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Bodyshell structure.
The reinforced bodyshell of the
new 911 GT2 RS contains a highly
resilient passenger cell which
offers exceptional crash protection,
whilst still ensuring the vehicle
remains lightweight. A system of
longitudinal and transverse mem-
bers, patented by Porsche, is
used at the front. In the event of a
collision, this distributes the forces
and minimises deformation of the
passenger cell. An extremely rigid
bulkhead cross-member made from
super high-strength steel absorbs
impact forces from the front
longitudinal members to protect
both front footwells. Reinforced
doors contribute to the overall
rigidity of the car. In the event
of a front impact, an additional
load path is used to channel ener-
gy through the upper part of the
bodyshell and thus further protect
the passenger cell. Easily replace-
able collision elements protect
the bodyshell in minor accidents.
The high proportion of aluminium
alloys and high-strength steel
used contributes towards the
good power-to-weight ratio of
the 911 GT2 RS.
Driver and passenger airbags.
In the 911 GT2 RS, the airbag
technology has been adapted for
the car. The full-size front airbags
are activated in two stages
depending on the seriousness and
type of accident (e.g. frontal or
diagonal from the front). In low-
speed collisions, the airbag is
only partially inflated, thereby mini-
mising discomfort to occupants.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP).
The standard POSIP system con-
sists of side impact protection
in the doors and side airbags for
the head. The large volume of the
airbags provides protection over
the whole seat-adjustment range.
Padded elements on the door
panels also protect the occupants.
The optional sports bucket seats
and adaptive sports seats have
a thorax airbag instead of the pad-
ded elements.
Other safety features in the new
911 GT2 RS are the headrests
integrated in the seat backs, a
safety steering column, three-point
seat belts in red with belt height
adjustment, belt tensioner and belt
force limiter, energy absorbing
structures in the dashboard and
fire resistant materials throughout
the interior.
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