--- title: "The Next Porsche 911 GT3 Will Finally Be Revealed Friday" description: "Porsche's track-honed benchmark will join the rest of the refreshed 992.2-generation 911 lineup this week." date: "2024-10-15" modified: "2024-10-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-next-porsche-911-gt3-will-finally-be-revealed-friday" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "911 GT3" - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # The Next Porsche 911 GT3 Will Finally Be Revealed Friday ![]() *Porsche's teaser of its upcoming 911 GT3. \Porsche\* An updated [Porsche]() 911 GT3 is on the way, to go along with the rest of the 992.2-generation 911 lineup. While the official reveal isn't until Friday, October 18, Porsche decided to kick off the countdown with a teaser of its upcoming sports car. The shadowy silhouette of the facelifted GT3 may look a lot like the outgoing gen's, but you can expect a few changes for what could be the model's final act with a pure internal combustion powertrain. In the teaser, you'll note a very familiar [992 GT3]() shape, with its signature swan-neck rear wing. Given that the GT3 is about aerodynamic performance, don't be surprised if it has a different fascia than the 992.2 Carrera GTS. On the flip side, one similarity the upcoming GT3 could share with the GTS is a new digital gauge cluster, and that means once again saying goodbye to Porsche's beloved analog tachometer. While Porsche purists were [dismayed about the GTS' dials going all-digital](), GT3 buyers are even more discerning when it comes to analog experiences, and will probably be even more furious. Another controversial change could be the implementation of a push-button starter, as the 992.2 models seen thus far have replaced the old twist knob with a button. Thankfully, it's at least to the left of the steering wheel, as all Porsche starters should be. ![]() ![]() ![]() **Porsche** Porsche says it will launch two model variants at the same time, so we're putting money on the 911 GT3 Touring to also debut Friday. There are a few differences between the trims—the most notable is the Touring's lack of a rear wing—but they're mechanically very similar. The teaser also seems to show off a roll cage in the rear of the cabin, possibly hinting at a more extreme track package. Now that the 992.2 911 [Carrera GTS is a hybrid](), there's some worry that the new GT3 will go hybrid as well. For what it's worth, there have been spy videos of the new GT3 lapping the Nürburgring without any hybrid test vehicle badges. So it would seem that this next rendition is going to retain combustion exclusivity, for now. Both versions of the track-tested 911 will be presented by racing drivers Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister, who assuredly will be keen to share their driving impressions. The premiere happens on [Porsche's YouTube channel]() this coming Friday, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()