Dani Olmo’s return to Barcelona after his World Cup triumph drew attention. Now wearing Spain’s number 10, the midfielder was seen in a white Porsche 911 with gold wheels and yellow interior accents. Spanish automotive coverage identifies it as a Porsche 911 GT3, while distinguishing it from the GT3 RS associated with Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The distinction matters: reports give the 992-generation 911 GT3 a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated boxer six-cylinder engine producing 510 CV, about 503 hp, and 450 Nm of torque. It is rear-wheel lead, with a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or Porsche’s PDK automatic transmission. Published figures put its 0-100 km/h time at 3.4 seconds and its top speed at 310 km/h. Auto Bild España cites a Spanish starting price of approximately €244,000 for the GT3.
Breaking the Mold
Olmo’s choice stands out against the Cupra partnership associated with Barcelona’s squad. He is often seen in a Cupra Formentor VZ, but the white Porsche with gold wheels makes a striking contrast. El Correo identifies Olmo’s car as a GT3 and Courtois’s separately as a GT3 RS, showing how easily the two track-focused 911 variants can be confused.
The GT3 RS has a circuit-oriented aerodynamic package, including a large rear wing and a drag-reduction system. HotCars describes the RS’s 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six as producing about 518 hp and 342 lb-ft of torque, roughly 464 Nm. It gives the car a 0-60 mph time of around 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 184 mph, or approximately 296 km/h. Those specifications apply to the RS and differ from the GT3 figures reported for Olmo’s car.
A Status Symbol Among Athletes
The 911 GT3 RS has a following among athletes, including Courtois and cyclist Tadej Pogačar. Former MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaró is also associated with the model. El Correo puts Courtois’s Palladium-colored RS at around €300,000, while describing Olmo’s vehicle separately as a white GT3 with gold wheels.
Prices vary with model year and options, as well as the car’s specification. HotCars cites a U.S. starting price of $241,300 for a new GT3 RS, before options such as the Weissach package. Its market analysis reports higher averages for used 2023 and 2024 examples. The package adds motorsport-derived equipment and visible carbon-fiber elements, helping explain the wide gap between base and configured prices.
Context and Significance
Olmo’s arrival in a Porsche reflects the overlap between luxury and personal style in Spanish football. Club partnerships shape which cars players are often seen driving, while distinctive choices such as a white GT3 with gold wheels contribute to their public image.
For fans, these arrivals offer a glimpse of athletes’ tastes beyond the pitch. The GT3 and GT3 RS also reflect different performance priorities in Porsche’s road-going sports cars: the GT3’s high-revving naturally aspirated engine and the RS’s more extensive track-focused aerodynamics.
