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PORSCHE 911 [992] GT COUPE GT3 2dr

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0 - 62 mph3.9s

WLTP - CO2 (g/km)

WLTP - CO2293 g/km

The '992' series version of Porsche's 911 GT3 sets an even faster and more rewarding benchmark for what a track-tuned super sports car can be. With changes to suspension, aerodynamics and more power, enthusiasts will find it utterly addictive. This is the most capable GT3 ever.

911 3-STYLE

For true drivers, this car needs no introduction. Here's Porsche's '992'-series 911 GT3. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The '992' series version of Porsche's 911 GT3 sets an even faster and more rewarding benchmark for what a track-tuned super sports car can be. With changes to suspension, aerodynamics and more power, enthusiasts will find it utterly addictive. This is the most capable GT3 ever.

Background

When it comes to motorsport-tuned Porsche 911s, one version has always stood above all others, the GT3. Priced at the level of a 911 Turbo but with rear wheel drive and a race-ready manual gearbox option, the GT3 has long been the enthusiast's choice in this iconic model line. But of the many GT3 models we've had down the years, none represents a greater step forward than this '992' series version. Key changes lie with aerodynamics and suspension. Aero has been enhanced so much that there's now up to 385kg of downforce, a massive 150% more than before. And suspension changes see a front double wishbone design implemented for the first time in 911 history. It delivers the usual uber-firm GT3 ride quality though, which is why you might prefer the very slightly more road-ready 'Touring Package' GT3 model that we're trying here.

Driving Experience

The GT3-unique 4.0-litre normally aspirated engine in play here has gained 10PS in this '992' series version of this model, but the 510PS flat six powerplant isn't the real story here. With this '992' generation GT3, Porsche has gone to the very considerable trouble of re-engineering the suspension specifically for this track-tamed variant. Unless you count the Le Mans-spec $1 million 911 RSR racer, the 911 model line has never featured front double wishbone suspension, but this '992'-era GT3 gets it, together with revised multi-link rear suspension too (otherwise the four-wheel steering system wouldn't work as Porsche wants it to). You immediately notice that front suspension change - response from the wheel is even more instant and precise than it would normally be from a 911. Like a race car? Yep, pretty much like that. The ride is like a race car too, which isn't great for a typical British B road, where the standard GT3 is easily thrown about by bumps and cambers, sometimes somewhat disconcertingly. Which is why our preference would be for the GT3 'Touring Package' model we're trying here, which is still stiff but a much better road car, particularly when specified with either of the more road-focused tyre packages that Porsche offers. As we said earlier, the other key '992' series GT3 change lies with aerodynamics - an aggressively-profiled front spoiler and (on the standard model) a simply huge rear wing with swan-neck stanchions. With all the bits added and at maximum speed, Porsche says the standard GT3 develops 385kg of downforce, which is why this car is 18 seconds quicker round the Nurburgring Nordschleife than the last one. The rest to 62mph time is 3.4 seconds on the way to a maximum speed of 198mph, the stats hardly any different if you choose the 6-speed manual gearbox rather than the 7-speed PDK paddleshift automatic. The engine spins to 9,000 revs, you can hold 2nd gear at up to 80mph and it's all accompanied by wonderful combination of intake roar and valvetrain scream. There's nothing else quite like it. As you'll know if you're a long-time GT3 enthusiast, drive is from the rear only, this variant spurning the heavy 4WD system from the 911 Turbo. So for traction through the corners, you rely instead entirely on a locking differential that works alongside the car's brake-based torque vectoring system. And talking of brakes, track-ready ceramic discs with urgent stopping power are standard - as they should.

Design and Build

You'd know at a glance that this wasn't any ordinary 911, even with the GT3 in its dialled-down 'Touring Package' form. In this guise, the car loses the standard model's wild rear wing with its unusual swan-neck stanchions. But it still looks pure GT3, with a scalloped rear bumper, a wide diffuser and a shotgun-style exhaust. At the front, there are nostrils in the carbon fibre bonnet, an aggressively-profiled front bumper and lots of matt-finished 'chicken wire'-style additions. The wheels are 20-inches at the front and 21-inches at the back, shod as standard with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and fitted with carbon ceramic brakes. Inside, low-slung 'Sports seat Plus' 4-way-adjustable front chairs are standard, but if you're going to be engaging in occasional track visits, you'll prefer the pricey option of the 'Full bucket' seats we tried. Unlike in other 911s, the GT3 has no tiny rear seats. Not even the 'Touring Package' version, in which guise you can't add in the half roll cage behind the seats that can be fitted to the standard GT3. Without that cage fitted, the advantage of no rear chairs is that there is around three times more cabin space, though with the non-folding bucket seats, it's difficult to get to it. Everything else is as with any other '992' series 911. Which means that through the grippy three-spoke wheel lies a defiantly analogue central rev counter, without which a Porsche simply wouldn't be a Porsche. The two 7-inch read-outs that sit either side of it are actually configurable freeform displays. And just about everything else you need to know is covered off by a generously-sized 10.9-inch flush-mounted 'Porsche Communication Management' touchscreen display in the centre of the dash. Under the bonnet, there's this model line's usual small 132-litre boot.

Market and Model

There are two versions of the 911 GT3 available, the standard one and the 'Touring Package' version we tried. At the time of our test in Summer 2023, Porsche wanted an identical amount for both - just under £147,000. For committed billionaire racers, the brand also offers an even faster 911 GT3 RS model with power uprated to 525PS, but that cost £192,600 at the time of our test and really will probably only suit if you own a race track - or happen to have one in your back garden. With the two ordinary GT3 models, we'd suggest that you think seriously about tyres, particularly if you've gone for the more road-orientated 'Touring package' version. We'd swap out the standard circuit-orientated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber for one of the two other more road-spec tyre options Porsche offers - Pirelli P Zero or Goodyear Eagle F1. If you are committed to a circuit-spec for your GT3, bear in mind that you'll need the standard model if you want to fit a rear roll cage. The popular Club Sport package (also only available on the standard model) comprises that half roll-cage, plus multi-point harness seat belts, a fire extinguisher and a battery cut-out switch: it remains a mainstay of the options list. Most customers spend big on luxury extras. The 'Touring Package' version we tried had almost £20,000-worth of additional features fitted - like full-bucket seats, the front axle lift system, the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, the Chrono package, a BOSE Surround Sound System and the 'ParkAssist set-up with a rear view camera. Not exactly an excessive list. And all very nice to have.

Cost of Ownership

Some things to consider here. You're driving a £140,000 car that in five years will probably be worth somewhere in the region of £90,000. So enjoy it. Drive it as Porsche envisaged and of course you're not going to come anywhere near the 21.9mpg combined economy figure or 293g/km emissions claim (it's 292g/km for the 'Touring Package' version). Perhaps Porsche should monitor owners and invoke a compulsory buy back scheme if average economy tops 20mpg.... But seriously, this is never going to be a cheap car to run. A couple of track days will see off a set of the gumball Michelin Pilot Sport tyres (not helped by the fact that they're different sizes at each end. Insurance is a top of the shop Group 50 with some insurers deviously looking to load policies still further for cars fitted with roll cages. So you know that thing about 911s being affordable to run once you've got over the shock of the initial purchase price? Well it doesn't necessarily apply here.

Summary

This is a more mature breed of 911 GT3 - in its standard form the best ever for track time and in its 'Touring Package' guise the best ever for road use. Take your pick. Either way, in terms of driving involvement, no other rival even comes close. You could pay two or three times what Porsche is asking here and easily end up with a supercar which wouldn't even see which way this GT3 went on a twisting race track. And, even in slightly softened 'Touring Package' form, the race track is where this extreme 911 feels most at home. If you've neither the time or the inclination to regularly take this car there, then we'd suggest that for you, a 911 GTS would be a better, more satisfying choice. But for a dedicated few, only a GT3 will do. And after trying this one, we can understand why.

  • Heated rear window
  • Windscreen with grey top tint
  • Power windows with one touch operation and door seal protection
  • Windscreen washer system with aero wiper blades and washer jets
  • Lightweight glazing made of compound glass and acoustic

  • Composite brake discs with aluminium brake chambers, 408mm diameter at front and 380mm at rear, internally vented and cross drilled
  • Forged titanium piston rods
  • Electric parking brake

  • Adjustable suspension for race track use in toe, camber, anti-roll bars
  • Multi-link rear axle with integrated helper springs, anti roll bar, selected suspension mountings ball jointed
  • Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sport tuning and 25mm lower chassis
  • Porsche Stability Management (PSM), including ABS, ASR, ABD, and MSR can be turned off in 2 stages

  • Apple CarPlay

  • Cruise control
  • Electromechanical power-assisted with variable steering ratio and speed sensitive power steering assistance
  • Rear axle steering with sport tuning

  • Porsche connect plus, Apple carplay, LTE telephone module with Sim card reader, wireless internet access and other Porsche connect services
  • Rev counter with digital display for selected gear and vehicle speed with distinguishable yellow dial and illuminated "GT3" logo
  • Instrument cluster with central analogue rev counter and two 7-inch TFT displays with track screen
  • Porsche Com Management (PCM) with high resolution 10.9-inch touch display incl online nav module, mobile preparation, audio interfaces, voice control
  • Trip computer
  • Service indicator
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light

  • Electrically adjustable and heated sportdesign exterior mirror

  • 2 seat coupe with rear mounted engine
  • Aluminium engine block and cylinder heads in water cooled
  • Dry-sump lubrication with separate engine oil tank
  • 60Ah Lightweight starter battery
  • Variable plastic intake manifold with switchable tuning flap
  • VarioCam camshaft control for inlet and exhaust valves
  • Direct fuel injection (DFI)
  • Four valve per cylinder
  • Two three-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system

  • DAB Digital radio
  • 2 USB ports in centre console main storage comaprtment lid

  • Central wheel bolts in black and wheel hub cover with GT3 logo
  • Double wishbone front suspension with anti-roll bar and all suspension mountings balljointed
  • Fixed rear wing with swan neck connection and wing mounts in aluminium
  • Lightweight black carpet rear cover
  • Rear wing in exterior colour and side plates on rear wing and wing uprights in black
  • Rear apron with GT3 logo in black
  • Rear apron with additional air outlets including anthracite coloured grilles, black lower section
  • Front apron in exterior colour, black lower section with integral cooling air intakes witth anthracite coloured grilles and black spoiler lip
  • Seamless taillight strip with integrated PORSCHE logo in satin black
  • Side window with water repellent coating
  • Sports exhaust system with 2 central tailpipes in black
  • Lightweight bonnet in carbon fibre reinforced plastic in exterior colour with two air outlets
  • Retractable door handles
  • Intelligent lightweight body in Aluminium/Steel composite construction
  • Underbody panelling with finned rear diffuser
  • Side window trim strips and side skirts in black

  • LED oreintation light
  • LED auxiliary light units in front apron with position lights, direction indicators and side indicators
  • Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting
  • Taillight strip as rear driving lights with integrated parking and rear fog light
  • Taillights with brake light, reversing light and direction indicators plus third LED brake light

  • Particle/pollen filter with active carbon filter
  • Two zone climate control with separate temperature settings for driver/front passenger, automatic air recirculation mode including air quality sensor

  • Luggage compartment at front
  • Storage compartments in each doors
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • 12V socket in front passenger footwell
  • Storage compartment in centre console
  • Two individual cupholders 1x as inlet in centre console and 1x passenger side
  • Clothes hooks on seat backrests and on B-Pillar
  • Smooth finish leather airbag module in black and manual fore/aft and height adjustment
  • Oil supply with fully variable hydraulic oil pump, seven suction stages and centrifugal oil cleaner
  • Roof lining and A, B & C-pillar trims in black race tex
  • Seat bolsters, headrests and steering wheel airbag module in black leather

  • LED vanity mirror lighting
  • LED footwell lights
  • LED luggage compartment lighting
  • LED reading lights
  • LED glove compartment lighting
  • LED ignition light

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system with race circuit mode
  • 3 Point automatic front seat belts with buckle on seat
  • Full size airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Porsche side impact protection incl side impact protection in doors, thorax airbag side front seat bolster and head airbag door panels for passengers

  • Electric four way sport seats plus with elevated side bolsters, electric height and backrest adjustment and manual fore/aft adj front seats.
  • Headrests with embroidered GT3 logo in GT silver, backrest shells with dark silver finish, deletion of rear seats
  • Front and rear head restraints

  • Keyless Go
  • Engine immobiliser with remote central locking and alarm system with radar based interior surveillance
  • Porsche vehicle tracking system (PVTS Plus)

  • 6 speed manual GT sports transmission
  • Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) inc electronically regulated rear differential lock and fully variable torque distribution
  • Rear wheel drive

  • 20" / 21" 911 GT3 forged alloy wheels in silver colour with central locking and sport tyres

  • CO2 (g/km): 304
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min: 487
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max: 487
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min: 288
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max: 288
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min: 251
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max: 251
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min: 260
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max: 260
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max: 293
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min: 293
  • NOx: 0.034
  • HC+NOx: N
  • Particles: N

  • CC: 3996
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Cylinder Layout: FLAT 6
  • Number of Valves: 24
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
  • Catalytic Convertor: True
  • Engine Layout: REAR MOUNTED
  • Transmission: MANUAL
  • Gears: 6 SPEED

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: False
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - Min: 13.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - Max: 13.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min: 22.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max: 22.2
  • WLTP - MPG - High - Min: 25.4
  • WLTP - MPG - High - Max: 25.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min: 24.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max: 24.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 21.9
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max: 21.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Min: 21.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Max: 21.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Min: 12.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Max: 12.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Min: 11.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Max: 11.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Min: 11.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Max: 11.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min: 12.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max: 12.9

  • Generation Mark: 7
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: False
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: False
  • Special Edition: False
  • Special Order: False
  • Based On ID: N
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: N
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: N
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: N
  • Badge Power: 510
  • Badge Engine CC: 4.0
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
  • Coin Series: GT3
  • Coin Description: N
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

  • Engine Power - BHP: 510
  • Engine Power - PS: True
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): False
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 3.9
  • Top Speed: 199
  • Engine Power - KW: 375
  • Engine Power - RPM: 8400
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 347
  • Engine Torque - NM: 470
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 6100
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 47.9

  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

  • Wheel Style: GT3
  • Tyre Size Rear: 315/30 ZR21
  • Tyre Size Spare: N
  • Wheel Type: 20" ALLOY
  • Tyre Size Front: 255/35 ZR20
  • Alloys?: True
  • Space Saver?: False

  • Wheelbase: 2457
  • Length: 4573
  • Width: 1852
  • Width (including mirrors): 2027
  • Height: 1279
  • Height (including roof rails): N

  • No. of Seats: 4
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): N
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1418
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: N
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: N
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 64

  • Lightweight and noise insulated glass including privacy glass: £387

  • Six piston at front and four piston at rear aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers with red painted calipers: Included
  • Porsche ceramic composite brake (PCCB): £6,498
  • High gloss black brake calipers: £581
  • Porsche ceramic composite brake (PCCB) with brake calipers painted in high gloss black: £7,079

  • Floor mats: Included
  • Floor mats with leather edging: £261
  • Leather edge personalised floor mats: £336

  • Front axle lift with smart lift: £2,214

  • Traffic sign recognition: £294
  • Reversing camera including front and rear park assist: £876

  • Homelink (programmable garage door opener): £203

  • Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor: £387
  • Exterior mirror bases painted in exterior colour: £380

  • BOSE surround sound system: £1,002

  • Custom colour paint: £6,986
  • Model designation deletion: £0
  • Porsche special metallic paint: £2,525
  • Model designation on doors in aurum: £147
  • Model designation on doors in black: £147
  • Model designation on doors in red: £147
  • Model designation on doors in silver colour: £147
  • Porsche solid paint: Included
  • Porsche metallic paint: £876
  • Light weight carbon roof: £2,517
  • Model designation painted in exterior colour: £168
  • Side model logo in black: £270
  • Side model logo in red: £270
  • Side model logo in aurum: £270
  • Side model logo in silver colour: £270
  • Decorative PORSCHE side logo in aurum: £270
  • Decorative PORSCHE side logo in black: £270
  • Decorative PORSCHE side logo in red: £270
  • Decorative PORSCHE side logo in silver colour: £270
  • Motorsport decorative sticker set in aurum: £329
  • Motorsport decorative sticker set in black: £329
  • Motorsport decorative sticker set in silver colour: £329
  • Motorsport decorative sticker set in red: £329
  • Air vents in leather with painted slats: £1,010
  • Air vents and slats trimmed in leather: £1,010
  • Exclusive design fuel filler cap: £93
  • Paint protection film in matt black: £210
  • Door sill guards in brushed aluminium in anthracite with GT3 logo: Included

  • Exclusive design tail lights: £590
  • LED main headlights including porsche dynamic light system plus (PDLS): £434
  • LED Main headlights including porsche dynamic light system plus (PDLS) and accent ring in shark blue: £812
  • LED main headlights with matrix beam including porsche dynamic light system plus(PDLS plus) in black: £2,487
  • PORSCHE logo LED door courtesy lights: £101
  • LED main headlights including daytime running lights with 4-point LED spotlights: Included

  • Leather vehicle key painted with leather key pouch: £333
  • Vehicle key painted with key pouch in leather: £261
  • Vehicle documentation folder in matt carbon: £506
  • Vehicle documentation folder in leather: £270
  • Leather interior: Included
  • Vehicle key painted in exterior colour with Race tex key pouch: £261
  • Interior with elements in brushed aluminium anthracite and dashboard and door panel trim strips and centre console trim: Included
  • Steering wheel rim and gear selector in smooth finish black leather: £0
  • Leather interior upholstery with contrasting colour: £834
  • Steering column casing trimmed in leather: £252
  • Belt outlets trimmed in Race tex: £270
  • Storage compartment lid in Race tex with Porsche crest: £161
  • Aluminium sport pedals: £245
  • Storage compartment lid in race tex with Porsche logo: £161

  • Light design pack - 911: £354
  • Black brushed aluminum interior package - 911 GT3: £0
  • High gloss carbon interior package - 911 GT3: £926
  • Club Sport package with additional road legal 1kg fire extinguisher - 911: £135
  • Club Sport package-GT3: £0
  • Chrono pack - 911 GT3: £336
  • Sound package plus - 911 (992): Included
  • Smokers pack - 911 (992): £38
  • Interior trim pack with decorative stitching in contrasting colour - 911 (992): £2,189
  • Storage package - 911 (992): £0

  • Porsche metallic - Dolomite silver: £876
  • Porsche metallic - Gentian Blue: £876
  • Porsche metallic - GT silver: £876
  • Porsche metallic - Carrara white: £876
  • Porsche metallic - Jet Black: £876
  • Porsche metallic - Agate grey: £876

  • Porsche solid - White: £0
  • Porsche solid - Racing yellow: £0
  • Porsche solid - Black: £0
  • Porsche solid - Guards Red: £0

  • Porsche special metallic - Lava orange: £2,525
  • Porsche special metallic - Crayon: £2,525
  • Porsche special metallic - Shark blue: £2,525
  • Porsche special metallic - Python green: £2,525

  • Seatbelts in shark blue: £194
  • Seatbelts in Lizard green: £194
  • Seatbelts in Racing yellow: £194
  • Seatbelts in Guards Red: £194
  • Fire extinguisher: £135
  • Seatbelts in silver grey: £194

  • Heated front seats: £345
  • Full bucket seat: £3,788
  • 4 way electric sports seats plus: £0
  • Sports seat plus backrests in leather with decorative inlay in leather: £1,137
  • Sports seat Plus backrests in leather with decorative inlay painted in exterior colour: £1,137
  • Six point racing harness seat belt for passenger seat: £294
  • 18 way electric adaptive sports seats plus with memory pack: £1,734
  • ISOFIX child seat mounting points on front passenger seat: £126

  • Leather - Black with guards red stitching: £834
  • Leather - Black: £0
  • Leather - Black with Shark blue stitching: £834

  • Race tex sunvisors: £291
  • Leather sunvisors: £291

  • Wheels painted in satin black: £842
  • Wheels painted in satin black with rim borders panted in guard red: £1,263
  • Wheels painted in satin black with rim borders panted in shark blue: £1,263
  • Wheels painted in satin darksilver: £842
  • Wheels painted in satin neodyme: £842

  • Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor kit: £42

Whilst every effort is made to verify and ensure the accuracy of the data, the information should only be used as a guide and no purchasing decision should be made without verification of the data from either the manufacturer or franchised dealer. Our offers may be on a different model year to that represented by this data and so specification may differ accordingly.

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