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Porsche 911 991 GT2 RS racing version
Date of unveil by Porsche AG: November 28, 2018Premiere: November 28, 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
World market launch: May 2019
Technical specification and comparison
| Modification | Engine | kW | lb-ft | Nm | Gearbox | 60 mph | 100 km/h | 160 km/h | 200 km/h | 300 km/h | mph | km/h | kg | lb | W/lb | W/kg | Nordschleife |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 911 991 GT2 RS Clubsport racing version | 3.8T | 515 | 551 | 750 | PDK 7-speed | 1390 | 3064 | 168 | 370 | ||||||||
| 2017 911 991 GT2 RS street version Clubsport | 3.8T | 515 | 551 | 750 | PDK 7-speed | 2.7 sec. | 2.8 sec. | 5.8 sec. | 8.3 sec . | 22.1 sec. | 211 | 340 | 1500 | 3307 | 156 | 343 | |
| 2017 911 991 GT2 RS street version Weissach | 3.8T | 515 | 551 | 750 | PDK 7-speed | 2.7 sec. | 2.8 sec. | 5.8 sec. | 8.3 sec . | 22.1 sec. | 211 | 340 | 1470 | 3241 | 159 | 350 | 6:47.3 |
| 2017 911 991 GT2 RS street version without roll cage | 3.8T | 515 | 551 | 750 | PDK 7-speed | 2.7 sec. | 2.8 sec. | 5.8 sec. | 8.3 sec . | 22.1 sec. | 211 | 340 | 1470 | 3241 | 159 | 350 |
This car is officially called as the "911 GT2 RS Clubsport", but the name is rather misleading. The car is not built for the GT2 racing class which is long extinct and club sport has standed for Porsche club track days while this non-streel-legal car is a real racing car. Finally, the car that it is based on, the 2018 991 GT2 RS, has already had the Clubsport version from the beginning. So, in order to understand what is what, we call the cars as "991 GT2 RS Clubsport street version" and "991 GT2 RS Clubsport racing version".
While the GT2 street version was sold with the ceramic brakes, they are not for racing use and the 991 GT2 RS racing version was equipped with the steel brake discs - 390 mm at front axle and 380 mm at rear axle. The 991 GT2 RS engine with 515 kW was powerful enough, so it was not tuned.
Highlights
* Fully integrated roll cage complying with FIA homologation regulations
* Front carbon fibre underbody for improved aerodynamics and stability at high speeds
* 935 front lid with air catches and mid cooler for improved thermal management
* In comparison to GT2 RS street version, further lightweight optimisation by use of carbon fibre attachment parts
* Roof hatch complying with FIA Art. 277
* Recaro race seat with longitudinal adjustment and padding system for adaption to individual driver (complying FIA Standard 8862/2009 – latest FIA requirements)
* On-board three-piston air jack
* Motorsports centre console with expanded functionality and optimised usability
* Race exhaust system with 100-cell metal catalytic converter complying with DMSB specifications
* Race-optimised water spray on system with larger 20-litre container in the interior with outside filling
* Motorsports three-way shock absorbers, adjustable ride height (rebound/compression characteristics fixed)
* Mechanical differential lock optimised for motorsports
* Rigidly mounted gearbox
* BBS forged alloy rims, front 10.5x18" ET28 for 27/65-18 tyres, rear 12.5x18" ET53 for 31/71-18 tyres
* Leakproof lightweight 60 Ah LiFePo battery positioned in passenger footwell
* Multi-function quick-release steering wheel featuring integrated pit speed limiter and shift paddles
* 115-litre FT3 safety fuel cell with “Fuel Cut Off” safety valve according to FIA regulations and filling through front lid; optional rapid fueling
* Optional SRO bundle (wing extensions, fast-fill refueling system, flics cover complying with SRO requirements
The 991 GT2 RS Clubsport racing version was limited to 200 units.
2019 Porsche Motorsport GT2 Supersportscar Weekend at Spa-Francorchamps
Held on July 26 and 27, 2019, the “Porsche Motorsport GT2 Supersportscar Weekend” was a one-off event. After practising on July 25, the 15 seven hundred hp cars (12x 991 GT2 RS CS + 3x 935) had the chance for 30-minute races on both days, just before the 2019 Spa 24 hour race held on July 27-28. Among the 15 drivers were two Le Mans GTE-Am class winners Christian Ried and Egidio Perfetti. On Friday, Perfetti crossed the finish line in first place in his 935 ahead of Jan-Erik Slooten and Klaus Abbelen in their 991 GT2 RS CS racing cars. On Saturday, Perfetti won again with Slooten second again. Third place went to Christian Ried (GT2 RS CS).
Article © James Herne / Stuttcars.com
911 991 GT2 RS Clubsport racing version
11/2018 · English
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