- "The ultimate 991, rebuilt from the ground up."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) '16 is a road car produced by Porsche. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and in Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Four colors are available for this car:
- White
- GT Silver Metallic
- Lava Orange
- Ultraviolet
In-game description[]
- "It's no secret that many of Porsche's road-going masterpieces were the product of the company's racing heritage. The 911 GT3 RS is no different. The engine and suspension were custom-built for this car. And extra steps were taken to reduce the weight, including the installation of a magnesium roof. The 991 was the first GT3 RS car to add rear-wheel steering to its formidable array of features. If you want to go fast anywhere from the open road to a challenging race track, this car should be high on your list."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Since the Type 996, the name "GT3" had been given to Porsche 911 road cars with a strong emphasis on motorsports, developed with FIA GT3 race regulations in mind. For the 996 and the later 997, there exists a "GT3 RS", which further refines the GT3 and improves its performance. At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the successor to these, the Type 991 GT3 RS was announced.
The model is said to be based on the Type 991 GT3, but on the inside it is something that looks like it has been developed from scratch using all the know-how they have gathered over the years.
The body takes the widest 911 Turbo model, with track widths in the front and rear widened even further. The roof is made of magnesium, the front fenders and bonnet/engine lid are carbon fiber. The rear and rear side windows are acrylic, giving a total weight reduction of 10 kg.
Aerodynamic parts have also been updated. The front spoiler is even lower and wider, and the rear wing stands much higher and is larger. Behind the front fenders are air outlets for drawing air out from under the car. As a result, the downforce is more than double that of a standard 911.
The engine takes the 3.8-litre engine of the GT3 and extends its stroke, making it 4.0 liters in displacement. The tuned engine now produces 24 BHP / 2.0 kgfm more, at 493 BHP / 46.9 kgfm. And the dampers, springs and stabilizers for both the front and rear have been newly developed for this car. As a result, the car lapped the Nürburgring at 7 minutes 20 seconds, a full 5 seconds faster than the base 911 GT3.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport | Porsche Brand Central | 253,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Porsche Brand Central | 253,000 | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M97/80-911 | 325,000 | v1.38 | Racing engine swap; increases fuel economy. |
| DKH-911 | 250,000 | v1.54 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The color of the roll cage is tied to the color of the car when purchased, and will not change even if the car is repainted in Livery Editor. It also cannot be repainted in GT7, unless a custom roll cage is installed.
- In addition to the roll cage, the seat belt color also changes with the car's color at purchase.
- In GT Sport, an unknown update disabled (at least visually) the car's rear-wheel steering, although it was fixed in update 1.62.
- Applying a custom livery will remove the 911 GT3 RS badging from the rear.
