It is at all times excellent news when Porsche pronounces a brand new 911, and though we’re not fairly on the announcement stage but, we quickly might be – Porsche has teased “the primary GT mannequin of the brand new 911 era,” proclaiming that its new arrival can have a digital premiere on 18 October. Andreas Preuninger, the sensible head honcho of the Porsche GT division, will unveil the brand new alongside legendary model ambassadors Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmesiter, and they’ll present “two variants on the identical time.” Two variants of what, precisely? If our spidey senses are tingling accurately, Porsche is speaking concerning the 911 GT3.
Undoubtedly A GT3 As a result of…
Earlier this yr, we reported that the 992 911 GT3 is not out there, though the GT3 RS nonetheless is (as a result of it was launched later). Earlier than then, Porsche revealed the 992.2 911 Carrera earlier this yr, and as earlier mannequin launches have proven, the GT3 is at all times the primary automotive of a brand new 911 lineup to return from the GT division.
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One other clue is that Porsche will reveal two variants without delay, which signifies that the elegant Touring variant might be introduced alongside the bewinged mannequin (it is also value noting that the GT3 is out there with each handbook and dual-clutch transmissions). How do we all know it is not the GT2 RS? Easy – as a result of that at all times arrives on the finish of a 911 lifecycle. Additionally, Porsche labeled its teaser picture as a GT3, so there isn’t any doubt.
What To Anticipate
We’re optimistic that the 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine will proceed to do obligation within the GT3, however whether or not it’s going to produce extra energy stays to be seen. For the reason that GT3 represents the purest expression of 911 efficiency on the market, with its concentrate on response and engagement, we doubt that there might be a lot of a lift, if any.
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As a substitute, there’ll possible be extra customization choices and some refined updates, just like the lack of an analog tachometer and an engine begin button slightly than a key slot. “Each have develop into much more emotional, provide clients much more individuality, and have revolutionary particulars,” says the Stuttgart-based automaker. We’ll discover out what has modified on Friday.