FIRST LOOK: Porsche 911 GT3 - What’s New?

Not one but two new Porsche 911 GT3s are upon us, both a regular be-winged car and the more subtle Touring model. And for once, the headline news isn’t the power, the peak revs or the Nürburgring lap time, but how practical it is.

That’s right, because for the first time in the 25-year history of the GT3, it’s being offered with back seats. It’s only for the Touring, but that addition alone will be enough to start The Internet chattering about whether this is ‘all the car you’ll ever need’.

However, if kids, or at least taking your kids with you, isn’t your thing, then worry not. The back seats are merely an option, and the non-Touring GT3 can’t be had with them at all. Plus, if you’re the sort of Porsche purest who hates weight, you can double down on that ethos with either a Weissach pack for the GT3 or a Leichtbau (aka Lightweight) pack for the Touring.

As for what else is new (and there are a lot of detailed, GT3 RS-inspired changes) then join Top Gear Magazine’s Associate Editor Tom Ford, for an in-depth walkaround of both new GT3s with Andreas Preuninger, Porsche’s Director of GT Cars…

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00:00 Intro
01:12 What's new
03:17 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
06:34 Chat with Andreas Preuninger
15:26 Why have a touring?
19:51 Interior customisation
23:00 Conclusion

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[lorenzoc.]

Andreas Preuninger is the guy that every car manufacturer should have…Just passion for motoring and nothing more

[riccardotomasi]

In a world where cars have a billion hp and everything is 0 to 60, top speed and so on, listening Preuninger talks about the feeling of the car and the unimportance of the straight line speed, it’s a breath of fresh air. We need more people like this in the car world

[Schlumberger-yz]

People who buy this types of cars, sometimes I wonder where they work, because I've been a doctor for more than 8 years and I have still not gotten my dream car.

[Baimobile]

What other executive would entertain, let alone ADMIT that their new car is 85% the same as one they just sold your 3X price? Andreas is THE coolest.

[hector_nimrod]

11:06 the door latch retracts
You're welcome

[JeffAldrich-kz]

It's really great that Andreas is so upfront and honest about how these cars compare - especially with the S/T.

[leoac]

"I did a thousand miles in one. The interesting thing is that I didn't put the radio or the aircon on, all the way home... because it didn't' have one."

This gentleman, Tom Ford, does know how to write, Top Gear style. From time to time he does fires a sentence that could've been said by the old trio.
Great work.

[Holmesson]

Porsche's commitment to ever-improving the 911 recipe is legendary and their engineers are god tier beings of sheer will power.

[leonhe]

I think Preuningers Beltbuckle says everything you need to know.

[jobo]

Such a delight, listening to AP and thanks for eliminating the ugly start stop button 😅 the touring looks awesome

[urbanstrencan]

Porsche did it right. What a nice update to the Porsche 911 GT3. They just nailed its purpose as a driver's car. That green color on the Touring version is just gorgeous.
Andreas Preuninger hats off you for donning it again and seeing Tom doing first look just the best, TopGear team keep up with great work :)

[runnerbaba]

Germany still can make some good cars - thank you Porsche.

[njnj]

I’m happy they retain the ignition switch instead of push start

[libertyca]

GT3 engine but with rear seats, is what I want a 911 to be if I can do whatever I want. Glad Porsche made the exact car I want (even though I cannot afford it).

[skitegamerz]

I want analog rev counter that should be there

[jsinclair]

Love this guys honesty about the car and its differences and similarities. No marketing jargon, just purity of purpose.

[ruslanpetrov]

"No electric GT for the next 5 years" - the best words you can hear from this video.

[craigz]

The Touring in that green and manual transmission is absolutely incredible!

[mystdeisanto]

I could listen to this Porshce's gentleman for a whole day. He is the type of person you would definitely love to hang out with.

[McBeamer]

The GT3 Touring looks fantastic but am I the only one who doesn't like the fact that it's still got the motorized rear wing and would like it to have the classic duck tail spoiler instead? I hope I'm not the only one in here! 💗