The Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package (left) and the 911 GT3 with Weissach Package (right)
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December 9, 2024
The updated 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring Package arrive in Japan.
Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package
Porsche Japan has begun accepting reservations for the updated "911 GT3" and "911 GT3 Touring Package," which were globally premiered in October 2024.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
First-ever Rear Seat Option for Touring Package
Since its debut in 1999, the "911 GT3" has been cherished for 25 years as a model that balances racing DNA with everyday usability.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach Package
To commemorate its quarter-century anniversary, the newly updated model, unveiled this October, appears as a circuit-focused sports car with a rear wing. In contrast, the "911 GT3 Touring Package" features an elegant styling with the rear wing removed.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach Package
The styling of the updated "911 GT3" features sharper front and rear designs, along with improved aerodynamics. Both versions increase downforce and optimize airflow through changes to the front diffuser's contour and the shape of the lip spoiler.
The redesigned LED matrix headlights integrate all lighting functions, eliminating the need for additional lights in the front apron. This expands the air intake area, creating a cleaner aesthetic.
At the rear, the diffuser, air inlets, and rear lid have been redesigned. The "911 GT3's" rear wing is also equipped with new, angled side plates.
The powertrain features a 4-liter, naturally aspirated flat-six engine producing a maximum output of 375 kW (510 PS) and peak torque of 450 Nm. The cylinder head has been refined, and the sharp camshafts, inherited from the "911 GT3 RS," deliver even more dynamic performance at high RPMs. Optimized throttle valves and an oil cooler are also newly adopted.
Transmission options include the 7-speed PDK (automatic) and a 6-speed GT (manual). The final drive ratio is 8% shorter than the previous generation. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 3.4 seconds for the PDK version and 3.9 seconds for the manual. Top speeds are 311 km/h for the PDK and 313 km/h for the manual.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package
The suspension features a double-wishbone front axle with specially developed, aerodynamically optimized teardrop-shaped trailing arms. These contribute to increased downforce in the wheel arches and improved brake cooling during high-speed driving.
Standard equipment includes 20-inch front and 21-inch rear sports tires, with optional track-focused tires suitable for road use also available.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package
The options for the 911 GT3 are extensive. The "911 GT3 Touring Package" receives a Lightweight Package, with the roof painted in the same exterior color. Stabilizers and coupling rods are made of CFRP, and it is equipped with magnesium forged wheels and lightweight door panels.
Furthermore, the Touring Package now offers the first-ever rear seat system for a GT3. With the addition of new lightweight sports bucket seats featuring folding backrests and CFRP seat shells, access to the rear seat system becomes possible.
Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package
For the "911 GT3" equipped with a rear wing, the Clubsport package for track use is available at no extra charge. It includes a steel roll cage bolted to the rear, a six-point seatbelt for the driver, and a handheld fire extinguisher.
The price for both the "911 GT3" and "911 GT3 Touring Package" is 28.14 million yen.
