Porsche 911 GT3 RS: the wing earns its place
That giant wing is the first thing you notice. The cooling layout and active aero explain why it is there.
The 992 generation GT3 RS uses active aerodynamics to generate downforce. Porsche quoted 409 kilograms at 200 km/h and 860 kilograms at 285 km/h for the standard car. Those figures apply at the quoted speeds.
Its adjustable front elements work with the two part rear wing. DRS flattens the wings within an operating window to reduce drag on a straight. Under hard emergency braking at high speed, the airbrake function adds aerodynamic help to the wheel brakes.
A large central radiator occupies the nose where other 911s have luggage space. Moving the cooling there creates room at the sides for active aero, at the expense of luggage space.
In May 2026, Porsche reported a 1:23.932 Road Atlanta lap for a GT3 RS fitted with the optional Manthey Kit. That result belongs to the upgraded car. The 3D viewer on the blog’s track shows a standard 992 GT3 RS.
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Porsche’s May 2026 Road Atlanta report. The Manthey lap result belongs to the upgraded car.