Things I wanted to see about the 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3: Chris Harris' review video

992.2 GT3 review video by Chris Harris and Andreas Preuninger

The new 992.2-type Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring Package were announced on October 18, 2024, and while looking at the announcement, there were a few things that made me think, "I'd like to see more of what it's all about."

Recently, I found a video of Chris Harris reviewing the new GT3 together with Andreas, head of Porsche's GT car division, so I took a look at the parts that I was curious about.

In May of this yearI had the opportunity to meet Chris Harris.Because of that, I felt even more close to him and enjoyed watching it (simple (lol)) ^^

The body color unveiled for the new 911 GT3 Touring Package is Oak Green Metallic Neo

The first thing that caught my eye was the color of this car, which was introduced when the GT3 Touring Package was announced.

The color was "Oak Green Metallic Neo."

This exterior color can be selected from the "Legends" frame of regular options, not PTS, and is also applied to the Macan EV. In the future, it will also be available for the 911 GT3.

Next, it was said that the GT3 TP had the "famous Gurney flap" attached, which is the little protruding part on the rear spoiler, and it is said to have come from the Porsche 911 S/T.

Therefore, this is not included in the 992.1 generation GT3 TP.

It is said that the gear ratio has been shortened to 8% this time, but this is also from the S/T, and it seems that various parts are installed that originate from the S/T.

Folding carbon bucket seat

The new GT3 TP can be fitted with an optional rear seat, and the problem of how to access it has been solved by the "folding carbon bucket seat."

Even though it's a bucket seat, it falls forward easily.

A winged GT3 can't have rear seats

By the way, this optional rear seat is only available for the GT3TP, and the GT3 with a wing cannot have the rear seat even as an option.

According to Porsche's research, only Touring Package owners wanted rear seats, and no winged GT3 owners had ever requested rear seats.

Since the winged GT3 cannot be fitted with rear seats, the bucket seats installed in the GT3 are not foldable.

Removable headrest pad

Starting with the 992.2 GT3, the padding in the headrest area of the seats can also be removed.

Let's take this part...↓

This is what it looks like when removed. By removing the pads, an extra 5-7cm gap is created, so your head will fit comfortably when riding with a helmet on.

Anyone who has ever ridden in a 911 while wearing a helmet might think, "I understand!", but when you sit in the seat while wearing a helmet, your head tends to be pushed forward into the headrest.

The solution to this problem is the removable headrest pad. I think this is great news for those who often use the circuit.

There was also an explanation that a new button called the assist button had been added...

He also showed me one other thing I wanted to see: a rotating rev counter display that showed the 9,000 rpm cut-off speed at the 12 o'clock position.

Here it is. The counter is definitely rotating and the top part (12 o'clock part) is 9,000 rpm.

This seems to be a homage to the rev counter on the 1974 RSR, which also had a similar design.

This reminded me of the 964 Cup car I had previously driven.

This car also had a diagonal rev counter.

Can you see it? Maybe it'll be easier to understand if you hold the photo upright.

It seems that in the past, it was a bit of a trend to have a rev counter diagonally like the RSR.

Who would have thought that the day would come when it would be applied to the GT3!

It's amazing that they were able to maintain output while complying with exhaust gas regulations.

Some people may have been disappointed with the announcement of the GT3, thinking, "The power output hasn't increased."

However, because Porsche needs to comply with exhaust gas regulations, the GT3 is equipped with two particulate filters and four catalytic converters, so it is impressive that it has still been able to maintain the same power output.

I think it will be a battle against regulations in the future, but I think this is also the culmination of Porsche's efforts.

Next, we'll introduce the winged GT3.

The GT3 introduced here is a car with the Weissach package, which can now be applied to the GT3 from this generation onwards.

Here's a quick summary:

• The Weissach package can be attached to the winged GT3
• The Leichtbau (Lightweight) package is available for the GT3 TP.

Conversely:

• The Leichtbau (Lightweight) package cannot be added to a winged GT3.
• The Weissach package cannot be attached to the GT3 TP.

What each package is likeIt's briefly explained hereI hope this is helpful.

Finally, one more trivial thing that has been bothering me...

At one point, when Chris was about to close the door of the GT3 TP, Andreas told him, "This is lightweight glass, so when you close the door, you should hold the door part like this, not the window!"

I see, that's true. Since it's lightweight glass, it's best to avoid putting too much strain on it as much as possible, so I thought that was very reasonable advice.

But, however.

As the video progresses... No, no, they both have their hands on the window.

And towards the end, Chris is even leaning on something!

It made me laugh so hard (lol).

It was fun to watch them like this, as they seem to have become good friends already ^^

Here is the video (21:27)↓

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