- The first GT variant of the Porsche 992.2 will premiere on October 18.
- Porsche suggests it will show both the GT3 and the GT3 Touring Package models.
- The GT3 will become “even more emotional”, and will offer “more individuality”.
Porsche has officially announced that the first GT model of the updated 992.2 generation will be unveiled on October 18. A dark, moody teaser shows the silhouette of what is almost certainly the facelifted 911 GT3, a track weapon that Porsche enthusiasts have been itching to see updated.
The brand also teased that the model will be “presented in two variants at the same time,” suggesting both the regular GT3 and the more restrained GT3 Touring Package will debut together. Over the past few years, camouflaged prototypes of both models have been spied numerous times, showing only minor cosmetic tweaks.
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The 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring are expected to sport redesigned LED lighting front and rear, along with refreshed bumpers. A close look at the camo-wrapped prototypes hints that side gills might make an appearance on the front fenders—possibly to enhance aerodynamics. As for the trademark swan-neck rear wing and the Touring’s ducktail spoiler, it seems those will stick around, unchanged.
Porsche, ever cryptic, suggests that the facelifted versions will be “even more emotional”. What that actually means is anyone’s guess. But the company also promises more customization options and “innovative details”—phrases that could just as easily describe a new color palette as some game-changing tech. We’ll see.
There is no official information about the technical specifications of the updated GT3, but chances are it will retain the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine. The powertrain could benefit from a power boost, going from the 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) of the current GT3 to the 518 hp (386 kW / 525 PS) of the GT3 RS, alongside a few chassis tweaks.
And because this is the 911 GT3 we’re talking about, the upgrades will most likely result in an improved lap time at the Nurburgring. Note that the 992.1 GT3 proved to be 17 seconds faster around the Green Hell compared to the 991.2 GT3, setting a lap time of 6:59.927 minutes.
At the moment, the only 911 trims that benefit from the 992.2 updates are the entry-level Carrera and the electrified (aka hybrid) GTS. The more potent Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, and GT3 RS were carried over for the 2024 MY. The outgoing GT3 recently disappeared from Porsche’s online configurator, likely making room for the updated version.
The digital world premiere will be hosted by Andreas Preuninger, Director of Porsche’s GT line, with racing legends Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister also on hand. For those invested in the Porsche GT lineup, this is one to watch.
