If you were hoping to get what is arguably the finest sports car on the planet, you’re out of luck. While browsing the Porsche USA site this week (as one does when one can), we noticed that the 911 GT3 no longer appears. The production facility in Zuffenhausen where the GT3 is produced has a very limited manufacturing capacity, and although Porsche tries to get as many out of the door as possible, demand far exceeds supply, and not just for the GT3; other high-performance Porsches must also be made.
Therefore, it was inevitable that the GT3 would take a hiatus at some point. We reached out to Porsche Cars North America, and a representative confirmed our suspicions.
“The 911 GT3 is no longer available to order; with production coming to an end, it has been removed from the Porsche USA website to reflect this.”
– Frank Wiesmann, Product Communications Head, Porsche Cars North America
Expert Opinion
“The Porsche 911 GT3 is the finest sports car ever made. Period. We know it’s annoying that automotive journalists keep calling it that, but it is true. There’s nothing else quite like it, and it’s proof that you can have fun with ‘just’ 502 horsepower.”
What Are Your Remaining 911 Options?
If you’re determined to have a new Porsche for the 2025 model year, you’ll have to aim either higher or lower. “For the 2025 model year, the 911 Turbo and Turbo S models, as well as the GT3 RS, are still available, [along with] the new 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera GTS (992.2),” said Wiesmann.
The 911 Carrera carries a base MSRP of $120,100 and the GTS starts at $164,900 (unless you want all-wheel drive, in which case the Carrera 4 GTS starts at $172,700). If you’re willing to settle for more power in exchange for a heavier 911, the regular Turbo offers 572 horsepower for $197,200, and the 911 Turbo S provides 640 hp for $230,400.
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Finally, we have the 992 911 GT3 RS, with a similar engine to the GT3 but a far keener track focus. Unfortunately, those who have visited a Porsche dealer with the intent of purchasing any GT product, let alone an RS variant, know that dealers typically only entertain customers who have already bought several other Porsche models. Unlike the GT3, you don’t get access to a manual transmission in any of these models, but that may change for lesser 911s in the future. For the record, the GTS cannot have a manual transmission because the innovative T-Hybrid system slots between its engine and PDK dual-clutch transmission.
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Rival Alternatives
There is no substitute for the handling balance, steering feel, and engine response that only a GT Division Porsche can provide, but some are trying to reach the same heights. Mercedes-AMG has long held its two-seater sports cars in the same regard as the 911, and with the introduction of the new AMG GT 63 Pro, Stuttgart’s other automaker has come closer than ever before. The BMW M4 CS is also worth a look, but our recommendation isn’t even German. If you want a high-revving, naturally aspirated sports car with more performance than you can realistically use on the road, we’d spend our money (and save a big load of it) on a Corvette Z06. In our opinion, it’s one of the best sports cars money can buy. What else might a GT3 buyer consider? Let us know below.
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