I’m about to spend the next almost-one-thousand words attempting to convey just how incredible Paul McLean’s 993 Porsche 911 RSR is.
Undoubtedly, I’ll fall short – not for lack of talent, but because, more than ever before, I wish you, the readers, could experience a day like the one I had with this car. I don’t often get so attached to a vehicle, but I must admit this is in the top three cars I’ve ever featured.
Right. Back to business: time for a serious Porsche history lesson…
The RSR badge holds almost mythical status, one you’ll never find on a Porsche road car. Why? Because RSR stands for ‘RennSport Rennwagen’ – ‘Motorsport Race Car’ in English. No matter how extreme the 992 GT3 RS might be, it’s still not a race car.
The RSR legacy dates back to 1973, with the 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR making a stellar debut in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) GT Series.
Today, you’ll find high-capacity flat-six engines in RSRs, competing at tracks worldwide and often leading the charge in GT3 races. Jägermeister and Brumos cars paved the way for modern titans like Flying Lizard, Falken, and Manthey Racing RSRs.
