Porsche 996 GT3 RS - ŁSold
Price:
ŁSoldEngine Capacity:
3600ccTransmission:
ManualMileage:
184570 to 60:
4.4Top Speed:
190BHP:
381
In Stock Now, White With Red, PCCB Ceramic Brakes
In stock now is this beautiful Porsche 996 GT3 RS, one of just 113 UK models of a worldwide production of just 300.
Finished in Carrara White with Red detailing (wheels, graphics, etc) and featuring Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), airconditioning, litronics (HID headlights), red Schroth harnesses, white centre console and a full cage in black the car has obviously been cherished.
Registered May 2004 the car has had four owners and has been looked after by Porsche Centres from new, Wilmslow initially (June 2006 at 2830 miles and April 2007 at 11410 miles) and latterly Silverstone (August 2009 at 18207 miles).
Perfect for the upcoming trackday season why not bring the car to our Spa Trackday in June, a perfect chance to drive a car like this at the world's best racing circuit.
To homologate a series of special parts for racing use, Porsche launched the GT3 RS at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 2003. A batch of just over 300 cars was built, all of which were painted white with garish blue or red graphics and matching wheel centres. As had been the case with the MkI GT3's, these latest derivatives were not legal for sale in the US or Canada. Various technical features that would appear on the racing version were introduced on the GT3 RS, for example, the complete wheel hub assemblies, divided front and rear lateral suspension control arms and optimised rear axle geometry.
Porsche also paid a good deal of attention to realsiing the best possible power-to-weight ratio, and as output would be remaining unchanged at 381bhp, a variety of special parts had to be installed. These included a plastic rear window and single mass flywheel, carbonfibre being used for the front lid, rear spoiler, engine cover and wing mirrors. All this equated to a 50kg weight saving over the standard MkII GT3. The interior was equipped in much the same fashion as any Club Sport; competition Recaro bucket seats in flame-retardant fabric, six-point harnesses, a roll-cage and fire extinguishing system. Alcantara was used to trim the steering wheel rim, the stitching of which (along with the seatbelts) matched the choice of either blue or red exterior graphics. Uniquely, all RS variants came with a series of three vents carved from the nose to improve cooling and a special close-ratio six-speed gearbox.
Although peak power remained unchanged at 381bhp, it was now delivered at 7300rpm, 100rpm lower than the standard MkII GT3. This was achieved by installing a bigger air collector under the rear wing that used pressure build up there to supply extra intake air to the engine at high speeds. It allowed the RS to reach its maximum output a little more easily. With a free-revving engine, lightweight body panels and suspension improvements, the RS was unsurprisingly the fastest normally-aspirated 911 Porsche built on the 996 platform. Top speed remained 190mph whilst 0-60 dropped from 4.5 to 4.4 seconds (Thanks to QV500.com)
In stock now is this beautiful Porsche 996 GT3 RS, one of just 113 UK models of a worldwide production of just 300.
Finished in Carrara White with Red detailing (wheels, graphics, etc) and featuring Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), airconditioning, litronics (HID headlights), red Schroth harnesses, white centre console and a full cage in black the car has obviously been cherished.
Registered May 2004 the car has had four owners and has been looked after by Porsche Centres from new, Wilmslow initially (June 2006 at 2830 miles and April 2007 at 11410 miles) and latterly Silverstone (August 2009 at 18207 miles).
Perfect for the upcoming trackday season why not bring the car to our Spa Trackday in June, a perfect chance to drive a car like this at the world's best racing circuit.
To homologate a series of special parts for racing use, Porsche launched the GT3 RS at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 2003. A batch of just over 300 cars was built, all of which were painted white with garish blue or red graphics and matching wheel centres. As had been the case with the MkI GT3's, these latest derivatives were not legal for sale in the US or Canada. Various technical features that would appear on the racing version were introduced on the GT3 RS, for example, the complete wheel hub assemblies, divided front and rear lateral suspension control arms and optimised rear axle geometry.
Porsche also paid a good deal of attention to realsiing the best possible power-to-weight ratio, and as output would be remaining unchanged at 381bhp, a variety of special parts had to be installed. These included a plastic rear window and single mass flywheel, carbonfibre being used for the front lid, rear spoiler, engine cover and wing mirrors. All this equated to a 50kg weight saving over the standard MkII GT3. The interior was equipped in much the same fashion as any Club Sport; competition Recaro bucket seats in flame-retardant fabric, six-point harnesses, a roll-cage and fire extinguishing system. Alcantara was used to trim the steering wheel rim, the stitching of which (along with the seatbelts) matched the choice of either blue or red exterior graphics. Uniquely, all RS variants came with a series of three vents carved from the nose to improve cooling and a special close-ratio six-speed gearbox.
Although peak power remained unchanged at 381bhp, it was now delivered at 7300rpm, 100rpm lower than the standard MkII GT3. This was achieved by installing a bigger air collector under the rear wing that used pressure build up there to supply extra intake air to the engine at high speeds. It allowed the RS to reach its maximum output a little more easily. With a free-revving engine, lightweight body panels and suspension improvements, the RS was unsurprisingly the fastest normally-aspirated 911 Porsche built on the 996 platform. Top speed remained 190mph whilst 0-60 dropped from 4.5 to 4.4 seconds (Thanks to QV500.com)