SPIED: Is This Porsche 911 Prototype A GT3 RS, A GT2 Or A GT2 RS? What Say You?

All-new spy shots of yet another Porsche 911 have found their way online. There's just one little problem: No one really knows what the hell it is.

Most outlets seems to be convinced that this 911 GT3 RS clone is the work of Porsche's engineers to create a special edition GT3 RS along the likes of the 4.0. The 4.0 is the 911 GT3 RS that was on offer for the 997 generation in extremely limited quantities.

But if you spend a bit of time analyzing the spy shots, you'll note there's a bit of work done to the vehicle's hind quarters. More specifically, its rear valence has been modified quite a bit. See the exhaust? Note the new venting behind the rear wheels?

This has others scratching their head. Porsche wouldn't do this much work for simply a larger displacement motor, would it?

Cue the 911 GT2 or GT2 RS theory. 

While the GT3 RS is relatively new to the 991 lineup, we have yet to see either a GT2 or GT2 RS. That said, it seems more sensible that the GT2 car would come first before a special edition GT3 RS. That story seems to be the most logical but one never equated logic with all-new product development.

Take a look at the FULL collection of spy shots and let us know what you think: Is THIS 911 a special edition GT3 RS, a GT2 or a GT2 RS? What say you, Spies?

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TomM - 4/18/2016 7:14:59 AM

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And what if Porsche decides to NAME its new creation rather than slather it with Alphanumerics ? Of all of the nonsense that has been on this site - the idea that we should be able to determine what name Porsche will give a possible future product based on this prototype is truly petty. It is a special Porsche - it will sell out - does the model name really make a difference?

ATrain - 4/18/2016 8:30:29 PM

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The only reason to care, for porschephiles anyway, is that Porsche attach very real meaning to their nomenclature. GTx cars (x = number) are always sports cars (I know, that makes little sense) with a track bias, as opposed to Grand Tourers.

GT2 cars have historically had turbo engines while GT3s have always been naturally aspirated in-line with racing classes. The former always sits as the absolute performance toy in the 911 range while the latter sits as the most driver-centric product. (GT1s are track only toys)

The RS moniker is then applied to the more aggressive set-up of the two. The description often used by Porsche for the non-RS is that it is a road car for occasional track use and the RS is deemed a track car for occasional road use.

Insofar as the original question, the cues would suggest a turbo engine....

PUGPROUD - 4/18/2016 7:59:34 AM

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There are so many 911 variations my head is spinning. Too many choices just as bad as too few...think about that next time you go to buy a new suit. What I would like to see is a no frills, ultra light, normally aspirated, bare bones manual driver's 911 variation for $100K. Doesn't need more than 300hp but have instantaneous throttle response and corner like on rails. And most importantly make as many as demanded not limited numbers !

bperlow - 4/18/2016 7:57:11 PM

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PugProud- Go buy an older one. PDK FTW.

MDarringer - 4/18/2016 10:01:01 PM

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@PUGPROUD the bare bones 911 you seek is a base Cayman. It was surprisingly good. I cannot vouch for the 718 with the turbo Super Beetle 4 cylinder though having not driven one.

bperlow - 4/18/2016 7:58:28 PM

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Id like to see a 911 turbo with a lowered roof, and back seats removed. Add another 50 -100 hp. Easy hypercar.

MDarringer - 4/18/2016 9:57:47 PM

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Scuttlebutt is that it is the new 911CC (for "cash cow").