As you would expect on a racing Porsche, the new RS is equally uncompromising when it comes to occupant protection. At the front of the car, we’ve used a patented system of longitudinal and lateral members to create a carefully calculated deformation zone. In the event of frontal impact, the energy is absorbed and channelled around the passenger cell to reduce the risk of injury.

Other passive safety features include full-size airbags for driver and passenger, a safety steering column, and bucket seats featuring three-point belts with height adjustment, pretensioners and force limiters.