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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

The first few 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR racers have made their first appearance in the United States, ahead of their competition debut in the the American Le Mans Series. Although the machine is labeled with the 2012 designation, the latest GT3 RSR is actually still based on the 997 model, not the latest 991 variant of Porsche's long-running 911 model range.

Still, there are plenty of updates that make this GT3 interesting to racers. For starters, a mandatory air-restrictor still lets in enough oxygen for the 4.0-liter boxer six to deliver 460 horsepower to the 310-millimeter rear wheels, which necessitate bodywork that is 48 millimeters wider than before. Like 911 Turbo models, new air scoops are incorporated into the rear fenders - just one small part of a completely revised aero package.

Three images of the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in race trim during shakedown testing at Sebring have been released, and you can see them above. A full press release is after the break, if you're so inclined.

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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

When Porsche launches a new 911, it doesn't just launch one model, it starts a process that will see literally dozens of variants to follow. Some with turbos, some without. Some with all-wheel drive, some driving just the rear. Coupes, convertibles, targas, lightweight models, and yes, even racing versions.

The 911, after all, is one of the most prolific racing cars on circuits around the world. This example, however, is not based on the new 911. What you see here is still based on the old 997. But it is the pinnacle of Porsche Motorsport's range of customer racing cars.

The new GT3 RSR is built to race in the ACO's GTE category, making it instantly eligible for competition in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Le Mans Series, the American Le Mans Series and the new FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as the International GT Open and a variety of other series and events.

Its 4.0-liter boxer six drives 460 horsepower (kept in check by a mandatory air restrictor) to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox. Porsche has also fitted larger wheels front and rear, and given it a completely new aero package to keep it glued to the tarmac, slicing through the air and at front of the pack.

The best part is that you can buy one yourself. That is, assuming you've got half a million euros (about $675k) to spend on a track toy. Either way, you can check it out in the high-res image gallery and the press release after the jump.

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2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Click above for high-res image gallery

The Porsche 911 is many things to many people. The quintessential sportscar. The embodiment of German precision. A terrible design tweaked to perfection over the course of decades. And the most successful racing sports car ever devised.

What you're looking at is the latest iteration of the latter: the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. The differences as compared to the 2010 model aren't extensive, but a slight edge could be enough to pull ahead of the rest of the field on the world's racing circuits. Rather than switching to the new direct-injection powerplant as employed on the streetable 911, the RSR sticks with a 4.0-liter version of the old boxer six, but with an re-optimized ECU, intake and exhaust, now producing 455 horsepower - five more than the 2010 model.

The bodywork has also been revised, with the rear end taking cues from the latest roadgoing 911 to include new LED rear lights while the front wheels are wider than its predecessors. It'll set you back a good half-million to get one new, but if you've got the outgoing model, Porsche will gladly upgrade it to the 2011 spec as well. Follow the jump for the full details and specs, or take a closer look in the high-resolution image gallery below.


Gallery: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR


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Porsche is the biggest name in endurance sportscar racing worldwide, and its racing engineers plan on keeping it that way. Following the introduction of the GT3 Cup S comes a new-and-improved version of its big brother, the GT3 RSR. The most powerful 911-based racer Porsche makes, the RSR produces 465 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six, and revs all the way to a 9400rpm redline. Although the engine carries over unchanged from the previous version, improvements have been made to the aerodynamics, suspension and transmission. Most visible is the new front end, with additional "flick" spoilers, enhanced air intakes and aerodynamically-optimized air outlets. The suspension offers a wider range of adjustability, and the RSR now features the six-speed sequential gearbox from the even-badder RS Spyder sports-prototype.

Despite its alphanumeric designation, the GT3 RSR actually competes in the GT2 class, where it will face stiff competition from the likes of the Corvette C6R, Ferrari F430 GT2 and the upcoming Aston Martin Vantage GT2.
Thirty-five orders for the new GT3 RSR have already been placed, at nearly €350,000 apiece, and are being filled by Porsche's Weissach workshop. Check out the images in the gallery below and the press release after the jump.

[Source: Porsche]

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This weekend at the Proximus 24 Hours at Spa, the next chapter in Porsche's storied racing history will be written. The Manthey Racing Team will campaign two of the new Type 997-based Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs in the event. Followers of ALMS (and FIA GT) know that teams have been running the previous-generation car this season as they await the introduction of the new racer.

Well, the wait is over.

Built on the latest 911 GT3 RS road car, the new RSR's 3.8 liter six-cylinder is makes 485 horsepower at 8,400 RPM with a pair of mandatory 30mmm air restrictors in place. Torque peak is 435 Nm at 7,250 rpm.

The new body with its welded-in rollcage is 10% stiffer than the previous car and is also 7% more aerodynamically efficient. Relocating some components has resulted in better overall weight distribution as well. It has been constructed in accordance with FIA and A.C.O. regulations and you can expect to see it doing battle in the major racing series and at Le Mans next year.

(Two press releases, full technical specs after the jump)

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