With multiple manufacturers extending the competitive lifespan of some GT3 models via evolution packages, Porsche decided to join the party an create one for the 992 Spec 911 GT3R model, which technically will just wait the start of its homologation period to hit the track.
In general, tends to move from one spec to another of the 911 family when unveiling new GT3 machinery, so this can be considered their first proper GT3 Evo package, with aerodynamics and chassis optimizations and other little refinements to improve some time consuming operations in the car and improve drivability.
The striking changes in the aerodynamic department are the louvers above the front wheels, in similar style of what Le Mans Prototypes use. It won’t be the first time Porsche use this method, but the ones found in the new car will be more polished and more well positioned than the ones found in the 991 spec 911 GT3R from 2016. This, combined with improvements in the suspension, will combat the tendency of the current car to nose dive under deceleration, aiming for balanced airflow under braking, as the weight wouldn’t shift towards the front, leaving the rear end light and potentially unstable. The Gurney flap at the rear wing will also aid with rear end stability, adding another step to the already remarkable improvement from the 991 spec to the 992 one.
An enclosed and reinforced underbody at the rear, combined with kinematic changes in the rear axle will also combat any squat tendencies under acceleration, aiming for the same benefits as the new features found at the front end, but in a totally different situation, as a light front end under acceleration results in less contact with the ground, potentially generating unnecessary understeer.
Wheel bearing and power steering cooling was adjusted, along with the air vents that lead to the cockpit, offering more natural cooling to the driver. Data logging also received attention, with the Removable Logging Unit dumping data on an USB stick, which can be swapped quickly in a pit stop, which means that the data can be viewed at any time without the need of having a laptop plugged in the car.
Unlike the Evo versions from other manufacturers, Porsche already had a car totally ready to race and already debuted it at the 24H Series, with Herberth Motorsport featuring a factory lineup at the 12 Hours of Spa, while the fully homologated machine will likely debut at the Dubai 24 Hours, with four different extra packages at disposal for customer teams, along with support to convert the current 992 GT3R into the Evo version. The final price of the new car will be 578,000 Euros.
Before it hits the road in 2026, the 911 GT3R Evo will debut on Rennsport, with the car announced to be released soon, a feat that is possible due to the real car being totally ready, meaning all the data is there to offer an early sim racing debut.
PHOTOS: Porsche, Rennsport
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