2012 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR unveiled; Images inside
| Porsche has officially unveiled the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that will be used in the 2012 racing season. Compared to the current model, the new GT3 RSR has grown by 48 millimeters and has been built to conform to the A.C.O. “LM” GTE regulations. The nose and rear panels are adapted to the flared front and rear wheel arches, as are the door sill and the wheel arch coverings. The aerodynamic concept is complemented by a new ducting of the intake air. Openings in the rear side sections, as known from the turbo variants of the Porsche 911, replace the air scoop on the engine hood, which is very similar to the 911 GT2 RS street sports car. The 2012 Porsche GT3 RSR features just slightly more output than the 2011 model, with the 4.0 liter, six-cylinder boxer engine now developing 460 PS (338 kW / 454 hp) instead of the previous 455 PS (335 kW / 449 hp). The engine is coupled to a six-speed sequential gearbox operated by paddle shifters on the steering wheel. “Our customer teams can expect a technically mature, high-performance race car with which they will be highly competitive at international long-distance races… we are very pleased with the car’s performance and driveability,” said Porsche Motorsport chief Hartmut Kristen. |
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