Porsche has unleashed a new iteration of its 911 GT3, bringing subtle but significant updates that will make fans of the marque excited. With orders opening at the end of 2024 and deliveries slated a few months later, the revamped 992.2 GT3 model starts at £157,300 and comes packed with powertrain enhancements and greater customization options.
This latest version is available in both the standard and Touring Package trims, with buyers able to choose between a seven-speed PDK automatic or a classic six-speed manual gearbox. Some of the most exciting updates stem from lessons learned on the even more extreme GT3 RS, which now inform this more road-focused GT3.
Engine and Powertrain Tweaks
While the GT3 retains its familiar 503bhp from the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine, the new version gets some technical upgrades. Borrowing features from the GT3 RS, the GT3 now boasts modified cylinder heads, sharper camshafts, and new oil coolers, all designed to improve the car’s high-end performance and responsiveness. Both PDK and manual versions now feature eight per cent shorter gearing, delivering a sharper driving experience.
Despite the upgrades, the official performance figures remain unchanged: 0-62mph comes up in 3.4 seconds for the PDK, while the manual takes 3.9 seconds.
Design Enhancements
Visually, the GT3 receives some subtle tweaks, echoing the new design language seen on the latest 992.2 Carrera models. Among the most noticeable updates are new headlights, with buyers able to opt for white accent rings on the top-spec Matrix LED lights. The front bumper has been redesigned, with an option to add carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) accents, and the splitter has been reprofiled for a sharper look.
At the rear, there’s a new LED light strip, an aggressive lower bumper, and reworked side plates on the iconic rear wing. Touring versions continue to omit the large wing, instead opting for the active spoiler seen on lesser Carrera models, finished with a subtle gurney flap. Both variants also benefit from redesigned 20-inch and 21-inch forged wheels, shaving 1.5kg off the total weight.
Interior and New Features
Inside, the GT3 receives a number of updates in line with the latest 992.2 model. A fully digital instrument cluster replaces the traditional setup, and Porsche has introduced a new start button to fire up the flat-six engine, replacing the old rotating knob.
A brand-new feature for the GT3 is the optional carbon fibre bucket seat with a folding backrest, offering greater flexibility than previous fixed-back seats. Touring customers can even opt for rear seats, a first for the GT3, further enhancing its practicality for everyday use.
For those seeking an even more track-focused experience, Porsche is offering the Weissach package on the GT3 for the first time. This package includes CFRP components like the anti-roll bar, coupling rods, and a shear panel. The cabin gets the RS’s Race-Tex fabric treatment, and CFRP is used for the mirror covers, roof, and rear wing endplates. Buyers can also add the GT3 RS’s magnesium wheels and a CFRP roll cage for even more weight reduction and rigidity.
Touring Package and Customization
The Touring Package, a more understated take on the GT3 formula, has its own set of upgrades. Buyers can opt for a lightweight ‘Leichtbau’ package that includes CFRP technical elements, magnesium wheels, lightweight door panels, and the shortened gear lever from Porsche’s exclusive 911 ST.
What’s Next?
While this latest GT3 offers significant upgrades and customization options, fans of Porsche’s most extreme machines can look forward to a new GT3 RS, expected to be revealed in late 2025 or early 2026. Until then, this refreshed GT3 ensures Porsche remains at the forefront of high-performance engineering, offering a thrilling combination of speed, style, and personalization.
