Discontinued back in 2012, the 911 GT2 RS is arguably the most anticipated Porsche for the 2018 model year and there's been a lot of talk about which major auto show will host its global debut. But the ultimate Porsche 911 took us by surprise, as the German automaker decided to unveil the supercar at the 2017 Xbox E3. Yes, the 911 GT2 RS just made its first public appearance at an event about games and tech. It's not the first time Porsche did something similar – the Cayman GT4 was unveiled in Real Racing 3 – but this time around we're talking about the actual car, which rolled onto the stage.

I know the video is quite long, so just go to the 46-minute mark to see the introduction and the car.

As of this writing, Porsche has yet to release a statement, so the specs of the new 911 GT2 RS ar still a mystery, but the photos confirm that the new coupe was developed around the same recipe as the previous model. We can see loads of aerodynamic features, a massive rear wing, and turbo vents in the rear fenders. Word has it motivation will come from a redesigned twin-turbo, 3.6-liter flat-six with output close to 700 horsepower. Make sure you follow our review for updates.

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Why It Matters?

Well, we finally have a new 911 GT2 RS to talk about and this is exciting, to say the least. The fact that Porsche decided to unveil the car at Xbox E3 is also a major deal, and possibly a sign that more and more vehicles will be shown at events that aren't necessarily car-related in the future. Have a look at the video for in-game footage of the GT2 RS and stay tuned for updates on the real deal.

Read our full review on the Porsche 911 GT2 RS here.