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New Spyshots Of The 992.2 GT3 Have Dropped On CarSpy Media

The Last Time GT3 991.1 Spec Was Upgraded To The 991.2 Spec Was In 2017

The Next Upgrade Was In 2021, With Porsche's Relases Of The 992 GT3

The Best Part About This Model Was That Porsche Bought Back The Manual Transmission

The Latest Prototype 992.2 GT3 Takes Inspirtation From The 991.2 GT3 RS

This 4th Gen Prototype Design Seems Focussed On Drag Reduction Through Upgraded Aero And Suspension

The Track Performance Should Be Significantly Better

The Front Fascia Has Been Redesigned, With A More Streamlined Front Splitter

The Front Radiator Openinng Is Reduced To Half The Size

The New Opening Is Designed To Channel More Air To The Radiator And Brakes

The Roof, Fenders, Doors, And Side Skirts Seem To Be The Same As The Current GT3

At The Rear, The Wing And The Bumper Have Also Been Slightly Modified With Sharper Edges

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The average car has experienced a substantial 20% increase in size over the past two decades

Porsche's iconic 911 has not been immune to this trend with an increase in both weight and dimensions

The latest models weigh nearly 1,000 pounds more than the original 1963 model's 2,300 lbs designed by F.A. Porsche (Butzi Porsche)

Porsche's current design boss, Michael Mauer, acknowledges the negative impact of the 911’s growth

Speaking to The Drive, he recently expressed his desire for the 911 to return to a more compact form factor

The 911’s growth accelerated after the mid-90s, with the water-cooled 996 generation

However, according to Mauer, balancing customer demands for space and comfort with the brand's heritage presents a significant challenge

Regulations and performance expectations imposed on modern vehicles further complicate efforts to reduce size and weight

While electric powertrains offer performance advantages, their associated battery packs contribute significantly to vehicle weight

However, Mauer states that advancements in battery technology could hold the potential for a future compact 911 in the E.V. era

We need to see if the auto industry's potential shift towards smaller, more agile vehicles creates opportunities for Porsche to develop more compact sports cars.

While the future is electric, the EV market is witnessing a dip in sales

By 2030, Porsche initially had plans for 80% of new car sales to come from EVs, but with the slowdown, the carmaker is reassessing its goals

While the 4th-gen Cayenne will offer an all-electric variant, Porsche will continue to keep its ICE lineup untouched

Porsche has spilled the beans on the upcoming Cayenne EV. It will be built on a more advanced version of the PPE platform

Two Cayenne EV prototypes are already out to clock millions of miles around the world before their public debut

Porsche however will continue to offer gas and hybrid powertrains on the Cayenne for the rest of the decade and beyond

Brand new ICE vehicles will seize to exist by 2035, as per EU claims. So Porsche has to go all-electric, but not yet

Porsche is trying to improve the efficiency of the 4.0-liter V8, which is a nice move to avoid the stringent emission laws

Currently, the Cayenne lineup offers both pure ICE and plug-in hybrid models, with a combination of V6 and V8 engines

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The 2025 update for the Porsche 911 Carrera doesn't stop with the engine

It also includes revisions to the suspension, brakes, exterior, and interior

The 992.2 Carrera doesn't feature the T-Hybrid powertrain, but gets bigger turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS

The 992.2 Carrera and GTS also get revised dampers that react more quickly and feature a softer setting at the front

The 992.2 Carrera gets bigger brakes than the 992.1 Carrera S

The GTS turbochargers work at a lower boost setting in the 992.2 Carrera, resulting in only 9 hp more than the 992.1 Carrera

Despite peak torque still being rated at 332 lb-ft, the 992.2 Carrera should provide better mid-range punch, ideal for city driving

Exterior revisions are subtle and most prominent in the front apron of the 992.2

992.2 Carrera dyno tests might reveal a pleasant surprise as the previous, 992.1 Carrera was severely underrated from the factory

For 2025, the 911 Carrera gets new LED HD Matrix headlights

In the cabin, the 992.2 Carrera gets a fully-digital gauge cluster that's highly-customizable

The physical key is replaced by a Start-Stop button, but keeps the same location, as inherited by Le Mans race cars

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $122,095. Swipe up to read more.

Dua Lipa is the new face of Porsche's electric Macan

The pop icon helped in co-creating the Macan ad, bringing her unique style to the project

The ad's director previously worked on Pharrell Williams' "Happy" video.

The commercial showcases the Macan EV in diverse settings, from urban streets to the racetrack

The ad also includes unconventional sequences like a moon landing

A scene with an elephant running next to the Macan alongside horses, looks like it is straight out of classic Hollywood Western

Lipa's involvement is seen as a fresh approach to luxury car advertising, and seeks to capture the adventurous spirit associated with Porsche

The ad's style differs from Porsche's classic, witty print campaigns from the 1970s and '80s

The top-spec all-electric Macan boasts impressive specs, including 640 horsepower and a 381-mile range

Porsche hopes the collaboration will appeal to a younger audience and its future in electric mobility

Porsche aimed to be an 80% electric brand by 2030 but is scaling back its EV sales targets

This comes in the wake of an industry-wide slowdown of EV sales, with several automakers including Tesla feeling the heat

Potential reasons for slow EV sales include range anxiety and lack of reliable charging stations

However, Porsche continues to electrify its lineup with the Macan joining the Tacyan as the second all-electric model

Porsche will soon introduce an electric replacement for the 718 Cayman and Boxster

Prototypes of the all-electric Cayenne have also been spotted

With this slowdown, Porsche will hopefully continue to keep the 911, gasoline-powered flat-six engine

The 911 enjoys a cult-following and Porsche has reiterated that it will do whatever it can to extend its life with ICE

This means the prospect an all-electric 911 is highly unlikely, this decade

However, with an all-out 2035 ban on gasoline-powered vehicles, Porsche has no choice but to electrify its entire lineup

Porsche is also experimenting with E-Fuels and Hydrogen

As for EVs, current sales data shows that Taycan only makes up 5.67% of Porsche sales globally

With a long line of Porsche EVs in the pipeline, the German brand will need to adopt a strategy based on customer demand

For now, Porsche will continue to offer gasoline, hybrids, and electric cars.

Clean slate: Porsche designed an all-new 3.6-liter flat-six engine for its first hybrid 911, internally dubbed the 9A3

Without the e-motor, the new flat-6 makes 478 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, most of which available from 1,500 RPM

Debuting on the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, it weighs just 77 lbs more than the non-hybrid 4 GTS

The new model boasts a superior power-to-weight ratio of 334.8 hp/ton

Packaged like a mild-hybrid, the T-Hybrid system works more like a full-hybrid powertrain, but lacks electric-only range

The T-Hybrid's 1.9 kWh battery pack weighs under 60 lbs and is located at the front for better weight distribution

According to Porsche, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS T-Hybrid sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds or less

All accessories on the 9A3 engine are electrically driven instead of belt-driven, making the engine sit 110 mm lower than the old 3.0-liter

The T-Hybrid's system output is 534 hp and 450 lb-ft, which helped the 2025 Carrera 4 GTS to lap "Green hell" faster than the 992.1 Turbo S

Additionally, the turbocharger's e-motor can also charge the battery or temporarily over-boost" the PDK-integrated e-motor

Porsche is expected to release a more powerful T-Hybrid powertrain for the upcoming, 992.2 Turbo S

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The outcome of the upcoming U.S. election could impact global trade, including auto imports

German brands like Porsche rely solely on imports and could be badly hit if tariffs are imposed

Higher prices could make Porsches even more exclusive but hurt accessibility

While New car sales might fall, the used Porsche market could boom in the short term

Whereas tariffs are a hypothetical threat, these strategies could potentially help Porsche offset those risks

Porsche should consider building popular models like the Cayenne, Macan, and Panamera in existing VW factories in the U.S.

This would help Porsche leverage existing infrastructure and expertise within the VW Group

U.S.-built Porsches could be more affordable due to lower production costs

Alternatively, Porsche could also explore CKD (Completely Knocked Down) production in the U.S.

Also, with E.V. tax credits, manufacturing the Taycan in America could make it more attractive to buyers

Porsche might need to take a margin hit to keep U.S. prices competitive

Ultimately, Porsche will need to revamp marketing to focus on heritage and exclusivity to maintain a loyal customer base.

Porsche Design products are known for their timeless design and high functionality

This also extends to its recent lineup of high-end e-Bikes, designed for those who embrace the rugged outdoors

Porsche Design has introduced two new colorways for its eBike Cross Performance EXC 2nd Gen

The first is Cartagena Yellow, a bold new shade introduced with the recent 2025 911 Hybrid

The second is Oak Green Metallic Neo, which complements the Macan EV 4S

The Cross Performance EXC 2nd Gen is the flagship model and retails for $15,665

Porsche Design is also renowned for its timepieces and one of the firm's very first projects was the 1972 Chronograph I

It was designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche, who also designed the iconic 911

Porsche Design has also ventured into smartwatches and has launched a collaboration with Garmin

The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro smartwatch features a sporty design with Porsche branding

It offers advanced features like heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and ECG

It retails for $1,250, excluding taxes

Swipe up to learn more about these lifestyle products, from Porsche Design.

Like other Porsche names, the "Targa" comes from racing

In this case, the Targa Florio, in Sicily, which Porsche won 10 times

All 911s score a retro-futuristic design, but the Targa goes further with the signature B-pillar from the 1965, original 911 Targa

Porsche calls its 911 Targa, the first "safety" convertible, due to the fixed roll bar

The Targa's retractable roof uses identical mechanism to the 911 Cabriolet

The Porsche 992's retractable Targa top goes down in 19 seconds

The Targa top can also be operated at speeds of up to 31 mph

Versatility comes at a cost. At 3,847 lbs, the 992 Targa is the heaviest 911 ever made

Porsche 992 Targa is offered only as an all-wheel-drive model

In 4 GTS guise, the 992.2 Targa comes with Porsche's new T-Hybrid powertrain and does 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Despite the additionally-reinforced chassis, the 992 Targa is not the best choice for track days, especially with the top down

The 992 Targa is the most GT-oriented 911. It comes with a softer suspension setting

However, The Porsche 992 Targa is as practical as the fixed-head coupe while adding versatility

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Toyota's upcoming MR-2 will be a high-performance mid-engine sports car

It will likely be considerably cheaper than the Porsche 718 which currently starts at $72,800

Initial reports that Toyota will co-develop the MR-2 with Suzuki and Daihatsu turned out to be false

Instead, the three car companies will cooperate to make a Mazda MX-5 competitor. Each marque will feature distinctive styling and name

Another rumor suggested that the 2026 Toyota MR-2 would share an engine with the GR Corolla which was also false

However, Toyota developed 2 new engines that will be widely featured in future models

One of them is a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, inline-four, which will make up to 400 horsepower

The MR-2 and Celica will share this new engine, where it will make the full 400 horsepower and 405 pound-feet

This puts the 2026 Toyota MR-2 in the same performance segment as the Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 and GT4

Rumor has it, the new MR-2 could be manual-only

Other likely transmission options are the 8-speed automatic or a new 7-speed DCT that would be available on the Supra GRMN

The design of Toyota FT Se Concept will still serve as the inspiration for the MR-2 styling

We'll have to wait and watch if Toyota's upcoming mid-engine sports car can get a slice of the 718 market. Watch this space.

The first hybrid 911 isn't the only significant change for 2025

The base 911 Carrera gets a hefty bump in power thanks to a revised, 3.0-liter flat-six

Judging by the 992.1 Carrera, we expect the power of the base 911 to be closer to the outgoing 992.1 GTS

992.1 GTS hardware can be found in the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 992.2 Carrera features revised cooling and GTS turbochargers

Judging by the 992.1 Carrera dyno pulls, power for the 2025 will be a lot more than advertised

The 992.1 Carrera actually makes around 440 horsepower - WAY more than advertised

Judging by the 2025 improvements, the 992.2 Carrera will make a lot more than the advertised 388 horsepower

Porsche is notorious for downplaying the 911 figures, explaining how its sports car punches above its weight

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