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The rollout of the 992.2 series is underway and one of the most highly anticipated models is undoubtedly the next GT3 RS

The GT3 RS is the top-dog when it comes to high-performance 911s

The 992.2 GT3 RS is already in the early stages of development

Due to stricter emissions regulations, the upcoming GT3 RS could see some pretty controversial changes

The recently unvieled 992.2 GT3 did not gain power and the same could be true for the GT3 RS

Expect Porsche to carry out work on the chassis and aerodynamics to maximize performance over the 992.1 GT3 RS

Even the GT3-specific double-wishbone front suspension is aerodynamically -optimized

Porsche partner Manthey Racing is also offering its own version of the GT3 RS

Manthey's kit improves downforce by 20 percent

Based on the spy footage we've seen and heard until now, the 4.0-liter will still be around in its classic, normally aspirated form possibly for the last time

So far, the prototype does not seem vastly different to the current model

Porsche's new GT3 RS prototype was only spotted recently for the first time, so a lot can change

Swipe up to learn more details about the 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and see the prototype in action.

Porsche has been rolling out the 992.2 refresh since May this year and here's a comprehensive list of the launch dates of all trims updated so far and that of upcoming trims

Kicking things off with the base-model Porsche 992.2 Carrera. Released in May 2024 it introduced a more aggressive front fascia than its predecessor

Inside, you now get a fully digital instrument cluster and rear seats are now optional

The 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine now produces 388 horsepower, with 60 mph coming up in 3.7 seconds when equipped with the Sport Chrono package. Top speed is 183 mph

Rear-wheel steering is standard on the entry-level 911 Carrera which has a starting MSRP of $120,100

Next up, the 992.2 Carrera GTS was launched alongside the base model Carrera in May, to become the first hybridized production 911

This hybrid setup is different from Porsche's plug-in E-Hybrid system, in that it doesn't offer pure EV mode and it puts more emphasis on performance by eliminating Turbo lag

The 992.2 Carrera GTS features a 3.6-liter turbocharged flat-six engine paired with an electric turbo and an additional electric motor. It delivers a combined 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque, propelling the car from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Available across three-body styles, exterior updates on the 992.2 GTS besides the signature blacked-out accents - include new bumpers and active vertical shutters. The 2025 Carrera GTS starts at $164,500

Moving onto the 992.2 GT3, released in mid-October. It brings a revised front end with a sharper design and integrated carbon blades, an aggressive rear bumper, and larger wing endplates on standard the GT3, and a retractable wing for the GT3 Touring

Inside, you get an all-digital instrument cluster, Racetex-covered dashboard, and optional rear seats for the GT3 Touring. Both models are still available with a manual

The optional Weissach package available for the first time on the GT3 RS, when equipped with light-weight magnesium wheels, can save up to 48 pounds

The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine has been retained with 502 horsepower, but the torque figure has been slightly reduced. The 992.2 GT3 is priced at $222,500, a significant increase of nearly $60,000 compared to the previous generation

Next up, the manual-only 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera T was released 10 days after the GT3 at the end of October

The Interior features a 12.6-inch driver display replacing the analog tachometer and a matte walnut shift knob for the manual transmission

Performance and features include a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 388 horsepower, rear-axle steering, revised anti-roll bars, a tweaked PASM system, and larger brakes

Available as a coupe, priced at $134,000, or a cabriolet that will cost $147,300, exterior updates include sleeker headlights, wider taillights, new wheel designs, and a Vanadium Grey accent package

Now, moving onto those 992.2 models that haven't been released yet, and we're kicking things off with the 992.2 Carrera S

The Carrera S is an extremely popular trim in the 911 lineup, as it builds upon the base model with more power, better suspension, and better brakes

The upcoming Carrera S might feature a more powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, potentially delivering around 500 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission might be offered as a no-cost option

The 992.2 Carrera S is set to be released in 2025 as a 2026 model and is expected to be priced higher than the outgoing model, which carried a sticker price of around $125,000

Stepping it up to the upcoming 992.2 Turbo lineup, a recent leak from Porsche's configurator already shows us some of the exterior design cues

Besides the Turbo and Turbo S models, the 992.2 updates should also include a new wingless Turbo Touring model seen here, which is set to most likely debut in mid-to-late 2025

The Turbo S and Touring could feature a Hybrid 3.6-liter engine with more power, owing to the additional punch from the electric motor, knocking on 700 horsepower for the Turbo S, which is about 60 more than the current model's 640

The standard Turbo could feature a revised 3.8-liter flat-six engine with a potential rear-wheel-drive option and manual transmission. A significant price hike of around $50,000 across the Turbo lineup can't be ruled out

Finally, the upcoming 992.2 GT3 RS set to debut in 2027 is shaping up to be a controversial model

Rumors suggest a possible hybrid setup for the 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six, to meet stricter emissions standards, but the exact power figures and performance specifications are still unknown

The 992.2 GT3 RS could feature rear-wheel steering, adjustable dampers, a locking rear differential, and potential aerodynamic enhancements inspired by the 992.1 GT3 RS with the Manthey Racing kit

The 992.2 GT3 RS is expected to be priced higher than the current model, which starts at $241,300. Electrification could further impact the GT3 RS market.

The Porsche Slant nose also known as "Flachbau” first appeared on the 930-based Porsche 935 race car in the late 1970s

The more aerodynamic front end improved downforce while making the car more slippery

The brainchild behind the Slant Nose was engineer, Norbert Singer, to which the famous Restomodder Singer Vehicle Design pays homage

The regular 930 Turbo had terrible aerodynamics - around 0.50 Cd or coefficient of drag

The Slant Nose front-end improved the drag coefficient to 0.39 Cd

The first road-going slant-nose Porsche was the one-off 935 Street

The "Flachbau" first became an option for the Porsche 930, in 1982

The 930 Slantnose is the only Porsche 911 to feature factory pop-up headlights

Slant-nose 930s did not feature engine upgrades and retained the stock 326 horsepower and 318 pound-feet of torque

The Porsche slant nose, was available, not just for the coupe, but also for the cabriolet and Targa body styles

But despite the inherent advantages of the Slant Nose front-end, over 95 percent of all Porsche 930 Turbos built, were ordered with the regular front-end

Additionally, German tuner RUF reportedly carried out some conversions, but they are believed to have been factory slant-nose 930, dubbed the RUF BTR III

This also included the likes of the 1984 RUF 935 RSR

Another super-rare Slant nose model is the 3.6 Turbo S Flachbau, based on the 964 chassis. Only 76 were built, with only 39 imported Stateside

The Gemballa Avalanche Turbo, seen here was an even more extreme expression of the Slantonose 930

In more recent times, 2019 to be more specific, Porsche revived the Slant Nose name once, this time with the 991.2-based Porsche 935

Production was limited to just 77 examples and its not road-legal

If you want to find out more about the history and current valuations of the Porsche slant nose, swipe up.

If you were apprehensive about the next-gen Carrera S's existence, the most popular 911 trim is not going anywhere

The 992.2 Carrera S is happening and thankfully, it will not be a hybrid like the 992.2 GTS

Instead, the Carrera S will continue to rely on the 3.0-liter, twin-turbo flat-6 seen on the base model 911

However, the 992.2 Carrera S is expected to feature upgraded intercoolers and turbos for increased power

While not confirmed, power is expected to be around 500 horsepower

The 6-speed manual, (instead of 7), similar to what we saw on the recent Carrera T, is also expected to stick around for the 992.2 Carrera S

The 992.2 Carrera S manual is also expected to share an identical, differential setup to the manual-only Carrera T

Higher up the ladder, the 992.2 GTS will not be the only hybrid 911

The 992.2 Turbo is also around the corner and it will feature a similar setup to the 992.2 GTS

The 992.2 Carrera S should arrive in the first half of 2025 with the Turbo model, joining the lineup few months after

Swipe up to learn more about the upcoming 992.2 Carrera S

The configurator for the 992.2 GT3 Touring is now live and here are three options that push the MSRP above $300,000

Porsche's Paint to Sample Plus program lets you choose endless color variations, but it will set you back $38,660

The Lichtbau or Lightweight Package starts at $36,010, but you have to tick more boxes to complete it

The bucket seats, for instance, are a part of this Lightweight Package and can cost up to $6,220 more, bringing the price up to $42,230

If you choose the manual, the Lightweight Package also gets you a short shift knob

Porsche says that this package shaves 48 pounds from the 992.2 GT3 Touring's weight, which equates to $879.79 per 1 pound of weight saved

Porsche Carbon Composite Brakes PCCB are the third-most expensive option

The distinctive yellow calipers are an easy giveaway for Porsche's ceramic brakes

For an $900 extra, the calipers can be painted High Gloss Black, bringing the price to $10,680

With a few more options and a hefty dealer markup, a 992.2 GT3 Touring can easily reach $400,000

Adding almost $95,000 worth of options on the 2025 GT3 Touring is super-easy

It takes just takes a handful options to take the GT3 Touring from $222,500 to over $300,000

If you want to learn more about the most expensive options and why the 992.2 GT3 Touring will sell regardless, swipe up.

With Porsche realigning its highly ambitious EV strategy, owing to a slowdown in demand, here's a mix of 8 gas, hybrid, and electric models that we can expect by the end of the decade

1. 2025 718 EV: Set to pack 200+ hp over its gas counterparts and will offer between 250-300 miles and is expected to cost from $80,000

2. 2026 992.2 Carrera S: The popular 911 Carrera S has yet to be launched for the 992.2 generation. It'll slot in between the manual-only Carrera T and the hybridized GTS, and cost around $150,000 upon launch

3. 2026 992.2 Turbo: Expect 3 Turbo flavors in the form of the Turbo, Turbo S with hybrid tech with between 650 to 700 hp, and a new Turbo Touring model with a manual. A rear-wheel drive Turbo could also be on the cards

4. 2026 Porsche Panamera EV: It will be positioned above the Taycan as a luxury EV offering. Packing between 350-400 mile range, the Panamera EV will continue to sell alongside gas and hybrid models

5. 2026 Cayenne Electric: A Porsche best-seller, the Cayenne EV will sell alongside the gas and hybrid models and could back a quad-motor setup with 300-350 miles. Expected priced is $80,000

6. 2026 K9 EV: Porsche is also developing a full-size three-row 7-seater EV, code-named K9. It will sit above the Caynne and start above $100,000. Expect a 2026 or late 2027 launch. Details are scarce, but it should offer 350-400 mile range

7. 2027 911 GT3 RS (992.2): While the 992.2 GT3 is already here, the RS is still some time away. It should pack round about the same power at 525 hp, but expect significant aero upgrades with more downforce

8. 2030 911 EV: Porsche's core sportscar will be the last to get electrified. No technical details yet, and we'll have to wait and see how the EV sports car market evolves

While we have a healthy mix of gas, hybrid and EV models coming over the next five years, here are some more future Porsche models that are also worth touching upon

Porsche's design boss has expressed that he'd like to see a smaller, more nimbler version of the 911. Maybe a 2.0-liter four-pot like the old 912, or an efficient EV powerplant could be ideal for a compact 911

While a 918 successor was showcased in the form of the all-electric Mission X concept, Porsche is yet to join the new-age holy trinity. With the EV market cooling off, should Porsche consider reviving the Hybird 919 Street?

Porsche unveiled the highly anticipated 992.2 GT3 back in October and the online configurator has just gone live

Given that this latest GT3 carries a $60k premium over the 992.1 GT3 at $222,500; we wanted to see how many options it takes to cross 300k

Selecting the three most expensive options available in the configurator, all it took was three options to get to $312,385

Option 1: Paint to Sample Plus which will set you back $38,660

You will need to reach out to your local Porsche Center to check for feasibility and will also have to provide a paint sample

Option 2: The Weissach Package at $19,330, which is now available for the first time on the GT3

It includes a host of weight-saving add-ons that Porsche claims shave off 48 pounds from the 3,278 pound curb-weight

When you select the Weissach Package, you also need to select two mandatory options

Either those new Folding Lightweight Bucket Seats for $6,860 or the 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus for $2,640

Along with, either a Leather/Race-Tex Interior in either Black with GT Silver Stitching for $4,740 or a Leather/Race-Tex Interior With either Guards Red or Shark Blue Stitching costing $6,220

We chose the most expensive options available for this configuration, taking the price from $19,330 to $30,920

Option 3: 20-inch front and 21-inch rear 911 GT3 Forged Magnesium Lightweight Wheels at $16,820

Finished in California Gold, these lightweight wheels can only be selected if you opt for the Weissach Package, and they weigh 19 pounds lighter than the standard wheels

With all three options selected amounting to $87,890, we end up with a total MSRP of $312,385

To configure your 992.2 GT3 and an exclusive look at the car from the recent 'Icons Of Porsche' event in Dubai, swipe up.

The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid and the BMW X6 M60i are both excellent performance-oriented Coupe SUVs

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid sits above the standard E-Hybrid model, and it starts from $110,400

As for the BMW X6 M60i, it's $16,100 cheaper, starting at $94,300

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid features Matrix LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, soft close doors, and more on the outside as standard

On the other hand, the BMW X6 M60i boasts LED headlights, 20-inch alloys, and a panoramic sunroof as standard

On the inside, The Cayenne features an all-leather upholstery, along with a curved 12.6-inch instrument console and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display

The X6 M60i offers leatherette upholstery as standard, with a giant curved panel on the dash, featuring a 12.3-inch driver's display and a 14.9-inch infotainment display

When it comes to drivability, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid should feel softer, thanks to the adaptive air suspension

Side-by-side, the BMW X6 M60i should feel more dynamic, courtesy to its adaptive dampers, rear limited slip-diff, and standard rear axle steering

In terms of performance, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid features a 3.0-liter turbo V6 and an e-motor, which produces a combined 512 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque

The BMW X6 M60i sports a good ol' 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with a mild hybrid system, making 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque

Both the Porsche and the BMW drive all four wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox

Does the Porsche justify the premium over the BMW?

Swipe up to find out.

Swiss Restomodder, Erbacher goes about reimagining the air-cooled 911 like Singer Vehicle Design

Based on the 964 generation, Erbacher accomplishes this transformation with its own unique twist

The optional ducktail spoiler hides a 4.3-liter, air-cooled flat-6, by EGMO

The engine is based on the original 964 Carrera 3.6-liter unit, but almost nothing of the stock factory mill remains

The numbers? 430 horsepower, 339 pound-feet of torque

But, the numbers only tell half the story. This engine packs some pretty interesting upgrades like sequential fuel injection and Emtron custom ECU to name a few

With a carbon-fiber construction, the Erbacher 911 Carrera weighs just 2,160 pounds.

For context, the lightest 992 S/T weights 3,056 pounds

Even the smallest detail has been touched upon. For example, the windshield wiper operation is a modified version of the 993 system

Like the exterior, the cabin is classically correct and highly-executed with Italian hand-crafted leather, carbon fiber, and optionally, Alcantara

The six-speed manual features a tall shifter, bringing it closer to the steering wheel, for quicker reach

Costing $530,000, there are plenty of bespoke options available to help justify the steep price

Swipe up to learn more about what Erbacher does with the Porsche 964

We look at how market trends and cost-cutting have led to the slow and steady demise of some of the most iconic features, associated with Porsche

Air-cooled engines were discontinued by 1998, due to legislation and the need for more performance

The Porsche 993 is the last air-cooled 911, which is why purists view it as the last truly classic 911

Manual transmissions are slowly being phased out. Currently, only the 992.2 Carrera T can be had with a stick

Hydraulic steering is no longer present in Porsche's sports cars. 997 was the last to feature the system

While hydraulic systems offer superior feedback, they also add weight

Hans Mezger made some of the most legendary racing engines for Porsche

A lot of these engines were in road-going models and feature unique characteristics, making them superior

Analog gauges are a more recent departure from Porsche's cars

While not as classically-correct, digital gauges offer many personalization options

The Porsche 992.1 was the last 911 to feature analog gauges, albeit partially. Perhaps the GT3 can bring them back?

Since the 991.2, the "Turbo" moniker no longer stands for the only 911 to feature forced induction

Nowadays, normally-aspirated engines can only be found on Porsche's GT3 and GT4 models... for now

Swipe up to learn more about what Porsche took away from its cars, and what else we might lose

EV demand has dropped, with hybrids taking a bigger portion of the market

Taycan sales have suffered the most, as they've dropped 50 percent, compared to last year

Porsche's plan is to convert EV models to hybrid/ ICE propulsion, but it may spell trouble for some models

Taycan is the only Porsche, designed to be purely electric, so converting it may not be too cost-effective

This may lead to the Taycan suffering the same fate as the 928 many years ago, which was discontinued due to poor sales

Back in 2015, Porsche introduced a scaled-down Panamera, called the Pajun

We could see a model like this replacing the Taycan, and sitting below the Panamera

Meanwhile, the Panamera is getting an EV variant that would be sold alongside the current lineup

The ICE-powered Macan receives extended service as the brand's best-selling model

Like other Porsche models, the EV Macan will be on offer alongside the ICE variants

Given that the upcoming all-electric K9 SUV under development, and will be positioned above the Cayenne, could potentially be converted to feature a hybrid or a gas-power

Porsche is still going through with the 718 EV

The ICE-powered Porsche 718 is planned to be discontinued in 2025

But there is a possibility that the ICE 718 could stay and even go hybrid

At any rate, Porsche's lineup will not change drastically, but there is a possibility that we could lose 1 or 2 of the current models

Swipe up to learn more about how Porsche's new EV strategy can benefit car enthusiasts

Miles Works founder, Dominic Miles, said RWB cars were a big inspiration with creating body kits for the 996 and 986

He took on a challenge to make the unloved 996 as epic as possible, by improving upon the 911 RSR looks

This creativity also transitioned to the more affordable, Porsche 986 Boxster

The bespoke 986 body kit can be had in two different variants - "ultra-wide body" and a more restrained version

Optionally, you can get "humps" for the rear deck-lid, typically present on Porsche's Speedster models

In-house wheels with an extremely deep dish at the rear, finish the new looks

The Price? You can have the body kit for $6,000 or $7,500 with the optional Speedster humps

This represents exceptional value when it comes to transforming the humble and rather unloved 986

To ensure the 'GO' matches the 'Show', Miles Works will also offer mild performance upgrades like induction, exhaust, and lightweight flywheel

Swipe up to learn more about the Miles Works 986 Boxster and how you can get one