Expect even more downforce and a few extra horsepower when the 992.2 version of the RS is expected to debut in 2026
from Chris Chilton
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- Porsche’s 992.2 GT3 RS was spotted for the first time in its revised form.
- The revised track weapon will continue to have the power of a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine, but the power of the 2024 car will be increased from 518 hp.
- Production vehicles will feature bumper and aerodynamic improvements not seen on this early prototype.
When Porsche introduced the revised 992.2 version of the 911 earlier this year, there were only two new models, the GTS Hybrid and the base Carrera. That means there’s a lot more to come in the next few years, including the GT3 RS, which our spy photographers have captured in public for the first time.
We can tell it’s an RS from the sawtooth front fender vents, hood vents, unique door design and massive rear wing. However, as this is an early prototype, it still wears the current car’s front bumper and we can be sure that this will be swapped for something fresher and with more downforce in time for the debut.
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Like the new 911 GTS and Carrera, the RS will have an illuminated “Porsche” badge on the rear, although on this car it is hidden under a panel that also prevents us from seeing the new lower bumper design. Inside, carbon fiber bucket seats and fabric door handles will be the order of the day, as well as a fully digital instrument cluster, a feature that made its 911 debut on the new Carrera and GTS.
The big question is whether the GT3 and RS will also use the GT3’s hybrid technology to deliver more power without resorting to turbocharging and losing one of the cars’ key unique selling points. The current GT3 RS produces 518 hp (525 PS) from its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, and 54 hp (55 PS) of the turbocharged GTS hybrid’s 536 hp (541 PS) comes from its electric motor.
One RS that will get turbo power is the GT2 RS, a model last seen in 2019. Reports suggest the successor to the 690 hp (700 PS) flagship will bring hybrid assistance to push power well into the 700 hp range.
Due to the complexity of the hybrid system, Porsche was unable to offer a GTS with a manual transmission, much to the disappointment of many fans. However, this would not be a problem for the RS, as it has not been available with a manual transmission for over a decade.
If Porsche’s previous timelines are anything to go by, don’t expect to see the final production car until 2026. The 2025 MY GT3 RS is simply a carryover of the 2024 model, and before we see a replacement in 992.2 spec, Porsche must first replace the regular GT3, which has already been pulled from sale. That could result in the new RS coming to America as a 2027 model year car.
