German automaker Porsche has started taking orders for its ‘fastest and most powerful’ road-going sports car in the 911 range, with deliveries starting in September.

The new 911 GT2 RS, which debuts at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25, has 90 hp more power and 70 kg less weight than the 911 GT2. It also has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.21 kg per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class, a statement said.

Compared to the 911 GT2, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down by approximately five per cent to 11.9 litre/100 km and 284 grams/km despite this extra power and performance.

In combination with a gasoline engine the 3.6 litre six-cylinder boxer engine, boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.

The 911 GT2 RS features sports tyres measuring 325/30 ZR 19 which accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.5 seconds, 0 to 200 km/hr in 9.8 seconds, and 0 to 300 km/hr in 28.9 seconds. Top speed is 330 km/hr.

Equally supreme braking power on this ultra-high-performance sports car comes from PCCB composite ceramic brakes.

Appropriate longitudinal and crosswise dynamics are ensured by the sporty RS set-up of the springs, Porsche adaptive suspension management (PASM), anti-roll bars, as well as the engine mounts and PSM Porsche stability management.

In its looks the new 911 GT2 RS stands out with carbon-fibre-reinforced (CFR) components in a matt black surface finish, even wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front.

The 911 GT2 features light-alloy wheels with central locking, as well as GT2 RS model designations on the doors and rear lid.

The interior has lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic in carbon surface finish and lightweight door panels with door opening straps.

The basic interior colour is black, contrasting with other features such as the seat centre sections and the roof lining as well as segments on the steering wheel rim. The gearshift and handbrake lever are both finished in red Alcantara.

Limited to 500 units, the starting price for the 911 GT2 RS in the GCC is $234,510, the statement said. – TradeArabia News Service