Watch the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS lap the ‘Ring in 6:49

The redesigned 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS managed to lap the complete 12.9 miles of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a time of 6:49.328, making it round 10 seconds quicker than the 911 GT3 and 7 seconds quicker than the predecessor mannequin.

Impressively, the time is just not far off the 6:43.616 document for manufacturing vehicles on the ‘Ring, set by the rather more highly effective, twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence in 2020. The Porsche sticks with naturally aspirated energy, on this case from a 4.0-liter flat-6 whose output peaks at 518 hp and drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.

The GT3 RS did have some assist, nevertheless, and never solely from its proficient driver, Jörg Bergmeister, an endurance racing driver and one of many take a look at drivers for the GT3 RS. For the run, which came about on Oct. 5, the automobile was fitted with its accessible Weissach Bundle and accessible Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

The Weissach Bundle shaves off 17.6 lb because of cast magnesium wheels, carbon-fiber exterior components, and carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic anti-roll bars. It additionally provides rear coupling rods, a rear-axle shear panel, and magnetic paddle shifters that Porsche says delivers a extra exact really feel. The curb weight with out the package deal is 3,268 lb.

One other key to the automobile’s efficiency is its high-downforce upgrades. At 177 mph, the automobile generates 1,895 lb of downforce, or thrice as a lot as a 911 GT3. Based on Bergmeister, the automobile misplaced just a little downforce as a result of sturdy winds on the day, which means a quicker time may probably be achieved in the proper circumstances.

The 2023 911 GT3 RS is due at dealerships subsequent spring. It is priced to start out at $225,250, together with vacation spot. Choosing the Weissach Bundle will add one other $33,520 to the invoice.