Porsche has revealed the new 2025 911 GT3 to commemorate 25 years of its modern icon, the GT3. The 992.2 model is a minor improvement over the previous iteration, and it retains the GT3’s centrepiece—a 502-horsepower, 9,000-rpm naturally aspirated flat-six. Porsche’s 911 will now have a hybrid drivetrain, but the GT3 will only have internal combustion.
Meeting New Emissions Standards
Given the much tighter emissions regulations in place today, that is no small accomplishment. There are now four catalytic converters and two gas-particulate filters in the engine. The engine also receives new oil coolers, updated heads, new throttle bodies, and hotter camshafts from the GT3 RS to increase the thrill in the face of its new emissions equipment. The engine is matched with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch, just like before, except the manual has a shorter final drive now. That solves the lengthy gearing issue that many people have with manual Porsches.
Front Suspension Improvements and Aerodynamics
Porsche used several GT3 RS-inspired techniques for the front suspension. An aerofoil-shaped suspension link enhances brake cooling and front downforce. In order to provide a stable aero platform from front to back, the lower wishbone’s front link also features a lower mounting point, which lessens dip under braking. Wider aerodynamic inlets at the front were also made possible by the 911’s new headlamps. Porsche modified the diffuser, engine cover lid, and inlets to counteract the increased front downforce.
New Tires and Lighter Wheels
The tyres are also new; the front ones are 255/35ZR20 and the back ones are 315/30ZR21. In addition to a stickier tyre designed specifically for the track, Porsche claims that the new rubber improves performance in wet weather. New standard wheels reduce unsprung weight by 3.3 pounds as well. It’s not much, but every little bit helps..
Weissach Package Comes to the GT3
The Weissach Package available on Porsche RS models for a few years now comes to the Porsche 911 GT3 as well. You get a carbon-fibre roof, anti-roll bars, drop links, shear panels, end plates, and mirror caps. This also unlocks the ability to get lighter magnesium wheels.
GT3 Touring Package
Porsche is also launching the GT3 Touring Package at the same time as the standard version, which, as always, deletes the wing for a more subtle look. There’s a Leichtbau (lightweight) package for the GT3 Touring, which gets the carbon-fibre suspension components from the Weissach Package, a body-colour carbon-fibre roof, magnesium wheels, and the shorter shift lever from the 911 S/T.
Interior Updates
Stepping Inside, you get many of the same changes as in the new 911 Carrera, but the GT3 retains an ignition switch instead of the push-button start. There’s a new design of carbon-fibre bucket seats with folding backrests and optional heating, and on the GT3 Touring, you can choose rear seats for the first time in any GT3.
Weight and Price
At its lightest, Porsche says the new Porsche 911 GT3 weighs 3,130 pounds, which is slim by the standards of modern high-performance cars. The base price is $224,495, a huge rise from the $171,500 of the 2023 GT3. You’ll probably still have a hard time finding one at MSRP.
The GT3’s Legacy
In its 25 years, the GT3 has gone from homologation special that sold in limited numbers to only those in the know to the most desirable 911. Everyone wants a GT3, and the demand for this one will surely be great. It’s not radically different from its predecessor, and that’s a very good thing.
