Modified Porsche 996 GT3 RS (R) in action: Accelerations, Fly Bys & Sound

I recorded this Porsche during various events I attended last year. At first glance it may look like a 'normal' 996 GT3 RSR with a different rear (bumper, diffuser and exhaust) but I found curious the fact it's always called '2003 Porsche 996 GT3 RS' on every event's entry list in which it was entered in 2019. That's why I tried to investigate and search some info on the internet. Without caring too much, I thought the most typical of things has happened to her: born as a GT3 RS and then upgraded to the RSR-spec. But probably that's not the case judging by how wide is that rear end. First of all which are the differences between a RS and a RSR? The 996 GT3 RS (not the road legal one) was Porsche's race car for the FIA GT2 class, unveiled in 2001 as an upgraded version of the 1999-2000 Porsche 996 GT3 R. It was powered by a 3.6-liter flat-6 engine able to produce 420-435 hp at 8200 rpm (with mandatory intake restrictors), linked to a six speed manual transmission. In 2004 it was replaced by the upgraded RSR, which was still powered by the 3.6-liter engine but power was increased to 445-450hp and the gearbox was now a six-speed sequential. In addition to these and other mechanical differences, the 996 RS and RSR can be distinguished by the outside look due to two different front bumpers and headlights, side mirrors and fenders. Many 996 GT3 RSs were upgraded to these specs in the following years, but also some of the GT3 RSRs were then modified with some improved parts to serve as a development during the 2005 season (such as a 3.8-liter engine) for the upcoming 997 RSR in 2006. Back to the car shown in this video, yes it was born as a GT3 RS in 2003. Then I found some pictures of it being raced by Mamerow Racing in the 2005 Nürburgring 24h as a 996 GT3 RSR car and then again in the 2007 VLN series but fielded as a 996 GT in the SP7 class, which is a class for purpose-built racecars with an engine capacity between 3500 and 3999cc. This may explain why this car is tremendously wider at the rear (with wider fenders and different side skirts) plus a completely different rear end compared to a 'standard' 996 RSR. On another video related to this particular 996, I also found it could have been fitted with a bigger 4.0-liter engine by Mamerow Racing itself which can be a further indication of the visual peculiarities of the rear end. Whether it is true or not it was a real pleasure to see this car racing on track, especially for the marvelous sound coming from the centered exhausts. Watch it in action around Monza, Circuit Paul Ricard and the Nürburgring driven by Marc Davis. (if someone knows other detailed info of this car, they are more than welcome. Thanks!) 0:00 - 1:21 Monza Circuit 1:22 - 2:34 Circuit Paul Ricard 2:35 - 6:31 Nürburgring #Porsche996GT3 #Porsche996GT3RS #996GT3RS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have to thank my friends and youtubers @Italiansupercarvideo and @MattyB727 for the great collaboration done during the events. Don't forget to subscribe to their channels!! -- Subscribe to my 2nd channel here: /channel/UC3XVG02cKYsLyUUewv-qkoQ You can also find and follow me on: - Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/19bozzy92/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/19Bozzy92YT - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ste19bozzy92/ - Camcorder: Canon Legria HF G30 & GX10 + Canon DM-100 Microphone - Events: AvD Oldtimer GP 2019 / Dix Mille Tours 2019 / Monza Historic 2019 - Where: Nürburgring, Germany / Circuit Paul Ricard, France / Monza Circuit, Italy Link To My Channel: /user/19Bozzy92 THANKS FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBE!!!

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