Porsche’s upcoming 911 GT3 has been spotted almost completely undisguised during its latest round of pre-launch testing.
The 992-generation GT3 has been tested extensively ahead of its official debut early next year, but these latest images give us our best look yet at the production bodywork. Only the rear lights have any remaining camouflage, with the rear bumper showing off a prominent rear diffuser.
Other telltale GT3 styling cues are plain to see, including a large fixed rear wing, front splitter and centre-locking wheels, which are now a hallmark of the model. A pair of sizeable air intakes can be seen in the bonnet, while the lower grille is significantly wider than any current 992-generation car.
This latest sighting follows a video of the track-focused model being tested at speed on the Nürburgring, revealing its flat-six soundtrack.
The collection of clips of a prototype undergoing track development confirms what we knew already: that the next GT3 will retain the naturally-aspirated 'boxer' engine loved by enthusiasts.
Although it's hard to be sure, it sounds like the 992 GT3 hasn't lost any of the outgoing model's volume and tone, despite the addition of a petrol particulate filter and other emissions-reducing tech.
Also seen at the end of the video is a GT3 minus the trademark wing, suggesting the sought-after Touring model will make a return.
Further details have yet to be revealed, but we do know the 911 Speedster’s heavily revised 4.0-litre flat-six engine will be carried over to future GT models as Porsche’s GT division persists with naturally aspirated engines.
GT boss Andreas Preuninger said: “We’ve invested in the future with this engine. I can’t comment on future projects but we would be stupid not to re-use this engine somewhere.
“Our philosophy in GT cars is to stay naturally aspirated. We want to keep that engine for the future and that’s why we’ve made such a tremendous effort to get the engine right without taking emotion and performance away.”
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Always Has Been
Go back to the 70's and every car magazine on every continent has consistantly reviewed the 911 as the benchmark. The 911 GT3 only enhanced that sentiment. Those that know........know. Unconvinced? Name me a better daily driver suitable for proper track duty?
Can't stand those new swan
Can't stand those new swan neck wing mounts everything has these days. How much downforce does it actually add, whilst looking absolutely bizarre. 10kg? Is it worth it?
The holy NAMN
Nostalgia is the mother of Normally Aspirated engine, Manual gearbox, Noise. The world prefers Turbocharge, Automatic with manual override, Quietness.