Porsche 911 RSR (2017)

Porsche 911 RSR (991) 2017

File:Porsche 911 RSR Estre Silverstone 2018.jpg #92 Manthey Racing-operated Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR
Category	GT Endurance (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTLM and FIA WEC GTE Pro and GTE Am)
Constructor	Porsche
Designer(s)	Grant Larson
Predecessor	Porsche 911 RSR (991)
Successor	Porsche 911 RSR-19
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque with safety roll cage
Length	4,557 mm (179 in)
Width	2,048 mm (81 in)
Height	1,040 mm (41 in)
Wheelbase	2,516 mm (99 in)
Engine	Porsche M97/80 3,996 cc (244 cu in) flat-6 naturally-aspirated, 9,500 rpm maximum revolutions mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Transmission	6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle shift
Power	510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp)
Weight	1,245 kg (2,745 lb)
Fuel	FIA World Endurance Championship: Shell V-Power (2017) later Total (2018-2019) IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship: VP Racing Fuels
Lubricants	Mobil 1
Brakes	ventilated steel discs
Tyres	Michelin Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants	Porsche GT Team Dempsey-Proton Racing Porsche GT Team Team Project 1
Debut	2017 24 Hours of Daytona (IMSA SportsCar) 2017 6 Hours of Silverstone (FIA WEC)
Races Wins Poles F.Laps 33 (IMSA SportsCar) 15 (FIA WEC) 10 (IMSA SportsCar) 10 (FIA WEC) 6 (IMSA SportsCar) 10 (FIA WEC) 0 (IMSA SportsCar) 0 (FIA WEC)
Constructors' Championships	1 (IMSA SportsCar) 1 (FIA WEC)
Drivers' Championships	1 (IMSA SportsCar) 2 (FIA WEC)

The 2017 version of the Porsche 911 RSR is a racing car developed by Porsche to compete in the LM GTE categories of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest sanctioned FIA World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series and GTLM class, of the International Motor Sports Association's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It serves as the replacement for the Porsche 911 RSR (991). The car was unveiled in November 2016 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The 911 RSR clinched its first victory at the Northeast Grand Prix in July 2017 on Lime Rock Park.

The 911 RSR was developed into a licensed LEGO Technic scale model, released for purchase by the public in 2019.

Development

In May 2016, the first images of the new car were shown in a press release, with the photographs issued only focusing on the front half of the car, igniting speculation that the car would be the first mid-engined 911 race car. Further reports by the German Auto magazine Auto motor und sport appeared to confirm the speculation, after it was revealed that Porsche had received a technical waiver from the FIA to move the engine forwards, and that Porsche had wanted to base its new GTE Class contender on the Porsche 918 Spyder, but it had been found to be too costly. In October 2016, the unmarked car was spotted testing at the Sebring International Raceway, in Florida. Spy photographs of the car showed a massive diffuser, compared with the current car being campaigned, and a series of air extractors located on the "window panel", suggesting it was mid-engined.

The car was then launched at the 2016 LA Auto Show. At the launch of the car, it was revealed that Porsche did not actually seek, and the car never required any waiver, as the car had been fully legal and within the 2017 GTE rules.

Competition History

2017 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	AUS	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
No. 911 Porsche GT Team	2	7	6	4	7	7	1	8	8	3	6	295	40	5th
No. 912 Porsche GT Team	6	8	3	8	6	6	2	2	7	7	5	287	30	6th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers' Trophy

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	AUS	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Porsche	2	7	3	4	6	6	1	2	7	3	5	325	44	4th

2017 FIA World Endurance Championship

GT World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship

Manufacturer	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
Porsche	3	5	3	2	3	2	2	2	4	223.5	3rd
	10	6	8	3	5	6	3	9	11

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams

Car	Team	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
91	Porsche GT Team	3	5	3	2	3	6	2	2	4	145	3rd
92	Porsche GT Team	Ret	6	Ret	3	5	2	3	Ret	Ret	67	8th

2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
#912 Porsche GT Team	6	3	7	1	4	6	3	4	5	2	6	308	21	5th
#911 Porsche GT Team	8	1	6	6	3	4	5	5	8	8	1	299	29	7th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Porsche	6	1	6	1	4	4	3	4	5	2	1	341	45	3rd

2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship

World Endurance GTE Manufacturers' Championship

Manufacturer	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
Porsche	2	1	3	1	2	1	3	2	288	1st
	4	2	9	5	3	5	8	5

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams

Car	Team	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
92	Porsche GT Team	2	1	3	1	3	5	3	5	155	1st
91	Porsche GT Team	4	2	DSQ	5	2	1	8	2	131	3rd

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams

Car	Team	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
56	Team Project 1	9	3	3	1	2	3	5	1	151	1st
77	Dempsey-Proton Racing	4	1	1	DSQ	1	1	1	2	110	2nd
86	Gulf Racing	7	6	6	4	9	4	7	4	79	6th
88	Dempsey-Proton Racing	6	Ret	8	DSQ	3	7	9	Ret	26	9th

2019 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
#912 Porsche GT Team	3	5	1	1	6	1	2	3	2	7	5	330	31	1st
#911 Porsche GT Team	5	1	5	3	1	3	4	7	1	8	6	317	37	2nd

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
Porsche	3	1	1	1	1	1	2	3	1	7	5	358	40	1st

2019-20 FIA World Endurance Championship

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams

Car	Team	SIL	FUJ	SHA	BHR	COA	SPA	LMS	BHR	Total points	Pos.
56	Team Project 1	6	7	5	9	3	4	4	1	118	3rd
77	Dempsey-Proton Racing	5	5	11	6	5	2	2	7	107.5	4th
57	Team Project 1	10	3	2	1	11	6	8	6	101.5	5th
86	Gulf Racing	4	8	9	3	6	10	5	5	85	7th