Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets Lap Record at the Buddh International Circuit
March 22, 2019
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The ex-f1 driver, Narain Karthikeyan, who had pushed the track-bred 911 GT3 to its limits a few months back and set a lap record at the Buddh International Circuit Unfortunately, the record was not to stay for too long. as the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is now the official holder of this record. The turbocharged, 700 hp monster with the skill of Narain Karthikeyan, managed to complete the lap around BIC in a time of 2 minutes 00.266 seconds, shaving off more than 7 seconds off the previous record run.

With a 3.8-litre turbocharged flat-six engine fitted right at the rear of the car, the 911 GT2 RS is the most powerful road legal 911 till date. The car unleashes as much as 700 hp and offers a twisting force of 750 Nm. The power is transmitted to the wheels via the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission which gives uninterrupted gearshifts every time, without any loss of traction. Tipping the scales at a mere 1,470 kilograms, the 911 GT2 RS is capable of achieving 0 to 100 kmph in about 2.8 seconds. With more and more clever aerodynamic bits added to the car, including the giant rear wing, cornering speeds on the 911 GT2 RS can be compared with those of super sports cars.
