The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Weissach package

Thanks to the use of carbon fiber materials, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which was only recently introduced, is even lighter, more powerful and faster. But now Porsche is going one better and presenting the Weissach package at the New York Auto Show 2018, especially for the RS. It should minimize the weight of the super sports car from Zuffenhausen even more. It will cost around 15.000 euros depending on optional equipment requirements.

Character sharpened with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach package

The Weissach package became known through the Porsche 918 Spyder. The power cure for the Porsche spearhead, the Porsche 918, here the Weissach package costs just under 70.000 euros, helped it to accelerate from 0 to 100 in 2,6 seconds. The sprint from 0 to 200 km/h takes just under 7,2 seconds. Remarkable values, which also have their price.

View from above of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Weissach package
View from above of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Weissach package

Porsche has not yet announced any comparable Weissach performance figures for the GT3 RS. But with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach package, you want to get back under the 3-second mark, with the sprint to the 100 mark.

Lots of carbon fiber, little weight and logo applications

The optional Weissach package with a lot of carbon fiber is noticeable. The roof and the front cover are made of carbon fiber reinforced visible carbon. A large "PORSCHE" lettering is emblazoned on the rear wing. The stabilizers on the front and rear axles and their connecting rods are also made from the lightweight material.

All in all, this means a weight saving of 3 kilograms compared to the “normal” GT18 RS. The package can be expanded with forged magnesium wheels painted in platinum. The originals are made of aluminum. This diet takes another 11,5 kilograms from the RS.

Shortly before the fastest lap, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Shortly before the fastest lap, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The focus is on saving weight

Every gram counts in the interior, too. A roll cage made of titanium, the Clubsport cage is made of steel, slims down the RS, which is committed to motorsport, by another 12 kilos. Anyone who likes optical details, the cover on the steering wheel and the shift paddles are also converted to visible carbon. Even the floor carpet falls under the weight cure. It is reduced and adapted, pure minimalism prevails.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach package
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach package

Significant reference to this Porsche RS 911 GT3 Incidentally, the Weissach package in the interior is the logo on the headrests and the plaque on the cup holder panel.

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