2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Carbon By TechArt

Noted Porsche tuner TechArt isn’t the type to mess around with its tuning programs. Past works for the 911 Turbo, 911 4S Cabriolet, and Cayenne have given us indications of the tuner’s no-nonsense approach towards its kits. Sure, TechArt usually doesn’t cover the full breadth of a traditional upgrade or conversion, but when it does offer a kit for any one of the Porsche models in existence today, it does so with the full understanding that it has a lot of things that Porsche owners need to make their cars better.

That same philosophy is evident with the tuner’s newest program. It’s for the 911 GT3 RS and it arrives with the singular focus of turning the range-topping, road-legal racer into something far more dramatic. It may not have any engine modifications (spoiler alert!), but TechArt made sure that the aerodynamic upgrades attached to the Carbon Sport program are still worth the price of admission.

Given how radical the 911 GT3 RS already is, you could excuse TechArt for taking this approach. After all, there is something about the GT3 RS that already makes it the special 911 that it is. For some people, adding too much to it could compromise the very character Porsche intended it to have in the first place.TechArt’s Carbon Sport package is comprised of a number of aero components that are being offered for the purposes of making the 911 GT3 RS look more aggressive while also improving its driving and handling characteristics. Items like a front spoiler and wheel arch outlet louvers are available for the front end of the sports racer while the sides stand to receive new side skirts, air intakes, and side mirrors. Components for the rear end of the car also available and are made up of a roof spoiler, rear wing panels, and a rear diffusor. Each of these items are made of carbon fiber, hence the name of the entire package.

TechArt is offering the package as a whole, but it’s also offering the individual parts depending on what a customer prefers.

Here’s the interesting part though. TechArt is offering the package as a whole, but it’s also offering the individual parts depending on what a customer prefers. So for instance, one customer can get the full Carbon Sport package or another can opt to just get the parts suited for the rear section if he’s only looking for help in improving the downforce on that area of the car. Once a customer is done deciding what components to get, he can also opt to have the components finished in gloss or matte finishes. The German tuner is even offering to have the same parts dressed in a color of the customer’s choosing, thus enhancing the degree of customization that will be fitted into the 911 GT3 RS.

Interior

The interior upgrades are admittedly less extensive as the possible modifications on the exterior. But give credit to TechArt for not ignoring this section entirely. In fact, it’s offering a wide range of carbon fiber interior refinement parts, including trims, add-ons to the steering wheel, and carbon seat backpanels, all of which are available at the whim of customers. Just like the exterior, there’s no requirement on what he or she can get. As long as it’s available, these aesthetic enhancements can be purchased.

Drivetrain

 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Carbon By TechArt
That output still has 25 more horses than the GT3 and 50 ponies more than what the last iteration of the GT3 RS had.

Normally, this is the most exciting section of these tuning reviews because this is where you really see how impressive a particular tuning kit is. Unfortunately, TechArt’s Carbon Sport package doesn’t include any engine modifications for the 911 GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter flat-six engine. It is a bit disappointing, but on the bright side, the top-of-the-line 911 still packs 500 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque, more than enough for owners to enjoy the sports car’s full scale abilities.

Even better, that output still has 25 more horses than the GT3 and 50 ponies more than what the last iteration of the GT3 RS had. Maybe I’m just looking at the bright side here, but how can anybody be disappointed with a Porsche 911 that can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in just 10.9 seconds. Sure, it could be better, but I’m still not complaining with the kind of power and performance the GT3 RS has available to it

Pricing

TechArt has yet to release the pricing details for the Carbon Sport package so if anybody’s interested in getting the whole kit, or at least some specific parts of it, better to contact the tuner directly to get a price quote. Remember, there are different layers to this program so be prepared to specific when you’re inquiring about the pricing.