Porsche 911 GT3 hauls 469 hp behind the steerable rear wheels

On the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911, the German sports car maker can also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 911 GT3, it's race-ready variation on the theme. At the Geneva Motor Show today, Porsche revealed the 2014 edition of the 911 GT3, offering 469 hp and a bevy of technical updates — including a Porsche first: steerable rear wheels.

The most track-capable GT3s usually forego most luxury accoutrements in order to save weight for going fast, from sound deadening to replacing door handles with fabric pulls. The new GT3 keeps a few high-end touches, such as all-LED headlamps, but saves weight in other areas, such as with a large rear wing that's fixed rather than deployable.