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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)

[Source: Porsche]

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