Autocar Compares the BMW M3 GTS to the 997 Porsche 911 GT3 Can the hardcore BMW M3 match the legendary Porsche 911 GT3’s poise? See the two track-biased sports cars go head to head....
Porsche 997 911 GT3 Review The 997 GT3 was a tour de force of driving brilliance, treading the balance between comfort and hardcore thrills rather finely. It’s also the last GT3 that’ll ever have a manual gearbox, and that’s a great shame....
If the 996.1 911 GT3 was all about the engine, in the 997.1 completes the rest of the formula. The surgical clarity of its transmission, steering, brakes, pedal weights and heights, and overall chassis balance represented a clear step-change from its regular 997 911 siblings. But the engine was still the heart of the car, the water-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six boasting a new intake and a new exhaust compared with the 996 versions. Official output was 415 hp, though insiders admit some engines made close to 430 hp. Launched in 2006, today this is in many ways the sweet-spot GT3, way more affordable than the later 4.0.
Even more powerful, faster and more dynamic than ever before, the updated 997 Porsche 911 GT3 (differentiated from the earlier with a new 997.2 designation) is about to prove its enhanced potential. The Porsche 911 GT3 now reaches an even higher standard in its two main qualities: power and driving dynamics. The naturally-aspirated six-cylinder now increased in size to 3.8 litres is 435 bhp (320 kW), up 20 bhp over the previous model. In particular, the flat-six power unit carefully upgraded for even more muscle and performance offers a significant increase in torque at medium engine speeds. Road performance is spectacular.
The Epic Sound of 997 GT3 in Nature...
Porsche 997.2 GT3 Mountain Run The Porsche 997.2 GT3 featured several significant improvements over the 997.1 which preceded it. Center lock wheels became standard, the front and rear fascias were updated, but most importantly, Porsche moved away from the Mezger-based 3.6L engine to a new 3.8L engine, good for 435...
Sharkwerks Porsche 911 GT3 997.2 Makes Some Spectacular Sounds Tyler’s speed yellow GT3 with one of the best sounding exhausts I’ve ever heard! This one is 1 of 7 in the US in speed yellow with the lightweight carbon buckets....
Porsche Club GB Festival, Eynsham Hall, 2006: On display at the PCGB annual festival was this pre-production Porsche 997 GT3 Gen. 1 – looking resplendent in front of the fountain and with a superb backdrop of Eynsham Hall itself. On the licence plate – BB EM 812 – “BB” refers...
Porsche 997 GT3 Review Thanks to my good buddy Tom, I got behind the wheel of his incredible Porsche 911 997.2 GT3. Join me for a drive in beautiful Yorkshire, I compare it to the brilliant 981 Cayman GT4....
Top Speed On the Autobahn In A 9ff 911 GT3 1200HP Porsche 9ff 911 GT3 *HUGE TURBO* REVIEW on AUTOBAHN [NO SPEED LIMIT] by AutoTopNL...
The Porsche 997.1 GT3 is the greatest car ever! Rob Ferretti explains why he thinks the Porsche 997.1 GT3 is the greatest car ever....
Porsche 997 GT3 Rally Cars Sounding Spectacular...
Head to Head – Porsche 911 GT3 (997) vs. 911 Carrera S (992) Little separates 997 GT3 and 992 Carrera S on paper: just 35hp difference in their flat-sixes means they’re within a tenth of each other to 62mph, and one mph at top speed. They both have manual gearboxes,...
Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Review In this video I put both of my Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 on film for the very first time and discuss why they are so good!...
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The first-gen 997 GT3 RS gave us an excellent car that has very little flaws, but its second-generation is what really set a benchmark when it comes to performance in its class and it’s no surprise that these cars were highly-coveted by many petrol heads from all around the world!...
Presented at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the 2007 911 GT3 is like those before it. A more track biased version of the 911. The 2007 911 GT3 is the first GT3 to feature active chassis components. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers two different modes; normal and sport. A 6...
Watch this Cobalt Blue Porsche 997 GT3 get the love and care it deserves as it is given some interior detailing, paint correction, ceramic coating, and a full body Paint Protection Film....
The second iteration of the Porsche 911 GT3 for the 997 Generation was introduced in 2010 and came with a larger, 3.8L Mezger engine producing 435hp. Power was driven the rear via a 6-speed manual transmission. Notably, one option on the GT3 was a driver-controllable front nose lift system that...
Presented at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the 997 GT3 is like those before it. A more track biased version of the 911. It is the first GT3 to feature active chassis components. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers two different modes; normal and sport. A 6 speed manual transmission...
Overview The GT3s are the low volume 911s, road-going production cars homologated for what was Group 3 competition. The original homologated 911 was of course the famous RS 2.7 in 1972. After that Porsche concentrated on the higher Groups for which the 930 Turbo served as the homologation model. In...
Experience the thrill of driving with this stunning 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with a six-speed manual transaxle. Finished in striking Guards Red over luxurious black leather and Alcantara, this car is sure to turn heads wherever you go. The Sport Chrono Package Plus, adjustable...
The RUF RGT is based on the 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3 and features distinctive RUF bodywork that incorporates carbon fiber elements across various areas, including the doors, fender flares, wing mirrors, engine cover, and a distinctively designed fixed rear wing. Enhancing its aesthetics, the sports car is equipped with 19-inch...
The GT3’s essence has always been that of a race car with just enough equipment to be street legal. For Porsche enthusiasts, the GT3 offers the most authentic driving experience. The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, known internally as the 997.2, holds a special place in the model’s history. Significantly improved...
Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...
