Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK Drag Races 911 GT2 RS with Surprising Results

So what would happen if somebody pitted the manic GT2 RS against Porsche's current track-savvy toy, the GT3 RS PDK? While such a comparo sounds like the stuff of dreams, this is exactly what we get in the video below.

The clip shows us the pair of Rennsport machines engaging in a series of drag races - the two pulled multiple runs to ensure the results are relevant. And boy, oh boy do we have some spectacular results for you.

In theory, the GT2 RS, which is basically a Turbo with considerably more power and less weight, should walk all over the naturally aspirated GT3 RS. After all, the first does pack 620 hp, which makes it 120 hp stronger than the second.

Then there's the torque, with the twin-turbo setup of the GT2 RS delivering 516 lb-ft (700 Nm), while the atmospheric approach of the GT3 RS means this has to "make due" with 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) of twist. Oh, and let's not forget that, despite the ultra-light approach of the GT3 RS, the generation gap means the GT2 RS remains the more scale-friendly car (the latter is some 130 lbs/60 kg lighter).

And no, we're not here to tell you the GT3 RS won the drag races, which, by the way, used the rolling start pathway - as if the numbers mentioned above weren't enough to make the GT2 RS quicker, the extra downforce of the GT3 RS is also a drawback when it comes to straight line shenanigans.

However, during all the runs, the GT3 RS managed to grab the initial side of the race and put up a heroic fight. This only goes to show the potential of the mix between the instant response of the 4.0-liter atmospheric engine and the clever PDK (the GT2 RS has a manual).

Now, if only Porsche offered a combination of the two's assets. You know, something slotted above the GT3, which would mix an NA engine with a clutch. Oh, wait, the carmaker already does that, but the 911 R was sold out before it made its public debut...