Massive Wing Caught Testing On The Nürburgring, Has New 911 GT3 RS Attached To It

Say hello to the prototype 911 GT3 RS, spotted here in its natural habitat: the Nürburgring. While there was some confusion as to when we would see the RS variant of the GT3, it seems that development is full-steam ahead, with this, the GT3 RS’s second sighting of the year and the first on-track.

The standard 911 GT3 has already been revealed to the world, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that can rev up to 9,000 rpm and produce 502 HP (374 kW) and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm) of torque. Expect a bump to those numbers for the RS, which will retain its naturally aspirated nature.

Speculation has suggested the car could have between 532-572 hp (397-427 kW). That would be a notable bump over its predecessor, which packed 513 hp (383 kW) and could run from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds.

The track-focused 911 GT3 RS will likely also feature larger brakes and a stiffer and lighter chassis. However, the big news is that the gargantuan rear wing is still in place, indicating that the 992-gen 911 GT3 RS will be set apart from the non-RS by its significant emphasis on aero and downforce.

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While most of the body is still concealed with cladding, the new-design bonnet looks like it could sport the same kind of NACA “nostrils” of the previous car. Simultaneously, the front fenders appear to have been extensively modified, presumably to improve aero by reducing lift.

Although we initially expected the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS to be unveiled in 2021, rumors have suggested that a unveil date of 2022 is more likely. It’s thought that one of the main setbacks in the timelines was down to an engine certification issue.