The 2012 Motorsport season is nearly over and different automakers have started preparing for the new season. Here we have the first pictures of the 2013 Porsche 911 (991) GT3 R race car.

Based on the new 911 platform, this 911 GT3 R has a completely new front and rear design plus a big air intake in the bonnet, when compared to the outgoing 2012 year model, which is based on the 997 series.

The all-new 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R will be delivered to teams around the world in 2013 and is expected to cost around £250,000.

What powers the new 911 GT3 R is purely speculative at this point. It could be that the current naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six carries over with some changes, meaning it will deliver 500+ horsepower.