Porsche’s successful long distance racer, the 911 GT3 RSR received extensive modifications for the 2011 season. Here are the technical specifications of the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR race car.

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Technical Specifications

Engine

• Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine
• Displacement: 3,996 cm³
• Stroke: 80.4 mm
• Bore: 102.7 mm
• Maximum power output: 335 kW (455 hp) at 7,800 rpm
• maximum torque: 450 Nm
• Air restrictors: 2 x 28.6 mm
• Maximum engine speed: 9,400 rpm
• Four valve technology
• Dry sump lubrication
• Individual throttle butterflies
• Fuel injection

Transmission

• Porsche six-speed gearbox with sequential jaw-type shift
• Oil/water heat exchanger
• Single-mass flywheel
• Hydraulic disengagement lever
• Three-plate carbon-fibre clutch
• Rear wheel drive
• Limited slip differential 45/65 percent

Body

• Monocoque body (basis GT3 RS) of hot-galvanised steel
• Aerodynamically optimised front end with front spoiler
• Aerodynamically optimised front underfloor
• Adjustable rear wing
• 90-litre FT3 safety fuel tank with fast filling function
• Air jack
• Welded-in safety cage
• Race seat (driver’s side only) with flame retardant upholstery
• Six-point seat belt adapted for use of the HANS Head and Neck Support
• Electric fire extinguishing system

Suspension Front Axle

• McPherson spring strut axle
• Sachs four-way gas pressure dampers
• Double coil springs (main and auxiliary)
• Front axle arms adjustable for camber
• Adjustable sword-type anti-roll bar
• Power steering

Suspension Rear Axle

• Multi-arm axle with rigidly mounted axle sub-frame
• Sachs four-way gas pressure dampers
• Double coil springs (main and auxiliary)
• Rear axle tie-bar reinforced and infinitely adjustable
• Adjustable sword-type anti-roll bar
• Complete suspension infinitely adjustable (height, camber, track)

Brake System

• Brake system with balance bar control
• Front brakes: Single-piece six-piston aluminium fixed callipers
• Front discs: Inner vented, 380 mm diameter
• Rear brakes: Single-piece four-piston aluminium fixed callipers
• Rear discs: Inner vented, 355 mm diameter
• Racing brake pads

Wheels

• Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels
• Central bolts
• Front: 12J x 18 ET 34
• Rear: 13J x 18 ET 12.5

Electrical System

• Motec display with integrated data recording
• Multi-function display with integrated gearshift indicator
• Adjustable traction control
• Battery: 12 volt, 80 Ah
• 140 Ah alternator

Weight

• 1,220 kg

Price (2011)

• 410,000 euros
• Plus country-specific value added tax

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