If you're looking for a car that you can take to the track and look like a total badass, this is probably a good place to start. Built in a very 1970s kind of way, with giant RSR flares, a big wing, and a bunch of fiberglass, this 911 has an alleged 350 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 3-liter. Plus, it looks like a giant lime on Goodyear …
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This IROC-Inspired 964 Restomod Might Irk the Purists
Fancy the idea of a budget RSR IROC? Well, budget must be used quite loosely in this instance, since this 911 3.0 RSR IROC Evocation— just rolls off the tongue—seems like a bargain when compared to the vehicles it takes its inspiration from. Those $1,000,000+ items are too pricey to roll to the grocery store in, let alone race in, but this might do …
Continue to the full articleGT3 RSR GTE Spied Testing New Exhaust Layout at Monza
In all the sports car races I've attended, it's usually the shrill scream of the RSR which forces me to cork my ears the most. The note itself is blaring, but its almost subdued compared to the deafening pops of upshifting which punctuate it. It's a high price we pay being racing fans; in my book, a little tinnitus and an almost constant sunburn …
Continue to the full articleThis Martini-Liveried 997 GT2 “RSR” is a Feast for the Eyes and Ears
It's a pity Porsche didn't continue using forced induction in their customer-oriented racing cars after the 993. True, turbochargers meant greater running costs, but the sheer grunt made the 993 GT2 racers quite special. Fortunately, some well-heeled racers feel the same way, and they've tried their level best to combine turbo power with modern …
Continue to the full articleBarks of the 996 GT3 RSR Bounce Off Monza’s Trees
The signature bark of the 996 GT3 RSR is unmistakable to the sonically sensitive Porschephile. They recognize the dry blat-blat-blat of the 3.6-liter under deceleration and heel-toe and from years ago when they heard those same sounds bounce off the walls at places like Sebring and Daytona. The rasp, the throatiness, and the absence of gearbox …
Continue to the full articleThis Gulf RSR Replica Is What California Dreams Are Made Of
John Gunderson has a knack for bringing the right people into the picture. When he wanted to blend the urgency and colorful exterior of the legendary 917 with a usable road car, he came up with this. A '73 911 Blending the classic Gulf livery, a 2,200-pound frame, and a 350-horsepower motor from Rothsport, is bound to convert even the most cynical …
Continue to the full articleNew 991.2 RSR Spied Testing at Monza—With a New Exhaust Note
A large part of the 911 RSR's charm is the sound it makes. The sublime climb from a throaty growl to a screaming crescendo is something anyone can appreciate, provided their eardrums are functioning. For that reason, some will be disappointed to hear the Ford GT-esque bark the latest RSR emits from its side-exit exhausts. After a few laps, it …
Continue to the full articleHunting Datsuns in a 1973 Porsche 911 RSR
In the words of driver Jim Bouzaglou, "It doesn't matter what kind of car it is, we all get the red mist." At VARA's 50 Years of 240Z event, Jim has a surprisingly wide variety of cars to run down. The pits are positively laden with Datsuns, from BRE cars to brightly-liveried privateers of all sorts. Despite the focus on Datsuns, the grid in Jim's …
Continue to the full articleStart The New Year Right With LEGO’s Porsche 911 RSR
In case your eldest has been shooting you nasty looks after Christmas, maybe they're frustrated something like this wasn't sitting wrapped underneath the tree. Appealing to a child's love for racing cars and their love for LEGOs, this LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR model should keep them quiet for the next few weeks, which would be a healthy way to …
Continue to the full articleGlorious Noise from the Eighth Porsche Sound Nacht
Porsche hosts a celebration of noise. How magnificent is that? Now in its eighth year, Sound Nacht has grown from its past in a large conference hall to center stage of the Porsche arena. Just under 4,000 Porsche fans showed up to come bask in the auditory triumphs of their favorite brand. The exhibition featured thirteen cars, with sounds ranging …
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