A car’s suspension helps provide a smooth ride. Without a working suspension, every bump and pothole would make drivers and passengers shoot around the interior like pinballs. Normally, a car’s suspension more or less stays the same, and if it changes, it’s time for a tune-up. Porsche decided each 911 GT3 RS driver should customize the suspension to their preferences.
As previously stated, the GT3 RS’ carbon fiber construction extends to its sway bars, which makes the RS’ suspension lighter and stronger (and more costly) than that of most cars. However, the RS’ suspension specialization doesn’t end there. Its double-wishbone front axle is far more aerodynamically efficient, to increase downforce in the front of the car. These modifications already cost a pretty penny, but again, that’s just the beginning.
The GT3 RS also includes three driving modes: Normal, Sport, and Track. Drivers can switch between these performance modes with the press of a button and the twist of a knob. Moreover, drivers can adjust settings within each mode. The traction, shock compression and rebound, and locking force can be modified to fit the user’s preference, all from the comfort of the driver’s seat — no crawling under the car necessary. And yes, this “satellite control” was far from inexpensive.
The amount of time, effort, and money that goes into the suspension of a race car is already staggeringly high, but to give drivers with zero engineering skills the ability to modify that suspension without taking their hands off the steering wheel? That costs even more.
