On 2021/6/16 Japan time, Porsche announced the Touring Package for the new 911 (992) GT3.

992At the time of the announcement of the new PorscheGTAndreas Preuninger, director of the product line, is the director of theThe touring package was clearly stated to exist.Street.

This time, thePerspective of a former owner of a previous generation GT3 Touring PackageSo, I would like to explain this presentation.

What is the Touring Package?

from the startThe GT3 Touring Package is a GT3 package option that has been available since the late 991 model year (991.2).of the GT3. Unlike the regular GT3, whichIt has no wings (rear wing).At first glance, the model will look like a regular Carrera.

Originally, a limited edition 911R, a wingless model of the GT3RS, was released in the earlier model year of the 991 model, and it became very popular and the used car market soared, so Porsche is said to have released this touring package in order to control this price hike.

."touring packageThe name "Carrera" is derived from the name of a variation of the 1973 model 911 Carrera RS, and has since become a traditional name used for the 964 Carrera RS and other models.

Features of the new GT3 Touring Package

One major feature is thatStill no wings (rear wing).The 992 model is also a continuation of this trend. The previous generation 991 model had the same basic suspension and set-up as the regular GT3, except for the interior and exterior appearance, and the 992 model seems to have followed the same trend.

The muffler ends are satin gloss black when the black Touring Package is selected.

Instead of having no wings, it has the same mechanism as the regular Carrera, with an electric rear spoiler that rises at high speeds to provide downforce, and at first glance it looks like a regular Carrera, just like its predecessor.

And no "GT3" emblem.Only "GT3 Touring" is on the engine hood area.This understated sensibility speaks volumes about the character of the GT3 Touring.

Other exterior differences areThe window trim is silver, and the front aero section is painted in the same color as the body.These and other factors are the major differences from the regular GT3.

The interior, like its predecessor, will be primarily leather, with leather finishes on the steering wheel rim, gear/selector lever, center console cover, door panel armrests, and door handles. The dashboard and center console trim is brushed black aluminum.

And it appears that the front of the dashboard and the top of the door trim panels will be specially embossed.

The sheet isAs with the regular GT3, sports seats and full bucket seats are available.but the embroidery on the headrest is not "GT3" but embossedThe place that is Porsche Crest is only available with the Touring Package.It is.

And the center portion of the seats are black fabric, not leather. Personally, I'm a touring package.I would like to choose to ride in the sport seats instead of the full bucket seats.

Other options that are available for the regular GT3 seem to be basically selectable, so it is possible to create a GT3 Touring Package of your choice.

What are the specs of the new GT3 Touring Package?

As for the specifications of the new GT3 Touring Package, it is the same as the regular GT3.The 4.0-liter six-cylinder flat-six boasts 375 kW (510 PS) with a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed PDKCan be done.

The previous generation GT3 Touring Package only offered a manual option.The big difference is that from this time on, PDK is selectable.to be. By the way, if I were to order this time, I would choose PDK.

Because, based on our experience with the previous generation Model 991It is quite difficult to operate this racing engine with a manual gear ratio that is designed for a race track, and to drive smoothly in the city!Because there were things.

It weighs 1,418 kg with the manual transmission and 1,435 kg with the Porsche Dual Clutch Transmission (PDK), which is quite light for a car with a 4-liter engine. The previous generation weighed 1,470 kg, which was the same as the car I was driving on its registration, so it is about 50 kg lighter than the previous generation. (However, the weight varies greatly depending on optional equipment.)

What is the price of the new GT3 Touring Package?

The GT3 Touring Package is the same price as the regular GT3, and there appears to be no extra charge for choosing the Touring Package.

At the time of writing, the Japanese version of the GT3 is priced at 22,960,000 yen, so adding 2-3 million yen for options, the actual starting price is expected to be around 25 million yen.