Porsche says goodbye to a 50-year-old icon with a special 911 GT3 RS

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Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3.14 pm

Porsche has unveiled a new special edition of the 992 GT3 RS that pays homage to its first Rennsport road model: the 1973 911 Carrera 2.7 RS.

While the 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS package doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, it leaves no doubt as to this supercar’s iconic inspiration.

The Tribute to Carrera RS package is offered exclusively in the United States, with first deliveries expected next month. However, given the feverish market for Porsche GT cars, don’t be surprised if a few examples make it across the pond.

Thin and green

Porsche has chosen eye-catching Python Green, from its Exclusive Manufaktur color palette, for the 911’s alloy wheels, side mirror caps and sill graphics on the GT3 RS. More Python Green is used for the Porsche text on the massive rear spoiler, while its endplates feature an American flag design.

Interior changes include bright green contrast stitching, white painted keys and illuminated treadplates with Tribute to Carrera RS script.

Buyers will also receive a number of special accessories, such as a bespoke Porsche Design wristwatch, a custom car cover, RS-branded valve caps and two Porsche scale models.

‘A perfect tribute’

The GT3 RS is mechanically unchanged, meaning a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six making 525bhp. The Weissach package is included as standard, with lightweight carbon fiber body and suspension components.

Choosing the Tribute to Carrera RS package for a new 911 GT3 RS brings the total price to $312,550 (approximately $258,000). Porsche fans will be able to see the car for the first time at next month’s 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race in Florida.

This package pays homage to the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, an absolute driving car and an icon, said Kjell Gruner, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. Today, nothing embodies the idea of ​​a driving car better than the new 911 GT3 RS. Like the original, it uses cutting-edge aerodynamics for incredible performance, making it a perfect homage to the 1973 legend.

John Redfern writes for Motoring Research

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