Spy shots and video of the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Apparently, Porsche is already testing a touring package for the yet-to-be-unveiled 911 GT3 992 generation.

New spy shots and videos show a prototype similar to previous test examples of the new GT3, but without the huge rear antifender. The prototype shown here has the same rear antifender as on the regular 911 Carrera.

In 2018, Porsche introduced the Touring package for the previous generation GT3. In it, the GT3's fixed rear antifender was replaced with a more modest one, and the dual-clutch gearbox normally fitted to the GT3 was replaced with a conventional manual transmission (in this case a six-speed).

The Touring configuration also had the GT3's rear seats removed. It is not possible to see the interior of the prototype, so it is unknown if this feature will be repeated, but it is likely.

However, all other elements of the GT3 remain. These include a high-speed naturally aspirated engine, center-locked wheels, and huge carbon-ceramic brake rotors. All of these elements should be utilized in the new GT3 as well, hence the new Touring package.

The engine in the new GT3 is expected to be the same unit used in the 911 Speedster, which was introduced last year as the predecessor to the previous 911. It's a 4.0-liter flat-six with a maximum output of 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque at a maximum speed of 9,000 rpm. Compared to the previous generation GT3's 4.0-liter flat-six, the new model has a separate throttle body for sharper acceleration and higher fuel injection pressure. Power and torque figures for the new engine are also slightly better than its successor.

The new GT3 is currently expected to arrive in late 2020 as a 2021 model. Given that Porsche is already apparently testing a touring package for this car, the two models could be introduced at the same time.

Additionally, Porsche recently announced a similar touring package for the 718 Boxster and Cayman, which utilizes elements from the tougher Spyder and GT4 models. The main upgrade is a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated fuel-injected six.