It is odd that the Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS stock brakes were excellent, but track driving required upgraded pads and better cooling to prevent fading under extreme use.

The Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS had a lot of problems if driven hard, which seen as it was based off the GT1 car is a bit strange. like the radiators and coolant hoses were known to be prone to leak. Breaks fade, clutch wore out quickly and Oil Starvation Under Hard Cornering.

Porsche built only 682 units, making it one of the rarest GT3 RS models ever. Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS

996 GT3 RS was the first Porsche RS model (Rennsport) based on the new water-cooled engine, marking a shift away from the air-cooled heritage of the 911. Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS

996 GT3 RS was never officially sold in the U.S. due to emissions and safety regulations. Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS

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