The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the road-legal 911 that Porsche builds first for the circuit. It builds on the GT3’s naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six, but almost everything around that engine, from the aerodynamics to the suspension and tyres, is set up for lap times rather than comfort. This page covers the 992-generation car Porsche Australia launched in August 2022.
What RS Means
RS stands for Rennsport, German for racing sport. Since the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7, Porsche has used the badge for 911 models that link its road cars to its GT racing cars. The first 911 GT3 RS reached customers in 2003, built on the 996 generation. The 992-generation car covered here is the latest GT3 RS as at 24 October 2026.
The Powertrain
Porsche rates the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six at 386 kW at 8,500 rpm, with 465 Nm of torque and a 9,000 rpm redline. That is 11 kW more than the 375 kW GT3 Porsche sold at the same time, and Porsche says most of the gain comes from new camshafts with modified cam profiles.
The gearbox is the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch, with a shorter overall gear ratio than the GT3’s. Porsche quotes 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear. That top speed comes with the wings set flat in the low downforce setting.
The Aerodynamics
The central radiator is the key change. Porsche took the idea from its Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR and the 911 GT3 R race car, and it freed up space in the nose for adjustable front wing elements driven by electric motors. The rear wing is a two-part design, with a fixed main wing and an upper element that is adjusted hydraulically. It sits on swan-neck mounts, and for the first time on a Porsche production car its upper edge is higher than the roofline. Louvred openings in the front fenders ventilate the front wheel arches.
Porsche also fitted a drag reduction system (DRS), a first for a Porsche production car. At the push of a button the wing elements flatten to cut drag on a straight. Under heavy braking from high speed the wings go to their maximum angle, which Porsche calls the airbrake function.
By default the car runs in a low downforce setting, with the wings flat for the lowest drag. Porsche gives a drag coefficient of 0.39 for that setting and says it suits long straights and everyday driving. In the high downforce setting the wing position adjusts automatically to the way the car is being driven. Porsche claims 409 kg of total downforce at 200 km/h on the track and 860 kg at 285 km/h, which it says is twice the figure for the previous 991.2-generation GT3 RS and three times the GT3’s.
The Chassis
Porsche says the chassis is designed for the circuit. The front track is 29 millimetres wider than the GT3’s, and the front suspension links have a teardrop profile to add downforce. The front ball joint of the lower trailing arm sits lower to reduce nose dive under braking, and the rear axle has modified spring rates. The rear-axle steering and stability systems have a more dynamic setup than the GT3’s.
There are Normal, Sport and Track driving modes. In Track mode the driver can set compression and rebound damping for the front and rear axles separately, and adjust the rear differential lock, using rotary controls on the steering wheel. The front axle can also be lifted by about 30 millimetres at low speed for steep driveways, and Porsche fitted the lift system as standard to Australian cars.
The standard brakes are 408 mm discs with six-piston calipers at the front and 380 mm discs with four-piston calipers at the rear. Carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB), with 410 mm front and 390 mm rear discs, are an option. Forged centre-lock wheels are standard, 20 inches at the front with 275/35 tyres and 21 inches at the rear with 335/30 tyres. Porsche quotes a kerb weight of 1,450 kg (DIN).
Australian Pricing and Options
Porsche Cars Australia launched the 992 GT3 RS on 17 August 2022 at a recommended retail price of $500,200, before statutory on-road and dealer delivery charges. Orders opened that day and deliveries were expected to start in the second quarter of 2023 (Porsche Newsroom Australia).
As at 24 October 2026 the GT3 RS is not listed on the 911 model page of Porsche Australia, and Porsche Australia does not publish a current price for it. For a new or demonstrator car, ask a Porsche Centre for a written quote that itemises the options.
Porsche Australia states that its recommended prices include GST and Luxury Car Tax and exclude all other taxes, duties and government charges, so there is no Luxury Car Tax to add on top. For the 2026-27 financial year the Luxury Car Tax threshold is $80,809 for a car like this, and the rate is 33 per cent of the amount above it, after the GST share is taken out (Australian Taxation Office). Stamp duty, registration and dealer delivery do come on top, and they vary by state. Our guide to what you actually pay on top has the detail.
At launch, Australian cars came with extra standard equipment: tinted LED main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System, automatically dimming mirrors with a rain sensor, the front-axle lift system, rear ParkAssist, a reversing camera, a tyre sealant kit and digital radio. The Clubsport package, which adds a steel rollover bar, a hand-held fire extinguisher and six-point seat belts for the driver, was offered at no extra cost. The Weissach package was an extra-cost option. It adds carbon fibre front and rear anti-roll bars, rear coupling rods and a rear-axle shear panel, and it makes optional forged magnesium wheels available.
The GT3 RS is set up for the circuit, so ride, road noise and low-speed manners are the usual trade-offs. Check one on the roads you will use before you buy. It is built for days at circuits such as Phillip Island, Winton and Sydney Motorsport Park.
Is There a Newer GT3 RS?
As at 24 October 2026, Porsche has not announced a new-generation 911 GT3 RS. The GT3 RS is not listed on the 911 model pages of Porsche Australia or Porsche’s international site, and Porsche’s global newsroom carries no announcement of a new one. Specifications you may see online for a 992.2 GT3 RS do not come from Porsche, so none are quoted here. The car on this page is the 992-generation GT3 RS launched in 2022.
Who It Is For
The GT3 RS suits drivers who plan regular circuit use and accept the road compromises that come with it. If you will only do the occasional track day, compare it with the GT3 Touring first, and read our GT3 and GT3 RS comparison.
Verdict
The 992 GT3 RS is Porsche’s circuit-first 911: 386 kW, a 1,450 kg kerb weight and up to 860 kg of claimed downforce, with a launch price in Australia of $500,200. Porsche Australia does not list it today, so confirm the price, options and history of any car with a Porsche Centre before you buy.
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