Porsche Swaps GT3 Engines, Compensates Customers

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Porsche 911 GT3 owners will be able to drive their sports cars again soon.

The German automaker contacted customers who bought the 991-generation 911 GT3owners of the 911 GT3, saying production of the replacement engines will begin the week of April 22 and those engines will be distributed worldwide in all 991-generation GT3 models built to date. The installation of the new engine will be fully documented and Porsche will give owners a certificate to that effect.

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In addition, all owners will receive a one-year warranty extension and will be receiving some form of compensation for having to park their vehicles while a fix was being developed. Porsche said a company representative will reach out to owners individually to discuss specifics of the compensation.

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[Source: Autoblog]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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