Gripping and Atmospheric: The Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring
Every release of a Porsche 911 GT3 is an event in itself. The sporty essence of the 911 is fully realized, whether on the road, especially with the Touring model, or on the track. And all of this comes without a turbo!
Mounted in the rear overhang, the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter Boxer engine of the 911 GT3 delivers 510 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. This magic formula can be paired with either an automatic or manual transmission. Yes, you can opt for three-pedal driving! Both the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the 6-speed GT manual gearbox have shorter gear ratios for a more aggressive driving experience. The new 911 GT3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds with the PDK and reaches a top speed of 311 km/h. With the manual gearbox, the performance is slightly different: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 313 km/h.
Lightweight Engineering
While meeting current environmental standards, thanks to two particulate filters and four catalytic converters, these 911 models have also shed some weight. A new silver aluminum wheel design, standard on the car, reduces unsprung mass by over 1.5 kg compared to the previous model. But by customizing the coupe, it's possible to reduce the weight even further, bringing it down to 1,420 kg. For gentlemen drivers wanting to test their skills on the track, Porsche offers the Weissach package, allowing you to tailor and personalize the GT3 for track use.
Rear Wing
The 911 GT3 features a prominent spoiler, highlighting its track-focused ambitions—something the GT3 Touring opts to do without. More suited to countryside drives, this variant can also be fitted with optional rear seats, making it a viable choice for family outings. Both versions benefit from engineering refinements by the Zuffenhausen team to enhance precision, guide airflow, and ensure sharp handling that keeps these 911s glued to the road. The models boast a new front diffuser, a refined spoiler lip, and redesigned underbody deflectors to increase downforce. In addition, aerodynamically shaped suspension arms with a teardrop profile improve wheel well downforce and enhance brake cooling. At the rear, the diffuser, air intakes, and hood have all been redesigned.
Bucket Seat
Both the driver and front passenger are seated in bucket seats, with the option of PRFC (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) shells. Porsche has equipped them with thorax airbags, and they can also be heated if desired. The GT3 offers a unique touch: unlike the Carrera models, it doesn’t start with a button but rather with an ignition switch. Porsche also offers numerous packages and options to enhance comfort or prepare the car for intensive track use, including harnesses, for example. Of course, all of this can push the price well beyond the 230,000 euros mark. But Porsche sweetens the deal with an exclusive chronograph, featuring a titanium case and powered by the COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.200 movement, complete with a flyback function.
(QG with Olivier Duquesne – Source & Picture : © Porsche)