All-New Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS Review: Fast, but is it Fun? | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat

The new, 992 generation of Porsche’s GT3 RS is the most extreme, ever. Henry Catchpole gets behind the wheel of this latest 911 on track at Silverstone during the international launch and is understandably blown away by the speed it is capable of delivering. It certainly lives up to its Rennsport name. But he has a question: Is it fun as well as fast?
In this episode of The Driver’s Seat, we look at the latest GT3 RS’s glorious naturally aspirated flat-six engine, the wild aerodynamics, the lightweight Weissach pack and then, perhaps most interestingly of all, the adjustability. Because in this new car you can easily tweak and tune the set up to your heart’s content. You can adjust differential settings, traction control, stability control and the dampers all from behind the wheel.
That last topic is where the mountain bike comes in. To help explain some of the basics of the suspension Henry decided to head to the woods with a YT Industries Capra, complete with Flight Attendant (that’s a fancy suspension system not someone who serves a meal on a Boeing).
Finally we delve into some of the more technical aspects of setting up the car for a circuit like the Nurburgring Nordschleife with none other than Jörg Bergmeister. A Winner at both Le Mans and Daytona, Jörg then gives Henry a passenger lap to demonstrate just what 860kg/1900lbs of downforce (combined with a lot of talent and experience) can do through high-speed bends like Maggots and Becketts or braking into Brooklands.
We hope you enjoy the film. If you’d like us to make a video with the GT3 RS on the road or perhaps compare it to a GT4 RS, then let us know in the comments down below.
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[@HenryCatchpole]

I hope you all enjoy this. I think I'm still getting over those passenger laps with Jörg! I also just want to give huge credit to Glenn Winhall who is the unseen talent behind these films and managed to get this edited so quickly.

[@NoypiTexan]

I love your work sir

[@Christri]

Did Hagerty pick you up too?

[@robertdavidsanders]

Congratulations.

[@hutchdw77]

Absolutely bonkers.

[@Lambullghini]

love that I can't see Hagerty's reply, good job youtube 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@jamesrucker6737]

As daunting as it is that Hagerty is snatching up all of my favorite auto journalists, I can't thank Hagerty enough that you're allowing Henry to do what he does. He is such an awesome (and I truly mean awe-some) personality in and out of the drivers seat. Truly one of my generations all time greats.

[@HenryCatchpole]

That's very kind and much appreciated, James. Thank you.

[@aydankhaliq2967]

@@HenryCatchpole have you actually left Carfection?

[@dano_8250]

@@aydankhaliq2967 if you look at Companies House, you'll see why he's left Carfection.

[@Franzino]

@@aydankhaliq2967 Good question...

[@avigator]

@@dano_8250 Can you be more specific?

[@albonfilms]

Catchpole storytelling with Hagerty production is perhaps the greatest thing ever to happen to automotive KZbin!

[@HenryCatchpole]

Very kind of you.

[@x7wolverines7x]

Did you leave cafection

[@johnshaw3208]

You are absolutely right about Henry but you also have a unique story telling talent all your own.

[@baoquoc3710]

Hope you can have that in the JDM scene

[@pkennethv]

@@x7wolverines7x a Carfection video was just posted today, so I guess not (though I have no specific knowledge either way)

[@peanusbenis5631]

First Camissa, now Catchpole... damn you guys are on fire.

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

Don't forget Larry Chen too

[@MW-te5fv]

I wonder where Alex Goy is these days....

[@nsu300zx]

@@MW-te5fv Back at carfection

[@terminatedphil]

Catchpole is rarely speechless, he definitely was after the ride with Jörg 😊 What a machine, what a driver🏆

[@CarsGarage]

13:41 first corner entry speed is 230 km/h, second corner after is 193 km/h - that’s impressive.

[@nam.justin]

This car is f*cking insane. Otherworldly.

[@nnietee]

And in a 911 entry speed is supposed to be the slowest point of the corner.... The way the car wants to oversteer in the corner entries on braking is sign you're at the limit in a 911, the guy was absolutely thrashing the car

[@10cent_not50]

@@nnietee actually, the car seems pretty confident in the corner entries. maybe even more than any super cars right now.

[@dreyn7780]

The car's performance changed at least 3 times during a corner manuvour.

[@nnietee]

@@10cent_not50 Of course it's confident, hence the speed at which he enters corner. But, especially after 15:09 you can still see typical 911 being at the limit : you brake the latest possible so you're still slowing hard at corner entry and the heavy tail acts as a ballast and want to transform the car into a pendulum, that's why he looks like he is wrestling the steering wheel when decelarating in the corner. Then at corner exit when applying throttle the weight shift back to the rear and suddenly the car becomes much more stable again. That's why we say 911 is at its slowest when entering a corner : you are supposed to brake earlier while you're straight, enter the corner slow, and then the weight at the back allows you to go hard on the throttle super early and get out of the corner like a bullet without oversteer.

[@TheBackRoads]

Hagerty and Henry... the gift that keeps on giving. Stella job to all involved!

[@gaveenpperera1484]

💯

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

First Chris Harris...

[@limericklad2000]

Think you mean "stellar".

[@gruppegee]

Henry left speechless after his ride along says it all for me. Jorg is a master behind the wheel PERIOD

[@ALEXANDARRR42]

There is simply no other presenter out there like Henry. There's just something about him that makes you give your 100% attention to. The information he gives is clear and easy to understand to any level of car enthusiast. Cannot wait to see what he has in store with Hagerty!

[@aaaaachew]

Hagerty scored a bigger goal with Henry than Porsche did with the new RS. Well done!

[@CharlieBeveridge]

Out of the RS videos i have watched tonight, yours has been the best Henry. It looks like the RS is going to lap Silverstone GP around the same as a Senna. Which is insane.

[@ShoummoIceman]

This is like the nearest experience of a GT3 car one can have without having a racing license. Stuttgart brilliance!

[@TheBlackD]

Well you can drive any car you want during a trackday without a racing licence. An older cup would give more for much less money overall. Maybe this is also superb on the road but I doubt it. The current GT3 is already way to much for the road. You have to go so fast to feel any difference to a GTS and to do so you have to find the perfect road with the perfect conditions and being yourself pretty good behind the wheel. You can only justify those cars from an emotional point not with any logic.

[@nico2006t]

@@TheBlackD 50k revision every 30-50h driving for the cup. Tires really expensive and team required which add to the cost,… you get more yes but for more money on the long term

[@CinemaAtv]

@@nico2006t Yes, the money I've heard people spend to run cup cars is eye watering!

[@TheBlackD]

@@nico2006t hmmm maybe you need a crew for the newer ones but i know a few people who track 996/997 cup cars with no crew. And when you see rs prices compared to cup's you would have to do quite a few trackdays to spend the difference. But i admit it must be a close call

[@Sideways_Singh]

This is beyond a GT3 race car, it produces the same downforce while having less drag due to active aero and drs, plus adjustable diff n suspension through the steering. This isnt limited by the rules of GT3 its free to be w.e it wants. Plus it has a whole interior, its street legal and its daily drivable. So not only is it at the level of a GT3 car on track but it goes beyond by having a interior and being street legal.

[@somerandomfella]

I'm tossing between keeping my Mazda Tribute or the GT3 RS.. difficult decision.

[@osvaldomolina6602]

If you have the means, why not keep both?

[@abcdLeeXY]

I’m also in a dilemma to sell my newish Hyundai Elantra or to get the GT3 RS

[@darkchild130]

Stick with the Mazda mate

[@erichermann7553]

I have so much money I just give u enough for that Porsche how’s that brother with love from unknown

[@ShadyMrk]

Signing Mr. Catchpole was such an excellent move by Hagerty, now i can watch my 2 favorite journalists in the same channel! Henry, i have to say, the way you explain how the car feels makes me vividly imagine the feeling myself, you just rock!

[@Mr.JordanWatson]

Did he leave carfection?

[@R8andGT3Fan]

That last onboard footage was PHENOMENAL.

[@freddydaimler]

My absolute favorite moments in the entirely brilliant review: when Henry, during the brief moments on the straights, just stares at Jörg Bergmeister in disbelief and you can just see Jörg grinning under his helmet.

[@michaelteret4763]

Henry is awesome as always, but for this video, I’ve gotta say hats off to Jörg!

[@Unicornpirate]

Henry Catchpole on Hagerty? Best team up ever. Been following him since Evo. One of the best automotive journalists here on an amazing channel.

[@mjraval]

I don't believe I've ever seen Henry so much at a loss for words. Henry has seen it all and it's a testament to the car that he was speechless, excited, amazed, and staggered by its competence when driven by someone who knows what it can do. I think a whole new world opened up for dear HC. Thanks Henry for all your fantastic reviews.

[@Deepimpactocean]

The speed he carries through the turns…. Mind blowing. Seeing that steering wheel not shimmy or shake says everything.

[@SergeantMoetz]

18:28 I just looked up the qualifying times of the Porsche Supercup cars around Silverstone this year as reference and that 2:08.3 lap would've been enough for P5 on the grid. Considering that it did that with a full tank and without racing slicks is just pure madness.

[@divinasi0n]

But the fastest GT3 time was a mind blowing 1:56.7! Cup cars aren't 10 seconds slower... I think the GT3 RS would be several seconds faster with a couple hundred kilos stripped off and also on slicks. Would be cool to see this on slicks VS a cup car though!

[@kookiedabear]

Starting around 16:00, the lack of words from Henry says it all! Amazing driver and insane car if you plan to race it...on a track.

[@jinxtacy]

This is where I always question the purpose of this car other than to fulfill the childish dreams of people who have come into some money, peacocks, or the collectors. At a certain point, you have to consider a Cup car. Blurring the line so much between street and track just seems like there has to be a point where you'd be better off with an S, GTS, or Turbo and a Cup car. Or just throw your money at a dealership like Park Place and they'll have you ready to go in a race-prepped car with spares, a crew, and transportation. Don't get em wrong. I love it, but the market for it is just so weird outside of people that prospect and people that buy cars like the average person does a pair of pants. Admittedly, the child in me would be tempted as well though.

[@TheBlackD]

@@jinxtacy You are totally on point there. The people who would use that downforce would also drive a cup car either racing or during track days. So yeah the car has no real logical point. But it is cool indeed so I want one as well.

[@nickmoulton446]

It’s a halo car intended for Porsche to show off even more than the majority of purchasers who will never push them to their potential

[@berndkrueger2601]

😂 Henry needed full 20 seconds to get out his first full sentence („that…is….incredible!“), love it!

[@K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

I'm absolutely sold on the Catchpole/Hagerty combo. It's paying off well so far and I can't wait to see what's coming next.

[@MTreddevil12]

Can we just get Henry, Jason, and Chris together to make a real car show please. Stellar job as always

[@bits2646]

Bergmeister truly is a "racing meister" :) 101% track usage and 110% squeezing from the engine... Simply a joy to watch

[@TGE]

Fantastic video. Showing other videos put out on this car how it’s done. Only one to watch. Thank you!

[@qwerty69600]

Absolutely mind blowing onboard lap. The 911 looks like you "drive it on its arse" almost. It looks quite understeery, but you drive around it with that back end swinging left and right through corners. Such a unique car.

[@craigyirush3492]

This’ll surely be the best RS review. That lap with JB was epic! And Henry really taught me something about suspension set up.

[@MrW8411]

That lap with Jörg was phenomenal to watch. It’s amazing to watch someone so calmly drive a car to its limits and also show genuine joy in doing it. Wow!

[@Me-ri2ke]

This man’s reviews really are head and shoulders above the rest

[@luke_3_113]

Funny to see Henry almost lost for words after that passenger ride! Pretty incredible. 'H' is the letter I look for in racing journalists... Henry and Harry are my favourites (and Harris is good too!).

[@JosephKang]

To get a ride with Jörg Bergmeister. I bet it was a mind blowing ride!

[@Racerman27410]

Awesome onboard lap with JB. It was a pleasure to watch him demonstrate the car's capabilities. Great video!

[@mdub048]

The Jörg Bergmeister interview is incredible! 🤩 The laps, too!!! 😍

[@KotomiP]

Jörg's driving is really interesting. He enters each turn in a way a novice driver would over-speed and 'oh oops' under-steer, then he does some weird magic and the car makes physics-defying turns in pulses, and he keeps all the perfect apexes while doing it.

[@yoyo-nf1ww]

That's what mastery does, difficult things look simple..

[@josephbargo5024]

Probably has really good track abs

[@barfmeister8509]

Blimey Henry, you looked absolutely gobsmacked after those pax laps with Jorge 😂 This is one hell of a serious machine! If only I’d tried harder at skool 😉

[@halfasskrew]

Goosebumps and a BIG SMILE is what I had watching the demonstration. Just Incredible!!

[@klaask3188]

I am speechless... by far the best car revue over the last years. Actually Henry, your authentic personality brings so much brightness in the whole automotive scenery, your enthusiasm brings goosebumps. This is the best PR for Porsche they will ever can get. That look in your face after your drive with Jörg says more than 1000 words. But like you wrote, also mucho credits for Glenns perfect edit and Jörgs never ending enthusiasm & laugh in his face Well done, I am looking already forward to your next revue (but will it top this one?!?! ;) )

[@KyleBrightman]

A speechless Catchpole says volumes about the car (and Jorg’s driving). Just incredible.

[@karlsumner5594]

This is by far the best video out there on the new GT3-RS and it’s no surprise it’s Henry’s. Thank you H for going that bit further and educating us mortals. What a car!

[@creekfreak1997]

Ear to ear grin watching that hot lap! Awesome mix of info, cinematography, and bits of humor. Hagerty's range of content and presenters is amazing, from Cammisa's drag races to Henry's in-depth, almost philosophical views on driving. Keep up the great work everyone!

[@keithrichards-io5db]

Henry so glad to see you still making vlogs- I’ve binged on your original Carfection coverage of the 991.2 - watched them over and over!…in fact you were a prime influence on my buying one - and n manual as your videos did a fine job of showing the difference

[@barrygoffe]

Henry is my favorite auto jouro. I love the mix of enthusiasm, wit and passion for the technical nuances. I don't think, though, I've seen him at a loss for words like he was at the end of the stint with Jorg. Brought such a beaming smile to my face to experience that with him. Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@lachlancampbell3538]

Love seeing Henry on Hagerty, Henry has been a personal favourite auto journalist of mine for years (on par with Harris) and I'm so happy to see him doing his thing and getting more exposure. Can't wait to see more!

[@alexadelaide]

I love how adjustable the car is during the bends. So much communication from the front and rear dancing around

[@stanmarks3950]

This was fantastic, goose bumps all over. Another outstanding production by Henry and Co.

[@classiccarhuntersa4465]

Your videos are always so so good Henry Catchpole.

[@justinturner4850]

I rewinded the lap with Jörg over and over again and I can see why you were speechless afterward. What a car. And what a treat that day must’ve been! I live in Maui Hawaii and we don’t have a circuit here sadly. I wish so badly I could do this.

[@sha81di]

The change of directions is mind boggling. 😲

[@mistreku]

Hagerty is really doing their best in choosing the enthusiasts' faves! Well done, boys!

[@twarken5078]

Incredible video, thanks so much for sharing!

[@christianrubbert5486]

Another amazing, very enjoyable Film …thank you to everyone involved.

[@baloobagheera5482]

The best report on the 992 GT3 RS (and I have viewed every one). Well done Henry!

[@iwonder1216]

Of all the press launch videos of the GT3 RS today, this is the best one. Well done!!

[@vipstarizm6990]

Those hot laps at the end 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. So much confidence and ability.

[@chedhead3278]

Thanks Henry, Jörg and crew. Astonishing. Great video.

[@Archived_Rem]

I drive a 992.1 GT3 RS *non weissach* I sold my ‘13 911 997.2 Manual TTS to have this replace it. & Its a MONSTER. Revs out to 9,000 RPM W/ 7 GEARS. It NEVER wants to STOP accelerating. Foot to floor going, I am already at ~145MPH when I’m leaving 4th gear into 5th gear, with all of 5th, 6th, and 7th to GO.. I’ve driven/been in a lot. Not this. BUT If you respect her, she won’t kill you. I agree, it ONLY wants to FLY. But I’ve been enjoying it being my Daily Driver. The 4L Flat-6 is insane. The sound, whoa. Every day I say wow

[@paulmurden7621]

I bloody love Henry's videos. Well done to him and the team behind. Also what a sodding car!!!

[@mrk2ovtec]

This channel just keeps getting better. Especially with henry on board

[@fredsanjabi6982]

That fast-lap was special…Catchpole’s face was priceless!

[@institutmorningkiss]

Oh. Jesus. My. God. That. Is. Incredible !

[@PL-fh8cz]

Awesome content with Jorg. I turn to Henry Catchpole when I want to see a car driven to 100%... Chris Harris when a want to see it slide around Anglesea... and Harry Metcalfe when I want to see it touring in the south of France.

[@oliash92]

as usual fantastic review love your work!

[@Herman-zc7te]

Jeez that lap was mind blowing. Jörg B 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ Henry was speechless. I would be catatonic.😃

[@jameshudson5989]

This was amazing, terrific video, especially Jorg’s laps👏👏👏

[@Techie-B]

Henry was speechless and rightfully so. What an amazing video of an amazing car. Porsche always seem to hit it out of the park. With every new model of GT3/GT3 RS for example, they just do it better and better without needing huge horsepower gains. What a thing this is!

[@diegoaponte8512]

I need a Henry Vs. Jason C. video

[@donaldmokgale3123]

The best review of this car yet! Blimming brilliant work!

[@kingdomfunding]

Amazing video, great ride along !! Loved it !!!

[@jamieorton6809]

I love how excited Jorg is. Says a lot a race car drivers very often find road cars disappointing!!

[@aboodmkm]

Dear lord, Hagerty! I’m seldom speechless when I have a feeling to express. But you guys are building a TITAN of a channel here with all the talents you are bringing in. P.S Jason Cammisa is still the GOAT. DON’T. LET. HIM. GO. ANYWHERE.

[@cj41079]

Hagerty killing it with Larry and Henry....keep up the good work!

[@DanyCesc83]

One of my favorites narrators! And Hagerty always delivers

[@stefbacum4454]

As much as i love Catchpole , the like i gave this video was for the way that yellow RS was manhandled! Truly awesome to see!

[@umaxi96]

love the onboards looking on the track

[@CITRUS--]

This is THEE BEST video currently out of the GT3 RS 992. The CHOC/CC boys messed up their video. This video is insanely good. Well done to everyone involved.

[@Cycling_Crazed_Fool]

Just sublime . What a video.

[@loud_v8_noises]

Henry, you’re absolutely right a mountain bike is the best tool to learn the function of suspension & damping. I’m glad you used this example.

[@HarryJ10]

What an incredible piece of technology- drastic dynamic changes at the touch of a button as if it were an iPhone! Brilliant car, brilliant presentation, brilliant edit! Thanks guys

[@stevewages]

Great video. As you mentioned this is a serious car, I said to myself (out loud): “This car is not f$cking around.” I hope every one made gets driven regularly on track.

[@mjlad]

what a review best review ive seen so far!!

[@dair919]

Best review of this car so far, really enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@qikqbn77]

Porsche owner and enthusiast for life because Porsche has the passion and vision to make cars like these. They leave you in awe and speechless when you really begin to push them hard. Porsche always has a way of recruiting some of the most respected drivers to showcase their incredible machines. I also use Hagerty insurance. 2 great companies that I am proud to be a part of because they just get what car enthusiasts really want! Porsche + Hagerty. Keep up the great work. Henry nailed it with this one and so glad to see you on Hagerty.

[@mosca3289]

The chat at the end of the passenger lap was the best part. Awesome 👍🏻

[@DarrenJMHughes]

Wow. And that’s a Road car 😮 I’ve not seen Henry speechless before.

[@Higher750]

Fantastic video! Truly a next level car with all the new adjustability options. Will be interesting to see which setting owners choose for the “leave in garage to keep miles down” use many of these cars will see.

[@felixramirez6898]

The camera work during the hot lap is the best I`v seen yet . You fella`s get it done . Good on ya`s .

[@thomasclougher2281]

Another spectacular piece from Henry and Hagerty, with an epic car to boot.

[@jasoniannone9675]

What a lap. Jorg is so aggressive and the car looks so sharp. He trail brakes for days. It looks like he's going to blow every apex.

[@dylondylondylondylondylon5]

Henry Catchpole + Hagerty is a perfect match and part of the automotive journalist holy trinity along with Chris Harris,and Throttle House. Bravo

[@samkaraca1337]

Henry Catchpole and Chris Harris are the only two guys I trust and watch regularly. Whenever a new car comes out that I’m excited about, I pray that one of these two guys or both review it. Thanks for the video, this is my new pin up car! 🤘

[@jameshampton8730]

Always the best ever reviews

[@joaoluistavares6046]

It's very impressive. It really looks like the car is flying all the time without any concerns at all. Just amazing. This is gonna make a very strong record, a very strong statement at the Nürburgring.

[@lucassganderlla7305]

This is far and away the best review for this vehicle's launch.

[@carfan3762]

I’m speechless ! Absolutely awesome. Just shows that power isn’t the essential criteria. They know how to make a wonderful 911 absolutely brilliant. Could well be the best sports (road legal) car of all times.

[@AleksandrHalas]

As always the best, just excellent job. I admire your work since 2012 from EVO magazine

[@trtatv]

Like others, let me just say that Henry is an amazing auto journalist and have enjoyed his insights and media content you years. Cheers!

[@mattyp3119]

Amazing review. What a drive!!! To be taken around like that holy hell man

[@lerr001jr7]

Yessss been waiting for this 😫nice one Henry

[@GeordieAmanda]

Ah, the calm voice of reason. Thank you, Henry :) Wonderful video