The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Package (Rennsport) (991) is a track-focused, high-performance option for the 991 generation 911, and successor to the 997 generation GT2 RS, developed and manufactured by Porsche with a 1,000 unit limited production run.
It was publicly showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 30, 2017, after being briefly shown during Microsoft's "Xbox E3 2017 Briefing" presentation as part of the announcement of Forza Motorsport 7 on June 11, 2017, as the highest performing option offered for the 991 and facelifted 991.2 generation.
Fitted with the same 3.8-litre flat-6 engine found throughout the 991 and 991.2 generation, it produces 553 ft·lb (750 N·m) - the same amount as the later 991.2 Turbo S' swan song - but also produces 691 bhp (515 kW): at least 132 bhp (98 kW) more than the 991 Turbo S and 92 bhp (69 kW) more than the 991.2 Turbo S Exclusive.
As well as utilising the most powerful engine of its generation, the bodywork has an aerodynamic package to improve airflow to the brakes, allow for greater ventilation of pressure around the wheels, and generate a vacuum beneath to reduce overall lift at speed.
The materials used for components attached to the aluminium-steel composite 911 Turbo chassis differ to reduce weight, as the bonnet, boot lid, and all four fenders are made of CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers). The aprons under those wings are made from a mixture of carbon-fibre and polyurethane, the front and rear windows are made of polycarbonate, the roof is made of carbon-fibre with a magnesium finish, and the spoiler is made of carbon-fibre with forged aluminium supports.
Power is sent solely to the rear wheels, the improved engine performance and lightweight constriction are teamed with a 7-speed automatic PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) transmission to improve acceleration, as the not utilising the all-wheel drive system used in other 991 and 991.2 models allows for greater rotation through corners whilst also reducing weight.
On September 20, 2017, Lars Kern, a test driver for Porsche, set the fastest lap time of 6:47.25 around the Nurburgring Nordschleife for a production car using a 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Weissach Package. It stood for nearly a year until it was beaten by Marco Mapelli in the Lamborghini Aventador LP 770-4 SVJ on July 26, 2018, whom set a lap time nearly 2.5 seconds quicker, but was retaken by Lars Kern on June 14, 2021 with a 6 second quicker lap using a 911 GT2 RS MR modified by Manthey Racing, although Marco Mapelli's record had been beaten by Maro Engel in a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series over 7 months prior.
Initially, only 1,000 units were intended to be produced, including the track-only GT2 RS Clubsport. Production ended in February 2019, but 4 units were lost when the Grande America cargo ship caught fire and sank en route to Brazil in March 2019. Porsche responded by restarting production of GT2 RS in May 2019, to which lead to the 77 example limited run of the 935; a unique model series based on the GT2 RS as tribute to the 935/78 "Moby Dick".
Games[]
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The 911 GT2 RS (991) appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Breakout update in the "Proving Grounds: Porsche 911 GT2 RS" event that took place from March 13, 2019 at 00:00 UTC to March 23, 2019 at 00:00 UTC.
Stock
The 911 GT2 RS (991) is a super class car that requires 60 legendary blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Proving Grounds: Porsche 911 GT2 RS" event
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 Super
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5250 | 6900 | 6683 | 718 | 
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  x60 Legendary Blueprints
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8589 | 11235 | 10904 | 1035 |
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Stage Upgrades
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Need for Speed: Heat[]
The 911 GT2 RS '18 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article published[2][3] on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 4, which was released on September 10, 2019.
Stock
The stock 911 GT2 RS is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 
246,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 32
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It has a customisation rating of two and has "Icon Car" status, meaning it has limited body customisation options but can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 32
 313246,500POWER 4.1
HIGH SPEED 3.8
ACCELERATION 6.8
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 691
0-60 MPH [s] 2.70
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 553
TOP SPEED [mph] 211
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Customisation (Rating: 2/10) This is an "Icon Car" and has limited available customisation options
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Engine Swaps (9 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The 911 GT2 RS (2018) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[4][5]
Stock
The stock 911 GT2 RS can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $251,000 and has a Tier S+ 343 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 3 at the end of Week 3 and reaching Sunday, Week 4.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 25 Tier S playlists in any position using any Porsche vehicle.
Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: Heat and Need for Speed: Unbound, it is not equipped with a set of magnesium BBS wheels included with the Weissach Package.
- In Need for Speed: Unbound, the 911 GT2 RS can be equipped with a body kit that resembles the 911 RSR (991).
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References[]
- ↑ Website: automobil-catalog.com (2018) 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Available at: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2018/2871470/porsche_911_gt2_rs.html
- ↑ Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
- ↑ Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/