7 Things You Might Not Know About the Porsche 992.2 GT3 Touring

Here at Romans International, we've always had a soft spot for the GT3 Touring. We consider it to be the thinking person's GT3 - a car that delivers all the performance and track capability of the winged version, but with a more understated, elegant approach. The new Porsche 992.2 generation takes this philosophy even further.

Inspired by our "If You Don't Know" video series with Tom Jaconelli, we’ve shared some of the lesser-known details about this remarkable Porsche…

Fact 1: No Wing Doesn't Mean No Aero

The most obvious thing about the GT3 Touring has always been what's missing - that enormous rear wing. But don't think for a second that Porsche has compromised on aerodynamics. The 992.2 introduces what Porsche calls the Gurney flap, borrowed from the GT3 RS, which provides downforce in a far subtler way.

What's more impressive is the completely resculpted rear end, including a brand new diffuser that's unique to the Touring. This isn't just the regular GT3 with the wing chopped off - it's been specifically engineered to work without one, delivering the performance you need whilst maintaining that clean, elegant silhouette.

Fact 2: The Front End Changes Are Subtle But Significant

If you look closely at the front of the 992.2 GT3 Touring, you'll spot some clever updates. Those daytime running lights that sat in the lower bumper are now gone. Instead, they're now integrated into the main headlights, and the Porsche crest is illuminated too.

But this isn't just about aesthetics. Removing the DRLs creates more space for bigger air intakes, delivering better cooling for that naturally aspirated flat-six. Combined with a newly designed front splitter, the front end now generates more downforce whilst keeping the classic GT3 look. 

Fact 3: Carbon Bucket Seats That Actually Fold

Here's something you don't see every day - carbon fibre bucket seats that fold forward. Porsche has completely redesigned the racing buckets for the 992.2, and for the first time, they're foldable. This might sound like a small detail, but it makes accessing the rear of the cabin infinitely easier.

In addition, for the first time ever on a GT3, you can now actually specify rear seats. This is genuinely a first - a GT3 that could theoretically be used as a family car.

Fact 4: It's Track-Ready With A Removable Headrest

Speaking of those rear seats, Porsche hasn't forgotten the GT3 Touring's track credentials. The driver's headrest is removable, which might seem odd until you realise why - it creates more space for your helmet when you're doing track days.

This perfectly encapsulates the GT3 Touring's dual personality. One minute it's a comfortable grand tourer with rear seats for the family, the next it's a focused track weapon ready for a lap of the Nürburgring.

Fact 5: The Lightweight Package Is Extensive

The Porsche 992.2 GT3 Touring comes with an optional lightweight package, and at around £30,000, it's not cheap. But what you get is genuinely impressive. Forged magnesium wheels, a lightweight carbon fibre roof (painted in the exterior colour to maintain that subtle look), lightweight door panels, and carbon fibre chassis components all feature.

The package also includes the six-speed manual gearbox - yes, you can still get three pedals - complete with the short shifter from the GT3 RS. Just in case you forget you've ticked the lightweight box, there's a small plaque inside the cabin reading 'Leichtbau' (German for lightweight construction). Subtle bragging rights at their finest!

Fact 6: Oak Green Neo Was Born From Customer Demand

The previous 991.2 GT3 Touring was famous for being offered in paint-to-sample greens, with customers going wild for shades from Porsche's historical colour palette. In fact, the take-up was so strong that Porsche decided to create a brand new shade specifically for the 992.2.

Introducing Oak Green Neo - a stunning modern green that takes inspiration from those classic paint-to-sample choices but brings them into the modern era. Better still, Porsche made it part of the standard paint range, meaning you don't need to pay the typically eye-watering paint-to-sample premium.

Fact 7: Turn The Key, Not Push The Button

Here's a detail that might seem trivial but speaks volumes about the GT3 Touring's character. Whilst the rest of the 992.2 range has moved to push-button start systems, the GT3 Touring retains the traditional turn-key ignition.

It's a small but significant decision that connects you to GT3s of the past. Though the analogue dials have gone, replaced by a full digital display, Porsche knows that some rituals are worth preserving.

The GT3 For Those Who Know

What makes the Porsche 992.2 GT3 Touring truly special is its ability to be all things to all people. Want a capable track car? It's got you covered. Need something you can actually use every day, even with the family? It ticks that box too. 

At Romans International, we've always believed the best cars are the ones that don't need to show off. The GT3 Touring embodies this philosophy perfectly - it's a car for people who know, who don't need the rear wing to prove anything. It's confidence without the fanfare.

Check out our official video; if you don’t know about the 992.2 GT3 Touring, now you know, below:

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