Porsche 's 911 GT2 RS Is Probably Capable Of A Sub 7 Minute Nurburgring Lap Time

Back in April, when Porsche said it no longer held Nurburgring lap times in high priority, the statement came with the caveat that stopwatch-based pursuits would not go away completely and that, eventually, "the Empire will strike back." It looks like that little movie will come in the form of the recently revealed 911 GT2 RS. 

Speaking to Australia's Motoring at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche Motorsport and GT vice president Frank-Steffen Walliser dropped a sly hint about how fast he expects the new GT2 RS can run around the famed Nordschleife. "This is the seventh generation of the 911. It’s all about sevens… It’s 700hp but it’s no seven at the Nurburgring." Strong words considering they've reportedly yet to take the car on any official timed laps. "Wait and see. Give us some time and we will check it," says Walliser.

TheSteve - 7/5/2017 11:24:42 AM

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One of the things I love about most 911s, is that they're great sports cars AND a nice daily driver, and arguably even a pretty okay tourer (fold the rear seats down and a couple has luggage space for a week's vacation).

The 911 GT2 RS is a street-legal track car. If you're into that, then great. But if you expect a great daily driver, like most other 911s offer, you'll be disappointed with this.

zlives - 7/6/2017 3:54:18 PM

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if i did have 300k to throw around on a porsche... i'd probably buy the GT3 and put money on the new gt4

zlives - 7/6/2017 3:55:18 PM

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my old bones can;t handle this ;)