In 1993, Porsche built the 911 GT2, and from 2009, GT2 RS, a lightweight sports car focused on-track performance. The two-door coupé is available in rear-wheel-drive layout and has a twin-turbo engine similar to that in the Porsche 911 Turbo.
Overview
In this sports car, the engine is a Porsche MDH. NA DIG-TT 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6 that is amazingly fast and provides around 611 horsepower. Compared to the Turbo, the GT2 weighs less because it is rear-wheel-drive instead of all-wheel-drive and because it has fewer interior components. Because of this, the GT2 RS is the most expensive and fastest model among the 911 lineup. The GT2 RS can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in around 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 205mph.
Reliability
According to Porsche, the 2019 911 GT2 RS resides in the top spot in the performance hierarchy. In fact, the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study from the respected market researcher J.D Power ranks Porsche as the second most reliable brand, just behind Lexus and ahead of Kia and Toyota. Porsche 911 GT2 RS reliability scores of 10 out of 10 according to Car and Driver consumer data reports.
Safety
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has ever reported an incident involving the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Plenty of electronic systems is in place to save you, including post-collision braking to limit the threat of a secondary collision, as well as PSM Porsche Stability Management.
Depreciation rate
After three years, the 911 GT2 RS, Porsche’s top performance model, has lost 30 percent of its value. Regardless of the specific reason, it seems GT2 RS is also part of the list of fastest depreciating modern supercars.
Maintenance and cost
Many sports cars exist, but none can compare with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Getting a GT2 RS repaired and maintained costs $695 annually.
FAQ
Is Porsche 911 GT2 RS a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a Rear Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Porsche 911 GT2 RS?
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a car with 2 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Two Seaters
What is the horsepower in a Porsche 911 GT2 RS and does it have a turbo?
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS has 690 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 with a displacement of 3.8 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
What type of wheels does it have?
Porsche 911 GT2 RS has 20 X 9.5 inch Forged Aluminum Front Wheels and 21 X 12.5 inch Forged Aluminum Rear Wheels.
Is Porsche 911 GT2 RS a good car?
This car easily surpasses even the official engine output for the 1990s-era 911 GT1 competition trim. Lars Kern, Porsche’s test driver, set the GT2 RS lap time at the Nordschleife in 6min 47.3sec last year. This makes it the fastest road-legal car.
Is the GT2 RS a supercar?
The Porsche crest is fitted to the 991 GT2 RS, which is the most powerful version of the Swabians supercars. Porsche officially unveiled the car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017 with the introduction of its 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series.
Is the GT2 RS better than the GT3 RS?
Let’s now discuss the performance. The engine is undoubtedly the most significant difference between these two cars. The GT2 RS has a 3.8 litre flat 6-turbocharged twin-turbocharged engine, while the GT3 RS has a naturally aspirated 4.0 flat 6. The GT2 RS produces 700 bhp, whereas the GT3 RS produces 520 bhp.
Is GT2 faster than GT3?
GT2 RS has a top speed of 211 MPH. This is compared to the GT3 RS’ limit of 193 MPH. The GT2 RS was able to complete the Nurburgring lap 10 seconds quicker than its GT3 RS counterpart. GT3 RS is, however, all about performance.