Porsche Debuts Its Newest Supercar in an Unexpected Place
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut during the Microsoft Xbox E3 2017 press conference.
The surprise happened as Microsoft introduced the next Forza Motorsport game, Forza Motorsport 7, which will feature the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS as its cover car.
Unfortunately, since the debut didn’t take place at a major auto show, no specs for the car were announced, but it is expected to be powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine pushing close to 700 horsepower. The actual number hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we do know it will be the most powerfull 911 ever built.
It’s also a rather big statement from Porsche and Microsoft, considering the German automaker has been tied in an exclusivity deal with Electronic Arts for years. But now that the deal has ended, Porsche cars are making their way into many other video game franchises.
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Expect details for the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS to be officially announced by the automaker in the near future. The only thing we know for sure is that the GT2 RS will be the halo of Porsche performance, so expect mental performance from the masters in Stuttgart.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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