The Porsche 911 Turbo has simply celebrated its fiftieth birthday, however one other model hero can be celebrating a giant anniversary this 12 months. The racing and trackday icon 911 GT3 turns 25, and time flies. The 996 GT3 got here onto the market in 1999. 1 / 4 of a century later, the Zuffenhausen-based firm is now launching the eighth technology. Say howdy to the 992.2 GT3.
Followers typically regard the facelifts as a brand new technology as a result of there may be often an unimaginable quantity of latest issues occurring with them. At first look, the present facelift does not appear to be that in any respect. Amongst different issues, for the primary time within the historical past of the 911 GT3, there may be no enhance in efficiency in a product improve. However do not let that idiot you, due to course Andreas Preuninger, the pinnacle of the GT fashions, and his workforce have as soon as once more been extremely busy. We let you know what has modified within the 992.2 GT3.
Drive
Unsurprisingly, the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine stays. Unusually, nonetheless, at 510 PS it delivers precisely the identical energy as earlier than, and at 450 Nm even 20 Nm much less. You possibly can in all probability guess the explanation for this. Clearly, the expensive emission rules have gotten ever extra inflexible. The truth that the output has been saved virtually fixed is sort of a feat.
The engine is now geared up with two particulate filters and 4 catalytic converters. In response to Porsche, it was nonetheless attainable to realize “an emotional soundscape”. The improvements on the 9,000 rpm king embody revised cylinder heads and sharper camshafts from the 911 GT3 RS, that are meant to offer an much more dynamic energy supply within the higher rev vary. As well as, flow-optimised particular person throttle valves and optimised oil coolers are used.
The power-to-weight ratio is 2.8 kg/PS at greatest. As well as, each the 7-speed PDK and the 6-speed guide gearbox have an eight per cent shorter ultimate drive ratio in comparison with the predecessor. The facelifted 911 GT3 accelerates to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with PDK and reaches a prime pace of 193 mph. With the guide gearbox, the highest pace is 3.9 seconds. The guide transmission takes 3.9 seconds and 194 mph. A lap time on the Nordschleife is certain to observe. The present GT3 accomplished the 20.8 kilometres (12.9 miles) in 6:59 minutes.
Driving dynamics/light-weight development
The large headline with the 992 GT3 firstly of 2021 was the primary use of a double-wishbone entrance axle, which noticeably improved turn-in. Since then, aerodynamically formed trailing arms with a drop profile have additionally been included, which optimise downforce within the wheel arch and brake cooling at excessive speeds.
To make sure that the downforce steadiness between the entrance and rear axles is maintained even when braking from excessive speeds, pitching (anti-dive) is now lowered. To this finish, the entrance ball joint of the decrease trailing arm has been moved downwards, as within the present GT3 RS.
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As well as, the moist grip of the usual sports activities tyres (255/35 ZR20 on the entrance, 315/30 ZR21 on the rear) has been improved. Observe tyres with highway approval are once more accessible as an possibility. The engineers have additionally tweaked the damper set-up and the steering has additionally been improved, which motorsport legend and model ambassador Walter Röhrl clearly appreciates:
“Particularly on winding nation roads, you may clearly really feel that the steering is even higher tuned than within the predecessor”, he says. “It conveys much more confidence within the automotive as a result of it responds extra easily from the centre place with out dropping any of its directness. The shorter transmission ratio additionally considerably will increase driving pleasure on nation roads”.
Porsche performs on the theme of light-weight development within the 911 GT3 facelift with a brand new, silver-coloured aluminium wheel that saves a great 1.5 kilos in whole. Those that order the Weissach Package deal or the Leichtbau (Light-weight) bundle can – in the event that they spend much more cash – get magnesium wheels that shave off 9 kilograms. A brand new 40 Ah lithium-ion light-weight battery makes the automotive an extra 4 kilos lighter. In its lightest configuration, the brand new 911 GT3 weighs 1,420 kilograms in line with the producer.
Exterior/inside
From the skin, you may recognise the refreshed 911 GT3 by the modified entrance and rear sections. A brand new contour of the entrance diffuser, a modified form of the entrance lip and modified fins on the underbody guarantee elevated downforce and improved airflow. The redesigned Matrix LED foremost headlights are optionally accessible with a white accent ring. The brand new lights bundle all of the lighting capabilities of the 911 and subsequently make the extra lights within the entrance apron pointless. The diffuser, air intakes and boot lid have been redesigned on the rear. The rear wing of the 911 GT3 has been given new, angled sideplates.
We now have visualised all this for you. You possibly can see the outdated mannequin on the left and the new GT3 on the precise:
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Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach bundle (2025)
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (2021)
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Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring bundle (2025)
The largest information merchandise within the inside is a brand new light-weight sports activities bucket seat with folding backrest and seat shell fabricated from carbon fibre, which is offered at additional price. The sharp seat comes with a thorax airbag, electrical peak and guide size adjustment. Three-stage seat heating is offered as an possibility. A part of the headrest upholstery could be eliminated – good if you’re sporting a helmet.
The remainder of the cockpit relies on the not too long ago upgraded 911 Carrera, besides that the brand new begin button has luckily not made it into the GT3. The so-called “monitor display” reduces the digital shows to the left and proper of the rev counter to information on tyres, oil, water and gas. It additionally shows a gearshift flash. If desired, the rev counter show could be rotated in order that the 9,000 mark is on the 12 o’clock mark.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach bundle (2025)
Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach bundle (2025)
GT3 with Touring bundle
Good for all rear wing haters as the favored Touring bundle is now accessible instantly from the market launch, and even simpler to recognise sooner or later. If the lacking wing shouldn’t be sufficient, there may be now “911 GT3 Touring” lettering on the boot lid grille. An extendable rear spoiler with Gurney flap and an tailored fin design on the underbody guarantee aerodynamic steadiness. The rear bench seat, accessible for the primary time, differentiates the Touring much more by way of on a regular basis usability.
New tools packages
The Weissach Package deal, which additional boosts racetrack efficiency and atmosphere, celebrates one other premiere in GT3-land. The stabiliser bar, coupling rods and shear pane on the rear axle are fabricated from CFRP, as are the roof, rear wing aspect plates, exterior mirror higher shell, mirror triangle and the airblades on the entrance. There may be additionally extra leather-based and low-reflection Race-Tex within the inside. A CFK roll cage and the aforementioned magnesium solid wheels can be found as choices.
Porsche additionally provides the Leichtbau Package deal for the 911 GT3 Touring. Right here, the roof is painted within the physique color in addition to the stabiliser bar, coupling rods and trailing arms on the rear axle, which as talked about above, are fabricated from CFRP. The magnesium wheels and light-weight door panelling are additionally a part of the bundle. Those that order the guide gearbox may also benefit from the shortened gear lever from the 911 S/T. A “Leichtbau” badge is situated proper in entrance of the gear lever.
The Clubsport Package deal is offered at no additional cost for the 911 GT3 with rear wing. It features a bolted metal roll cage on the rear, a 6-point seat belt harness for the motive force and a hand-held fireplace extinguisher for which the non-obligatory light-weight sports activities bucket seats are a prerequisite for this.
Costs
The brand new Porsche 911 GT3 and the brand new Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring bundle could be ordered
within the UK from the top of the 12 months at costs beginning at £157,300. In comparison with its predecessor, it is a hefty worth enhance of £10,400. The Weissach bundle prices £19,530 (with out roll cage £15,597), whereas the Leichtbau Package deal is offered for £29,225. This selection bundle contains magnesium wheels on the Touring, that are in any other case £13,760 for the winged GT3.
