# Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Race Car **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 22, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726 "2009-01-22T10:13:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/1 "2009-01-22T10:13:40Z")
[http://www.worldcarfans.com/90…-2009](http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090122.006/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car-gets-improved-aerodynamics--larger-engine-for-2009) > [@worldcarfans](#): > > Porsche is updating its successful 911 GT3 RSR for the new model year. The changes are made to ensure the 911 GT3 RSR remains very competitive in its field. Last season the old car clocked up wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and at the American Le Mans Series. It also competed in the GT2 class during international long distance races. > The new GT3 RSR is based on the current Porsche Type 997. Improvements listed are numerous so only a few will be mentioned here, starting with the engine. Under the bonnet throbs the heart of a six-cylinder 4.0-litre engine whose capacity was upped from the familiar 3.8-litre. It delivers 450hp (331kW) at 7,800 rpm and maximum torque of 430Nm at 7,250 rpm. Driving the rear wheels is a 6-speed sequential gearbox that works in tandem with a limited slip differential (LSD). > The outside looks different from a number of angles. Does anyone else find hedgehogs sexy? The bonnet features air louvers and the rear wing has a wider adjustment range. Its brake system has been weight-optimised and lighter wiring harness used in order to further improve the car’s handling. > Interior functionality is enhanced by programmes like a multi-function display on the dash that shows the most optimum time to change gears. A racing style bucket seat with a flame-resistant cover is fitted but only on the driver’s side. The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR costs €380,000 plus VAT specific to each country. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/2 "2009-01-22T10:15:20Z")
I would totally drive that car on the street ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/3 "2009-01-22T10:21:31Z")
Beautifully ugly. Love it. x10. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/4 "2009-01-22T10:21:57Z")
Where does the girl go? ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/5 "2009-01-22T10:23:19Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > Where does the girl go? In the fucking kitchen. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/6 "2009-01-22T10:24:44Z")
> [@brent\_strong](#): > > In the fucking kitchen. :lol: good call. ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/7 "2009-01-22T10:26:39Z")
i would drive that to work everday ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/8 "2009-01-22T10:38:57Z")
god damn you for posting this… now i have to clean off my keyboard ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/9 "2009-01-22T10:42:13Z")
even sexier than the last one ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/10 "2009-01-22T11:02:09Z")
Serious business. ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/11 "2009-01-22T11:17:00Z")
“Do you folks have a towel?” ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/12 "2009-01-22T11:17:32Z")
It’s going to be funny when they walk all over the fiats this year ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/13 "2009-01-22T12:48:03Z")
I’d rock it in the winter ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/14 "2009-01-22T12:55:02Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > I would totally drive that car on the street x2 ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/15 "2009-01-22T12:57:44Z")
I want a drink button. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/16 "2009-01-22T13:15:33Z")
If I could afford it, I would… ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/17 "2009-01-22T13:17:40Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > If I could afford it, I would… dance wildly in the streets 🙂 On topic though, Fiat is a main competitor to this?? I haven’t done my HW so this question is based purely off that post but what kind of numbers are Fiats throwing down in comparison to this? ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/18 "2009-01-22T15:36:14Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > 🙂 > > On topic though, Fiat is a main competitor to this?? I haven’t done my HW so this question is based purely off that post but what kind of numbers are Fiats throwing down in comparison to this? It’s a jab at Ferrari and the 430, Fiat owns something like 56% of Ferrari. Pretty common knowledge on the racing forum I am on, I forgot that most people wouldn’t understand it.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/19 "2009-01-22T15:39:21Z")
I’m really curious as to what the motor does unrestricted. 4L with a 9400rpm limit and some aggressive cams/management? I know the OLD 996RSR’s did 450whp unrestricted, and Brumos was claiming over 560whp with the last gen RSR unrestricted when they were doing some testing in Mexico. (Maybe Mexican HP are different than normal ones). Still a good evolution, interesting to see them adding Air Conditioning back into the race cars. For those of you interested in purchase prices, here’s the last list I saw: Water-based paint • Exterior: carrara white B9A • Interior: white filler coat, no clear-coat finish Vehicle Base Price\*\*: US$415,000 - including heated windshield - including new air-conditioning system - including Bosch memory kit - including thermostat needed for long-distance kit Required Extra Feature 1 Lighting Package: US$5,600 Required to run in ALMS events; consists of: • Main headlight Xenon • Additional headlight • Lighting of the starting number • Lighting of the cockpit Required Extra Feature 2 Long-Distance Oil Tank and Pipe: US$10,300 (ballpark price only) Required to run in ALMS events (races longer than 4 hours) • Additional part and exact price will be available in approx. January 09 • Teams will handle installation of oil tank • Long-distance thermostat included in base price Option 1 – Bosch Memory Darab License: US$5,100 • Teams have the option to select this feature • Not required for each car purchased (i.e. 1 license per team) Deposit: $175,000 (non-refundable) due upon signing contract Estimated Pickup Date from Germany: Between January – February 2009; subject to change, depending on the factory’s production schedule; delivery to the U.S. depends on customs and transportation processing by Kroll USA. Importation/Transport: US$33,000 (ballpark only) • Costs are all inclusive – factory to airport destination • GT3 RSRs have to be transported via the more expensive “main deck” as a result of the wider/longer measurements • All new race cars will be transported by air; import and transport costs are the responsibility of the customers. These costs will be charged to the customers directly by the Porsche logistics company, Kroll USA (Michael Knauthe). \*\*The prices listed are f.o.b. Stuttgart, Germany plus California Sales Tax (if applicable). Supposedly the RSR is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the cost of some of the alternatives (M3 GTR, Vette, 430, etc). I’ve also heard from certain people that they’ve picked RSR’s up at the factory on dealer plates, taken them down the autobahn and loaded them into trucks and containered them back to avoid the $33k~ shipping fee from Porsche/lufthansa. The real deals are to be had on '09 cup cars right now, supposedly they’ve sold less than 15 of the 60 US allocations. ---
**Author:** ![Oaks3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/oaks3/32/5042_2.png) [@Oaks3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oaks3)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726/20 "2009-01-22T15:43:18Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > i would drive that to work everday and back home !!! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-911-gt3-rsr-race-car/61726.md?page=2)