From Carscoop:

"Porsche is occasionally getting some flak for sticking with the same layout in the 911 for the past five decades. That’s not entirely true: while the engine has always been placed behind the rear axle, Zuffenhausen can boast that it rolls out more variations of its quintessential model than any other manufacturer.
One of them, considered the hardcore driver’s choice, is the GT3. Introduced in the 996 model in 1999, it has always come with a naturally aspirated flat-six based on the racing GT1 unit, a manual gearbox, sportier suspension and chassis setup and less amenities inside.

And one more thing; the GT3 would not tolerate fools behind its responsive steering wheel…

With previous versions being highly rated by both the press and 911 owners alike, Porsche will naturally launch a 991-based GT3. The track-oriented variant of the latest (and, arguably, greatest) 911 has been captured during cold-weather testing in Sweden virtually camouflage-free.

The 991 GT3 will boast the same wheelbase as the normal Carrera and Carrera S models, which is 100 mm longer than the 997. While the wider front track has made the regular versions less twitchy, the GT3 will get even larger tracks –especially at the rear, as is evident from these spy shots.

The extra-large alloys (presumably 19- or 20-inch) will house bigger brakes while power is expected to be increased to around 500HP, close enough to the 997 GT3 RS 4.0.

For those moaning about yet another predictable evolution, Porsche has a couple of surprises up its sleeve. The first one is obvious from the following images. Unlike every GT3 until now, the 991-based model sports a retractable, instead of a fixed, rear wing.

Additionally, it will also be offered with only one gearbox. That, in itself, is no surprise as that was the case with all GT3s. What will probably cause many debates is that Porsche engineers are seriously considering offering the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK and getting rid of the manual transmission."

Link: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03...does-away.html

 

..repost i think, but great car!

 

i really cant see it in those pixs...but I hope this is not the final version.

Looks more like a turbo version or a enlarged cayman.

 

I can’t figure out the advantage of a single exhaust in the center, it must be more backpressure. Can anyone enlighten me?
ChuckJ

 

^The central exhaust doesn't do if for me either. The rear looks surprisingly very bland in this configuation. I much prefer the look of the Carrera/S from the rear. Hmmm.

 

yes...bland....that sums it up...

who could believe...we agree on something

 

I agree, it doesn´t look as agressive as the 997.. I think the base tailpipes look the best .

 

Some writers are even speculating the wing would be retractable. I wonder if that is not just a test mule feature, and finished product will get an obnoxious and wonderful fixed spoiler?

 

If I were a betting man, I would bet that it is just a test mule.

 

Well lets not get too used to that now I'd hate to see a habit forming.

And Btw whats with the monkey? Please tell me that's not really you JK.

 

I am sure I can learn allot from you but I won't agree with everything.

Anyway...

Someone on the forums thinks I remind them of a little monkey. So I thought it appropriate.

 

Thats fine....

Rather obliging....if not a little cheeky.

So after seeing that latest line up between 997.2pdk and 991pdk.. it hasn't dampened that 997 spirit of yours yet? Again not saying 997 isn't a fantastic car anyway.

 

Can't tell much from that pic. Methinks the 991 GT3 will be hot.

 

yes, very impressive in a straight line.

I was impressed also with the lapping video w/o the PDCC.

As I have said numerous times here, the 991 can thrill like the 997 if you have the skill and place to push it (and you leave off some options).

But my 997 thrills at my skill level and with my inputs; and if I put it into the wall its not as much of an issue.

A manual 991S with only PASM+ could be a nice daily driver and in a few years make a nice track car. If PDCC was ever made such that it could be turned off and on, it is another option I would get.

 

What might be cool would be a PDCC with "Normal", "Sport", and "Sport Plus"? Or maybe it already is tied into those options? But I mean more like separatley selectable levels of PDCC involvement, so that if one wanted, for example, Sport Plus with less agressive PDCC for old(er) school feel, yet the option to go all out active roll dampening if one wanted that.