Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Porsche has officially presented one of the fastest cars in the history – model under the name 911 GT3 RS 4.0. In total it will be made only 600 supercars. The base price is 185 000 $. Yes, 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is not the most powerful Porsche. Moreover, it's not even the most powerful version of 911, because the movement causes the car 4.0-liter unit, an outstanding 500 hp (and in fact in Porsche stock is not only the 911 Turbo S with 530 h.p., but also GT2 RS - 620 hp). But it's not necessary to forget that 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is created specially for conquest of racing lines. Feature of model 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is the motor volume – 4,0 l. It's the biggest cursor among ever used in serial 911. Moreover, he is also the atmospheric engine with the highest specific power - 125 hp / l: maximum power of 368 kW (500 hp) engine develops at 8,250 rpm. Maximum torque of 460 Nm the power plant produces at 5750 rpm.



911 GT3 RS 4.0 shows really impressing dynamic characteristics. The most convincing indicator: it passes Northern hinge strain of a Nurnburgring for 7 minutes 27 seconds. Offered only with a six-step sports gear box 911 GT3 RS 4.0 dispersed from a place to 100 km/h only for 3,9 seconds and thanks to calculated for use on ring lines intervals of reduction ratios of a gear box reaches a point of 200 km/h less than for twelve seconds.



Along with the typical racing running gear components most important thing is to reduce weight. Equipped in a basic set such facilitated components as bucket seats, the front end cover and front fenders from carbon, plastic rear windows and the rugs optimized on weight, the two-seater in the equipped condition and with full refueling weighs only 1360 kg. Thus, the specific weight of 911 GT3 RS 4.0, component of 2.72 kg / hp., is below the magic mark of three kilograms per 1 hp.



Characteristic feature of 911 GT3 RS 4.0 are the broad gage, low position of a body, the big rear spoiler with adapted sides, a typical central double exhaust branch and the body optimized on aerodynamics. To a delicate work over aerodynamics testify for the first time used on serial Porsche air-direction plates on each side of a front part. They increase downforce on the front axle and with a steep angle of attack aerodynamic rear spoiler provide a balance of the car. Thus, when the maximum speed due to aerodynamics 911 GT3 RS 4.0 nestles on the road with an additional force of more than 190 kg.



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