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Evo at the top of its game in the 911 GT3

Jethro Bovingdon from Evo takes us on a wonderful ride in the new 911 GT3. On both circuit and mountain road he shares the GT3 experience: The all-new 991-generation Porsche 911 GT3 faces its toughest challengers on road and track. We compare the GT3 with the McLaren 12C on track and the mighty Nissan GT-R […]

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Porsche 911 GT3: A feast for the senses?

I’m not sure about anybody else reading this, but there’s nothing I’d love more than to have the ability to spec a 911 GT3 to my liking, place the order and wait with increasing anticipation for the day I was able to drive it off the showroom floor. My own GT3. It would be a […]

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VIDEO: Autocar gets a turn in the new 911 GT3

Autocar is the latest mag to get its hands on the all-new 991 911 GT3. And we’re going to spoil the outcome for you by saying that Steve Sutcliffe concludes his review with the words: “I think this is the best sportscar I’ve ever driven.” As if telling you that is going to stop you […]

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PDK-only for 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

UK publication Car magazine brings the scoop that the 991-based 911 GT3 RS will carry over the PDK transmission and electronic power steering from the just released 911 GT3 (pictured). Their source is very reliable, too, none other than Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Cars at Porsche. There can be no mistaking Preuninger’s comments, either. […]

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2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R revealed

We bring you some race-ready porn from Porsche this morning with details of the 2013-spec 911 GT3 R being released. First, we must note this is still based on the 997-model, so there will be a new 991-based GT3 R sometime in the future. The 997 GT3 R was first released in 2010 and since […]

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Geneva 2013: Porsche 911 GT3 revealed

It just looks perfect. From every angle the new 991 Porsche 911 GT3 has a purposeful stance that just looks right. Simply by looking at the new GT3 it begs you to drive it. On to the official stats for the latest 911 GT3. It has a tidy 350kW (475hp) at 8250rpm and 440Nm of […]

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Porsche 911 GT3 details emerge ahead of Geneva debut

The 991-based Porsche 911 GT3 will be revealed to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. Word on the street says a Porsche dealer with loose lips has leaked a few GT3 details. First, the good news, of sorts. The 991 GT3 will be powered by a 450hp 3.8 litre flat six able to reach […]

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2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup revealed

Just a day after releasing a teaser video, Porsche is telling the world all about its new competition-only 911 GT3 Cup. The 991-based racer is powered by 338kW (460hp) 3.8 litre flat six cylinder engine, which probably tells us the yet to be released road-going model will stick with the same size engine. Paddle shifters […]

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VIDEO: 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup preview

Porsche has followed up their announcement they will be racing a pair of 911 GT3 RSRs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with this short preview video showing the new 991-based 91 GT3 Cup. The clip doesn’t give too much away, but when the official word comes out you’ll be reading about it here. […]

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Porsche to race 991-based 911 RSR in 2013

Just a few weeks after telling us we’d need to wait until 2014 to see a new Porsche 911 RSR, Stuttgart has announced they’ll be racing two new factory-backed 991-based 911 RSR machines in the 2013 World Endurance Championship. Of course, this also includes the 2013 Le Mans 24 hour race (22–23 June). It will […]

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Porsche says goodbye to 911 GT3 RSR (997)

Ongoing development of the 997-based 911 GT3 RSR you see above has been ceased in order to make way for a 991-based replacement, due in 2014. The 2012-spec RSR will still be supported by Porsche for teams choosing to race it next year. Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche Motorsport worldwide, recently announced the news, and […]

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2013 Porsche 911 GT3 rendered

The 991-based Porsche 911 GT3 won’t be officially revealed until next year. That gives plenty of time for rendering gurus like Wild Speed to come up with interpretations of what the new GT3 might look like. Based on the spy pics available to date the front view is probably pretty close to the mark, but […]