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Night Blue Metallic Porsche 911 GT2 RS Has Nurburgring Record License Plate

Night Blue Metallic 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1 photo
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With Porsche having just dropped the official footage for the Nurburgring lap time of the 2019 911 GT3 RS, the Internet is boiling with discussing on this naturally aspirated matter. Nevertheless, there are also other topics involving Zuffenhausen and the Nurburgring that demand our attention and we've brought along an example including a 911 GT2 RS.
This is one of the test cars for the Paint to Sample 911 GT2 RS lineup, with the thing being dressed in Midnight Blue. We're looking at an understated color that mixes brilliantly with the aero-dictated aggressive exterior of the 700 hp Neunelfer.

Weissach Package, magnesium wheels finished in White Gold Metallic and plenty of red details that adorn both the exterior and the cabin of this 911 - there are plenty of details that ensure this German missile receives the attention it deserves.

Nevertheless, the license plate of the machine is just as enticing as its spec, with this talking about the Nurburgring chronograph number of the GT2 RS.

Keep in mind that the 6:47 lap of the Porsche means this is still the holder of the Green Hell production car record, even though there are multiple machines that might grab that title this year.

And the list of competitors includes the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, with this 800 hp (expected output) Miura Jota tribute potentially out to bring the Nordschleife accolade back to Sant'Agata Bolognese (the GT2 RS grabbed the record from the 6:52 Huracan Performante, remember?).

Then again, we musn't ignore the 800 hp McLaren Senna - while its GTR racecar version, which some expect to sit extremely close to the 6m mark, hasn't received a road conversion so far, the "standard" car should be able to set an amazing Ring lap time.

Returning to the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and its 6:56 Green Hell performance, here's a comparison that also involves the Ring blitz performed by the GT2 RS.


 

A PTSRS Exclusive: First photos of the PTS Night Blue Metallic (nachtblaumetallic; 39C) 991 GT2 RS test car, seen by local reader @thomas.s.photos at the Nürburgring. This example is equipped with the Weissach Package and the magnesium wheels in satin White Gold Metallic. Also note the red accents throughout the car, from the model designation decals on the exterior to the roof lining in the interior. This is the latest addition to the fleet of PTS test cars, which also includes the British Racing Green and Voodoo Blue GT2RS examples that have been the subjects of great fandom. Keen eyed readers may note the deliberately chosen registration plate. Any guesses to its significance? Many thanks to @thomas.s.photos for the photos of this stunner. What are your thoughts on this example? #PTSRS

A post shared by PTSRS | Will Lee (@ptsrs) on Apr 19, 2018 at 1:04pm PDT

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