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Behind the scenes - The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS at the world's greatest road race

"When the new 911 GT3 RS rolled out onto a brightly lit stage at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, a heavy black sheet clinging to its curves, there was a brief moment of hush before the cloak lifted and the loud beat of a carefully selected soundtrack kicked in. Under the glare of several million LEDs, a throng of suited men and women pored over the details, cameras and gimbals vying for the close up. The viper green Porsche and all its vital statistics was fed across social feeds, blogs and websites within minutes. A new star in the GT portfolio. The GT3 RS is about to make a proper entry. Fast forward a few weeks and the latest unveiling from Weissach is about to make a proper entry. This time, in a setting a little more befitting of a 520 hp sports car (911 GT3 RS: combined fuel consumption 12.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 291 g/km) with a top speed of 312 km/h. Cue the Isle of Man: a curious possession of the British crown in the middle of the Irish Sea that’s home to seaside towns, sweeping mountain roads – and the world-famous TT motorbike race."