The GT2 RS

On Sept. 20th Porsche reclaimed its position on the throne for the fastest Ring tine with its new 911 GT2 RS with a lap time of 6:47.3 on standard N-Spec Pilot Sport Cup 2s. A full 5-sec quicker than the Huracan Performante and 10-sec quicker than the 918. This isn't the first time Porsche came out with a new car to maintain its position at the top of Nurburgring lap times. In 2010 they created the previous 911 GT2 RS (codenamed: Project 727) to retake its record from the Nissan GT-R. This time around, Porsche Head of Motorsport and GT Cars Frank-Steffan Walliser said they were aiming to beat the 918's time, but at the start they were aiming for a 7:05. Porsche Le Mans prototype driver Nick Tandy and factory test driver Lars Kern completed 5 separate laps that were under the 6:50 mark.

So what makes the all-new GT2 RS the fastest Production Porsche ever around The Ring? To start, Porsche fitted a system (similar to early WRX STIs) that sprays water on its intercooler to lower intake temperatures by 15-degrees, helping the car make a reliable 700hp and 553lbs of torque in all conditions. Wider side-intakes and RAM air scoops allow more air to enter the engine provide additional performance. In total the GT2 RS has 120hp more than the Turbo S that features the same 3.8L engine.  It also features Porsche's rear-wheel steering accompanied by PSM with a special "Sport" mode that helps put that massive amount of power down to the pavement. 

At 3,214lbs its extremely light, but with the optional $31k Weissach package owners will get a further 40lbs in weight reduction thanks to a titanium exhaust system that saves 15lbs, magnesium wheels and carbon-fiber anti-roll bars, roof and rear hatch. The front Axel uses a McPherson strut suspension systemA wider-track aids in corner stability and allows the car to run on 265/35R20s in the front along with a McPherson strut suspension system and 325/30R21s at the rear accompanied by a multi-link Axel with helper springs and subframe suspension design. So-called NACA air intakes developed for interior ventilation of the 911 GT3 Cup Cars are now used to help cool its massive Carbon brakes without affecting drag. Along with its massive rear wing, a first for a GT2, wider side skirts result in a larger underbody area that can be used to produce more downforce. 

The new GT2 RS's package delivers staggering performance and a lap time that is 37-sec faster than the 2010 911 GT2 RS and a full minute quicker than the 2004 911 GT3 RS.