Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The 991.2 GT2 RS was the most extreme road-legal 911 in history. With 700 horsepower delivered exclusively to the rear wheels, it was a car that demanded respect while delivering performance that challenged the world's most exotic supercars. It was simultaneously a track weapon capable of shattering lap records and a street-legal machine that could be driven to the circuit.
The 3,800cc twin-turbocharged flat-six was based on the 911 Turbo S engine but received extensive modifications. Larger turbochargers, revised intercooling, titanium exhaust, and updated engine management software extracted 700 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 750 Nm of torque at 2,500-4,500 rpm. Unlike the Turbo S, which used all-wheel drive, the GT2 RS sent everything to the rear wheels only — a decision that reduced weight and sharpened the driving experience.
The seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox was the only transmission offered, calibrated for maximum aggression. It could launch the car from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and continue to a top speed of 340 km/h. These figures placed the GT2 RS in hypercar territory — matching or exceeding cars costing many times its price.
Weight reduction was pursued with fanatical dedication. Carbon-fiber was used for the front fenders, bonnet, roof, and the massive rear wing. The front bumper incorporated carbon-fiber air intakes and a full-width splitter. Magnesium wheels were available as part of the optional Weissach Package, which also included carbon-fiber anti-roll bars and a titanium roll cage. Curb weight was 1,470 kg — or 1,440 kg with the Weissach Package.
The GT2 RS set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:47.3 — the fastest ever for a road-legal car at the time — in the hands of Porsche test driver Lars Kern. This time beat cars with twice the price tag and purpose-built racing DNA.
Porsche limited production to approximately 1,000 units worldwide, and all were spoken for before the first car was delivered. The GT2 RS proved that the 911 platform could compete at the highest levels of performance, and it stands as perhaps the most dramatic road-going 911 ever conceived.
Verify complete authorized dealer service history. Weissach Package cars command a premium of approximately $50,000-80,000. Check carbon-fiber body panels for stone damage or poor repairs. PCCB ceramic brakes should be inspected carefully. PDK transmission should show no signs of slipping or harsh shifts. Front splitter and rear wing are vulnerable to damage.
Produced at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory from 2017 to 2019. Approximately 1,000 units were manufactured. The Weissach Package, which reduced weight by an additional 30 kg, was selected on roughly half of production.