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Porsche 911 RSR-19 GTE

GT2 (2025)Porsche
515 hp
Horsepower
1245 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2019
Year

Porsche 911 RSR-19 GTE (GT2)

The Porsche 911 RSR-19 GTE is Porsche’s purpose-built rear-engine endurance racer, developed for the GTE/GTLM era and optimized for long-distance competition in IMSA and FIA WEC. Built around the iconic 911 shape, it’s one of the most distinctive GT cars ever raced, pairing advanced aerodynamics with Porsche’s trademark flat-six character.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.2L naturally aspirated flat-6 (rear-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~515 hp (385 kW)

  • Redline: ~9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: 1,245 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,599 mm long × 1,996 mm wide × 1,256 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,459 mm

  • Tires: Michelin racing slicks on center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with racing calipers

  • Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 911 RSR-19 is a precision-focused, rear-engine GT racer that rewards disciplined inputs and smart weight transfer management. Unlike front-engine GT cars, the RSR’s rearward mass gives it a unique rotation profile: incredible traction on exit, but a chassis that can become snappy if you ask too much on entry or abruptly lift mid-corner. It’s a car that feels alive every lap, with a very direct connection between pedal work and balance.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-six delivers a deep, mechanical, high-revving wail with a distinctly Porsche tone — smooth at low rpm, urgent in the midrange, and absolutely singing near redline. Throttle response is crisp and linear, making the car feel especially rewarding through fast direction changes and exit traction zones.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent rotation once loaded up, but it prefers clean steering and patience on turn-in.

  • Traction: Outstanding rear grip under acceleration thanks to the rear-engine layout, especially off slower corners.

  • Braking: Strong and stable under pressure, though the rear bias means trail-braking must be managed carefully.

  • Top Speed: Competitive on long straights, though outright pace depends heavily on BoP and aero setup.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with commitment, but not aggression. Smooth trail braking, minimal abrupt lift-off, and patient throttle application are the keys to unlocking its lap time. It shines at technical circuits where traction and exit speed matter more than brute force.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 911 RSR-19 looks every bit the modern Porsche endurance weapon — wide, low, and purposeful, with aggressive aero, a dramatic rear diffuser, and the unmistakable rear-engine stance that sets it apart from everything else in the class. The URD Darche EGT 2021 mod rebadge captures that factory GT presence well, especially in Porsche-style liveries.

Whether you’re running endurance stints, close GT battles, or just want one of the most characterful cars in sim racing, the Porsche 911 RSR-19 GTE delivers a uniquely Porsche experience: technical, rewarding, and deeply satisfying to master.