Porsche’s latest 911 GT3 only arrived for the 2022 model 12 months but an updated version has been spotted testing.
The update looks to be a gentle one and certain coincides with the planned update for the total 992-generation range. Also out testing are updated versions of the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera GTS, Targa, Turbo, and Turbo S.
We expect the updated 911 range, referred to internally because the 992.2 generation, to begin arriving this 12 months. They need to arrive as 2025 models within the U.S. market. The 2024 911 range is already on sale, and features a recent S/T Heritage Design special.
Key among the many updates shall be a revised dash sporting a completely digital instrument cluster, much like what’s within the Taycan and likewise the updated 2024 Cayenne.
Tweaks to the front and rear fascias are also likely, judging by the camouflage gear.
It is not clear what Porsche has planned for the mechanical bits, but a slight uptick in power is often included with such updates. The GT3 currently comes with a 4.0-liter flat-6 delivering a peak 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic or a 6-speed manual.
2024 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf
Hybrid technology shall be available on some models, though likely not the GT3. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume in 2022 said the 911’s hybrid system shall be much like the system in the previous 919 Hybrid LMP1 race automotive, and never a plug-in hybrid system like within the 918 Spyder hypercar. Which means there won’t be a plug, and any electric motor-generator(s) will purely be used to support the internal-combustion engine and get better energy under braking.
Porsche motorsports partner Manthey-Racing has just launched within the U.S. an upgrade package for the present GT3 that reduces the automotive’s track times by means of aerodynamic and chassis mods. It’s likely the corporate may also have the same kit in development for the updated GT3. The corporate has also been spotted testing an upgrade package for the more hardcore 911 GT3 RS.
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