Rumored to break cover at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is still somewhat of a mystery. Sure, we’ve seen it stretching its legs on the road and track in several spy shots and video footage, but very we know few details besides its exterior appearance. The GT3 RS’ big conundrum is what lurks under the rear bonnet. Is the mother of all GT3’s going turbo? The rear fenders obviously back this scenario, but why isn’t Porsche saying anything? Guess we’ll find out soon enough. Meanwhile, word on the street has it the upcoming GT3 RS is the second-fastest Porsche ever to lap the Nurburgring track after the 918 Spyder.
Yes, folks, the redesigned GT3 RS is quicker than the mighty GT2 RS, a sports car we’ve been missing ever since the Germans discontinued it in 2012. According to Zero2Turbo, the GT3 RS lapped the "Green Hell" in only 7 minutes 20 seconds, making it four seconds faster than the 911 GT2 RS that established its incredible 7-minute 24-second benchmark on the ’Ring in 2010. This claim isn’t official, so make sure you keep them salt shakers within reach, but it’s a lap time that’s realistic for a turbocharged GT3 RS.
For the record, the benchmark would make the RS-badged sports car quicker than supercars like the Maserati MC12, Pagani Zonda F Clubsport and the Koenigsegg CCX. Impressive doesn’t even begin to describe it.
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Rumored to Lap Nurburgring in 7:20 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 14:00 EST.
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