Porsche 996 GT3 RS 2001

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Designed for ... GT2 of Le Mans, LMS, ALMS Country of origin Germany Introduced in 2001 Engine Type M96/70 B 6 Horse Power 445 bhp @ 8250 rpm Torque 405 Nm @ 7200 rpm Weight 1100 kilo hp/kg 0.4 bhp / kg Engine Displacement 3.598 liter Engine Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine Fuel Feed Bosch Motronic MS 3.1 Fuel Injection Engine Location Rear, longitudinally mounted Engine Valve Train 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Drivetrain G96/61 6 speed Manual, Rear wheel drive Predecessor Porsche 996 GT3 R 1999 Successor Porsche 996 GT3 RSR 2004

Porsche demonstrated success with this model since its introduction!

Le Mans History:

2001: Introduction Year:
Place 1 to 9 in the GT class (=GT2) went to this racer!

2002:
Place 1 to 5 in the GT class (=GT2) went to this racer!

2003:
Place 1 to 6 in the GT class (=GT2) went to this racer! Ferrari did not have any chance with its entries.

2004: Last Year:
Although the successor model has already been introduced, the team White Lightning Racing with this model could save the 1st place within the GT class. Drivers were Jörg Bergmeister, Patrick Long and Sascha Maassen