Just a few moments ago, Porsche announced the next in their long like of race-inspired 911’s for the road, the 2025 GT3. It is important to note that the 992.2 911 GT3 is being released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the original 996 911 GT3.
While details are fairly light for now, yet here is what we know so far in terms of the important bits:
Most importantly, it will retain a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six to keep in line with the expected throttle response and power of a race-inspired sports car.
Power comes in at 510 PS, or approximately 504 HP. Torque is 450 Nm, or approximately 332 lbs-ft.
For the first time for a GT3, a Weissach Package option is available. This will include different, lightweight wheels, an alcantara dash option with chrono, and exposed carbon fiber touches in the cabin.
The suspension has been redesigned to interfere as little as possible with underbody aerodynamics, something that is directly applied to the road car from the GT3 Cup race car.
There are two variants, both launching at the same time. These are:
- The GT3 with the aggressive front spoiler and large GT wing at the rear, and keeps the look of a race-car-for-the-road that customers expect.
- The GT3 Touring, which keeps the aggressive front end but removes the GT wing in favor of an active rear spoiler.
For the first time for a GT3, the Touring version can also be optioned to have a “rear seat system,” allowing for a realistic 2+2 seating arrangement for four adults.
Extensive use of a new ultra-strong aluminum alloy allows for no body twisting or flexing, while also keeping the weight to a mere 1,420 kg (3,131 lbs).
There are two gearbox options, both with 8% shorter gear ratios than the 992.1 GT3:
- Seven speed dual clutch PDK.
- Six speed GT manual.
Optional carbon fiber reinforced plastic GT3 seats are available. They include a three-stage seat heater, folding forward (in the Touring variant), and thoracic airbags in the side bolsters.
Part of the headrest padding can be removed to allow for the driver and passenger to wear helmets without their heads being pushed forward. The padding is released through a small latch at the base of the headrest and pulled forward.
In a nod to the original 996 GT3, the 992.2 GT3 is started not with a button, but by turning the key in the ignition.
As further details emerge, we will of course keep you up to date. Also expect a 992.2 911 GT3 deep dive in the next few weeks, looking at every single new aspect of the new car in detail.
