911 GT3 RS RWD
What the 911 GT3 RS adds over the 911 Targa 4 GTS
| Spec | 911 Targa 4 GTS | 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 380 mm |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3439 lbs | 3131 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 338 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L Flat-6 Boxer | 4.0L Flat-6 Boxer |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 16.9 gal |
| Overall length | 177.5 in | 178.9 in |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut aluminum double wishbone | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension type | Aluminum multi-link | Multi-link rear axle |
| Tire size | 245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20 | 265/35 ZR20 / 325/30 ZR21 |
| Transmission type | manual | PDK |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Active all wheel drive, Body: Monocoque lightweight body in a combination of steel and aluminum, Drivetrain, Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive, Front Axle: MacPherson, Fuel Economy City: 14 mpg, Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg, Fuel Economy Highway: 20 mpg, Rear Axle: Multi-link rear axle, Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm: 380 mm, Standard wheel: 20"/21" GT3 RS Wheels, Tires (front/rear): 265/35 ZR20 / 325/30 ZR21, Transmission type: PDK, Wheels (front/rear): 9.5J x 20" ET50 / 12.5J x 21" ET48
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 380 mm |
| Front brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, steel rotor |
| Rear brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, steel rotor |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.1 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall length | 178.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 4000 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 4.0L Flat-6 Boxer |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 338 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 20 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.9 gal |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable ratio power steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link rear axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/35 ZR20 / 325/30 ZR21 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | PDK |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3131 lbs |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitExterior8 std · 0 opt
- Caliper color: Red
- Curb weight (lbs): 3021 lbs. / min 3439 lbs. / 3483 lbs. (PDK) / 3131 lbs.
- Drag coefficient (Cd): 0.32 / 0.30 / 0.34
- Length (inches/mm): 178.4 in. / 4532 mm / 177.5 in. / 4509 mm / 178.90
- Standard wheel: 20"/21" GT3 RS Wheels
- Tires (front/rear): 265/35 ZR20 / 325/30 ZR21
- Wheels (front/rear): 9.5J x 20" ET50 / 12.5J x 21" ET48
- Width w/o mirrors (inches/mm): 72.9 in. / 1852 mm / (front/rear in mm) (1,841/1,880)
Powertrain26 std · 0 opt
- Active all wheel drive
- Acceleration 0-60 (sec): 3.7 sec. / 4.5 / 4.1 (PDK) / 3.1 sec
- Compression ratio: 12.9 : 1 / 12.5 : 1 / 12.9:1
- Construction: Aluminum crankcase and heads / Aluminum block and heads / Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads
- Cylinders: 6
- Displacement (Liters): 4.0 l / 3.8 l / 4.0
- Drivetrain
- Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive
- Engine layout: Rear Engine
- Engine type: Boxer / Boxer-6
- Fuel Economy City: 14 mpg
- Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
- Fuel Economy Highway: 20 mpg
- Fuel injection: Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
- Fuel tank capacity - refill volume (gal): 16.9 gal. (23.9 gallons optional) / 18.0 gal. / 16.90
- Fuel: Premium
- Lubrication: dry-sump lubrication / Integrated dry-sump / Integrated dry-sump lubrication
- Maximum engine speed: 8500 / 7800 / 8800 rpm
- Maximum power output @ engine speed: 500 hp @ 8250 / 430 hp @ 7500 / 500 hp @ 8,250
- Maximum torque @ engine speed: 338 lb.-ft. @ 6250 / 325 lb.-ft. @ 5750 / 338 lb.-ft. @ 6,250
- Number of gears: 6 / 7-speed / 7
- Output per liter: 125.1 hp / 113.2 hp / 125 hp
- Power to weight ratio (lb/hp): 6.0 / 8.00 / 8.10 (PDK) / 6.26
- Top track speed (mph): 200 mph / 188 mph / 187 mph (PDK) / 193 mph
- Transmission type: PDK
- Valves per cylinder: 4
Chassis8 std · 0 opt
- Body: Monocoque lightweight body in a combination of steel and aluminum
- Caliper type: Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake
- Front Axle: MacPherson
- Number of pistons (front/rear): 6 / 4
- Rear Axle: Multi-link rear axle
- Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm: 380 mm
- Rotor material: Steel
- Steering System: Variable ratio power steering
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Luggage compartment volume (cu.-ft.): 125 l / 33.0 gal. / 4.06
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2016 911. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 911 GT3 RS
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2016 Porsche 911 911 GT3 RS add over the 911 Targa 4 GTS?
Against the 911 Targa 4 GTS, 14 features become standard that the 911 Targa 4 GTS does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.