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911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997)

Final 997 GT3 RS with 4.0-litre engine

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: MrWalkr · CC BY-SA 4.0
600BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
600 Built
Years
2010–2012
Engine
flat-six · 3,996 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,996 cc
Power
368 kW / 500 PSFactory: 368 kW
Top speed
300 km/hFactory: 300 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The GT3 RS 4.0 was the final evolution of the 997 GT3 and the last series-production 911 with the flat-six architecture developed by Hans Mezger. Only 600 were built, and many enthusiasts consider it the best road-going 911.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityVery Rare 600 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionAnnounced limited edition of the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (Porsche: limited to 600 vehicles) 6001Strongest evidence Factory production Independently researched
Total model production911 GT3 RS 4.0 cars actually built, as given by Stuttcars (Porsche announced the series as limited to 600) 6132 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

For the late 997.2 generation, Porsche enlarged the GT3 RS engine from 3.8 to 4.0 litres with a longer-stroke crankshaft taken from the RSR. It also trimmed 22 lb with a carbon-fibre boot lid and front fenders, titanium connecting rods and lighter interior trim.

RM Sotheby’s says it was produced in limited numbers from 2010 to 2012, while Bonhams says it launched in 2011. Bonhams quotes a Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes 27 seconds.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeM97/743 Independently researched
Layoutflat-six3 Independently researched
Displacement 3,996 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,996 cc3 Independently researched
Bore 102.7 mmFactory: 102.7 mm4 Independently researchedAlso 102.7 / 80.4 mm in supercars.net table.
Stroke 80.4 mmFactory: 80.4 mm4 Independently researched
Compression ratioNot yet verified
ValvetrainDOHC3 Independently researched
Fuel systemFuel injection4 Independently researched
Inductionnaturally aspirated5 Independently researched
Power 368 kW / 500 PSFactory: 368 kW6 Independently researchedRM Sotheby’s gives 500 brake horsepower.
Power at 8,250 rpm2 Independently researched
Torque 460 NmFactory: 339 lb-ft · converted5,6 Independently researched
Torque at 5,750 rpm2 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearboxmanual6 Independently researched
Gears64 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRWD7 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionMacPherson struts with PASM dampers, anti-roll bar7 Independently researched
Rear suspension5-link with PASM dampers, anti-roll bar7 Independently researched
BrakesVentilated, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discs with ABS and EBD, front and rear7 Independently researched
SteeringRack and pinion7 Independently researched
Body constructionNot yet verified
MaterialsAluminium / carbon-fibre body over steel chassis; carbon-fibre bonnet and front wings, plastic rear windows7 Independently researched
Wheelbase 2,359.7 mmFactory: 2,359.7 mm7 Independently researched
Length 4,460.2 mmFactory: 4,460.2 mm7 Independently researched
Width 1,851.7 mmFactory: 1,851.7 mm7 Independently researched
Height 1,280.2 mmFactory: 1,280.2 mm7 Independently researched
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,360 kgFactory: 1,360 kg2 Independently researchedReady-for-road weight with a full tank, as stated by Porsche in the text relayed by the site.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 300 km/hFactory: 300 km/h6 Independently researchedSource says over 300 km/h.
0–100 km/h 3.5 s6 Independently researched
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Recognisable by a carbon-fibre boot lid and front fenders, a red “RS 4.0” logo on the rear on some cars and the Contrast Colour Silver GT option (code 512) on others. The 3,996 cc engine is type M97/74. Bonhams notes that many 4.0 cars have had factory replacement engines, so engine originality should be verified.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Porsche Newsroom – Seven generations of the 911, part 6: type 997 Level A
    • 600 units (limited edition)
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  2. 2
    Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) (2011) - Ultimate Guide Level B Stuttcars
    • Production 613 units
    • 500 horsepower (368 kW) at 8,250 rpm
    • 340 lb-ft (460Nm) at 5,750 rpm
    • ready-for-road weight is just 1,360 kilograms with a full tank of fuel
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  3. 3
    2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Level C Gooding Christie’s
    • Type M97/74 DOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
    • 3,996 CC Type M97/74 DOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
    • 3,996 CC Type M97/74
    • DOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  4. 4
    2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Specifications Level B Ultimatecarpage.com
    • 102.7 mm (4 in) / 80.4 mm
    • 102.7 mm (4 in) / 80.4 mm (3.2 in)
    • Fuel feed Fuel Injection
    • Gearbox 6 speed Manual
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  5. 5
    2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (Monterey 2025) Level C RM Sotheby's
    • the ultimate, naturally aspirated 911 from the 997.2 generation
    • 500 brake horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  6. 6
    Number 416 of only 600 built, 2012 Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Coupe Level C Bonhams · 2018-10-05
    • Maximum power increased to 368kW (493bhp)
    • torque to 339lb/ft
    • Desirable manual transmission model
    • a top speed of over 300km/h
    • a 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  7. 7
    2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Level B supercars.net
    • driven wheels RWD
    • MacPherson Struts w/PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll bar
    • 5-Link w/PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll bar
    • Ventilated & Cross Drilled Carbon Ceramic Discs w/ABS, EBD
    • steering Rack & Pinion
    • Aluminium / Carbon Fibre Body over Steel Chassis
    • wheelbase 2359.7 mm / 92.9 in
    • length 4460.2 mm / 175.6 in
    • width 1851.7 mm / 72.9 in
    • height 1280.2 mm / 50.4 in
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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