Our Review of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
In 2008 Porsche released the 911 GT3 RS to the car-buying market. The 911 came in ten configurations: Carrera 4, Turbo, GT2, GT3 RS, Carrera 4S, Carrera S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. The GT3 RS configuration is powered by the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 24 - 25 highway miles and 17 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Acura.
Performance
The 911 GT3 RS is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
911 GT3 RS Statistics
The 911 is 175.60 inches long, 71.20 inches wide, and 51.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 92.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $83,800, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 GT3 RS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 24 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT3 RS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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