PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS OWNS LAGUNA SECA'S CORKSCREW — Quick Facts
The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS posted a 1:28.6 lap at Laguna Seca on stock Pirelli road tires in 2023, on the circuit's freshly repaved surface. With 860 kilograms of downforce, active aerodynamics, and a 518-horsepower naturally aspirated flat-six, it remains the fastest NA production car around the Nürburgring. Spy shots suggest the next generation may go turbocharged, making the current car a potential end-of-era collector piece.
Key Data Points
- The 992 GT3 RS lapped Laguna Seca in 1:28.6 on October 31, 2023, in stock trim on Pirelli P Zero Corsa road tires after the circuit's 2023 repave.
- With Weissach package and Cup 2R tires, the GT3 RS lapped the 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:49.328 on October 5, 2022, driven by Jörg Bergmeister — the fastest naturally aspirated production car time on record.
- A secondhand GT3 RS Weissach has listed on the secondary market for $437,000, against a base MSRP of $241,300, reflecting collector demand for what may be the last NA-engined GT3 RS generation.
Frequently Asked
- What is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS lap time at Laguna Seca?
- A stock 992.1 GT3 RS on Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires posted a 1:28.6 lap at Laguna Seca on October 31, 2023, following the circuit's complete 2023 repave.
- How much downforce does the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS produce?
- The 992 GT3 RS with Weissach package generates 860 kilograms of downforce, which it used to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:49.328 — the fastest time ever recorded by a naturally aspirated production car.
- Is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS going turbocharged?
- As of late 2025, spy shots show additional camouflage on the rear deck of a test mule, suggesting Porsche may turbocharge the 4.0-liter flat-six for the next GT3 RS generation. No official confirmation has been made.