Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (991)

 

The GT3 Touring is a Porsche 911 GT3 with a more subtle appearance. It debuted for the 2018 model year after the 991-gen Porsche 911 received a mid-cycle refresh and lasted until the 2019 model year, with 2019 being around when the current Porsche 911 was introduced. Porsche mainly introduced the 911 GT3 Touring due to the success and popularity of the limited-edition 911 R that debuted a few years prior to the GT3 Touring. Like the standard 911 GT3, the 911 GT3 Touring is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six producing 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. However, the Touring model is paired to only a six-speed manual transmission. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The biggest difference between the GT3 Touring and the standard GT3 is the former's absence of the latter's rear wing in favor of a retractable spoiler that is very similar to that of the lower-end 911 models. The 911 GT3 Touring features Porsche Torque Vectoring, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and 20-inch wheels like the standard 911 GT3, except the GT3 Touring's interior is fitted in mostly black leather. For those who prefer the GT3 Touring, luckily the Touring package on the 911 GT3 comes as a no-cost option and costs significantly less than the 911 R that came before it. This isn't my favorite version of the previous Porsche 911, but the 991 GT3 Touring is an intriguing and wonderful sports car that flies under the radar.

Pictured below are two examples of the standard 991-gen Porsche 911 GT3 that were on display at a recent Cars and Coffee meet that I attended.