Jörg Bergmeister Drives the New Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport

Jörg Bergmeister gets behind the wheel of one of Porsche’s most exclusive new creations, the 911 GT3 Bergsport. Built as a celebration of Alpine driving and Porsche’s long connection with European hillclimb competition, this special GT3 is limited to only 100 examples. Even more unusual is where those cars can be purchased. Porsche is offering the Bergsport exclusively in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland, with no official allocation for the United States.

Having Jörg Bergmeister behind the wheel feels appropriate for a car created around serious driving. The longtime Porsche racing driver and brand ambassador has extensive experience with the company’s performance machines, giving him an ideal perspective from which to experience a GT3 designed for twisting mountain roads.

The 911 GT3 Bergsport is based on the current Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package. Instead of adding an enormous rear wing or dramatically changing the body, Porsche has kept the understated Touring character while introducing details that connect the car with the Alpine region.

At the heart of the Bergsport is Porsche’s naturally aspirated 4.0 liter flat 6 engine. It produces 502 horsepower and 346 pound feet of torque, with power going exclusively to the rear wheels. More importantly for enthusiasts, the Bergsport comes with a 6 speed manual transmission.

That combination is a major part of the car’s personality. Rather than chasing a larger horsepower number, Porsche has concentrated on driver involvement. A high revving naturally aspirated engine, manual gearbox, rear wheel drive, and a challenging mountain road represent the type of traditional sports car experience that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

The Bergsport also receives Porsche’s Lightweight Package and forged aluminum wheels. These components complement the GT3 chassis without changing the fundamental character of the Touring model. A front axle lift system provides additional practicality when dealing with steep entrances, elevation changes, and the demanding roads found throughout the Alps.

Porsche has even fitted a 23.8 gallon fuel tank. While additional fuel capacity may not attract the same attention as horsepower or acceleration figures, it suits the Bergsport perfectly. This is a GT3 intended to cover serious distances through mountain regions instead of spending its entire life traveling between a garage and racetrack.

Visually, one of the biggest attractions is the exclusive Valleygreenmetallic paint. Porsche developed the color through its Paint to Sample Plus program specifically for the Bergsport. Under natural light, the deep green finish works especially well against the mountain scenery that inspired the car.

The interior follows the same theme. Valleygreen leather gives the cabin its own identity, while decorative stitching inspired by mountain peaks adds a subtle connection to the Alps. Porsche has avoided turning the interior into something overly flashy. The focus remains on the driver, the manual transmission, and the experience behind the wheel.

The Bergsport makes its public debut at the Arosa ClassicCar event in Switzerland on September 3, 2026. The location could hardly be more appropriate. The approximately 4.5 mile course climbs around 1,385 feet and has connections to the mountain racing environment that helped inspire this special edition.

With Jörg Bergmeister driving the 911 GT3 Bergsport through this environment, the purpose behind the car becomes much easier to understand. It is not simply another limited Porsche created around rarity. It celebrates the relationship between the 911, challenging roads, motorsport history, and the Alps.

Only 100 examples will be produced, making the Bergsport rare even by Porsche special edition standards. For American enthusiasts, there is another reason it will remain particularly elusive. None of those 100 cars are officially destined for the United States.

For the fortunate owners in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland, the 911 GT3 Bergsport offers something increasingly special: 502 horsepower, a naturally aspirated engine, 6 speed manual transmission, lightweight construction, and some of Europe’s greatest mountain roads waiting outside the garage.