The all-new Porsche 911 (992) has already been spied
without any camouflage, which means that by now, everybody should have a pretty
clear picture of what it looks like. Unless you’re not a fan, that is. Either way, we had yet to see a
surefire next-gen 911 GT3 prototype, a model that will continue to be aimed at
Porsche buyers who enjoy driving their 911 on the track, as much as they do on
the street.
Even though there isn’t a massive rear wing on this
prototype, like you’d expect with a 911 GT3 model, the fact that it comes with
wider wheel arches, centered wheel nuts and those centered double-exhaust tips
pretty much tells the whole story.
If we were to guess, we’d say that the rear spoiler
seen here is only temporary, as the car should receive its customary massive
wing sometime later on in its development. Overall, this is a very
aggressive-looking 911, with a wide stance and a different front bumper than
the one seen on previous 992 prototypes. Feel free to imagine it wearing a rear
wing such as this one in order to get the full picture.
Aside from improved connectivity features and a
better infotainment system, the next-gen GT3’s cabin should look to inspire its
driver to take his or her talents to the track. We expect lightweight bucket
seats, Alcantara everywhere (including on the steering wheel), carbon fiber
inserts and plenty of contrast stitching – just like you would get on the
current model.
While some reports have suggested that the 992 GT3
could drop the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter six-cylinder unit in favor of a
turbocharged one, Porsche sources have denied the move stating that it will
stick to a n.a. flat-six. Either way, we could see the new GT3 get as much as
550 PS as opposed to the 500 PS you get with today’s model.
The same people also insist on the availability of a manual gearbox next to the
automated PDK.
Unless Porsche decides to surprise us by sending the
992 GT3 into the world next year, odds are we’ll have to wait until 2020 for
its official release.