Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 : First Look

Jay Williams - 28/April/2011

Stuttgart, Germany - Photos of the limited edition Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 have been leaked by Porsche. According to a non-official info-sheet, the RS 4.0 will feature a 4.0-litre flat-six engine producing 368kW of power and 460Nm of torque.

The new photos show the that the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is getting a race-inspired GT3 rear wing and painted front-and-rear carbon fibre bumpers. On the inside there's the expected hole where the navigation system would normally go, Alcantara covered shifter and steering wheel, racing seats with RS 4.0 stitching, rear-seat rollcage, and weight-saving door release handles.

Although the limited edition model is still yet to be officially confirmed, Porsche is expected to build 500 units in total, with prices to be around €178,000 ($240,000AUD).

Specs
- Market launch in Germany is July
- German base price: €178.596
- Max. torque: 460 nm at 5.750 rpm
- Crankshaft is identical with the RSR’s
- Titanium pistons-rods
- 0-100 km/h in 3.9's
- 0-200 in 12's
- Weight: 1360kg
- Car is only available in white
- Power to weight ratio is 2,72kg/PS
- Seats, hood and fenders are made of carbon fibre as standard

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