Porsche’s latest 911 GT3 only arrived for the 2022 design year, but an updated edition has been spotted in testing.
The update is smooth and likely coincides with the planned refresh for the entire 992-generation range. Updated versions of the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera GTS, Targa, Turbo and Turbo S are also being tested.
We expect the updated 911 line, internally called the 992. 2 generation, to begin arriving this year. They arrive as 2025 models to the American market. The 2024 911 Diversity is on sale now and includes a special new S/T Heritage Design.
Key among the updates will be a revised tool cluster with a completely virtual tool cluster, similar to that of the Taycan and also the updated 2024 Cayenne.
Modifications are likely to be made to the front and rear fascias, judging by the camouflage gear.
It’s unclear exactly what Porsche has planned for the mechanical elements, but these updates include a slight increase in power. The GT3 is currently supplied with a 4. 0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a peak output of 502 horsepower and 346 pounds. feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via either a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual.
2024 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift spy images – Photo credit: Baldauf
The hybrid generation will be available on some models, but probably not on the GT3. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said in 2022 that the 911’s hybrid formula would be similar to that of the old 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car, not a plug-in hybrid. This means that there will be no plug and that the electric motor-generator will only be used to assist the internal combustion engine and recover braking power.
Porsche’s motorsport partner, Manthey-Racing, has just unveiled an upgrade package for the existing GT3 in the United States that reduces the car’s track times through aerodynamic and chassis modifications. Most likely, the company will also have a similar kit in the works for the future. to date GT3. The company has also been seen testing an upgrade package for the more powerful 911 GT3 RS.