Porsche’s new 911 GT2 RS is a 700bhp rear-wheel drive monster

If channeling 700bhp through the rear wheels of a car sounds like it might result in a fair bit of screaming, that’s because Porsche is following a pretty nutty pedigree in the new 911 GT2 RS (from €285,220). Its forefather, the 997 GT2 RS, was a monster in its own right – and, now, Forza 7’s cover star is using a 3.8-litre flat-six to propel itself to 60mph in less than three seconds, and a whole new kind of crazy. In fact, it’s so powerful that it needs a new kind of cooling system, which sprays the air cooler with water under high load.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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