The Porsche 911 GT3 needs no introduction. Every generation brings something unique to the table, making it one of history’s most revered driver’s cars. The latest iteration, the Porsche 992.2 GT3, is equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine that produces 503 horsepower and revs to 9,000 RPM. The 0-62 mph times remain identical—3.4 seconds with PDK and 3.9 with the manual.
At first glance, the new GT3 may look similar to its predecessor, but Porsche has made meaningful changes throughout. Stricter emissions regulations mean the exhaust system has four catalytic converters instead of two. The camshafts from the GT3 RS have been added, resulting in a slight torque reduction of 15 lb-ft. Porsche shortened the final drive ratio by 8% for manual and PDK transmissions to compensate.
Chassis updates include shorter bump stops, revised damper tuning, and updated suspension geometry with additional anti-dive. The steering has been sharpened around the center point, and Michelin Cup 2 tires have been tweaked for better performance. These changes result in a more responsive and stable car, particularly on track.
To see if Porsche refined it just enough to keep it special, Top Gear tested the 992.2 GT3 on both the track and the road, in manual and PDK configurations, and even compared it to its hardcore sibling, the GT3 RS.
