2015 Porsche 911 GT3 (991.1) Review - STILL one of the BEST Sportscars Money Can Buy

I've always wondered if there existed a realistically attainable sportscar that could convince me to sell my original Acura NSX, and just what that car might be. Enter the Porsche 911 GT3.
See how I rank the 991.1 GT3 in the Zygrene Performance Index: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Music: "PUNK'D" by Out of Flux

[@DC5Brandon]

GT3s are the holy grail for NA, high-revving enthusiasts like us Honda guys (who later got a Cayman too). That GT3 sound and 9K RPM limiter is the only thing missing from the GT4s

[@naisbest3020]

Hopefully the Gt4RS gives the 9k rpm the Gt4 was lacking.

[@shakespeareracing7822]

I think you said it best. I bought a 718 GT4 to get a chance at a 992 GT3 allocation, but the more I drive the GT4 the less I want to get rid of it. The only thing that makes me want to move to the GT3 is a 9k RPM with a manual box.

[@dsher503]

Amen. 981 GT4 owner here. The car is great but just knowing that the GT3 and it's even more insane engine exists, keeps me from being 100 percent happy with the Cayman. In a perfect world I think having both in the garage would be the best but a 997.2 or 991.2 won't leave my mind and heart until I have a chance to own one.

[@hershil12]

@@naisbest3020 Your wish has been granted

[@joeracer302]

I always appreciate how you give everything a fair shake. Thanks as always for the great content.

[@Datsun510zen]

Another great review Fenton. I appreciate that you've stayed true to your original format of exploring the contextual/historic background of the car, while describing your subjective driving experience.

[@richardmahoney9415]

Great review bro unlike some people I love to see different peoples views on cars great review

[@CharlesCA]

Awesome review! I hope you get to drive and review more GT products.

[@Perazzi11]

Welcome to the 21st century Zygrene!

[@sparkys2k]

Please give a detailed breakdown of how this electronic steering rack compares to the S2000 ❤️💕 in advance 🙂

[@naisbest3020]

Passed on a NC1 for a 991.1 GT3. It’s a better Spiritual successor than the NC1 was to the NA1. The NC1 is about as much an NSX is as a Mustang MachE is a true Mustang.

[@Riskspeed]

Man it looks so good in black

[@Veyronp87]

991.1 GT3 is definitely the bargain of the Porsche world if you ask me. under 150k for pretty much all of them compared to 200k for the 991.2 GT3 and 300k for 992 GT3.

[@Rockit181]

Porsche just builds amazing drivers cars. I got to drive every current Porsche platform at their experience program at Barber last week. Even the Macan was surprisingly agile and balanced. Please tell me you've done PEC LA

[@Zygrene]

I haven't but REALLY want to. The lead/follow track event looks super fun.

[@Rockit181]

@@Zygrene If you did a video on it too that'd be awesome

[@bobbyrios2k223]

I got my car in 2017 from a Porsche dealership, the dude that had my s2k traded it in for a 911 GT3. I had got the same sales guy that did the deal like two days after the trade. GT3 is like an s2k on steroids!

[@jameskerr2812]

I had a modified s2000 (i.e., 2001); I have a 2015 GT3: no comparison. It’s like comparing an F-18 to a UFO (e.g., tic tac).

[@bobbyrios2k223]

@@jameskerr2812 Thats cool, I just mean by it being NA, revving to 9k and having a manual. I know its completely different otherwise

[@mosesduran2950]

you can't compare the two its not like AN S2K ON STERIODS 😂

[@tedramos3195]

Please review a GT350R and compare!

[@DHKarol]

I know its been 2 years since this vid released and I agree tho I’d say now 991.2 is the best value for money sports car with its 4.0L engine. Lookswise as well very classy opposed to new 992 which is almost like gt3rs 991

[@PeterPangea]

I like to think of my tuned RX-8 as a budget budget GT3 (and by extension a budget gt350)...also really want to try the real deal one of these days!

[@verdict1163]

I'm looking for an RX-8 (coming from a third-gen RX-7) and think of it in the same way.

[@rfouR_4]

This and the 996.1 GT3 are my favorite GT3s.

[@Zygrene]

I'd love to drive a 996 GT3 someday. Must feel so incredibly analog.

[@dimos15]

Nice!! Next : 991.2 gt3 with a manual

[@Zygrene]

😏

[@SSStinger6]

Engine issues in the .1?

[@kennyluc92]

How will the 991.1 gt3 holds its value after the 10 year engine warranty expires in 2024?

[@hmk911]

Always buy one with Approved Warranty, and it covers far more than just the engine until 2034.

[@milootje007]

@@hmk911 ? I have one with the Porsche Certified program for 3 years, but Warranty until 2034???

[@hmk911]

@milo: here in Switzerland you typically take a 2-years Approved Guarantee which you can extend until the 911 is 20 years old. Then she enters the Classic status anyway.

[@jameslerner846]

Time for a track review someday

[@Zygrene]

Now that would be an incredible experience

[@lionelalcala2779]

Wonder if one could build the 997 to be better then the gt3 for road duties

[@Zygrene]

I think yes, easily. Just throw some Ohlins on a base 997 and it'll be a great road car.

[@Ramo108]

My mans was nervous in the passenger seat 😂

[@jameslerner846]

Naw, it’s insured

[@ZDY66666]

Ive been in the GT3 market for a while. It's such a struggle for a few reasons and surprisngly 991.1 GT3 seems like the buy... 1) 997 GT3s nearly doesn't exist on the market unless they are too prestine and go for nuts $$ 2) 992s go for $300k+ and just isn't worth that imo. I do agreed it's the best GT3 and comes in manual but the freshness markup is too crazy. 3) 991.2 GT3 is the best balance of the lineup. Gets you manual bans the true 4 liter engine but at $200k ish, it IS worth the money but because this car exists.... 4) because 991.2 exists at that price the 991.1 GT3 is around $120k. Sure, the 3.8 is not ideal, and the lack of manual sucks. BUT at that price it's sooooo cheaper for what you get (crazy to think this was even cheaper pre covid). So 991.1 seems like the buy for me actually..that or spend the extra for 991.2. the manual and true 4.0 liter engine IS worth it, but 991.1 def gets you majority of the value for a cheaper cost

[@milootje007]

I have a 991.1 GT3, it's fantastic for when you want to get out and drive, definitely make sure you have a second "easy" car though, you won't want to have a GT3 as a daily lol, it attracts too much attention for that.

[@lonelydriver4936]

It’s so much cheaper because this 3.8 engine likes to blow off sometimes, now 10 years guarantee starts to end on those cars that’s why price is much Lower than 991.2, so is it really worth to risk with 991.1 I don’t know

[@nickpang1323]

I have that same exact car in the same color haha. But with the carbon ceramics

[@Zygrene]

So jealous.

[@ninaomar1]

More Livermore videos!

[@craigyirush3492]

Unfortunately, the one GT3 with no manual!

[@Zygrene]

The PDK is great box but yes, a manual would be my choice. Stay tuned for manual GT3's coming to the channel soon!

[@MrMatDB]

The 991 generation was incredible to drive, but I think the new 992 generation looks much much better, hopefully it’s as good to drive

[@wasimgotauzi9756]

You got to drive a gt3 bro

[@MrMatDB]

@@wasimgotauzi9756 I did

[@wasimgotauzi9756]

@@MrMatDB manual or pdk, and how was it

[@yusuftoefy664]

Wasn't the 3.8 motor problematic?

[@Zygrene]

Yeah a lot of them were replaced by Porsche under the 10 year warranty. Haven't looked into exact numbers.

[@skulldaddy8431]

A lot is a very vague answer.. there were not “a lot”. Porsche was so confident that they put a 10 year warranty on the motor… hows that for a lot?

[@TJ-po9ol]

Daily driving that would suck

[@milootje007]

Yup, can confirm, not a daily driver.

[@hungrymynd5673]

Don’t care how good pdk is

[@philnleblanc6664]

Because you never have nor ever will drive one.