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Article: Porsche(R) 911(R) GT3 RS to Make North American Debut; 911 GT3 RS Most Track-Focused, Road-Legal 911 to Appear on North American Shores Since the Legendary '73 Carrera RS.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- May 30, 2006
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ATLANTA -- North America is set to receive its first production version of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Beyond its unique livery, the GT3 RS is distinguished from the GT3 on which it's based by broader rear flanks and reduced weight, further distilling the driving experience to that of a racing car, but one which meets all the requirements for street-legal sports cars. This purist's variant of the 911 GT3--a model particularly well-suited for track outings--will arrive in time for spring 2007. [R][sup.3]Not since the venerable 1973 911 Carrera RS has such a production Porsche been available in this market. The Carrera RS was a special, lightweight 911 produced to homologate the ...