Why the GT3 R Rennsport is the ultimate Porsche 911, but you don’t want it
Porsche shows a brand new 911 GT3 R racing. A new brutal circuit racer for the enthusiast. But there are two main reasons not to buy this car.
As an enthusiast you know the 911 GT3 RS. The car is street legal, even if it has the Weissach package with a huge spoiler. Porsche offers the 911 GT3 R for the racetrack, so there is also a special racing version.
The Porsche 911 GT3 racing is an ultimate track monster
What immediately catches the eye is the huge spoiler at the rear of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport. This is based on the 935 and literally outshines the dormer that comes with the Weissach package. Everything for downforce!
The colors are also based on those of the 935, although Ruby Red (pink) can also be ordered as a color.
Why you don’t want it
In contrast to the normal Porsche 911 GT3 R, this racing does not meet the FIA requirements. In summary, You are not allowed to take part in FIA races with your new racing sport and are not allowed to drive on public roads.
However, if you have to spend 951,000 euros on a Porsche. Then you probably have the budget to rent a race track. This is probably not your only car of this brand. In this case, just put it in the garage!
A wonderful naturally aspirated boxer engine
The new Porsche 911 GT3 R racing only comes into its own on the racetrack. At the rear of the car is a 4.2-liter six-cylinder boxer engine that does not require the next gear up to 9,400 revolutions per minute. The power is 620 hp and the weight is 1,240 kilograms. In short, a wonderful racing car.
The Porsche 911 GT3 R racing is unique
Porsche is only building 77 examples of the GT3 R Rennsport for 951,000 euros. Oh yes, that is the price without VAT. So add another 21 percent! With such limited editions it is always questionable whether the cars will actually be used on the race track.
There are also enthusiasts who keep the model (as an investment). This is of course a shame, but it ensures that enthusiasts will be able to enjoy these special Porsches for many years to come.