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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.

Porschephile or not, the Carrera GT is one car that requires little effort to seduce

Be it the evocative soundtrack from its 600-horsepower F1-derived V-10 engine

Or the 6-speed manual with that Beachwood shifter, the CGT remains one of the German automaker's most significant models of all time

However, in the two decades that it has been around, the CGT has developed a reputation of being a modern-day widowmaker with several high-profile crashes, resulting in lawsuits

One of the most effective ways to improve safety is with tires, and Porsche roped in Michelin to develop Pilot-cup Sport 2's for the CGT

Advancements in tire technology have come a long way in the past 20 years, and Porsche has decided to offer this new rubber to CGT owners, free of cost

But what better way to demonstrate the safety and capability of fresh rubber than at the 13-mile Nürburgring

Porsche entrusted this task to Works Driver Jörg Bergmeister

These Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are a straight swap for the old Pilot Super Sports from 2013 and even the original Pilot Sport PS2s from way back when the Carrera GT first hit the scene

With the fresh rubber, Bergmeister hit the track hard, with a nice burnout

And with that, it was on to the iconic start-stop line of the Nordschleife and explore the limits of grip in an old relic

Things looked a lot more civilized on the iconic Carousel, which is a blind left-hand corner, midway through the Nürburgring

On the final stretch, Bergmeister topped out at 187 mph with the Carrera GT's brand new shoes

He set a lap time of 7:12.69 minutes, a new record

This time is 16 seconds quicker than the Carrera GT's original lap time of 7:28, set by the legendary Walter Röhrl

The two-time world rally champion and Porsche Works driver was instrumental in the development of the Porsche Carrera GT back in the early 2000s

While several modern-day 911s are quicker around the Nürburgring today, none can offer the analog visceral feel of a Carrera GT

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

With an official lap time of 6:57.685, the Ford Mustang GTD is the 10th fastest production car at the Nürburgring

A sub-seven-minute time at the infamous 13-mile Nordschleife in Germany is considered a benchmark by performance car makers

Ford entrusted the task of this record-breaking run, to Nürburgring veteran, Dirk Müller who knows the place like the back of his hand

Despite the less-than-ideal conditions and predicted rain, the Ford team had been preparing for this run for months and decided to go ahead with it

The record was attempted back in summer on August 7th, 2024

Simulators were used to map out every corner, to ensure that everything went according to plan

Here's an onboard shot of Dirk Müller and the telemetry from the record-breaking run

The wait for the lap time was agonizing, to say the least as the Ford team waited with anticipation

Finally, the official time came in and to everyone's relief on the team, the Mustang GTD was now in the history books with a time of 6:57.685

This is a big deal for Ford because the Mustang GTD is the first American car to set a sub-seven-minute time at the 'Ring

So how exactly was Ford able to pull it off? Well, the Mustang GTD or Grand Touring Daytona has IMSA roots and is essentially a street-legal race car

It features advanced motor-sport-derived suspension comprising adaptive dampers, developed by Canadian firm Multimatic. This system allows for instant response based on track conditions

The Mustang GTD utilizes a "Drag Reduction System" to optimize its aerodynamics, featuring an active rear wing and special flaps under the car to maximize speed on straights and generate downforce for cornering

The GTD's engine is a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, with Ford's first-ever dry-sump oil system in a roadgoing Mustang. This ensures lubrication during intense cornering, allowing for higher engine speeds and improved performance under heavy G-forces

With 800 horsepower on tap, the Mustang GTD produces a lot more power compared to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's 518

But power alone isn't everything and when you compare the weight figures, the GT3 RS is 600 pounds lighter than the Ford, coming in at just 3,268 pounds

Limited to just 1,000 examples, the Mustang GTD also costs $325,000 which is significantly more than a 911 GT3 RS

So does Ford's new record increase its appeal over a 911 GT3 RS?

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.

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

I found this bizarre 986 Porsche Boxster Safari on Reddit, that appears to have been transformed for off-road use

Regardless of what you and I may think, commenters seem to love this "Rothmans Boxster Safari", with some even calling it a 'Daxter' and 'Poor man's Dakar'

The builder, 61_m from China, clearly seems to have a unique taste in Porsches

Inspired by Group B rally cars, this Boxster boasts a custom air suspension

The car gains a widebody silhouette, extra lights, and a beefed up front-end

On the side-extra-wide fenders were also added to accommodate the high-profile off-road tires

A dedicated spare wheel frame completes the rugged look at the rear

Another unique touch is the inclusion of a 930 Turbo-style Whale-tail spoiler

We can't confirm if the powertrain was upgraded, but 200 to 250 ponies of the stock 986, won't be adequate for conquering trails with the added weight

Despite the added ground clearance and additional off-road hardware, it'll still be rear-wheel drive, not the best for all-weather usability

However, this 986 Safari defies the norm and may not sit well with everyone in the Porsche community

I for one, don't hate it! It's audacious and different, commendable even if strange. It's impractical but a conversation starter.

Given safari-style Porsches are all the rage, the German brand should consider spinning off 'Dakar' as a sub-brand and ride this trend.

For those unaware, Manthey Racing is a German tuner based at the Nürburgring and has been racing Porsches for 25 years

Besides their racing efforts, they also develop performance kits for Porsche road cars, which are available through Porsche Tequipment

Porsche owns a 51% majority stake in Manthey-Racing, and in 2021 they became a full motorsport partner for the German brand

Mathey recently unveiled their highly-anticipated kit long-awaited kit for the 992 GT3 RS

Developed over two years, this new kit for the GT3 RS focuses on four key areas: aerodynamics, weight savings, suspension and brakes

Comprising 17 components, the Manthey Kit brings some significant upgrades when compared to the standard 911 GT3 RS

If you'll stick around, we'll show you how it differs from the standard GT3 RS; along with some exclusive shots of the global debut from the Icons Of Porsche event, recently held in Dubai

In order to improve downforce, the kit features a significantly enlarged spoiler lip up front, redesigned wheel arch Gurney flaps, and two dive planes on each side of the front bumper compared to the standard GT3 RS

Here's a closer look at the differences between the two cars upfront

Aerodynamics play a crucial role in any track-bred model and the GT3 RS is no exception. The standard variant has two roof strakes, along the edges

The function of the additional strakes is to take heat coming from the front radiator, and prevent it from entering the rear engine air intake

On the GT3 RS MR, you get six additional roof strakes, for a total of 8. They act as Vortex generators. Along with a Carbon-fiber sharkfin, it helps direct the air toward the massive wing for improved straight-line stability

This is complemented by a swan-neck mounted split-carbon fiber DRS wing, resulting in increased downforce and reduced drag

Manthey's kit also features aerodynamic hubs for the lightweight magnesium rear wheels. They work together with the rear diffuser and wing to enhance downforce

At the rear, a wider diffuser and elongated carbon fiber fins enhance downforce without increasing drag. This was a significant challenge for Manthey Racing

A closer look at the rear diffuser reveals that it is much more substantial, compared to the standard GT3 RS and has double radi

Manthey notes that a long diffuser on the standard GT3 RS extending to the underbody breaks the air flow. To address this, Manthey includes not one, but two kinks to maintain a steady air-flow

With the aerodynamic upgrades, downforce has increased by 20% over the standard GT3 RS. 2,204 lbs compared to 1,895 pounds at 177 mph

The standard GT3 RS already packs extensive CRPF (Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic) components. This top-down shot gives is a great view of the CRPF hood, roof, doors, and wing

The rear window has been replaced by a carbon fiber panel that is 25% lighter than the standard GT3 RS. The extensive use of carbon fiber means the weight savings should be substantial

Semi-active coil-over suspension along with four sensors for the wheels and three body acceleration sensors allow automatic damper tuning

This combined with spring rates increased by 30% on the front axle and 15% on the rear axle has helped improve the handling

Steel-sheathed brake lines have been added for improved pedal feel and response

The kit also includes racing brake pads specially optimized for track days

As for visual upgrades, the kit comes with a plethora of logos and decals, including door illuminated door sills

As for power upgrades, Manthey hasn't carried out any engine or transmission upgrades

Overall, the additional hardware and tweaks helps reduce dive, pitch, and roll during cornering, providing a more stable platform at high speeds

While official lap times are pending, based on extensive testing on racetracks, significant improvements are expected compared to the standard model

The 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will set you back $244,995 before you start adding options

Add a few options and the Manthey kit and you are looking at a car that costs quite a bit more

We got an up-close look at the 992.1 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit, which made its global debut at the 'Icons Of Porsche' event in Dubai

Here's a closer look at the eight vortex generators along with the carbon-fiber sharkfin and rear carbon fiber panel, instead of the rear windshield

The rear fin was in fact inspired by the 963 Hybrid racecar, also present at the event

Larger end plates enhance aerodynamics by preventing air from spilling off the wing tips

The carbon-fiber aero discs for the light-weight magnesium wheels, aid in improving rear-end downforce

Swipe up to learn more about the Manthey 992.1 GT3 RS and what it gets you in more detail.

What do you think about the 2025 911 GT3 RS MR? Please let us know in the comments below.