PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS (996) 2004-2006 Photos, engines & full specs

With the GT3 RS, things got wilder than with the GT3. While the GT3 was still a daily driver, the GT3 RS was built for track use and it was the homologation model for the GT3 race-car.

The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS was the forbidden fruit for the U.S. and Canadian customers. It was available in a limited number and it was a true track-oriented vehicle. It was based on the GT3 version, but with fewer comfort features and even stiffer suspension. It was the kind of car which could have been taken from the shop and dive into the first race-track.

The GT3 was available in white color only, with red or blue inscriptions on its sides. The adjustable rear wing and the “duck-tail” were mounted in the back, to provide better traction on higher speeds. The slim Recaro race-bucket seats were covered in Alcantara and didn't feature an adjustable tilt for the seatback. Unlike the GT3, the RS version was fitted with a normal stereo and no infotainment unit, and like its less-hardcore brother, it wasn't fitted with air-conditioning.

The GT3 RS was fitted with stiffer suspension, ready for the track. The suspension arms were divided to provide special, track-oriented adjustments. To make the car lighter, the rear window was made out of polycarbonate. The front and rear wing were reinforced with carbon-fiber. It was fitted with the same engine as the GT3, but it was available exclusively with a 6-speed manual.