- Updated 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring revealed
- Changes include modified final drive ratio for DCT and manual
- New options available, including a Weissach Package for the first time
That’s it 25 years ago since the original 996-generation Porsche 911 GT3 made its debut, and Porsche is celebrating with the launch of the latest evolution of the track hero.
The automaker revealed updated versions of the current 992-generation 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring on Friday and confirmed that they will arrive in dealerships next summer as 2025 models.
Order open books later this year and pricing will start at $224,495including a $1,995 destination charge.
The GT3 and GT3 Touring updates represent an intermediate update to the current generation 992. Updated versions of several Carrera models were revealed in Mayand updates include a new hybrid powertrain for GTS models.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
The GT3 and GT3 Touring stick updated with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6 engine, with peak power unchanged at 502 hpalthough the exhaust system has been tuned to meet stricter emissions standards. Porsche said this was achieved with a new camshaft profile borrowed from the 911 GT3 RS, plus revised cylinder heads and optimized throttle bodies.
Buyers can also choose between a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, called PDK, or a 6-speed manual on both GT3 models. Both transmissions feature an 8% lower final drive ratio than before, reportedly helping with acceleration. That said, Porsche’s official times remain the same given to the GT3 with the current generation’s arrival in the US in 2022 – 3.2 seconds to 60 mph with the PDK or 3.7 seconds with the manual. Top track speeds reach an official 193 mph and 195 mph, respectively.
Porsche has also revised some of the suspension components. This includes the use of teardrop-shaped trailing arms on the double-wishbone front axle, which Porsche says increases downforce and improves brake cooling. The front ball joint of the lower rear arm also sits lower on the front axle and helps reduce pitch under hard braking.
On the outside, the cars feature revised headlights (with an optional white accent ring) and taillights that are common across the updated 911 lineup. There are also revised panels, plus new designs for the rear diffuser, rear wing (GT3 only) and underbody air guides that help increase downforce.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
For the interior, the meter cluster goes the all-digital routeas in other updated 911s. However, in the GT3 and GT3 Touring, you still start the engine by turning a small button mounted to the left of the steering wheel, like a key. In updated Carreras, this has been replaced with a simple engine start button. New trim options are available, and GT3 Touring buyers can also request the addition of rear seats for the first time.
There are also a number of weight-saving measures, such as new aluminum wheels that save about 3.3 pounds and new lightweight carbon seats that fold flat (more comfortable seats with 18-way adjustment can be added as alternative).
For buyers looking for additional weight savings, Porsche offers new Weissach and Leichtbau packages for the GT3 and GT3 Touring, respectively. This includes magnesium wheels that help save around 20 pounds, as well as a lithium-ion battery that helps save almost 10 pounds compared to the standard battery. The Weissach package is also loaded with carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts for the body and chassis.
Porsche is still preparing updates for the 911 GT3 RS and 911 Turbo. Updated versions of these models are expected to arrive in the 2026 model year. In the case of the 911 Turbo, a hybrid powertrain is expected to be added to the Turbo S.