Old Cars WeeklyUpdated May 1 2025 1:04 PM PDTShare this storyThe top-selling RUF CTR Yellowbird and Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach greet attendees at Broad Arrow's 2025 Porsche Air|Water Auction Robin Adams / Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions.Grosse Pointe 2025) - Broad Arrow Auctions saw strong results at its second annual Porsche Auction in partnership with Air|Water on April 26 at The Hangar at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa The all-Porsche auction totaled $15.3 million in sales A passion for Porsche drew thousands of attendees and bidders as Broad Arrow Auctioneer Thomas Forrester conducted several bidding contests across the nearly four-hour sale The top sale of the Porsche Air|Water Auction was an exceptional 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird one of a mere 29 W09 Group C Turbo Ruf (CTR) Yellowbirds built and the singular example specified with a lightweight interior As the fastest production car at the time of its introduction the Yellowbird is equipped with a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with a RUF six-speed manual transmission producing 469 horsepower and capable of a 213-mph top speed the RUF CTR Yellowbird saw strong bidding from the opening bid “We had a fantastic weekend at Air|Water once again this year,” said Alexander Weaver Senior Car Specialist and Vice-President of Private Sales for Broad Arrow following the auction “There was strong attendance and bustling energy throughout the sale and the results prove market demand for very special The RUF CTR Yellowbird is a fantastic example of the ultimate collector car for a new generation the 918 Spyder is the rarest of rare with the most desirable options available and well-preserved competition car from a golden age of Porsche racing prototypes and we look forward to continuing to bring the best-of-the-best Porsches to market throughout the year.” The top 10 cars sold at Broad Arrow’s 2025 Porsche Air|Water Auction point to collector passion across the full spectrum of Porsche lineage with representation from every decade from the 1960s through today The 1966 Porsche 906, 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 X88, 1960 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Zagato Coupe "Sanction Lost" and the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster in Lava Orange all ignited spirited bidding contests between parties in the room and on the phones and internet Broad Arrow Auctions Porsche Air|Water 2025 - Top 10 Sales Complete results from Broad Arrow’s 2025 Porsche Air|Water Auction are available at broadarrowauctions.com Broad Arrow will host its debut auction in Europe as the official auction house of the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The inaugural sale will present more than 70 of the hobby’s most desirable collector cars across all categories on the stunning shores of Lake Como including a dedicated BMW-only sale on the evening of Saturday Final headlining entries and the complete digital catalog for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction will be announced this week Bidder registration and additional event details are available at broadarrowauctions.com NOTE: All prices are listed in USD and include buyer’s premium which is equal to the sum of twelve percent (12%) of the first $250,000 of the Hammer Price and ten percent (10%) of the amount by which the Hammer Price exceeds $250,000 for all motor car lots Buyer’s Premium is equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the Hammer Price Results include lots sold privately immediately following the auction Ever wonder what your classic ride is worth Check it out and join to get the unbiased and real-world pricing on classic cars CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE © 2025 Active Interest Media All rights reserved and the standard Taycan Turbo GT is no slouch MotorTrend’s new undisputed 0–60-mph champ was a disappointment to Tesla; the quickest production Model S Plaid we’ve tested needed 2.24 seconds.) our quarter-mile record holder with its blistering 9.21 seconds at 157.1 mph As you’d expect from a car developed on the Nürburgring the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is capable of far more than blistering speeds in a straight line Its lap time on our figure-eight course is just 21.86 seconds at 1.03 g average—the fourth best in the history of our signature handling test That puts this four-door electric car firmly in the company of high-performance mid-engine supercars; for example the Weissach trailed a C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 by a hundredth of a second while averaging more g and it comes in behind the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren 765 LT only by a rounding error The Porsche’s 60–0-mph braking performance is similarly impressive stopping in just 93 feet—the best figure we’ve yet seen from an electric car The Tesla is rated for 348 miles but covers 270 while the Lucid is rated at 427 miles but covers 331 miles Rather than go the tri-motor route like its Tesla and Lucid rivals Porsche steadily refined the Taycan’s relatively unconventional powertrain configuration which consists of a permanent-magnet motor at either axle with the front motor connected to a single-speed transmission and the rear to a two-speed automatic 105-kWh battery pack (97 usable) and a massive new 900-amp silicon-carbide pulse inverter mounted atop the rear axle the Taycan Turbo GT’s new motors combine for a nominal 777 hp and 855 lb-ft of torque another 160 hp is available on demand while on the move by grabbing the “upshift” Attack paddle Even more juice is available from a standstill with launch control unlocking a massive 1,019 hp and 914 lb-ft lending to our first-ever sub-2-second 0–60-mph time All Taycan Turbo GTs now also get a newActive Ride electrohydraulic suspension system The no-cost Weissach option pulls weight out of the Turbo GT (199 pounds on our scales) by replacing the rear seats with a carbon-fiber tub and fitting the car with a fixed carbon-fiber spoiler and additional underbody aero The collective effort Porsche put into the Taycan Turbo GT makes it the most thrilling electric performance car we’ve experienced to date there’s little time to process the front and rear tires fighting for grip or the dual motors’ menacing whine as your body slams into the seatback your cheeks making way toward the rear glass The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is equally at home when attacking corners on twisty roads There’s an immediacy in the Porsche’s responses; its quick steering and forgiving suspension all react in tandem to changes in the road subtly communicating those to the driver through the steering wheel and seat With serious performance credibility and ridiculous charging capability, the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is proof positive that enthusiasts don’t need to fear the electric era. Embrace it, even, because it’s beyond quick. 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Specifications 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Specifications Front- and rear-motor, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan F: permanent magnet motor, n/a hp, n/a lb-ftR: permanent magnet motor, n/a hp, n/a lb-ft F: 1-speed fixed ratioR: 2-speed automatic Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS Elect NF0F: 265/35ZR21 (101Y) XLR: 305/30ZR21 (104Y) XL Subscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox Grosse Pointe, Michigan, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, has released the complete digital catalog for its second annual Porsche Auction in partnership with the Air|Water happening at the Orange County Fairgrounds The catalog counts 55 Porsche collector cars alongside 20 lots of hard-to-find Porsche memorabilia and one half-scale Dakar Junior child’s car The Air|Water Auction presents Porsche enthusiasts with the opportunity to bring home supremely collectible Porsche examples worthy of any serious collection with final featured entries led by rare and desirable modern open-top Porsche performance cars including a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Martini Racing (Estimate: $2,700,000 - $3,000,000) The Porsche 918 is a technical tour de force following in the footsteps of the 959 and Carrera GT before it yet equally as capable of 30 mph all-electric urban travel as it is of 200 mph track performance Just 918 Spyders were produced between September 2013 and June 2015 and the car’s performance stats remain astonishing today paired with two electric motors—one for each axle—delivers a combined output of 887 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 944 lb-ft of torque in seventh gear Power is sent through a lightning-fast seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission The optional $84,000 Weissach Package trimmed 90 pounds off the weight by incorporating magnesium wheels the sprint to 60 mph dropped to just 2.5 seconds The car on offer at Broad Arrow’s Porsche Air|Water Auction is finished in the classic Porsche racing color of White and is one of only 15 918 Spyders delivered to the U.S with the highly-desirable Martini Racing graphics package—an homage to Martini’s world-famous title sponsorship of factory Porsche race cars throughout the 1970s and 80s Also equipped with the desirable Weissach Package 441 has covered fewer than 1,900 miles since new and has been meticulously serviced at Porsche and supercar specialists throughout its life Offered with its original factory car cover 918 Spyder number 441 represents a pure opportunity to acquire a supremely collectible example of the record-breaking hypercar Offered alongside the 918 Spyder is an unmodified and beautifully preserved example of its predecessor number 0541 (Estimate: $1,800,000 - $2,100,000) Finished in the ever-popular shade of GT Silver Metallic the car shows less than 800 original miles and includes several often-missing delivery items including its complete factory luggage set trimmed in the same Dark Grey leather as the car’s interior Surely the finest analog supercar of the 2000s this superb example of the Carrera GT offers its next caretaker the chance to experience the peak of an unrepeatable era “We’re thrilled to offer the 918 Spyder Weissach as an important milestone in the Porsche marque’s lineage at our Air|Water Auction,” says Alexander Weaver Senior Car Specialist and VP of Private Sales for Broad Arrow “When you look at the big three hypercars released in 2013—the McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918—the 918 is the most user-friendly of all and good looks whether the roof is on or off The example on offer wears the extremely rare Martini Racing livery setting it even further apart from the pack The Carrera GT we’re presenting is also exceptional it boasts an extensive and meticulous service file rare accessories included and is both a collector-grade and ready-to-use car—whatever you want it to be.” Additional modern open-top Porsches on offer include a 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster (Estimate: $400,000 - $450,000) Lava Orange example of the final 991-generation model produced and one of just 588 for the U.S Rounding out the group is a near-new 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Weissach and the incredible combination of 911 GT3 power in a mid-engine open-top package (Estimate: $220,000 - $250,000) Porsche values have remained stronger and more constant than nearly any other collectible brand as we’ve witnessed with the successful sale of multiple examples over the last year We’re looking forward to presenting more than 50 of the highest quality and most sought-after Porsches on the market to what is perhaps the hobby’s most passionate group of enthusiasts later this month.” Additional highlights set for The Porsche Air|Water Auction include some of the Porsche brand’s most iconic and collectible models across decades of production: three-time IMSA champion Felipe Nasr said: “On the uphill climb before Curva do Café I used Attack Mode and the car reached 169mph by the end of the corner I was already reaching more than 124mph coming onto the back straight It's amazing how brutally the car accelerates and delivers its power.” Such pace is made possible by the dual-motor setup, which peaks at 1,020bhp and 915lb ft when the ‘Overboost’ mode is active. With the Weissach aero package equipped, this thing gets from 0-62mph in just 2.1s and will keep going right up to 190mph. Brutal indeed. Which track record do you reckon Porsche is going for next? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation Both versions of the GT3 get sharper front fascia designs aligned with the updates to the standard 2025 911 Enhanced aerodynamics include redesigned front splitters and air inlets The standard track-oriented GT3 has a redesigned rear wing while the more road-oriented Touring package has an active rear spoiler with a gurney flap and a different engine cover Being the track-attack machine that the GT3 has always been weight savings remains the name of the game There are new lightweight aluminum wheels that Porsche says save 3.3 pounds and a lightweight lithium-ion battery saves another 10 pounds you can spring for magnesium wheels that reduce the weight by another 20 pounds The powertrain for the 992.2 GT3 carries over from the pre-facelift model The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6 boxer engine produces 503 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque The GT3 can certainly get going with a 0 to 60 time of just 3.2 seconds and top speed of 193 mile per hour for the automatic or 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph for the manual Due to more strict emission control standards Porsche had to equip the new GT3's engine with four catalytic converters and two particulate filters the engine can still hit a screaming 9,000 RPM redline Buyers can pair that engine with either a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed GT Sport manual transmission with a new final drive ratio that's eight percent shorter Inside, buyers can option and customize the GT3 Touring with their choice of high-grade leather, and in a first for the GT3, the Touring is available with optional rear seats something, Porsche says customers had been requesting. Unlike the 992.2 Carrera models instead sticking with the twist knob to the left of the steering wheel It does get the same fully digital gauge cluster as other new 911s with a special Track Screen that displays performance info and you can set the tach to show the 9,000-rpm redline at the 12 o'clock mark Buyers interested in the 2025 911 GT3 can begin placing their orders at the end of the year, but it'll be a bit of wait before they can get their hands on the cars as deliveries won't commence until summer 2025. You'll have to dig deep in your bank account to buy one, of course. Pricing will start at $224,495 including destination, a jump of more than $40,000 over the 992.1 GT3. Porsche has revealed the updated version of its track-focused 911 GT3. The new model is available with the optional Weissach package for the first time. It is also available in the slightly toned-down Touring spec. The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift gets several tiny updates that are said to make a huge difference when it comes to the driving experience. It is powered by a 4.0-liter, flat-6 engine that revs to 9000 rpm and delivers 502 hp to the rear wheels. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual as standard, but you also get an optional 7-speed PDK. The engine gets new throttle bodies, oil coolers, revised heads, and reworked camshafts. The gearbox also features shorter ratios. Porsche has also tweaked the double wishbone suspension on the new GT3. Changes have been made to the front to reduce drive under braking. The 911 GT3 facelift gets subtle changes on the outside. It has revised front and rear bumpers with exposed carbon elements, a redesigned rear diffuser with a centre exhaust, a new engine cover, and a top-mounted rear wing. The optional Weissach package adds a carbon fibre roof, new anti-roll bars, drop links, shear panel, end plates and carbon mirror caps. Customers can also opt for lightweight magnesium wheels. Inside, the updated model gets a digital instrument console instead of a semi-analogue cluster. The car is now available with new carbon bucket seats with unique removable headrests. The Touring version gets optional rear seats as well. The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift will go on sale in the summer with a price tag of $224,495. Copyright © 2021 The Supercar Blog. All rights reserved 2021 Castrol-Wakefield Automotive Writing Award, runner-up Runner Up - 2023 AJAC Adventure and Travel Journalism Award presented by Genesis Canada Winner - 2023 AJAC Road Safety Journalism Award presented by Volvo Canada The marque is celebrating 25 years of GT3s with a revamped version—the popular Touring gear will be offered right at launch Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account creating a machine which has the chops to mix it up on the track but not hammer its occupants’ spines to smithereens on the drive home Porsche is celebrating the milestone with a GT3 revamp Under the engine cover is a 4.0L six-cylinder boxer engine making 502 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque Whilst those stats may be familiar to Beetle fans Porsche says both the seven-speed PDK and six-speed manual have a final drive ratio which is eight per cent shorter than last year suggesting acceleration will be more fleet of foot at least in the upper reaches of the rev range Full Screen is not supported on this browser version You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen Remove Vehicle NEXTArticle contentWonder what your car is worth?Get your instant cash offer in under 2 minutes with zero-to-100-km/h (-62-mph) times estimated at 3.4 seconds with the PDK; and 3.9 with the stick We’ll reserve seat-of-the-pants judgment until we Driving’s David Booth gets behind the wheel which will also help acceleration; the lightest configuration is said to be 1,447 kilograms (3,190 lbs) Those gains (losses?) can be found when opting for the Lightweight package making the car even more configurable for use on circuits Also new is a Touring package slated for day-one launch instead of being kept for later in the year bringing an extendable rear spoiler instead of a fixed wing; and snazzier interior trappings plus the option of a rear-seat package you can show off to (or use to frighten the tar out of) extra friends and family Porsche will also install the shorter shifter from the 911 S/T should you select the manual transmission with this package Lightweight sports bucket seats with a folding backrest and a seat shell made of CFRP is available as an option or you can save yerself a trip to the chiropractor and simply get the Adaptive Sports Seats Plus with an electric 18-way adjustment the GT3 retains the rotary ignition switch instead of the button found in Carrera models They will begin arriving on Canadian shores in the summer of 2025 He is alternately described as a freelance author he enjoys sharing his excitement about cars and is very pleased to contribute at Driving EXPERIENCE Matthew’s goal is to put readers in the driver’s seat for a unique and entertaining look at the automotive industry – whether penning vehicle reviews with a creative bent travelling to manufacturer events for first drives of new models or speaking with industry stakeholders to gain extra insight for an article During the past decade he has enjoyed creating unique and creative long-distance adventure drives sating his (and the reader’s) appetite for driving accomplishments like traversing the spartan wilds of Labrador Timed challenges in speedy machines also spin his crank he was also behind the microphone for this site’s Truck Guy podcast interviewing guests ranging from knowledgeable local technicians to world-famous television stars Find out what it’s like to jump behind the wheel of a pickup truck and successfully tackle gnarly off-road courses Ride along whilst tackling twisty roads along the Pacific Coast in a droptop convertible Bundle up as he explores the frigid expanses of Canada from his home on the East Coast to venturing north of the Arctic Circle EDUCATION Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Business B.Comm (Hons.) 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Highlights include this 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package estimated at $2,400,000 – $2,700,000 Following in the footsteps of the illustrious Carrera GT the well-received Porsche 918 design study was first shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the highly exclusive model entering production for 2013 Competing directly with Ferrari and McLaren these three titans of the supercar market developed their latest generation of hybrid-electric hypercars Unveiled all within the same calendar year for 2013 all three not only pushed the limits of performance but also did so as efficiently and sustainably as possible Each offering a unique perspective on the optimal solution for harvesting and deploying hybrid energy and P1 all helped lay the framework for hybrid-electric performance vehicles variations of which are offered in their latest creations Even if the performance facts and figures produced by the 918 Spyder are well known by now they still continue to astonish dry sump V8 combined with two electric motors one each driving front and rear wheels produces a total output of 887 hp at 8,500 rpm and 944 lb-ft of torque in seventh gear That power is transmitted through a lightning-fast dual-clutch Capable of traveling 12 miles using purely electric power E-Power mode would still provide a top speed of 93 mph and nimble acceleration with zero to 60 mph in seven seconds while a full-blown Hot Lap setting would utilize maximum power from both electric motors and the V8 with 60 mph achieved in less than three seconds the 918 would also record sector-leading overall fuel consumption and emissions with an impressive range of 420 miles achieved in Hybrid mode Porsche took the 918 Spyder to the Nürburgring Nordschleife quickly setting a new lap record of 6 minutes 57 seconds Figures less known are the thousands of hours spent testing the 24 918 Spyder test mules and prototypes across the world with 120 hours needed to assemble the 918 with a typical 911 of the period taking approximately two days this 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder was delivered new through Porsche of Newport Beach Equipped with sport bucket seats trimmed in Onyx Black leather with Silver piping providing a perfect complement to the contrast to the Meteor Grey exterior Porsche have always ensured that high performance and luxury go hand-in-hand and the 918 Spyder is no different The well-equipped interior features Burmester High-End Surround Sound Audio System it features the optional weight-saving Weissach Package that helped shed 90 pounds through the use of titanium bolts and carbon fiber aerodynamic enhancements reducing the total weight to 3,616 pounds through Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur program (CXX) it received Meteor Grey paint applied to its window frame and roof panels along with Silver painted brake calipers and remains the only Weissach Package 918 Spyder finished in Meteor Grey delivered to the United States with a Black and Silver leather interior Offered with under 2,200 miles at the time of cataloging this 918 Spyder is offered in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition Perfectly bridging the gap between usability and the ultimate modern Porsche collectible it features a full PPF treatment and retains its car cover and charging equipment in addition to a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report this 918 Spyder was the recipient of a Major Service in May of 2024 an authorized Porsche dealer at a cost of over $15,000 a brake and clutch fluid flush were all part of the service At the same time the 918 Spyder received fresh Michelins and the air conditioning system received an inspection and service for optimum performance As one of the original “holy trinity” hypercars the highly-collectible 918 Spyder arguably delivered the most accomplished and versatile of the ultra-exclusive trio It is a technical tour de force-especially in Weissach Package trim-equally as capable of 30 mph all-electric urban travel as it was of 200 mile per hour Hot Lap track performance it also represented a car of superior ergonomics and Porsche’s expected build quality no serious Porsche or contemporary hypercar collection should be without one To view more thrilling cars on offer at Broad Arrows Monterey Jet Center Auction, please visit their website at broadarrowauctions.com and be sure to register to bid for this exciting event. Find your style inside one of these stand out examples!... A day prior to McLaren’s dominant Formula 1,  1-2 finish... It’s sometimes hard to believe that just over a decade... Take a look at some of the hottest cars for... Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures.1 / 21Advertisement“The GT3’s evolution continues with lessons taken from the RS and S/T And it’s available with rear seats”Good stuffStill revs to 9000rpm highly configurable with new Weissach and Lightweight packages Bad stuffAnother significant leap in price You know what it is. We all do. The first GT3 was launched over a quarter of a century ago and the formula remains pretty much the same. In short, it’s a 911 with a motorsport-derived engine, track focus and a wonderfully single-minded approach to pure driving excitement. This second generation of the 992 GT3 hones the formula still further but remains true to the concept The basics are that it’s a 911 with a 4.0-litre flat-six engine producing 503bhp and a slightly reduced 332lb ft (from 347lb ft) The GT3 accelerates from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds (the Touring 3.9s) and can reach 193mph (Touring 194mph) Porsche is fighting hard to keep the GT3’s spirit and its naturally aspirated engine alive but as legislation becomes ever more restrictive they’re having to pull out all the tricks to maintain or marginally improve performance Including an eight per cent shorter final drive ratio… As ever, it’s all in the detail. The GT3’s engine gets camshafts from the RS with longer duration the individual throttle valves have been further flow-optimised to increase cylinder filling (this alone would see around a 5bhp gain if it wasn’t for the much tighter emissions regulations) and there’s improved cooling On the suspension side the GT3 gets an aerodynamically sculpted and downforce-inducing front trailing arm (again from the RS) plus a lower pivot point on a full emergency stop from 200kph the previous GT3 would dive 12mm at the front Shorter bumpstops have also been introduced increasing suspension travel but requiring a new RS-derived damper strategy that is said to enhance kerb striking abilities – or Porsche has also worked hard to keep weight as low as possible despite the fitment of new emissions controls (the exhaust has four cats and two particulate filters) and the general creep of updating to the new generation 992 That should have gone up to 1,439kg but careful scrutiny has seen an increase of just 2kg to 1,420kg Assuming you opt for the car in Touring spec (essentially because it’s also the first time a GT3 has been offered with a Weissach Pack (for the standard bewinged car) or Lightweight Pack (Touring) Let’s get really geeky and delve into exactly what this means… the Weissach Pack is intended to shift the GT3’s focus even more in the direction of the racetrack It consists of carbon fibre air blades at the front a carbon fibre roof and end plates for the rear spoiler Beneath the skin there’s more carbon fibre goodness – rear anti roll bars The interior also gets lightweight door panels race-tex trim and carbon fibre door handles The GT3 can be specified in Clubsport spec at no cost the Weissach Pack can be upgraded from the £15,597 standard version to one including a carbon fibre roll cage This ultimate Weissach configuration is £19,531 let’s not forget the optional Magnesium wheels which save a further 9.1kg for another £13,759 The Lightweight Pack is similar in terms of the carbon fibre exterior and interior stuff, plus if you have stuck with a manual transmission you’ll also get the shorter gear-lever from the 911 S/T. One point of difference is that the Lightweight Pack includes the magnesium wheels. As well it should for £29,223. As you can see, a fully lightened GT3 with a couple more choice options could easily be knocking on the door of £200,000. The manual ‘box is a stunner. The throw is short but not fragile or fussy, so there’s no fear of mistakes. In fact you can just throw changes at it as fast as possible. The optional carbon ceramic brakes (£9,087) are also fantastically powerful and progressive. Better still is that the balance is so neutral and adjustable. Yes, some of the old 911 driving techniques still work, but for the most part you can just drive the GT3 like any mid-engined car and enjoy much greater traction. On the road more of the detail comes through. The new ‘automatic friction compensation’ for the steering creates a more linear, natural feel and takes away the slightly jumpy feeling of the last 992 GT3. The ride remains pretty tough compared to, say, the new GTS T hybrid, but the wheels seem to trace the road surface with more consistency and control. It really is a deeply impressive car. Sounds superb, too. Despite all those cats and filters, the flat-six sounds rich and free-breathing and the way it rips around to the limiter is something close to life-affirming. We tried the PDK on the road and it’s note perfect every single time. However, with a car so much about interaction we’d still take the manual… The GT3 is still an incredible driving experience. It’s not quite as wild as the GT3 RS, nor does it simply ape the recent highly-prized S/T variant. Instead it goes its own way and, as a result, is arguably the more complete car. It’s still razor sharp on the track but perhaps has a better balance of performance to grip than the downforce-obsessed RS, and it’s a bit more intense and controlled on the road than the deliberately more classical S/T. In truth neither really enters your mind when you’re dropped into the seat of the GT3. It’s completely absorbing, properly exciting and endlessly entertaining. The UK’s bumpier, colder road surface might challenge the GT3 a little more than perfectly manicured Spanish tarmac, but we’d be amazed if its dynamic capabilities were fazed at all. The GT3 is one of those cars that always seems to be in its sweet spot. The Porsche 911 Turbo has just celebrated its 50th birthday but another brand hero is also celebrating a big anniversary this year The racing and trackday icon 911 GT3 turns 25 the Zuffenhausen-based company is now launching the eighth generation Fans generally regard the facelifts as a new generation because there is usually an incredible amount of new things happening with them. At first glance, the current facelift doesn't look like that at all. Among other things, for the first time in the history of the 911 GT3 there is no increase in performance in a product upgrade and his team have once again been incredibly busy We tell you what has changed in the 992.2 GT3 the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine remains at 510 PS it delivers exactly the same power as before You can probably guess the reason for this the dear emission regulations are becoming ever more rigid The fact that the output has been kept almost constant is quite a feat The engine is now equipped with two particulate filters and four catalytic converters. According to Porsche it was still possible to achieve "an emotional soundscape" The innovations on the 9,000 rpm king include revised cylinder heads and sharper camshafts from the 911 GT3 RS which are intended to provide an even more dynamic power delivery in the upper rev range flow-optimised individual throttle valves and optimised oil coolers are used The power-to-weight ratio is 2.8 kg/PS at best both the 7-speed PDK and the 6-speed manual gearbox have an eight per cent shorter final drive ratio compared to the predecessor The facelifted 911 GT3 accelerates to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with PDK and reaches a top speed of 193 mph The manual transmission takes 3.9 seconds and 194 mph A lap time on the Nordschleife is sure to follow The current GT3 completed the 20.8 kilometres (12.9 miles) in 6:59 minutes The big headline with the 992 GT3 at the beginning of 2021 was the first use of a double-wishbone front axle aerodynamically shaped trailing arms with a drop profile have also been included which optimise downforce in the wheel arch and brake cooling at high speeds To ensure that the downforce balance between the front and rear axles is maintained even when braking from high speeds, pitching (anti-dive) is now reduced. To this end, the front ball joint of the lower trailing arm has been moved downwards, as in the current GT3 RS the wet grip of the standard sports tyres (255/35 ZR20 at the front 315/30 ZR21 at the rear) has been improved Track tyres with road approval are again available as an option The engineers have also tweaked the damper set-up and the steering has also been improved which motorsport legend and brand ambassador Walter Röhrl clearly appreciates: you can clearly feel that the steering is even better tuned than in the predecessor" "It conveys even more confidence in the car because it responds more smoothly from the centre position without losing any of its directness The shorter transmission ratio also significantly increases driving pleasure on country roads" Porsche plays on the theme of lightweight construction in the 911 GT3 facelift with a new silver-coloured aluminium wheel that saves a good 1.5 kilos in total Those who order the Weissach Package or the Leichtbau (Lightweight) package can - if they spend even more money - get magnesium wheels that shave off 9 kilograms A new 40 Ah lithium-ion lightweight battery makes the car an additional four kilos lighter the new 911 GT3 weighs 1,420 kilograms according to the manufacturer you can recognise the refreshed 911 GT3 by the modified front and rear sections a modified shape of the front lip and modified fins on the underbody ensure increased downforce and improved airflow The redesigned Matrix LED main headlights are optionally available with a white accent ring The new lights bundle all the lighting functions of the 911 and therefore make the additional lights in the front apron unnecessary air intakes and boot lid have been redesigned at the rear The rear wing of the 911 GT3 has been given new You can see the old model on the left and the new GT3 on the right: Porsche 911 GT3 with Weissach package (2025) Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring package (2025) The biggest news item in the interior is a new lightweight sports bucket seat with folding backrest and seat shell made of carbon fibre electric height and manual length adjustment Three-stage seat heating is available as an option Part of the headrest upholstery can be removed - good if you are wearing a helmet The rest of the cockpit is based on the recently upgraded 911 Carrera except that the new start button has fortunately not made it into the GT3 The so-called "track screen" reduces the digital displays to the left and right of the rev counter to data on tyres the rev counter display can be rotated so that the 9,000 mark is at the 12 o'clock mark Nice for all rear wing haters as the popular Touring package is now available directly from the market launch and even easier to recognise in the future there is now "911 GT3 Touring" lettering on the boot lid grille An extendable rear spoiler with Gurney flap and an adapted fin design on the underbody ensure aerodynamic balance differentiates the Touring even more in terms of everyday usability which further boosts racetrack performance and ambience coupling rods and shear pane on the rear axle are made of CFRP mirror triangle and the airblades at the front There is also more leather and low-reflection Race-Tex in the interior A CFK roll cage and the aforementioned magnesium forged wheels are available as options A "Leichtbau" badge is located right in front of the gear lever The Clubsport Package is available at no extra charge for the 911 GT3 with rear wing It includes a bolted steel roll cage at the rear a 6-point seat belt harness for the driver and a hand-held fire extinguisher for which the optional lightweight sports bucket seats are a prerequisite for this The new Porsche 911 GT3 and the new Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring package can be ordered in the UK from the end of the year at prices starting at £157,300 The Weissach package costs £19,530 (without roll cage £15,597) while the Leichtbau Package is available for £29,225 This option package includes magnesium wheels on the Touring which are otherwise £13,760 for the winged GT3 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Takes Manual Nürburgring Record 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP This Porsche 911 GT3 Art Car Deserves to Be in a Collection Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Someone's Already Taking the New GT3 Cup Rallying The Cadillac Celestiq Will Be as Rare as a Bugatti Porsche 911 GT3 (2025) first drive: The burden of perfection Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience We're always trying to bring you more amazing hotels But not every hotel can immediately connect their reservation system with ours we provide real-time rates and availability via a partnership with Booking.com You'll still enjoy the full fabulous MICHELIN Guide experience when you book including our legendary service and delightful style This hotel offers rates & availability on request only Submit a request below and a travel specialist will assist We’re not currently taking reservations for this hotel Please explore other hotels in our selection Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. 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