Porsche customer teams to get refined 911 GT3 R from 2026

Porsche is set to launch a further refined version of its successful 911 GT3 R for the 2026 season. The new GT3 race car incorporates a range of detailed optimisations, including reworked aerodynamics.

The most striking visual feature of the new 911 GT3 R is the addition of ventiducts on the upper side of the front wheel arches. Coupled with the optimised kinematics of the double wishbone front suspension, its louvres help to counteract front-end compression during deceleration and maintain aerodynamic balance. As a result, the new 911 GT3 R offers more precise and predictable braking behaviour, improving overall control.

The primary focus of the 911 GT3 R's evolution was on optimising suspension and aerodynamics, with the goal of achieving more balanced handling and improved drivability

At the rear, its swan-neck rear wing is equipped with a four-millimetre Gurney flap. The underbody is fully enclosed and reinforced at the rear. Simultaneously, modified kinematics of the multi-link rear axle increase the anti-squat effect, reducing rear-end compression under hard acceleration. In combination with an adapted fifth-generation racing ABS from Bosch, these enhancements result in more balanced handling.

Further detailed improvements are based on the extensive feedback from Porsche Motorsport's customer teams. The new 911 GT3 R's electrohydraulic power steering system now features additional fluid cooling, optimising its thermal performance and ensuring consistent steering forces. New ceramic wheel bearings enhance robustness and durability, while modified centring pins simplify the installation of drive shafts.

The new 911 GT3 R offers more precise and predictable braking behaviour, improving overall control

Porsche Motorsport offers several former non-standard optional packages for the new 911 GT3 R ex-works: The sensor package, endurance package, pit lane link package, and camera package. These kits include four laser ride-height sensors, two master brake cylinder potentiometers, a track temperature sensor, a rear-view camera, and mountings for the water bottle system.

The 4.2-litre flat-six engine - which delivers up to 557bhp - and the drivetrain of the current 911 GT3 R remain largely unchanged. For existing vehicles based on the 911 generation 992, Porsche Motorsport plans to offer around 60 update kits, allowing the new generation modifications to be installed on existing vehicles.