As first deliveries of Porsche’s 991.2 GT3 with Touring Package take place, there has been much conjecture – particularly online – as to whether the car has legitimately watered on the fireworks of the halo R. As we know, these two flatback 911s have much in common, being lightweight, rear-drive, manual 991s with a 4.0-litre, 500hp, naturally-aspirated flat six.
It’s not hard to see how enthusiasts are questioning why the R is still valued at more than double the Touring. However, there’s more to consider. The R is a numbered-production special, giving it collector’s appeal, and its spec shows a greater commitment to engineering finesse: it has a lighter body than the Touring, with a magnesium roof, and also boasts a single-mass flywheel. Of course the big question is: how…
