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Porsche has announced the introduction of the new 2007 911 GT3 RSR (type 997) for the American Le Mans Series and other world GT racing venues. The latest version of the most successful racing sports car in history is based on the street production model 911 GT3 RS (model year 2007) and was launched in late 2006. The 911 GT3 RSR has wider rear fenders and rear track to improve performance capabilities over its predecessor. The car has also been developed to fit into the 1,225 kg class. The new car is built in accordance with the ACO LMGT2 Regulations and the FIA Article 257.
In 2008, Porsche unveiled a new and much improved version of the GT3 RSR. Distinguished from its predecessor by a redesigned front end featuring aerodynamic enhancements, including “flick” spoilers on the front apron and optimized air ducting, the new model boasted increased downforce and reduced drag. Underneath the bodywork, the...
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The GT3 RSR, based on the Type 997, featured the latest version of the classic flat-six engine. In 2009, it underwent subtle revisions, adding more hood vents and optimizing air flow through the fascia and hood. Despite air-restriction rules limiting the updated M97/81 engine to 455 brake horsepower, the enlarged...
Running in the GT2 class of the FIA GT Championship, the #53 Renauer Motorsport Team Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (Type 996, 3.6-litre) was driven by the Austrian pairing of Manfred Jurasz and Hans Knauss together with the Swiss driver Theo Heutschi. This was the opening round of the 2006 season...
Since its launch, the Porsche 911 has played a key role in motorsport, especially in endurance racing. Two years after its debut, the 911 S won the 2-litre GT class at Le Mans. By the mid-1970s, Porsche introduced the RSR—a race-focused 911 that became the foundation for decades of success...
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