2021 Porsche 911 GT3 pricing and specs detailed: Track-focused sports car sticks with old-school manual gearbox and naturally aspirated engine

Porsche has revealed the 992 911’s GT3 grade, and in good news for purists, the track-focused sports car comes with a traditional engine-transmission combination.

This time around, the GT3’s 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat six-cylinder petrol engine is taken from the 911 GT3 R race car, with it producing up to 375kW (+7kW) of power and 470Nm (+10Nm) of torque, and revving to 9000rpm (the tachometer stops at 10,000rpm).

Better yet, the new GT3 is available with a six-speed manual transmission (1418kg, +5kg), although a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic unit (1435kg, +5kg) is also on offer.

Naturally, the PDK is quicker than the manual, needing just 3.4 seconds to sprint from a standstill to 100km/h, compared to 3.9s. That said, the former is faster than the latter, with its top speed 2km/h superior, at 320km/h.

Interestingly, the GT3’s PDK gear selector isn’t like the unusual item used in other 992 grades, with it instead modelled on its manual’s shift lever.

Under the metal, the GT3 now has 911 RSR race car-derived double-wishbone front suspension instead of the previous MacPherson struts as well as staggered 20- and 21-inch forged alloy wheels.

Being a GT3, aerodynamics and downforce are also key focuses, as demonstrated by its vented bonnet, wide front air intakes, side skirts and diffuser, while its front splitter and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) ‘swan neck’ rear wing are both manually adjustable.

Inside, the two-seat GT3 stands out from the 992 crowd with a focused Track mode for its multifunction displays as well as bucket seats and swathes of Alcantara upholstery.

Options include a lightweight sports exhaust system, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fibre side-mirror caps and an exposed carbon-fibre roof as well as a range of paintwork, trim and accent options for the exterior and interior.

UPDATED ON 08/04/2021

Porsche Australia has confirmed the new GT3 will arrive in Australia in the second half of this year. It's priced from $369,700 plus on-road costs, making it $43,700 dearer than its predecessor.