Is it possible to offer a GT3 engine with naturally aspirated power in other 992-series models?
It’s hard for us to believe that we are already nearing the mid-cycle refresh of the Porsche 911. We first saw a prototype back in December, with a 911 Turbo. However, these spy photos don’t seem to capture a turbo in any meaning of the term.
It is obvious that the 911 featured in this article is not a Turbo trim. The rear fascia has a totally different design and there is no evidence of spoilers or fender vents. We’ll be focusing our attention on the rear fascia, which is a completely different design. Very Different design with two exhaust outlets in the middle. Although they’re closer than the 911 Carrera and 911 Turbo, they’re not side-by-side. 911 GT3. There is a slight resemblance to the one you would find on a Cayman GT4.
This has led us to question what is underneath that rear engine cover. The new 911s come with a twin-turbocharged flat-6, except for the GT3, which is the only 911 that has naturally aspirated power. We know that there are 911 enthusiasts who love the simplicity of an engine with no boost. The Cayman also gets such an engine in higher-spec models. The GTS’s 4.0-liter engine produces 394 horsepower, while the GT4 and GT4 RS models produce more. We could be seeing a 911 Carrera with a turbo-free, 4.0-liter engine.
Although it is a tempting thought, we don’t have any photos to support this theory. According to spy photos, an informant claimed that a naturally-aspirated 911 with the 4.0-liter engine was coming. Although it is unlikely to have GT3 power, something in the 400-hp range that falls between the Carrera S and base Carrera doesn’t seem too crazy. We’ll have to wait and watch because Porsche isn’t going to be talking.
It could also be a long wait. The first 992 facelifted cars have been seen out and about. A debut may not be until later this year or in 2023.