Now that the 991.2 Porsche 911 mid-cycle boost has taken over the majority of the models in the Nunelfer line-up, it's time for a comparo involving the yet-unchanged GT3 RS and the just-as-991.1 Turbo S. Wait, what?
That's right, we're inviting you to come along for a time machine ride, as the piece of footage at the bottom of the page shows the Rennsport Neunelfer and the non-revamped Turbo S going head to head on the track.
Delivered by Evo Magazine, the circuit makes all the sense in the world and that's because the two flavors of the rear-engined coupe delivered identical times.
"But... but... wasn't the GT3 RS supposed to be the track animal that leaves its twin-turbo sibling behind in such fights?" we hear you asking. Instead of giving you a short answer, we'll drop some numbers that describe these two Neunelfers.
In the power-to-weight ratio, the fixed wing model steps ahead, but only slightly, since it packs 3.1 kilograms per hp, while its forced induction brother burdens each of its ponies with 3 kilograms.
In the torque department, though, the pair of turbos standing behind the badge of the 560 hp model allow it to crush the naturally-aspirated vehicle, with the first generating 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) and the second packing 339 lb-ft (460 Nm).
While the GT3 RS packs an obvious downforce advantage, the Turbo S has all-wheel-drive up its sleeve and, as you can see, the configuration of the said British track doesn't favor the Rennsport model.
It's worth noting that, if we take at look at the two Zuffenhausen machines' Nurburgring times, the 7:20 stopwatch numbers of the 911 GT3 RS places it six seconds ahead of the Turbo S.
All this Neunelfer lap time talk means we can't end this piece without mentioning that the upcoming 911 GT2 is said to be able to go round the Green Hell it 7:05.
Delivered by Evo Magazine, the circuit makes all the sense in the world and that's because the two flavors of the rear-engined coupe delivered identical times.
"But... but... wasn't the GT3 RS supposed to be the track animal that leaves its twin-turbo sibling behind in such fights?" we hear you asking. Instead of giving you a short answer, we'll drop some numbers that describe these two Neunelfers.
In the power-to-weight ratio, the fixed wing model steps ahead, but only slightly, since it packs 3.1 kilograms per hp, while its forced induction brother burdens each of its ponies with 3 kilograms.
In the torque department, though, the pair of turbos standing behind the badge of the 560 hp model allow it to crush the naturally-aspirated vehicle, with the first generating 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) and the second packing 339 lb-ft (460 Nm).
While the GT3 RS packs an obvious downforce advantage, the Turbo S has all-wheel-drive up its sleeve and, as you can see, the configuration of the said British track doesn't favor the Rennsport model.
It's worth noting that, if we take at look at the two Zuffenhausen machines' Nurburgring times, the 7:20 stopwatch numbers of the 911 GT3 RS places it six seconds ahead of the Turbo S.
All this Neunelfer lap time talk means we can't end this piece without mentioning that the upcoming 911 GT2 is said to be able to go round the Green Hell it 7:05.