A few days ago, Porsche unveiled the 2012 version of the 911 GT3 RSR, which can be raced at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the Le Mans Series and the American Le Mans Series.

The top model of Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles will head into the 2012 season with extensive modifications. The width of the new GT3 RSR has grown by 48 millimetres. Built to conform to the ACO LM GTE regulations, the 911 is powered by a six-cylinder boxer engine with a four-litre capacity. With a mandatory air-restrictor, it generates 460hp. The diameter of the front wheels has increased by 30 mm to now measure 680 millimetres. The Porsche sequential six-speed gearbox is operated via paddle shifts on the steering wheel. The aerodynamic concept is complemented by a new ducting of the intake air. Openings in the rear side sections, as known from the turbo variants of the Porsche 911, replace the air scoop on the engine hood.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will be delivered to customer squads around the world from January 2012. The selling price is 498,000 Euro plus value added tax of the respective countries.

(Based upon Porsche Motorsport press information)

Photo : Once again, the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will be a major contender in the LM GTE class of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the WEC and the other Le Mans-labelled series.