Performance Review: Porsche 911 GT2 RS - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche 911 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Porsche 911 has a 3800cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II

The 911 shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II and the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 911's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1545 kgs (3406 lbs) this makes the Porsche 911 GT2 RS in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche 911 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 3800cc 24V F6 engine produces 690 bhp (514 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp).

The Turbo F6 throws out 553 lb-ft (749.7 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche 911 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 (470.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 has a Power to weight ratio of 446.6 bhp per ton and 357.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 911 competing with the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 (470.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (467.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche 911 generating around 357.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (380.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Porsche 911 GT2 RS as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This Porsche 911 GT2 RS is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 911 and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

When talking about the performance of the Porsche 911 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.81 secs @ 126.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S (10.76 secs), the 2007 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (10.76 secs), and the 2009 BMW X5 M Sport 4.4 V8 (10.76 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 911 equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2017 911 Rivals List.

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