Listen To The Flat-Six Engine Of Porsche 911 GT3 R Explode Into Life

Ahead of its official debut, Porsche Motorsport has taken to Twitter with a delightful teaser, demonstrating the 911 GT3 R's incredible exhaust note. The quick five-second video shows the racer set off at spectacular speed, singing as only a well-sorted flat-six can. The caption piques our interests further, reading "The next-generation Porsche 911 GT3 R comes alive. How do you like the sound of the ?-liter flat-six engine?"

Not much is known regarding technical details, but we expect Zuffenhausen has reworked the engine found in the911 GT3to provide more power and torque. However, the teaser gives us reason to believe that Porsche has increased the displacement of the six-pot and thoroughly reworked the internals for motorsport use. The newcomer replaces the 991.2-based variantwhich debuted in 2019.

The previous generation was tailored for hardcore track use, with Porsche engineers tuning the rear-mounted powerplant to deliver 550 horsepower and a wider rev range. We anticipate the newcomer to receive a similar treatment. We don't expect a massive jump in power, but there's a possibility the upcoming GT3 R could pack as much as 600 hp. For reference, the road-going GT3 R produces 502 hp.

在造型方面,赛车特别differs slightly from lesser 911s. It's notably lower and wider thanks to the aerodynamically enhanced bodywork; you can't miss the front splitter or the rear diffuser. The rear wing is quite spectacular, but it's not as eye-catching as the item affixed to theupcoming GT3 RS's derriere. These bits aren't just for show - they're there to keep the road-going missilefirmly planted on the road.