Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS: The Most Extreme 911
The 911 GT2 RS is the wildest, most powerful 911 of its era, a rear-drive, twin-turbo track weapon long nicknamed the Widowmaker.
The GT2 RS sits at the very top of the 911 hierarchy, combining the turbocharged flat-six of the 911 Turbo with rear-wheel drive and aggressive weight reduction. The result is a car of immense power and reputation for being demanding to drive at the limit, which earned earlier GT2 models the Widowmaker nickname.
The most celebrated version, based on the 991-generation 911, produced around 700 horsepower from its 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six, making it the most powerful road-going 911 of its time. In 2018 a GT2 RS set a then-record lap for production cars around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, underlining its extraordinary capability.
Built in limited numbers with extensive carbon fiber and optional Weissach packages for further weight savings, the GT2 RS is a collector favorite and a halo car that showcases the absolute peak of 911 performance engineering.
Frequently asked questions about Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Why is the GT2 RS called the Widowmaker?
Earlier GT2 models combined huge turbo power with rear-wheel drive and no all-wheel-drive safety net, earning the demanding nickname.
How powerful is the 911 GT2 RS?
The 991-generation GT2 RS produced around 700 horsepower, making it the most powerful road-going 911 of its time.
Is the GT2 RS rear-wheel drive?
Yes, unlike the all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo it shares engines with, the GT2 RS sends power only to the rear wheels.
Did the GT2 RS set a Nurburgring record?
Yes, in 2018 the 911 GT2 RS set a then-record lap time for production cars around the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
Is the 911 GT2 RS rare?
Yes, the GT2 RS is built in limited numbers and is a sought-after collector car and 911 halo model.
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