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US-Spec 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 Test Car Spotted in Austria, Manual Gearbox Rumored

2017 Porsche 911 GT2 Test Cars 5 photos
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The four-pack, which showed up in Fern Pass (a mountain pass in the Tyrolean Alps, close to Germany) included test cars still using the GT3 RS body, with one of the cars being a U.S. model - notice the yellow reflective bits on the sides of the front apron and you'll understand.
While the GT2 is rumored to borrow the Rennsport model's magnesium roof and carbon panels, the air extractors occupying the GT3 RS' front wings appeared to be gone on the prototype that caused a stir on the Nurburgring last week.

Regardless, it's the rear section of the prototypes that tells the GT2 story. From the reworked rear fascia, which is still covered in serious camo, to the impossible-to-miss wing, these elements only take the teasing process even further. We'll tip our lens to Autogespot for the pics seen here.

Speaking of which, if you haven't already discussed GT2 matters with your dealer, it will probably be too late to do it once the supercar debuts - the rumor mill talks about a production run as limited as 500 units per year (don't forget the mandatory grain of salt), with the first year having already been spoken for.

Another boiling rumor has to do with the manual gearbox, with the GT2 potentially joining the 911 R and the upcoming 991.2 GT3 down the Porsche three-pedal route.

Nevertheless, one aspect we all agree on is the monstrous power-to-weight ratio of the upcoming GT2. Since we've already talked about the GT3 RS-like diet, we'll mention the power sits anywhere between 600 and 700 hp (just think of the 991.2 Turbo S and its 580 horses).

When it comes to more info on this rear-engined topic, a bit of patience should solve everything. After all, the 911 GT2 isn't the kind of car that will remain concealed until its expected 2016 Paris Motor Show/early 2017 debut.

P.S.: It's difficult to see this GT2 convoy without thinking of the four 911 Rs Porsche paraded through Monaco earlier this year.
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