Photo: Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien
Porsche is preparing to launch the facelifted version of the 911 GT3. Until today, all the prototypes of the vehicle were concealed with camouflage.
Fortunately for us, our friends at SB-Medien had their cameras ready on the Nurburgring when Porsche decided to test the 911 GT3 facelift without any disguise.
Testing this version of the 911 on the world’s most demanding track was almost mandatory, and engineers probably had to remove the mask so that they could experience the full aerodynamic abilities of the car.
The newly spotted prototype features new elements when compared to previous vehicles. First of all, Porsche fitted the 911 GT3 facelift with new tail lights, as well as a different rear bumper, and a rear wing. All the elements mentioned above seem to be in production specification.
The German model also features a set of air intakes on each side of the front bumper. Those intakes are riveted on, so work is still in progress on some elements. The rear of the 911 GT3 does have a bit of camouflage, if we look carefully, as the rear lights have a bit of tape on them. However, those small pieces of tape cannot properly conceal this facelift.
Porsche is expected to launch the facelift of the 911 GT3 early next year. The model will be the last to stick to the naturally aspirated configuration, while the rest of the 911 range benefits from turbocharging.
While the seven-speed PDK transmission will be standard issue for the 911 GT3 facelift, the car will also be available with a six-speed manual gearbox. The latter is reportedly borrowed from the 911 R.
With the second configuration described, enthusiasts of the Porsche brand will get the chance to acquire a legendary configuration for the 911, which might never return to production after the manufacturing of the 991 generation will be concluded.
We are referring to the sweet configuration of the manual transmission and naturally aspirated engine in a Porsche 911, something that any petrolhead should aspire to experience at least once in a lifetime.
Testing this version of the 911 on the world’s most demanding track was almost mandatory, and engineers probably had to remove the mask so that they could experience the full aerodynamic abilities of the car.
The newly spotted prototype features new elements when compared to previous vehicles. First of all, Porsche fitted the 911 GT3 facelift with new tail lights, as well as a different rear bumper, and a rear wing. All the elements mentioned above seem to be in production specification.
The German model also features a set of air intakes on each side of the front bumper. Those intakes are riveted on, so work is still in progress on some elements. The rear of the 911 GT3 does have a bit of camouflage, if we look carefully, as the rear lights have a bit of tape on them. However, those small pieces of tape cannot properly conceal this facelift.
Porsche is expected to launch the facelift of the 911 GT3 early next year. The model will be the last to stick to the naturally aspirated configuration, while the rest of the 911 range benefits from turbocharging.
While the seven-speed PDK transmission will be standard issue for the 911 GT3 facelift, the car will also be available with a six-speed manual gearbox. The latter is reportedly borrowed from the 911 R.
With the second configuration described, enthusiasts of the Porsche brand will get the chance to acquire a legendary configuration for the 911, which might never return to production after the manufacturing of the 991 generation will be concluded.
We are referring to the sweet configuration of the manual transmission and naturally aspirated engine in a Porsche 911, something that any petrolhead should aspire to experience at least once in a lifetime.
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