<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3rCuMb_0w8Ijhjm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3rCuMb_0w8Ijhjm00" width="1800" height="1025" ><figcaption>Porsche 911 GT3 992.2 teaser</figcaption></figure>We knew a mid-life update for the Porsche 911 GT3 wasn't far away as soon as we saw the Carrera and GTS get the same treatment a few months ago. A facelift for the 'entry-level' 911s always opens the floodgates for the rest of the family, and sure enough, we'll see the new GT3 in just a few days.We’re not expecting anything as radical (by 911 standards, at least) as the T-Hybrid system introduced for the updated Carrera GTS. In fact, if even that’s a level of tech and electrification that’s too much for the 911 purists to take, then the new GT3 should be the glorious analogue experience that gets them back on board.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1l3MHl_0w8Ijhjm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1l3MHl_0w8Ijhjm00" width="1000" height="667" ><figcaption>Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 992.2</figcaption></figure>Certainly, the sole teaser image released by Porsche suggests the visual differences will be pretty minor. The distinctive swan-neck rear wing is present and correct, as is the half cage in the back, signifying a Clubsport-pack equipped car.And look, it’s a 911, so it’s not like any other styling details will be drastically changed. On the facelifted 992s we’ve seen so far, it’s little more than a nip-and-tuck for the bumpers and a lightly revised engine cover, plus those new active cooling flaps on the hybrid GTS.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ExqOU_0w8Ijhjm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ExqOU_0w8Ijhjm00" width="1000" height="667" ><figcaption>Porsche 911 Carrera 992.2</figcaption></figure>As for the oily bits, it’s likely to remain powered by the same glorious nat-asp 4.0-litre flat-six, although we’d imagine there’ll be a light bump in power from the 502bhp made by the outgoing car. Likewise, we imagine the choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK will remain – Porsche knows what people want in a GT3, and also knows how to sneak a car like this past ever-tighter emissions regulations.The new car’s being unveiled in full on 18 October, with two versions promised. That, we imagine, will be the ‘regular’ GT3 pictured here and the de-winged Instagram darling that is the Touring.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3M50rJ_0w8Ijhjm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3M50rJ_0w8Ijhjm00" width="1800" height="1200" ><figcaption>Porsche 911 GT3 992.1</figcaption></figure>The updated GT3 will be the first of likely many 992s to get a mild mid-life update. We can be almost certain that there’ll be a couple more Carreras including some Targas, the Turbo family, and the GT3 RS getting the treatment before too long. We’re also expecting a wild new GT2 RS, although not until later in the generation’s life cycle.Much less likely are new versions of specialised models like the Sport Classic, Dakar and S/T, but we would never put it past Porsche to have a few new surprises in the pipeline.</div></body>

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Here’s Your First Look At The Updated Porsche 911 GT3

We knew a mid-life update for the Porsche 911 GT3 wasn't far away as soon as we saw the Carrera and GTS get the same treatment a few months ago. A facelift for the 'entry-level' 911s always opens the floodgates for the rest of the family, and sure enough, we'll see the new GT3 in just a few days.

Here’s Your First Look At The Updated Porsche 911 GT3

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