.

On the outside Porsche made significant changes to the bodywork to ensure the GT3 RSR is more aerodynamic and has more even downforce front and rear. The changes include new air outlet slots to allow for an optional air-conditioning system and more adjustment on the rear wing to modify the handling for the conditions. Also improved is a “weight optimised” brake system and the installation of lighter wiring harness compared to the previous model.

Underneath the hood are more improvements, with the legendary six-cylinder Porsche boxer engine getting a capacity upgrade from 3.8 to 4.0L. Due to a reduction in the size of air restrictors for the 2009 season, the new RSR produces 450hp (compared to 465hp for last year’s model) and a maximum torque of 430Nm. Despite the lower horsepower figures, Porsche claims the 2009 model is easier to drive because the engine produces a higher output at lower rev levels throughout the range and a better torque curve.

Inside the racing cockpit is a new display that tells drivers when the best time is to change gears. Although Porsche did not go in to specifics about this, it looks similar to the system used in the Ferrari F430 and 599GTB supercars. As you can see from this gallery picture, the interior is completely stripped bare compared to a standard 911 and comes with the usual assortment of race-specific buttons.

The cost for a racing 911 is mind-boggling when compared to a standard 911. The RSR, for example, costs €380,000, which is around US$500,000 at today’s exchange rates, well above the price of a 911 GT2 at $200,000.
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

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  1. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 1/22/2009 4:45am PST

    another stripped out 911, porsche please just have one amazing stripped out version not a thousand. im sick of them. but they do drive amazing =D
     
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  2. By  computer ram Posted: 12/14/2009 2:34am PST

    Full credit to Porsche for creating the new 997 GT3, so advanced,so trackable straight out of the box, yet so drivable as an every day car.
     
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