The New Porsche 911 GT3

2024 saw Porsche celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Porsche 911 GT3 with the announcement of the brand new 911 GT3 with touring package, after its original release back in March 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show, replacing the legendary 911 Carrera RS to become the focal point of the 911 model range. Porsche aimed to intertwine series production and motorsport with the 996.1 model, ever since then, the fanbase for the GT3 has grown substantially. Compared to the other Porsche models, the GT3 is on a whole different level.

Now, we look to 2025 and the 992.2 model. Porsche has further differentiated the available variants of the 911 GT3. Starting at £157,000, the GT3 is no cheap runaround, so what exactly do you get for that sort of money?

Let’s first take a look at the performance, one of the main reasons anyone would think of buying a Porsche. With a 0-60mph of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 193mph, it is no slouch. This is based on the model, including the Weissach package. Under the hood, you will find a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre, 6-cylinder boxer engine with a power output of a whopping 503bhp and a maximum torque of 450Nm. The GT3 is fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, there is also a six-speed GT sports gearbox with automatic intermediate throttle function available.

Now let’s take a look at the interior of the new 911 GT3.

Within the interior, a combination of leather and Race-Tex fabric is used. Areas of the interior can be trimmed as an option, which includes high-quality materials such as GT Silver, Guards Red or Shark Blue.

For the first time, the 911 GT3 with Touring Package has the option of configuring a rear seat system – making it a 2+2 seater. There is also the option of a roll cage and two-seater layout, without the rear seats. To reduce the weight of the car by 7 kilograms, the GT3 is fitted with lightweight carbon-fibre sports bucket seats, which can be configured to your preference.

The car comes with a 12.6-inch high-resolution curved dashboard display, with the rev counter located in the centre, and a simple 10.9-inch centrally positioned touchscreen management system. Although it is all high-tech stuff, the interior is extremely minimalistic as Porsche has described the cockpit as being “stripped back to the essentials.” What do you guys think?

Porsche has redesigned the bump stops of the suspension struts on the new 911 GT3. Shorter bump stops extend the spring travel on the front axle by 27 mm and on the rear axle by 24 mm. This reduces wheel-load fluctuations and the directional behaviour of the tyres, which is particularly noticeable on faster undulating stretches of motorway or when driving over kerbs or bumpy sections on the race track.

For the first time, Porsche has opted for a double-wishbone front suspension. With an all-new aerodynamic teardrop profile, the wishbone optimises air movement, leading to less lift and cooler front brakes.

The Porsche 911 GT3 is fitted with forged centre-lock alloy wheels as standard (20 inches on the front, 21 inches at the rear). These tyres will be available in six different colours.

It is clear that the 911 GT3 is still a monster and will remain a favourite amongst petrolheads. However, by looking at the redesign and the changes made to this year’s model, I can’t help but feel that Porsche has leaned towards making this more suitable for the track in comparison to it being a good option for the road. Which contrasts with their want to intertwine motorsport and road production. I am by no means saying that as a negative, but perhaps earlier models of the GT3 were more suitable as a road car, compared to the 992.2 model.

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