Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Technical Information

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Overview

  • Production Figure: 66 Cars
  • Model Type: 996.830
  • Engine Type: M 96.73
  • Gearbox Type: Sequential 6-Speed Dog Type Transmission
  • Number of Gears: 6
  • Chassis: Basis 911 GT3 RS with Weight Optimised Shell
  • Dry Weight: 1,100 kg
  • Wheels: Three Piece BBS-Racing Wheel Front 10J x 18″ Rear 11J x18″

Suspension & Steering

  • Front suspension Independent McPherson front axle with ball joints and corresponding changes of kinematics (according to ACO or FIA-Regulations); adjustable front roll bar, blade type
  • Rear suspension Multi-link rear suspension with ball joints and corresponding changes of kinematics (according to ACO or FIA-Regulations);
    adjustable rear roll bar, blade type
  • Front and rear struts with adjustable Sachs shock absorbers suspension continuously adjustable (heights, camber, track)
  • Steering Power steering

Wheels & Tyres

  • Wheels Three piece BBS-racing wheel front 10J x 18″ rear 11J x18″
  • Tyres (Delivery specification) Front Michelin 24/64-18 (rain)
  • (Delivery specification) Rear Michelin 27/68-18 (rain)
  • Centre lock Front and rear axles

Brakes

  • Dual Circuit Brake System
  • Without ABS, brake force balance adjustable by brake balance bar
  • Front brake disc One piece steel – Diameter = 380 mm, Brake disc thickness 32 mm, 4 piston – aluminum brake caliper.
  • Rear brake disc One piece steel – Diameter = 355 mm, Brake disc thickness 32 mm, 4 piston – aluminum brake caliper.
  • Brake pad thickness Front / rear 26.5 / 26.5 mm
  • Brake pad Front axle Pagid RS 19 (Yellow) , Rear axle RS 19 (Yellow) (delivery specification)
  • Handbrake not applicable

Chassis

  • Basis 911 GT3 with weight optimised shell
  • Adjustable synthetic plastic rear wing with raised wing profile
  • Carbon fibre bonnet, boot lid, front wings, and doors
  • Carbon fibre nose section with additional air intakes for engine and brake cooling
  • Plastic side & rear screens

Interior

  • Trim without noise insulation, integral roll cage
  • 100 litres capacity, FT3 safety fuel cell with FIA homologated quick fill couplings
  • Recaro Racing bucket seat (drivers side only)
  • Six point safety harness. Quick release steering wheel.
  • FIA homologated fire extinguisher (AFFF extinguishing agent) with electrical and electro/mechanical activation.
  • Panel quick release fittings.
  • Interior colour to match exterior car colour.

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length 4430 mm
  • Width 1765 mm over front axle – 1828 mm over rear axle
  • Wheelbase 2350 mm
  • Front track width 1562 mm
  • Rear track width 1578 mm
  • Dry Weight ca. 1100 kg

Fluid Capacities

  • 100 litres capacity, FT3 safety fuel cell with FIA homologated quick fill couplings.
  • Gearbox: 3.8 L.
  • Engine: ca.10 L.
  • (The Oil level check should be carried out with the dipstick, through the filler neck with the engine at operating temperature and running at idle speed).

Lubricants & Fuel

  • Engine oil: Mobil 1 (0W – 40) or Mobil 1 (5W – 40)
  • Coolant: 5 Litres Porsche coolant ET. Nr. 999 917 781 00 Softened water.
  • Gearbox Oil: ‘Mobilube’ SHC
  • Steering Servo Oil: ‘Pentosin’
  • Fuel: 98 RON Super Plus unleaded
  • Brake Fluid: Delivery specification Teves DOT 4… Optional: Castrol Racing SRF E. Nr. 996.355.950.00
  • Air Jack: A pressure of 30 bar is necessary to operate the air jacks.