991.2 GT3 Touring Package: Manual only with an understated appearance

[68_427]

Same price as a normal GT3

IAA: 911 GT3 with Touring Package celebrates its world premiere

Beneath its understated exterior is pure motorsport technology: The four-litre naturally aspirated engine taken from motorsport reaches 368 kW (500 hp; Fuel consumption combined 13.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 303 g/km) and generates a torque of 460 Nm. In combination with optimum gear changes, the 911 GT3 with Touring Package sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds to reach a top speed of 316 km/h.

The name "Touring Package" harks back to an equipment variant of the 911 Carrera RS from model year 1973. Even then, the puristic 911 design and classic interior features were a key element. The new 911 GT3 with Touring Package adopts and modernises this concept. This variant is aimed at fans of high-quality sports cars who particularly value an understated appearance and classic driving enjoyment.

Aside from the Clubsport Package and Alcantara equipment ranges, virtually all 911 GT3 options are also available from Porsche in combination with the Touring Package. They include features such as all exterior and wheel colours, the PCCB ceramic brake, the lift system, LED headlights, all seat variants, the Chrono Package and the audio systems.

A high-performance sports car in every respect

With the exception of the rear, the body of the GT3 remains unchanged in the variant with Touring Package. This means it has large air intakes in the specially designed front end, as well as the air outlet that is typical of the 911 GT3 model, located in front of the luggage compartment lid. The front and rear lights are identical, though not dark-tinted. The appearance from the side of the vehicle is dominated by the forged alloy wheels with central locking. At the front, 245/35 ZR 20 tyres are fitted on nine-inch wheels, while at the rear 305/30 ZR 20 tyres are mounted on twelve-inch wheel rims. The tyres create a powerful impression as the body of the new variant is 44 millimetres wider at the wheel arches than the 911 Carrera. Lowering by an additional 25 millimetres further emphasises the width of the car.
Sporty aerodynamics: Rear spoiler with additional tear-off edge

The subtle structural features are first visible at the rear end. The spoiler wing of the extending rear spoiler from the series-production 911 is equipped with an aerodynamic tear-off edge (Gurney flap) in the vehicle body colour. The specially designed rear lid grille bears the "GT3 touring" logo. Other distinguishing features include the silver-coloured side window strips, sports exhaust system tailpipes and headlight washer system covers, as well as the Porsche logo at the rear. In the "Black Exterior Touring Package" equipment option, these elements are in black, as with the 911 GT3. The front and rear lights are dark-tinted.
Leather interior

The interior creates the feel of a classic sports car with manual transmission. In line with the character of a puristic GT, fine leather is prevalent rather than Alcantara. The steering wheel rim with twelve o'clock marker, shift lever, door panel armrests, centre console storage compartment lid and interior door handles are upholstered in smooth-finish leather. The seat centres are made of black fabric. The headrests feature embossed Porsche crests and all seams in the partial leather interior are sewn in black thread. The finishing touch to the interior is the trim in black aluminium.

Powerful six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from motorsport

The powertrain and chassis are identical on all 911 GT3 vehicles with manual transmission, including the variant with Touring Package. The naturally aspirated six-cylinder flat engine with four-litre displacement is taken from racing cars such as the 911 RSR and 911 GT3 Cup. The machine is the most powerful naturally aspirated direct-injection engine and has the greatest displacement that Porsche has ever developed for a six-cylinder flat engine on the road. The engine is characterised by its high-speed concept. The crankshaft spins at up to 9,000 revolutions per minute, which is truly extraordinary, even for a sports car engine.

The gear ratio of the six gears is precisely tuned to the power development of the engine and offers particularly sporty shifting characteristics. An automatic intermediate acceleration function ensures an exciting sound when downshifting. This function is activated via the "Sport" button on the centre console, delivering dynamic shift processes from faster synchronisation of the gears. The GT sports manual transmission transfers the power to a mechanical rear differential lock with automatic braking (PTV).
Fast on the corners, stable on the straights: Rigid chassis with rear-axle steering

The chassis of the 911 GT3 is testament to Porsche's experience in motorsport. In addition to the basic design, which is optimised for precision, the chassis also boasts superior handling characteristics, thanks predominantly to the active rear-axle steering. Depending on the speed, it steers either in the opposite or the same direction as the front wheels, thereby improving the vehicle's agility and stability. The size of the tyres on both axles is such that the front wheels optimally transmit steering and brake forces, while the rear wheels provide drive and traction.
Porsche Track Precision app as standard

In addition to Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including an online navigation module with real-time traffic information, the standard equipment of every 911 GT3 also includes the Connect Plus module and the Porsche Track Precision app. This app enables the driver to display, record and analyse detailed driving data on their smartphone.
Consumption data

911 GT3 with Touring Package: Fuel consumption combined 13.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 303 g/km

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[68_427]

[Cookie Monster]

Damn, I love the wingless look.

[Raza]

Faith in the future restored, just a little bit. 

[CaminoRacer]

So basically another 911 R?

[68_427]

So basically another 911 R?

Somewhat.  The 911 R had extra weight savings with less sound deadening, optional stereo and a/c, optional single mass flywheel wtc.

the 911 R base weight was 3000lbs even.

[Cookie Monster]

911R also was 6 speed...

[68_427]

911R also was 6 speed...

This is manual only as well

[Cookie Monster]

This is manual only as well

It's a 7 speed tho isn't it?

[68_427]

It's a 7 speed tho isn't it?

No.  Same 6 spd as the GT3

"The gear ratio of the six gears is precisely tuned to the power development of the engine and offers particularly sporty shifting characteristics."

[Galaxy]

Just make this the GT3, and keep the wing for the RS.

[MX793]

Somewhat.  The 911 R had extra weight savings with less sound deadening, optional stereo and a/c, optional single mass flywheel wtc.

the 911 R base weight was 3000lbs even.

This is also not a limited-production, special edition model.

[MexicoCityM3]

This is also not a limited-production, special edition model.

All Porsche GT cars are for practical purposes limuted editions in that they are very hard to get. Demand exceeds supply meaning waiting lists at best.

I love this car. Probably my current dream 911, but I'd be more than happy with a base manual Carrera.

[Payman]

500 hp, 9000 rpm, 6 speed manual...

[r0tor]

I hope Porsche succeeds in bursting the speculater market on their cars... There are 997 GT3RS cars selling for $300k now

... I almost bought one 5 years ago for $70k but wanted to wait for it to depreciate a bit more... 

[12,000 RPM]

that NA is now the expensive limited edition option. @ 911R buyers. @ Porsche spreading the GT3 name a little thin.

[MX793]

All Porsche GT cars are for practical purposes limuted editions in that they are very hard to get. Demand exceeds supply meaning waiting lists at best.

I love this car. Probably my current dream 911, but I'd be more than happy with a base manual Carrera.

This one is purportedly a "regular" production model/trim level.  Will demand exceed supply?  Probably.  But there is no set production limit on this model.  The 911R was a special edition of which only 991 were planned and built.  Also, current owners of other exclusive Porsches (e.g. the 918 Spyder) were given right of first refusal for 911Rs before the opportunity to buy the cars was extended to other buyers, much as Ferrari gives priority to current hyper-car owners whenever they come out with their newest flagship model.

[Galaxy]

Porsche has to be careful here. While I do not believe that the buyers of limited production cars can expect their vehicle to remain a special snow flake, the time between this (plus the regular manual GT3) and the 911R might piss off some loyal customers.

[Galaxy]

I think they do realize that the 911R was a mistake. As a balance to cars like the Cayenne  more puristic Porsches have to be available to the average customer. Average Porsche customer that is.

[12,000 RPM]

I feel like a base Carrera, twin turbos and all, is still pretty pure.

The bigger issue IMO is that Porsche seems confused. Not something you want associated with the iconic marque.

[MrH]

How is Porsche confused?

[MexicoCityM3]

This one is purportedly a "regular" production model/trim level.  Will demand exceed supply?  Probably.  But there is no set production limit on this model.  The 911R was a special edition of which only 991 were planned and built.  Also, current owners of other exclusive Porsches (e.g. the 918 Spyder) were given right of first refusal for 911Rs before the opportunity to buy the cars was extended to other buyers, much as Ferrari gives priority to current hyper-car owners whenever they come out with their newest flagship model.

Probably these cars are easier to get in the US. Here dealers get very few and it's very difficult ti get an allocation. The GT4 we got only because someone backed out at the last minute. We had to take that exact car as the original customer had specified it.

[MrH]

GT3s are tough to get here.  It's a whole waiting list experience too.  Porsche sells out of every GT3 run they have.

[12,000 RPM]

How is Porsche confused?

"We took the stick out of the GT3 because its a track car!"
"We made a GT3 with a stick and no aero because #purist"
"OK we put the stick back in the GT3."
"OK we took the aero off too, sorry 911R people"

All in the matter of like a year lol. Was this their plan all along? Doubt it

[r0tor]

Porsche is pissed, not confused. They made several media message addressing speculators buying their cars. While it doesn't matter to their bottoming who buy the cars today, they are increasingly concerned their cars aren't getting to their core customers and eventually will decimate their customer base.  So now they are producing models just to blow up the market (ie manual GT3RS and now a 911R clone).

[Xer0]

New most desirable Porsche, yay!   

Still can't afford it, boo!   

[r0tor]

Owning a GT Porsche is a pipe dream... Street value is $250k+ for anything made in the last 10 years.  At that price you can buy something better.

[MX793]

Probably these cars are easier to get in the US. Here dealers get very few and it's very difficult ti get an allocation. The GT4 we got only because someone backed out at the last minute. We had to take that exact car as the original customer had specified it.

Yeah, can't speak for the Mexican market.  Here, I suspect there will be a waiting list, at least for the first year or two of production, as I'm sure there will be more demand than Porsche can supply initially.  However, unlike the 911R, at least if one gets on the waiting list, they will eventually get their car.  The 911R, if you weren't one of the few hundred to be chosen to get a new one, you were stuck looking to find a used one, likely from a speculator/flipper.  Or trying to buy out someone's reservation.

[12,000 RPM]

Owning a GT Porsche is a pipe dream... Street value is $250k+ for anything made in the last 10 years.  At that price you can buy something better.

What would you get for the money besides a stickshift GT3? Only thing I would consider is a V12 Vantage S but that's a very different kind of car.