Daily Slideshow: What We Know About the 2019 911 GT3 RS

Introducing the Best of the Best

Porsche's reputation for top-notch engineering and meticulous design is well-earned. Everything from their classic 911 lineup to their family-friendly Cayenne crossovers is bound by Porsche's signature quality. As an automaker, they're virtually in a league of their own when it comes to matching cutting-edge tech with perfect, timeless appeal. It's because of Porsche's exceptional nature that a fresh model merits excitement from all across the auto world. With Porsche, you know you're getting a glimpse of the best.

One for the History Books

That thirst for new Porsche is appropriately enhanced further when it's one of their latest performance variants in question. In theory, it's a supreme version of what the best already offers by default. Indeed, that's exactly how we'd describe the upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 RS. In keeping with this notion of "best of the best," this 2019 RS was envisioned as a hyped-up racing variation on the GT3 nameplate-- itself an enhanced version of the base 911. Add to that the fact that it's the only naturally aspirated Porsche on the horizon; yeah, you might say the GT3 RS is already sounding pretty special. Although it won't be available for a closer showroom inspection until the Fall of 2018, promising official reports and a showcase at this year's recent Geneva International Motor Show lend every indication to the notion we're in for something fierce.

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A Car for the Purists

Love or hate it, Porsche has been headed in a turbocharged direction for some time.  Even the regular GT3 is slated to be available as a turbo-only. Luckily, if you're a fan of that vintage roar, the RS will have you covered.

As it stands, the GT3 RS is the only Porsche on the horizon sticking to good old natural aspiration, a fact that by itself should be able to get motor purists revved up in anticipation. While the rest of the auto industry (indeed, Porsche as well) are opting for increasingly smaller engines and artificially enhanced forced induction to push ahead, the GT3 RS aims to impress the old-fashioned way. It's just as well; considering the incredible 9000+ RPM redline, it seems as though turbo would only crimp its style. Even without the turbocharger, the 2019 model rates a hefty 520 HP, up a solid 20 from the prior model year.

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Slight but Significant Makeover

Porsche's race-ready on the GT3 has been an established hit in relevant circles. Designed and consequently branded as a "no-frills" return to performance roots,  it's fitting that the upcoming model still shows its clear heritage from the timelessly smooth OG 911s. The 2019 RS would be a dead giveaway as a Porsche from half a block away. Evolution's still clear on closer inspection; most notably, the front fascia has been reconfigured over past model years with a more assertive edge.

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Behold the Weissach Package

No Porsche event would be complete without a laundry list of tantalizing options. Chief among them, in this case, is the RS Weissach package, a lightweight option that switches up certain components with lightweight equivalents. Between the carbon-fiber do-over included in the Weissach package, and another $13,000 on top of that for magnesium rims (available only with Weissach, mind you) the fully upgraded GT3 RS stands to lose a total of... 38 pounds. That sounds insane (and it probably is) but racing's no joke when it comes to skimping on weight and optimizing performance. Though, if total weight concerns are getting that nitpicky, it seems equally worthwhile for a racer to save eating dinner until after the race. 

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High Demand Expected

In the past, the RS models have sold like hotcakes... and resold like solid gold. A Porsche RS is still going to cost someone upwards of $180,000, but Porsche racers have still been resold over five times that. Case in point, a 2016 Porsche 911 R that sold for $185,950 was successfully sold off at a whopping price of approximately $1.32 million. If the recent hype around the limited Dodge Demon shows anything, it's that a limited run can do wonders for a car's prestige and sense of exclusivity.

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Available Fall 2018 at a Price Fit for a King

If the GT3 RS's racing designation wasn't enough to establish this as a "serious specialist" kind of Porsche, maybe the price will convince you. The MRSP was recently announced at a meaty $188,550. Of course, that's only to start as the base value; options and the performance package (and, let's face it, why wouldn't you) are going to potentially rack you up tens of thousands above the advertised price. 

Nonetheless, this Porsche is one that was built to win, and if the past several decades are worthy precedent, it's safe to bet the investment will be apparent in every sleek contour and natural rev. If you're interested in seeing the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in action, check out this official video from Porsche here.