Porsche's new 612bhp 911 GT2 RS is the most powerful production Porsche the sports car firm has ever produced. But is its £164k price tag worth the £100k premium over the standard - and brilliant - entry-level Carrera model? Jamie Corstorphine compares the two in a series of head-to-head tests - including acceleration and around the track - to find out.
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