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...
Unassuming from a distance, but more peculiar the closer you get, this 2005 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport is a really one-off kind of car. For starters, you’ll have to wrap your head around the fact that it’s a left-hand-drive-German-built-rear-engined-sports-car originally domiciled in Japan. After being imported from Japan in 2024,...
History & Tech More significant to North Americans is that the street version of the 2003 second-generation GT3 met EPA norms making it the first ‘hot’ 911 to be allowed officially in the US since the Carrera 2.4 S of 1972. When Porsche began making sports cars in the late...
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...
The second generation GT3 takes all that was good about it's predecessor and then improves it! Power from the GT1 derived flat-6 is up by 21 bhp to 381 bhp (with an 8200 rpm redline), ride height is lowered for increased stability and also has an upgraded braking setup, as it features a 6-piston calipers on the front. Two versions are offered, the more extreme 'Clubsport' showing it's track day colors with a full roll cage, racing seat and a 6-point harness. The 996.2 GT3 was the first GT3 marketed in the North America. The new Porsche 911 GT3 comes with all the features of half a century Porsche motorsport. It is a sports car for the purist through and through.
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The GT3 was based on the standard 996 Carrera, but was stripped of a great deal of equipment for weight savings, featuring stiffer, adjustable suspension and upgraded brakes. The GT3 used the bodyshell of the four-wheel-drive Carrera 4, which incorporated additional front-end stiffening. It featured a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six engine generating a maximum power output of 360 bhp @ 7200 rpm and torque of 273 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm. This engine was shared with the 996 Turbo and was a derivative of the engine developed for the 911 GT1 race car.
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Porsche 911 GT3 (996) Maintenance & Service Schedule Owning a Porsche 911 GT3 (996) is an exhilarating experience, but keeping it in peak condition requires careful maintenance and regular servicing. Unlike standard 911 models, the GT3 is a high-performance machine, designed for both road and track use, meaning its maintenance...
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25 years of performance and passion The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story...
Until now, the classic Porsche 911 still attracts a lot of enthusiasts and admirers. And the gorgeous, classic design definitely inspires the imagination of its more artistically inclined fans. Virtual artist Khyzyl Saleem, or more popularly known as the_kyza, recently posted his interpretation of the first water-cooled Porsche 911. He...
400BHP Porsche 911 996 GT3 Clubsport Driven In today’s video I look at an example of the first GT3 – the fabulous 996. Presented in clubsport spec, this car has also had a few upgrades – power is up to 400hp, and suspension has been tuned by Manthey racing. But...
The Perfect Race Car? The Porsche 911 996 GT3 This is a tasteful modified 2004 Porsche 911 GT3. This was the first generation of GT3 top come to our shores with less than 1000 being sold in North America, this is rare and now becoming collectible. The 996 has long...
Evo Track Battle in a 996 GT3 vs Cayman GTS The all-new Porsche Cayman GTS could be the best sports car the German company currently makes. It could even be good enough to take on the iconic 996-generation 911 GT3. We find out on track....
Porsche 996 GT3 Review Richard Hammond celebrates 40 years of the Porsche 911 by taking the super-fast GT3 to the limits and on the Top Gear track....
Porsche 996 GT3 Rally Flat 6 Goodness Here is another great video from the Rally of Haspengouw 2013: a Porsche 996 GT3 rally car push it to the limits on slippery roads. In this video you can hear the sound of this fantastic Porsche! ...
Awesome POV Drive In a 996 GT3 Clubsport 996 GT3 Clubsport -01. this is a fast drive through some twisty back roads. hope you enjoy the ride and stay tuned for more....
