The wing is the quickest way to tell the two GT3s apart. The more useful distinction comes when you work out how you’ll use one. Both versions of the updated GT3 have a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six. The Touring brings a quieter look and the option of rear seats.
If you spend more time on trips than at track days, try the Touring on the kind of surface you’ll cover for hours. Can you hear a passenger? Does the seat suit you once you’ve been in it for an hour? On the other hand, if you actually do a lot of circuit miles, the winged car’s brief makes sense.
Lotus buyers already make versions of this decision. The best specification is often the one you’ll use when the weather isn’t perfect and the drive isn’t an occasion.