2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS design revealed in leaked patent images
Patent images of the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS have emerged online, showing key aerodynamic changes and track-focused features ahead of the model’s expected debut.
Patent images of the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS surfaced online in October 2014, offering the clearest look yet at the next evolution of Porsche’s track-ready 911. The images, filed for intellectual property protection, reveal a series of aerodynamic and structural changes over the standard GT3, confirming several details previously glimpsed in spy photographs.
Aerodynamic upgrades and track features
The patent drawings show the GT3 RS with wider front and rear arches than the regular GT3, along with prominent vents in the front wings to reduce air pressure in the wheel wells. The bonnet appears more sculpted, and the roof features a double-bubble profile, a detail associated with weight-saving and helmet clearance for track driving. A substantial fixed rear wing dominates the rear, providing increased downforce for high-speed stability.
Inside, the images suggest the presence of a roll cage, underlining the RS’s focus on circuit use. Other details include a more aggressive front splitter and a rear diffuser, both aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency. The patent images do not show the interior in full, but the external cues point to a car built for serious track work rather than everyday road use.
Engine speculation and powertrain rumours
While the patent images confirm much about the GT3 RS’s exterior, they offer no detail on the engine. Previous reports suggested the car would use an uprated version of the GT3’s 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, potentially producing up to 500hp. At the time, there was speculation that Porsche would move to turbocharging for all future 911 variants, but no official confirmation had been given for the RS. The outgoing GT3 produced 475hp, so an increase was expected, but the exact figure remained unverified as of the image leak.
Comparison with previous GT3 RS models
| Feature | Previous GT3 RS (997) | 2015 GT3 RS (991, patent images) |
|---|---|---|
| Front arches | Standard width | Wider, vented |
| Roof | Standard | Double-bubble |
| Rear wing | Large, fixed | Larger, more sculpted |
| Roll cage | Optional | Shown in images |
| Engine (claimed) | 4.0-litre, 500hp | Unconfirmed, rumoured 3.8-litre, up to 500hp |
When to expect the full reveal
Porsche had not confirmed a launch date at the time the images appeared, but the GT3 RS was widely expected to debut before the end of 2014 or in early 2015. The leak follows a string of similar incidents for other models, including the 2015 Porsche 911 Targa, which was also revealed in patent filings ahead of its official launch. For more on leaked model images, see 2015 Porsche 911 Targa Images Leak Ahead of Geneva Launch.
