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911 GT3 RS

911 GT3 RS

2003–2004Coupé

The 996 GT3 RS was the lightest and most focused normally aspirated 996: the Mk2 GT3's 381 PS flat-six and six-speed manual in a body trimmed to 1,360 kg through thinner glass, lightweight composites and the deletion of rear seats. It carried red-accented graphics, lightweight bucket seats and 18-inch forged wheels, reached 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and topped out at 306 km/h. Built in 682 examples across the 2003 and 2004 model years, coupé only, it revived the RS name for the first time since the air-cooled era.

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Numbers as published

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Engine

3.6 L

naturally aspirated flat-6

Power

381 PS

0–100 km/h

4.4 s

0–100 km/h)

Top speed

306 km/h

190 mph)

Weight

1,360 kg

2,998 lb)

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed manual

Production

682 built

Body styles

Coupé

Torque

385 Nm

284 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm

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5 films on the GT3 RS

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  • This variant · Supercar Driver

    Class of 2003 MEGA TEST | 996 GT3 RS vs 360 Challenge Stradale vs M3 CSL | Supercar Driver | 4K

    996 GT3 RS benchmarked against its 2003 rivals

  • Generation · Mat Watson Cars

    Porsche 911 996 in-depth review - see why it's the ultimate sports car bargain!

    thorough first-water-cooled 911 assessment, warts included

  • Generation · DRIVETRIBE

    DRIVETRIBE GARAGE: Jethro's Porsche 911

    Carbon-era garage episode built around a 996 911

  • Generation · Doug DeMuro

    Here's Why the Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Is a Crazy Bargain

    996 turbo ownership reality check, prices and caveats

  • Generation · Collecting Cars

    Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RS - The Best Drivers Porsche?

    first water-cooled 911 GT3 RS, Chris Harris on lightness

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911 40th Anniversary (40 Jahre)2004Same body, same era911 Turbo S2004–2005Same body, same era911 Carrera 4S2002–2005Same body, same era
Compact specification comparison between the 911 GT3 RS and 911 40th Anniversary (40 Jahre), 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S
Spec911 GT3 RS2003–2004911 40th Anniversary (40 Jahre)2004911 Turbo S2004–2005911 Carrera 4S2002–2005
Years2003–200420042004–20052002–2005
Engine3.6 L naturally aspirated flat-63.6 L flat-6 with X51 power kit3.6 L twin-turbocharged flat-63.6 L M96 flat-six
Power381 PS345 PS450 PS320 PS
0–100 km/h4.4 s—4.2 s5.1 s
Top speed306 km/h—306 km/h280 km/h
Weight1,360 kg1,370 kg1,590 kg1,470 kg
DrivetrainRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic S6-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic S
Body stylesCoupéCoupéCoupé · CabrioletCoupé · Cabriolet
Production682 built1,963 built——
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  1. Porsche 911 Coupe (996 series) GT3 RS specs — Ultimate Specs (opens in a new tab)
  2. Porsche 911 (996) — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

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