Top 10 Sickest RS Models By Porsche

Overview

Porsche is one of the biggest names in the automobile industry. Founded by Ferdinand Porsche, the company is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and is famous for producing high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans. Porsche has always produced some iconic cars like the 918 Spyder, Carrera GT, 911 Turbo, and more which nearly everybody dreamed of having a one. Talking about Porsche RS its first ever model was introduced in 1972 as the Porsche 911 Carrera RS which featured a 2.7L flat-six with 207 hp and since then several models of RS have been introduced listed including 1984 911 RS, 1991 Carrera RS 3.8, 1992 968 Turbo RS, 1995 Carrera RS, 2003 911 GT3 RS, 2005 RS Spyder, 2006 911 GT3 RS, 2011 911 GT3 RS 4.0, 2011 911 GT2 RS, and 2016 911 GT3 RS.

As we have seen that several models were introduced with different performances over the years, but also there are some sick RS models that you would think about before buying. So, let’s have a look at the 10 Sickest Porsche RS models ever.

1. Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach Package

Slightly different from the base 911 GT3 RS, the Weissach package comes with a carbon fiber hood, and roof which made the car lighter than ever before. It comes with a race-bred 4.0L 6-cylinder engine that powers this car to 520 hp, more than the standard GT3 RS. Having the $188,550 base price and 520 hp, a top speed of 194 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 3.0 sec.

2. 2018 Porsche GT2 RS Weissach Edition (991.1)

Launched in 2018, the Porsche GT2 RS Weissach Edition is a performance-focused, street-legal variant of 991.2. Considered still one of the most powerful and fastest 911s, GT2 RS equips a 3.8L twin-turbocharged flat six under its hood that produces 691 hp and goes from 0-60 mph in a quick 2.8 sec before attaining a top speed of 211 mph. This car comes with a price tag of $360,000.

3. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997.2)

Introduced in 2011, GT3 RS 4.0 model of 911 is considered as one of the best of this series. Like 3.8 RS, it has carbon-fiber hood and front fenders. The 997.2 generation was fitted with a 4.0L flat-six producing 493 hp. Before attaining a top speed of 193 mph this car could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.5 sec. and have a base price of $522,666.

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4. Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997)

The fastest road-legal Porsche at its time, 911 GT2 RS was introduced to the world in 2010. GT2 received several updates like upgraded engine, and lightweight parts over the years. The best of them was the updated 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that produced 612 hp by giving this car a 205 mph top speed and 0-60 mph time 3.4 sec. A retail price of $500,000 was found for this car.

5. Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)

Another Porsche 911 GT2 RS makes this list but with a twist. This Porsche is of 991.2 generation and equipped with a 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six which powers it to 691 hp along with giving a top speed of 211mph. Having a base price of $293,200, this car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.8 sec.

6. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997)

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 comes with carbon-fiber bodywork that helped in decreasing weight. The upgrade from 3.8L to a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine increased its output to 493 hp. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) can achieve a top speed of 196 mph along with an acceleration of 0-60 mph in 3.7 sec. Its base price is $196,000.

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7. Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996)

The GT3 series was mainly introduced to focus on the racing segment. The 996 generation GT3 was a model between Porsche classics and modern 911s as it came with a water-cooled engine. Having a 3.6L flat-six engine under its hood, this car produces 376 hp with attaining a top speed of 190 mph and accelerating from rest to 60 in 4.4 sec.

8. 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport

The Clubsport Carrera RS 3.8 is approximately 110 pounds lighter than the standard Carrera and was the last model in Porsche’s line with air-cooled RS models. It comes with a 3.8L horizontal flat-six engine producing 300 hp and goes past 172 mph. Its 0-60 mph time is 4.7 sec. and have a price tag of $346,303.

9. 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Competition (964)

The 1992 RS Competition was the model between the M001 and M002 and fitted with the Carrera cup modifications. 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Competition (964) features a 3.6L air-cooled flat-six engine producing 260 hp that provides an acceleration time of 5.2 sec. with a top speed of 173 mph. Its retail price lies between $430,000 and $518,000.

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10. 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS

Introduced in 1972, Porsche first thought of making only 500 units of this car but ended up building 1,580 units. Considered one of the best road-going cars of all time, the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS comes with a 2.7L flat-six engine making 207 hp. Its top speed is recorded at nearly 150 mph and 0-60 times as 5.6 seconds, and today it is valued at nearly $1 million.

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