2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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- Photo: Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera GTS red (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera GTS red (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche, TC 24, Essen (TCE42787) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: WMC P AS17 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 2 by Shirley 501JFW, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Targa 4 GTS Rear by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a 700-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged with a 7-speed porsche doppelkupplung dual-clutch and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $293,200 MSRP.
It makes 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,200 rpm redline.
The 911 has a curb weight of 3,241 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $293,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $294,250 |
| Destination Charge | $1,050 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-turbocharged flat-six (boxer) |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 700 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) Plus, electronically controlled fully variable rear limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual-clutch |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, helper springs, individual longitudinal links and lateral control arms, steel ball joints |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link, helper springs, steel ball joints |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 6-piston aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper (PCCB, standard) |
| Front Brake Disc | Carbon-ceramic (PCCB), 16.1 in (410 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Carbon-ceramic (PCCB), 15.4 in (391 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.5J x 20 |
| Wheels Rear | 12.5J x 21 |
| Tires Front | 265/35 ZR20 |
| Tires Rear | 325/30 ZR21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Curb Weight | 3,241 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Porsche 911. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 6, 2019 · AIR BAGS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
NHTSA campaign 19V179000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 PORSCHE 911. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.