Porsche Unveils 911 GT3 R Evo

Porsche has pulled the covers off the Evo version of the Type-992 911 GT3 R, which will make its customer racing debut in 2026.

Since its debut in 2023, the current version of Porsche’s GT3 platform has gone on to achieve significant success across the globe, notably including a pair of LMGT3 class wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as championship titles in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship.

The updated version, which was first announced back in April, has been refined “in numerous key areas,” with the primary focus on optimizing suspension and aerodynamic with the goal of improving handling and drivability for gentleman drivers in particular.

Tweaks include the introduction of louvers on the upper side of the front wheel arches to improve aerodynamics, which has been designed to counteract front-end compression together with optimized kinematics of the double wishbone front suspension.

As a result, this offers more precise and predictable braking behavior, which improves vehicle control.

Further measures put in place to improve handling include a Gurney flap on the rear wing, modified kinematics on the rear axle and an adapted ABS system from Bosch.

Additionally, Porsche has worked to add additional fluid cooling to the electro-hydraulic power steering system, ensuring thermal performance.  New ceramic wheel bearings have also been added, in additional to modified centering pins that make it easier to install new driveshafts.

The addition of new NACA ducts in the side skirts, meanwhile, also work to cool the driveshaft independent of brake cooling, while the latter can now be adjusted more precisely.

Meanwhile, a modified driver air vent system has improved air circulation in the cockpit, while a new Remote Logger Unit USB system means all driving data is now stored on a USB stick.

The price for the 911 GT3 R Evo has been set at €573,000 excluding VAT and optional extras. Porsche plans to offer around 60 update kits for existing vehicles, with a starting price of €41,500.

Beyond that, the brand offers several optional packages, including a sensor package, endurance package, pit lane link package, and camera package. Furthermore, teams can also choose from a range of special equipment options to meet the demand of specific series.

This includes special driveshafts for WEC and the WeatherTech Championship to fulfill torque sensors requirements, or a modified pre-silencer for NLS competition.

Development on the 911 GT3 R Evo started in August 2024, with testing taking place at Porsche’s own Weissach facility as well as on circuits such as Sebring, Paul Ricard, Spa-Francorchamps and the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Although the full customer rollout will commence ahead of the 2026 season, the car has already made its competitive debut when it finished second overall in the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps in April, entered by Herberth Motorsport and driven by Laurin Heinrich, Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer.

“Our focus for this update was on optimization. Small changes can make a big difference when built on a solid, proven foundation,” said Sebastian Golz, project manager Porsche 911 GT3 R.

“Driver feedback after the first race outing during the development phase in April confirmed our direction. We’re confident this evolution will allow our customer teams to continue competing successfully across the globe.”