Porsche 911 GT2 RS debuts at FOS!

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS has 700 horsepower and 553lb of torque, trumping it's 3.6-litre predecessor by 79bhp and 37lb ft. Power comes from Porsche's 3.8-litre biturbo flat-six engine, basically an uprated version of the 911 Turbo S unit, which has a mere 580 horses. Larger turbos have been fitted as well as an additional cooling system, and a customised seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK) has been fitted.

The rear-wheel-drive 911 does 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 211mph. It weighs 1,470kg with a full tank; extra lightweight titanium has been used for the exhaust system which "delivers an emotional sound without precedent", according to Porsche.

The bonnet is made from carbon, the roof from magnesium and the front wings, air intakes and part of the rear end are made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFR). 

Under the bodywork is a racing chassis with rear-axle steering. 

Inside, the cabin is swathed in red Alcantara, black leather and a carbon-weave finish. There are full bucket seats and the Porsche Track Precision app is included as standard.

If the standard 911 GT2 RS isn't quite enough for you, there's an optional Weissach package with an extra 30kg of weight shaved off. This is achieved mainly through the use of more carbon fibre reinforced plastic and titanium. The Weissach pack also includes magnesium wheels. Exterior design changes include a central strip in the same colour as the car across the luggage compartment lid and carbon-fibre weave on the roof.

To go with the GT2 RS, for the first time Porsche Design is releasing a special-issue watch, available only to owners of the car.

The 911 GT2 RS is priced at £207,506 and the Weissach pack is £21,042.