A new prototype for the 992-generation
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring has been filmed testing on the streets near the
Nürburgring and it could prove to be one of the very finest 911 variants to
ever hit the market. Much like the ‘standard’ 911 GT3, the Touring model will
be powered by a screaming naturally-aspirated six-cylinder engine, likely
displacing 4.0-liters. Porsche’s engineers should be able to boost the output
beyond the 512 hp of the previous-gen 911 GT3 RS and perhaps nearer the 550 hp
mark, inevitably making the new GT3 Touring an absolute firecracker.
Mated to the high-revving engine will
probably be a six-speed manual transmission as standard but it is possible a
PDK will be an option, as it will be on the “regular” 911 GT3. The key point of
difference between the GT3 and the GT3 Touring pictured here is the latter’s
lack of a fixed rear wing. Instead, the GT3 Touring has a retractable spoiler
to give it a slightly more subdued and restrained look. Elsewhere, we can see
this prototype sits on a set of newly-designed black wheels with very thin
spokes and positioned over a set of red brake calipers. A sharp rear diffuser
and a hood with air vents also catch the eye.
The previous-gen 911 GT3 Touring followed
in the footsteps of the prized 911R but was not limited in production. It was
also offered exclusively with a stick shift and had leather throughout the
interior as opposed to Alcantara. We expect the new car to follow this
philosophy and offer a slightly more luxurious interior than the regular GT3.
Reports claim the new 911 GT3 will
premiere next month; if that is true, we will probably see the GT3 Touring
unveiled shortly thereafter.
