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Porsche 991 GT3: spy shots

By Adrian

Here are some new spy shots picturing the much anticipated Porsche 991 GT3, the new supercar from the German carmaker that is expected to debut by the end of the current year. This mule was spotted while doing some winter testing on snowy roads (surely not the most natural habitat for the car), proving that Porsche is working on a car that can deliver in any situation, not only in the relative safety of a racetrack.

The pictured prototype isn’t wearing too much camouflage, allowing us to appreciate some interesting features like the classic GT3 front bumper and the centered twin exhaust pipes. The model is also sporting a small pop-up rear wing, but we really doubt that it will be that small on the final version of the car. A few days ago it was announced that the new GT3 will come with only one kind of transmission, but these shots do not help to shed any light on the matter. To find out whether the final choice will be a 7-speed manual or Porsche’s trademark 7-speed PDK ‘dual clutch’ gearbox we will have to wait for some official statement.

As for the engine, it will be a 3.8-litre 6-cylinder boxer unit, which is expected to produce something like 450 hp, meaning 30 hp more than the Carrera S and 15 more than its predecessor, the 997 GT3. Thus, the new Porsche 991 GT3 is expected to burn the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds.

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Porsche GT3 by Reil Performance

By Adrian

German tuner REIL Performance presents its own rendition of Porsche 911 GT3, boasting a fine tuning and of the already quite outstanding model that is not too invasive. The GT3 is a high performance version of the Porsche 997 sportscar that uses a 3.8 litre flat six engine producing 435 hp. REIL Performance slightly re-calibrated the ECU and added a specially designed Akrapovic exhaust system - inclusive of damper control system - to boost the car overall power up to 455 hp.

Aesthetically, the car looks very similar to the 997 (optional big decals from REIL Performance aside, of course) The German tuner has also installed a HLS lift kit which can change the ground clearance of the vehicle according to the driver’s needs. No information about the price of tuning has been released.