2025 marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Porsche 911 GT3, which was first launched in 1999 for the 996 technology. To rejoice, Porsche is doing one thing it’s by no means accomplished earlier than by introducing two GT3 variants on the identical time. Enter the 992.2 facelifts for the 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring.
Each variations of the GT3 get sharper entrance fascia designs, totally different rear bumpers, and new headlights and taillights, aligned with the updates to the usual 2025 911. Enhanced aerodynamics embrace redesigned entrance splitters and air inlets, rear diffusers, underbody air guides, spoiler lips and decklids. The usual track-oriented GT3 has a redesigned rear wing, whereas the extra road-oriented Touring package deal has an lively rear spoiler with a gurney flap and a distinct engine cowl.
Being the track-attack machine that the GT3 has at all times been, weight financial savings stays the secret. There are new light-weight aluminum wheels that Porsche says save 3.3 kilos, and a light-weight lithium-ion battery saves one other 10 kilos. If you would like much more weight financial savings, you’ll be able to spring for magnesium wheels that cut back the burden by one other 20 kilos.
The powertrain for the 992.2 GT3 carries over from the pre-facelift mannequin, however that’s by no means a nasty factor. The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6 boxer engine produces 503 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. The GT3 can actually get going with a 0 to 60 time of simply 3.2 seconds and prime velocity of 193 mile per hour for the automated or 3.7 seconds and a prime velocity of 195 mph for the guide. Attributable to extra strict emission management requirements, Porsche needed to equip the brand new GT3’s engine with 4 catalytic converters and two particulate filters. Regardless of this, the engine can nonetheless hit a screaming 9,000 RPM redline. Patrons can pair that engine with both a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch computerized or a six-speed GT Sport guide transmission with a brand new closing drive ratio that’s eight p.c shorter.
Inside, patrons can possibility and customise the GT3 Touring with their selection of high-grade leather-based, and in a primary for the GT3, the Touring is on the market with non-compulsory rear seats one thing, Porsche says clients had been requesting. In contrast to the 992.2 Carrera fashions, the brand new GT3 doesn’t have a begin button, as a substitute sticking with the twist knob to the left of the steering wheel. It does get the identical totally digital gauge cluster as different new 911s, with a particular Observe Display screen that shows efficiency data, and you may set the tach to indicate the 9,000-rpm redline on the 12 o’clock mark.
The GT3 additionally makes use of extra carbon-fiber strengthened plastic (CFRP). The non-compulsory light-weight sport seats have a CFRP shell with a folding backrest, and should you spec the GT3 Touring with the Light-weight Package deal, the roof, rear axle and coupling rods are all product of CFRP. One other first for the brand new GT3 is the supply of a Weissach Package deal on the winged GT3, one thing often reserved for Porsche’s RS fashions. It will get those self same modifications because the Touring’s Light-weight pack however takes the usage of CFRP even additional by making use of it to the rear wing aspect plates, exterior mirror shells, mirror triangles and entrance air blades. Each packages additionally add light-weight door panels with CFRP door handles and storage nets.
Patrons within the 2025 911 GT3 can start putting their orders on the finish of the yr, nevertheless it’ll be a little bit of wait earlier than they’ll get their palms on the vehicles as deliveries received’t start till summer time 2025. You’ll need to dig deep in your checking account to purchase one, in fact. Pricing will begin at $224,495 together with vacation spot, a bounce of greater than $40,000 over the 992.1 GT3.
