New evo-spec Porsche 911 GT3 R set for Spa debut in 24H series
A brand new evo-spec Porsche 911 GT3 R is set to make its competitive debut this weekend in a 12-hour race at Circuit Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
The revised GT3 car from the German marque will be campaigned in the 24H Series’ 12H Spa-Francorchamps by longstanding customer team Herberth Motorsport, with reigning IMSA GTD Pro Champion Laurin Heinrich set to share the wheel with Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer.
The race, which is run by Dutch organiser Creventic, features a grid of GT3, GT4, 992 Cup, and touring cars and is split into two parts. The first part of the race features five hours of running on Saturday, before an overnight break and seven further hours on Sunday.
This first assignment for the car comes amid its development program. A full launch is scheduled for later this summer, before a planned rollout to customers around the world in 2026.
The evo aims to build on Porsche’s current 911 GT3 R 992, which debuted in 2023. Since its debut as Porsche’s flagship customer GT car it has claimed several accolades, including titles in the FIA WEC’s LMGT3 class, DTM, IGTC and IMSA GTD Pro, as well as victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours.
Porsche says its engineers have placed a strong emphasis on “enhancing driveability” with the evo. Modifications to aerodynamic components aim to reduce pitch sensitivity, improving front-end behaviour under braking and acceleration.
Important software updates have also been implemented, and the steering system has been refined by the engineering team in Weissach.
“The Creventic Series offers the ideal environment for such an important test. The competition features numerous privateer teams racing at a high level, there’s a lot of track time, and the Spa-Francorchamps circuit poses a formidable challenge for both drivers and machines,” said Sebastian Golz, project manager for the Porsche 911 GT3 R.
“As a long-time Porsche customer team, Herberth Motorsport can provide valuable feedback on vehicle handling, serviceability, ergonomics, and operational functions. We’re also eager to hear the drivers’ impressions.”
Further technical details about the evolved Porsche 911 GT3 R will be disclosed at a later date.
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