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The 2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997) is a high-performance lightweight variant of the 997 GT3.

It was mainly designed as a homologation model for the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Unlike the 996 GT3 RS, the 997 GT3 RS was no longer produced in limited quantities.

In 2009, the 997 GT3 RS received a facelift.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Carbon[]

The 911 GT3 RS appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 3 exotic class car.

It can be unlocked through gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchasing a downloadable content pack; the Custom Car Bundle 1 pack.

Custom (Black)

The custom black 911 GT3 RS is unlocked for use in Quick Race upon the player completing the "Porsche 911 GT3 RS" Reward Card:

  • Super Lord of KO: Win 25 Ranked Online Pursuit Knockout Races
  • XP Level 50: Reach Online XP Level 50
  • Iron Man: Get a 6-game winning streak in Ranked Online games
  • Moderator Challenge: Beat an EA Moderator in a Ranked Online game
NFSC Porsche 911GT3RS CustomBlack
CarbonExoticIcon Exotic Tier 3
Custom
Top Speed 7.0
Acceleration 8.9
Handling 8.5

Custom (White)

The custom white 911 GT3 RS is unlocked for use in Quick Race upon the player completing the "Porsche 911 GT3 RS" Reward Card:

  • Super Lord of KO: Win 25 Ranked Online Pursuit Knockout Races
  • XP Level 50: Reach Online XP Level 50
  • Iron Man: Get a 6-game winning streak in Ranked Online games
  • Moderator Challenge: Beat an EA Moderator in a Ranked Online game
NFSC Porsche 911GT3RS CustomWhite
CarbonExoticIcon Exotic Tier 3
Custom
Top Speed 7.0
Acceleration 8.9
Handling 8.5

Need for Speed: ProStreet[]

The 911 GT3 RS costs $120,000 in the car dealership in Need for Speed: ProStreet. It is available in the Booster Pack downloadable content for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

The GT3 RS is depicted with precise handling and good acceleration. Its top speed however may be exceeded by Tier 3 cars with a higher power output.

It is an obvious choice for Grip, although its handling can be also useful in Speed.

Need for Speed: Undercover[]

The 911 GT3 RS in Need for Speed: Undercover can be purchased for $215,000, once the player has completed the Job "Rematch" in the Gold Coast Mountains.

Like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Porsche 911 GT2, the GT3 RS has a higher top speed than every other tier 2 car. It is capable of reaching 228 mph (367 km/h), which is the highest top speed within tier 2. The GT3 RS has an average acceleration, though it is better than that of the other Porsches.

Need for Speed: Shift[]

The 911 GT3 RS appears in Need for Speed: Shift as a tier 3 vehicle with a 9.00 car rating. Upon collecting 80 stars, the GT3 RS can be purchased for $160,000.

Thanks to its responsiveness and braking capabilities, the GT3 RS is one of the best tier 3 cars for racing. Its top speed and acceleration are average compared to the rest of Tier 3.

Need for Speed: Nitro[]

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The 911 GT3 RS appears as an A class car in Need for Speed: Nitro. It is rated 4 in speed; 3 in both acceleration and handling; 5 in drifting; and 2 in strength. It can be purchased for $450,000.

Collectible[]

A 911 GT3 RS with a unique livery can be unlocked as a collectible car for use in both Arcade Mode and Career Mode, once all stars are obtained in all Gold Cup events.

Shift 2: Unleashed[]

The 911 GT3 RS appears as a Modern Road class C vehicle in Shift 2: Unleashed. It is featured with a rating of 980 at a price tag of $125,000 and a 3.80 handling rating. The GT3 RS performs similar to its appearance in Shift.

Autobild[]

German players could unlock an Autobild Edition of the GT3 RS upon redeeming a promotional code from a special Auto Bild magazine edition.

It has an overall rating of 1360 and handling rating of 3.80. It competes in performance class B and is overall a slightly quicker rendition of the standard GT3 RS.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Carbon and Need for Speed: Shift, the 911 GT3 RS has orange painted stock rims and decals.
  • In the Nintendo DS release of Need for Speed: Nitro, it is listed as a 2008 model year.

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