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Story Updated post 8pm news Embargo.
When Porsche releases a new GT3 model there's an expectation that it will be more hardcore, more focused and faster; the regular GT3 is followed by the GT3 RS, and so on. But Porsche has bucked the trend at this year's Frankfurt motor show and unveiled the 911 GT3 Touring; a sleek and more elegant version of the 991.2 GT3 that first made its appearance earlier this year in Geneva. The new car will cost £111,802, the same as a GT3.
The most significant distinction between the GT3 Touring and the regular car is its lack of fixed rear wing. Instead, like the 911R from last year and conventional Carrera models, the Touring has a hidden spoiler that can rise and lower automatically. It's not the exact same item found on lesser 911s, the new version has a gurney flap on its trailing edge to increase its aerodynamic efficiency. Atop the decklid is a plaque that reads GT3 Touring along with a new mesh grille, too.
Like the 911R, the Touring borrows the wider bodywork, rear bumper and 20-inch forged wheels from its contemporary GT3. Mechanically, the Touring is identical to the GT3 and is powered by the same naturally aspirated 4-litre flat-six that puts out 493bhp and 347lb ft of torque. Importantly, it still revs to 9000rpm. However, the Touring is only available with a six-speed manual gearbox – the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission is left for the track-ready GT3.
Without the aid of super-fast automatic gear changes, the Touring accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.9sec; the exact same time as the manual GT3. But, despite not having a big rear wing to create drag, the Touring can't match the standard manual GT3's top speed of 198mph. Instead it tops out at 196mph.
Source, Evo Magazine www.evo.co.uk
Story Updated post 8pm news Embargo.
When Porsche releases a new GT3 model there's an expectation that it will be more hardcore, more focused and faster; the regular GT3 is followed by the GT3 RS, and so on. But Porsche has bucked the trend at this year's Frankfurt motor show and unveiled the 911 GT3 Touring; a sleek and more elegant version of the 991.2 GT3 that first made its appearance earlier this year in Geneva. The new car will cost £111,802, the same as a GT3.
The most significant distinction between the GT3 Touring and the regular car is its lack of fixed rear wing. Instead, like the 911R from last year and conventional Carrera models, the Touring has a hidden spoiler that can rise and lower automatically. It's not the exact same item found on lesser 911s, the new version has a gurney flap on its trailing edge to increase its aerodynamic efficiency. Atop the decklid is a plaque that reads GT3 Touring along with a new mesh grille, too.
Like the 911R, the Touring borrows the wider bodywork, rear bumper and 20-inch forged wheels from its contemporary GT3. Mechanically, the Touring is identical to the GT3 and is powered by the same naturally aspirated 4-litre flat-six that puts out 493bhp and 347lb ft of torque. Importantly, it still revs to 9000rpm. However, the Touring is only available with a six-speed manual gearbox – the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission is left for the track-ready GT3.
Without the aid of super-fast automatic gear changes, the Touring accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.9sec; the exact same time as the manual GT3. But, despite not having a big rear wing to create drag, the Touring can't match the standard manual GT3's top speed of 198mph. Instead it tops out at 196mph.
Source, Evo Magazine www.evo.co.uk