Performance Review: Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche 911 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Porsche 911 has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The 911 shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 911's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1525 kgs (3362 lbs) this makes the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche 911 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 24V F6 engine produces 518 bhp (386 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F6 throws out 343 lb-ft (465.0 Nm) @ 6300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche 911 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Ferrari FF 6.3L V12 (363.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 has a Power to weight ratio of 339.6 bhp per ton and 224.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 911 competing with the 2011 Ferrari FF 6.3L V12 (363.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Wiesmann GT MF5 (362.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche 911 generating around 224.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker (249.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 F06 (249.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.2 secs, this made the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 as fast as the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs) the or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Black Series 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (3.10 secs). This Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 911 and the 2007 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Porsche 911 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.85 secs @ 115.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo (11.79 secs), the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.80 secs), and the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (11.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 has a maximum speed of 184mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 911 equals the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 then how about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (195 mph), or the 2019 Aston-Martin Vantage AMR 4.0 V8 Turbo (195 mph).

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