Porsche 911 GT3 R, the new majestic german endurance weapon

Since its debut at the start of 2023, the current Porsche 911 GT3 R has built an impressive track record, with numerous victories and titles from more than 500 race starts worldwide. In the past season alone, customer teams secured the unofficial GT3 World Championship for manufacturers in the Intercontinental GT Challenge and claimed first place in all three GTD Pro classifications of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The newly evolved race car, refined by Porsche Motorsport in numerous key areas, now follows in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor. The primary focus of the evolution was on optimising suspension and aerodynamics, with the goal of achieving an even more balanced handling and improved drivability – particularly for non-professional drivers – even under variable conditions.

Porsche and the mind blowing race success

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In the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the current GT3 R, of which Porsche Motorsport has delivered 106 units to customer teams to date, took the chequered flag first in six of the eight races on the legendary Nordschleife.

The car also won the inaugural Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 teams and drivers in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including a class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, triumphing over eight rival sports car manufacturers.

This season, the up to 416 kW (565 PS) Porsche 911 GT3 R remained unbeaten at the French classic again. In the DTM, 2023 champion Thomas Preining reignited his 2025 title challenge with a recent victory at the Norisring.

From next year, three new cars will be making their debut across various championships. First, the brand-new Temerario, the 296 Evo, and this amazing Porsche. You can find the other two models in the links on the words

Chassis and aerodynamics optimisations

The most striking visual feature of the new 911 GT3 R is the addition of ventiducts on the upper side of the front wheel arches. These so-called “louvres” significantly contribute to improved aerodynamics. Coupled with the optimised kinematics of the double wishbone front suspension, which provides an anti-dive effect by enhancing force resistance, the louvres help to counteract front-end compression during deceleration, thereby maintaining aerodynamic balance.

This reduces the tendency of the car to tilt forward during braking, also known as pitch sensitivity. As a result, the new 911 GT3 R offers more precise and predictable braking behaviour, improving overall control.

image-14-1024x576 Porsche: The new Evo 911 GT3 R is absolutely majestic — The enormous rear wing and developed aereodynamic

A bit more power for the 2026 GT3R Evo

The 4.2-litre flat-six engine, which delivers up to 416 kW (565 PS) depending on its Balance of Performance (BoP) classification, and the drivetrain of the current 911 GT3 R remain largely unchanged. For existing vehicles based on the 911 generation 992, Porsche Motorsport plans to offer around 60 update kits at a unit price starting at 41,500 Euros plus country-specific sales tax. The new-generation modifications can then be installed on existing vehicles.

Sebastian Goltz, Project manager Porsche 911 GT3 R

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“Our focus for this update was on optimisation. Small changes can make a big difference when built on a solid, proven foundation. Driver feedback after the first race outing during the development phase in April confirmed our direction. We’re confident this evolution will allow our customer teams to continue competing successfully across the globe.”

Development and testing on track

Development of the new 911 GT3 R began in August 2024. Porsche Motorsport conducted testing both at its in-house facility in Weissach and on permanent race circuits such as Sebring, Paul Ricard, Spa-Francorchamps, and the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

A key test took place in mid-April under competitive conditions, when a test vehicle entered by Herberth Motorsport competed in the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps on the Belgian Grand Prix circuit. Former Porsche Junior and reigning IMSA GTD Pro champion Laurin Heinrich, along with his German compatriots Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer, secured second place overall in the two-part race.

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GT3R Evo: Techinal data

Weight/dimensions

Base weight: ca. 1,265 kg (depending of BoP classification)
Length: 4,619 mm
Width: 2,039 mm (front axle) / 2,050 mm (rear axle)
Wheelbase: 2,507 mm

Engine

Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer, rear-mounted; capacity 4,194 cc, stroke 81.5
mm, bore 104.5 mm; max rpm 9,250/min; power: ca. 416 kW (565 PS); fourvalve technology; single throttle butterfly system; direct fuel injection; engine
control unit Bosch MS 6.6; dry sump lubrication with oil-water heat exchanger;
single mass flywheel

Transmission

Porsche six-speed sequential constant-mesh gearbox; shift paddles on the
steering wheel with electronic shift actuator

Body

Lightweight body featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite design;
mounting points for lifting device; removable rescue hatch in the roof; weldedin roll cage; six-bolt carbon racing seat pursuant to FIA 8862-2009