A number of variations, designed for road and track duty, have been introduced since its launch in 1999. The current range (997) includes two road and three racing models. Additionally, Porsche is currently developing a hybrid version that uses two electric motors and a kinetic energy recovery system initially developed for Formula One.
[edit] 911 GT3 R Hybrid
The GT3 has had a successful racing career in the one make national Porsche Carrera Cup series, and the international Porsche Supercup. It has won championship and endurance races, including the GT class of the American Le Mans Series seven times, first overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and first overall at the 24 Hours Nürburgring six times.
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The engine of the GT3 sets it apart from most of the other 996 models although it shares the same basic 3.6 liter displacement of the standard 996 type so-called "integrated dry-sump" flat-six engine. Along with those of the GT2 and Turbo, it is based on the original air-cooled 911's versatile, true dry-sump crankcase, with an external oil tank. The original version of the GT3 had 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp), compared to the 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) of the regular 996.
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2010 Porsche GT3 RS Laps
Picture of 2008 Porsche
[edit] 911 GT3 R Hybrid
The GT3 has had a successful racing career in the one make national Porsche Carrera Cup series, and the international Porsche Supercup. It has won championship and endurance races, including the GT class of the American Le Mans Series seven times, first overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and first overall at the 24 Hours Nürburgring six times.
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The engine of the GT3 sets it apart from most of the other 996 models although it shares the same basic 3.6 liter displacement of the standard 996 type so-called "integrated dry-sump" flat-six engine. Along with those of the GT2 and Turbo, it is based on the original air-cooled 911's versatile, true dry-sump crankcase, with an external oil tank. The original version of the GT3 had 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp), compared to the 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) of the regular 996.
porsche 997 gt3rs 1280x1024
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2010 Porsche GT3 RS Laps
Picture of 2008 Porsche
