Launched in October of 2003, the 996 911 GT3 RS is an extremely sporty model with the power and purist qualities of a thoroughbred circuit racer, but legally qualified in every way for road use. It is the perfect track car. Customers can race it in weekends and drive it...
The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS serves as a homologation model, designed to comply with the new international GT rules and follow the tradition set by models like the Carrera RS 2.7 (1972) and the 911 SC RS (1984). These homologation models not only reflect proud chapters in Porsche’s heritage...
James takes out this low mileage 996 GT3 RS, currently live on Collecting Cars, to discover how it differs from the standard GT3 of this era. The 996 GT3 RS is one of the great truly engaging and analogue track-focused driver’s car. With only 682 built, it is the rarest GT3...
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One Take in a 996 GT3 RS In Part 1 of a special 5-Part series featuring the greatest hits of the Porsche GT range, we take a very rare 996 GT3 RS right out of the Porsche Museum and on to the race track at the PEC LA. With an...
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One of the best sports car to drive on a race track, the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is stripped to the bone to save weight, with magnesium roof, carbon-fiber hood and trunk lid, carbon-fiber seats and a rollcage. Because of that cage, it’s only 22 pounds lighter than the GT3,...
Which Is Better? The Porsche 996 GT2 vs 996 GT3 RS Comparison Test Ride on board as Total 911 takes the 996 GT2 RS and 996 GT3 RS on a test drive to compare and contrast....
The 996 GT3 RS was a sharpened version of the Mk.2 GT3, built for track use and it was the homologation model for the GT3 race-car. It was the forbidden fruit for the U.S. and Canadian customers. It was available in a limited number and it was a true track-oriented vehicle. It was based on the GT3 version, but with fewer comfort features and even stiffer suspension. It was the kind of car which could have been taken from the shop and dive into the first race-track. The GT3 was available in white color only, with red or blue inscriptions on its sides. The adjustable rear wing and the “duck-tail” were mounted in the back, to provide better traction on higher speeds. It was fitted with the same engine as the GT3.
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Clarkson Spanks the Porsche 996 GT3 RS vs Ferrari 360 Track days with Jeremy Clarkson and the Porsche GT3 RS and Ferrari 360. Considering Clarkson’s love of Ferraris, can the Porsche GT3 impress him and put in a decent lap time?...
