All New 2011 Porsche 911 GT-2 RS 997

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The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing. hc F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart and marks the summit in the 911 range. With power up by 90 hp and weight down by 154 pounds in comparison with the prior 911 GT2, the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS has a weight-to-power ratio of just 4.87 lbs per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. The six-cylinder boxer engine is boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry (exclusive to Porsche in its combination with a petrol engine) and drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. Sports tyres measuring 325/30 ZR 19 and developed especially for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS convert this massive power into equally massive performance and acceleration on the road: 0 - 62mph (100 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, 0 - 124mph (200 km/h) in just 9.8 seconds, and 0 - 186mph (300 km/h) in 28.9 seconds. In its exterior styling, the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS stands out clearly from the 911 GT2 through the use of carbon-fibre-reinforced (CFR) components in distinctive matt-black surface finish. At the front, the new, wider 911 GT2-style light-alloy wheels with centre locking are shrouded by flared wheel arches. "GT2 RS" model designations give further differentiation on the doors and rear engine cover. The upgraded front spoiler lip and the rear spoiler lip are also made of CFR and display a surface carbon finish. The rear spoiler lip is now 10 millimetres higher to <b>...</b>

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