Here's Why A Porsche GT3 Is The Best Supercar For The Money (Right Now)

Is the Porsche GT3 one of the best values on the supercar market currently? Today we find out what it's really like to drive this German track beast that revs to 9000 (!) RMP's! It's also the best sounding 6 cyl ever made!
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013.[31] The 991 GT3 features a new 3.8L direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 PS (469 hp; 349 kW) at 8,250 rpm, a Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox and rear-wheel steering.
The engine is based on the unit fitted in the 991 Carrera S, but shares only a few common parts. All other components, particularly the crankshaft and valve train, were specially adapted or developed for the 991 GT3. For example, the 991 GT3's engine uses titanium connecting rods attached to forged pistons, in order to allow the engine to reach up to 9,000 rpm. The dual-clutch gearbox is another feature specially developed for the 991 GT3, based on sequential manual transmissions used in racing cars.
The 911 GT3 is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds or less, and the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 203 km/h (126 mph).The GT3 has a claimed top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
Reliability issues:
After a number of engine failures in 2014, it was discovered that the supplier of the connecting rod bolts had made a production error in the alloy of the bolt. Subsequently, all 785 of the GT3s that had been produced up to that point were recalled to the dealerships and fitted with brand new engines. All owners were issued with an extra year's warranty.
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[@mqandil]

The 911 GT3 991.1 is an amazing car. My 2014 GT3 was epic, and yes around 2000 miles I had to surrender it back to Porsche to replace the engine as you indicated but we were compensated handsomely for parting 2.5 months from the car. I and few Porsche owners lobbied PCNA for the compensation and most owners received over $11K In compensation….. But the 991.1 had also an additional hidden flaw of insufficient engine oil cooling at higher RPM but it only happens if you track the car regularly as I did and I ended up with some premature lifter wear at around 18000 miles and the car had to get another new engine but upgraded top end, this time with improved oil cooling at the higher RPM. Porsche made 2 other upgrades/ engines modifications, which ended up in the 2016 models and the last version referred to as “G’ engine worked extremely well. But again we lobbied Porsche again for additional compensation or some additional warranty and we were able to have Porsche to commit to 10 years power train warranty or 100K miles. I believe the warranty is transferable to the new owners but most people are not aware it even exists. If you are buying 2014 or 2015 model, make sure you get this extended 10yr power train warranty certificate, which makes this car a steal and amazing. Bargain, giving you a peace of mind while racing your GT3 and driving it really hard for a very long time. By the way 991.2 models don’t have this issue as Porsche switched back to mechanical lifters instead of the hydraulic lifters they used on all 991.1 engines. Final comment, the 991.1 GT3 is fitted with PDKs transmission that allow you to pull both paddles at the same time to place car in neutral. It also automatically goes into neutral if you come to a stop and once you press on gas it will go into first gear. So this car will roll back like a manual if you are stopped at an incline. Mark

[@modifiedf2092]

991.2 sadly introduced another problem, weak engine block - cracks and failure of bearings.

[@jealva]

Thanks for all the information. Do you know if the 991.1 GT3 RS had engine issues as well? I have a 2016 RS that I track and I’m concerned now that it may have some underlying engine issue.

[@mqandil]

@@jealva you are very welcome. As far as I know the 991.1 GT3 RS didn’t have the engine issues the GT3 had, and my understanding the engine came with the upgraded head and oil cooling.

[@da-yh3uy]

So if I were to buy one (looking at some right now, cant resist the price) and the 10 year mark passes without the engine failing, tough luck if it breaks down afterwards right?

[@mqandil]

@@da-yh3uy just pick one that has been maintained properly and with full service documentation. If you are too worried about the engine, you could buy an extended warranty on car mechanical components. Usually these cost around $4 to $5k for 4 yrs, 50K miles. Good luck

[@akkando]

It's not an extra year of warranty, the 991.1 gt3 got a 10 year warranty for the engine for every owner, transfers with car.

[@supercarlover848]

Yup 120k Mile, 10 year warranty

[@mqandil]

You are correct but The car initially got the extra year warranty after the first engine replacement along with compensation then after some of the engines started to fail at Track and this time due to insufficient oil flow at the higher rpm, and Porsche made head and lifter modifications and replaced the engines on few cars, they decided to offer the 10 yr warranty to dispel any fear and calm the Porsche masses. Mark

[@zDialecticChaos]

PORSCHE IS THE BEST

[@razvanhotea9348]

This is my dream car. You need to get one and throw it on a track around there. You will find another part of your passion Mike. 👌

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Excellent sound quality and vid. Really does it justice, well done!

[@Off-Road10]

I love the reviews Mike. keep them coming.

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Yep. Best soundtrack 6 ever. Great to see you enjoying yourself so much. 😂 Love it. You’re so happy. Really makes for a great video

[@westsideskateshop564]

This is my dream car man! What a beauty, my god. One day I will own one of these! Great video mike

[@jevinkames]

Mike I really like the style of these new videos. Reviewing supercars with your own style and twist is a great idea, without the need to actually own one. Keeps your channel still super car based while you are prioritizing other elements financially, great idea! I think this is a winning model to continue to grow your channel and increase viewership and engagement. Keep it up!

[@mikecoyen4944]

So glad to see you do this vid

[@solitude-lambo]

My favorite car! Love the video but yea that year of the GT3 had many engine problems, I’m glad your brought that up. Hands down best car out!

[@mtq5060]

Crushing it lately Mike love the vids

[@rubymckay4172]

Absolutely correct Mike the best sounding 6 cylinder, and the thing that really nails it for me is,you can drive it like you do to.e after time,it's so well made and so easy to drive.

[@jbbeemer1]

i love the reviews lately mike!

[@jeffclark3611]

I’ve been waiting for a while now for you to get behind the wheel of a Porsche, and hopefully more than one. I do like your style, that and the Porsche brand, I can see one of these cars in your garage soon!

[@jarradmann3357]

A brilliant review mike. For reference here in Australia examples with around 15k to 50k mileage cost $260k to $310k. You are so fortunate in the USA.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video Mike!

[@bladejames8208]

Love Porsche....... I agree with you that in the current market it is hard to beat a 991.1/991.2 GT3 for current values. That being said with a destroyed back and neck the GT3 was to stiff for me. I bought a 21 Porsche C4S last year. Optioned out with over 30k in options of which comfort was in mind, 18 way heated, cooled, lumbar seats, complete safety suite of all options, upgraded leather packages ect.... I absolutely love my 992 C4S. Happens to be quicker 0-60 and 1/4 mile than a GT3 as well but, does not sing like the 9,000 RPM GT3/GT3RS/GT4/Boxter Spyder 3.8 and 4.0 naturally aspirated 6cyl engines verses the twin turbo 3.0 6cyl in the 992 Carrera/CarreraS/C4S/GTS/4GTS or even the 3.8 6cyl twin turbo found in the Turbo/Turbo S. The GT3 is the Porsche to buy if you can physically handle the drive.

[@Mattssooon]

Porsche delivers an emotional feeling non other brand are able to do. Magic!!

[@chrisharper1692]

love the content. gives me a objective to future vehicles I would like to own. I love the 911 Porsche and will own one in the near futures well !!

[@mattephoto6850]

Äntligen en bil utan löjliga avgassmällar, och töntiga poffar. Bara rent, härligt motorljud 🤩

[@chadhill3977]

These cars have gotten cheaper lately. I don't even make 30 bucks a hour but I'm definitely thinking about getting one of these. This and the Corvette is the greatest bang for the buck you can get

[@benhatting4373]

Great video I like that advice makes total sense

[@dniketown1]

That sound is AWESOME!!

[@SHELBY13GT500]

Great bang for your buck! Love it!

[@bingbangboom2227]

love your vids! always be you!

[@schyllic]

Thanks for reviewing one of my dream cars

[@markpitcher2357]

Amazing. I had a 911 carrera4 and that was fun enough, my all time favourite cars.

[@rickschmukler9479]

Looking forward to the next review Brotha

[@ossieblackmon6740]

Love that sound!!

[@nickgalasso6086]

Great video mike

[@superb63amg94]

That GT3 stole my heart. I'm in love!😍

[@williamanthony2941]

I think I agree, that thing sounds amazing. Nice car.

[@briannfs2]

Subbed! ❤ great channel sir 👌

[@davidgabrielprototype5405]

Awesome I saw one with quite a nice paint job from Rdb la. It should be back on the east coast by now. GOOD MORNING.

[@taforth]

Have to agree with your sentiment wholeheartedly! Your video didn’t mention the fact that even prior to today’s crazy market, GT3s have always held their value very well compared to almost any other car in the class. Additionally, aside from the engine issue with a 991.1 model, GT3s are extremely reliable for a track car. Speaking of, I don’t think you’ll find any other production car that feels as well developed for track use as GT3s do. I have had the good fortune of driving a 991.1 GT3 on two separate occasions on track, so I’m not just speaking from having read other peoples’ comments.

[@kanervatie]

Engine issue? I'm very much into a 991.2 but interested on what the issue was on a 991.1.

[@mattyp3119]

Always kept value. True.

[@taforth]

@@kanervatie Connecting rod bolts I believe. I think that they let go prematurely and caused engine fires. That being said, this is very rare for a GT product from Porsche. More importantly, the way they treated their customers following this development was exceptional from what I’ve heard.

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

It's ridiculous, if some Americans really think, these "engine issues" of the early 991.1 911 GT3 at the very beginning of its life had effects to American GT3 customer vehicles! It only affected the first 785 cars, which had been delivered completely to European markets at that time! Two of these very early cars, one in Switzerland and one in Italy had an engine fire. Porsche reacted immediately and stopped delivery to GT3 customers, solved the engine issues and that's it! How is this episode so important for some Americans, who were never affected by these "issues"??? You better should've mentioned, that Porsche is a company, which has the greatest respect for their customers and was showing a totally transparent procedure by solving these early engine problems without any disadvantages for the early customers. Such honesty is something, you won't find with cars from Italy, dude! It's quite useless to starting this video with such a smartass talk about these very early "engine issues" after almost 10 years, because Porsche took back all these first 785 cars and replaced every engine with a flawlessly built new engine. American GT3 customers had nothing to deal with it, dude! By the way: every Porsche 911 of generation 991 has "cup holders". Every Porsche fan knows the "secret" about these "overengineered" cupholders on/in the dashboard at the passenger side, but you seemingly have no fucking clue about it... 🤣🤣 Which makes you look, that you don't have very much clue about Porsches, dude!

[@bigchevy350boy]

Woah 😳 that thing flies!

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

Absolutely phenomenal car👊👍🤘

[@user-ii3cp7ot3s]

these sounds of a 2014 gt3 beats lambo,, ferrari, and other cars out the water. No car has this pitch in sound paired with insanely fast crisp shifts??? and for that Porsche will forever be the best sounding car brand in the world.

[@mac3490]

Your videos are good.

[@Alex.AL_26]

Really liking the videos lately. First the Model X plaid and now a GT3.

[@stevenyia2778]

Forgot 720s

[@sonyhk3824]

It is a car that gives you confidence while driving. It's the best choice. Cheers Mike 🇸🇪

[@Yesitsqk]

Gt3 is one day in the cards to own…2 months ago I bought my ‘14 Audi RS7 and man oh man is this car incredible….definitely a supercar killer and with 4 seats at 4200 lbs it’s hard to beat

[@eckosmediaroom]

Best one you have reviewed imo

[@dl33tc0dr6]

Pretty good sales pitch, Mike!

[@bajaboater7836]

This is one of my all time fav cars

[@Co1eTrain84]

sounds great for sure 😁

[@MrOzzy15]

Love seeing this car in Moon Township and the tunnels in Pittsburgh. You drove past 2 of the places that I work hahahah

[@tbtb196]

I have a 2015, similar spec as mine. Guards with Aurum wheels. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@loveoilersbuthatethemmore]

Cops probably love watching your videos haha. Love this car and your channel

[@MaxMax572]

Awesome!

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Finishing up my course, I hope to make enough money someday to own one, that or a Turbo S would be nice. Most people love the Lambos, and Ferraris, but not much attention to the Porsches! Great review!!! Hopefully by the time I get mine, the market will be just right for me to scoop one up!

[@johnwhodat8135]

Posers like lambos and Ferraris. Enthusiast like Porsche.

[@0WhyNot3]

No words for how much i love and apreichiate a gt3! The perfect bvalanced car in every single way possible!

[@iantodd4918]

Mikes editing on the intro is on point 😊

[@karonbell710]

Not at 1:30 it wasn’t 😂😂

[@vintageyu-hi-oh4271]

Love Porsche! just so fast considering the low horsepower. Masters and craftsmanship 😮

[@Joeboost8805]

WOW MAN!!INNNNSAAAANEEEELY SICK ASS SOUND !!!! DAMN I'VE ALLWAYS WANTED ONE , ALL WHITE AND SATIN BLACK ,LITTLE ORANGE 🍊 FOR MY ACCENTS ,HOLY $HHIT ! WHAT AN AWESOME VIDEO MAN ,YOUR EXCITEMENT IS EPIC!

[@philgts_merc.7602]

You need to get one! They are amazing cars.

[@Joeboost8805]

I'm TRYING to lay some bondo on a side job I'm doing , haaa my bondo HARDENED TO FAST WHILE IM STUCK STARING AT THIS CAR! HAAA Good thing I hot a gallon lol great job Man!!!👍🏽👍🏽 JOEBOOST

[@TheSlugger76]

Now that’s a sweet car!! Love the color. You should get a red Porch

[@geraldgoupil9504]

Awesome Awesome Awesome what a car man .......... I love Porsches in any form !!

[@BigBlueRacing]

Nice to see you finally got a Porsche

[@D.vanlente]

I love the car! And you have cupholders 😉

[@RolandoMarreroPR]

Hey Mike you should have brought out the old av intro for this episode! Or better yet make a live version of it with this car!

[@mattmarcoux2530]

My all time favorite 🤩

[@TheRealBobMarley]

Just ordered a GT4 in Shark Blue last month ✌🏽 Arrives in December

[@k.adrian6895]

King of the road ! 💪🙌👊

[@karelesterhuizen7117]

Nothing beats a Porsche GT3 for the money, nothing.

[@grantfeggi5335]

Mike.... Finally you are in a proper car, I have a 997.2 C2 and would never sell or trade for another car, I would simply add another 911 to the collection, time to own you own 911 and mod that... Cup holders are located above the glove box

[@panayideskyriacos4660]

Good review. I own a super spec one and the car is phenomenal. Pressing both paddles does put the car in neutral. If your friends’ doesn’t then his car has an issue

[@rabulc]

😍 it a rocket.Incredible sound

[@danoalex2977]

My friend re financed his house and bought a gt3 with 4k miles on it 5 years ago or so for 90k, the retail was 125k new back then.He totaled it in Sf going over cable car tracks in the rain.Imagine calling your insurance to tell them you just packed a 90k car lol.No traction control like 911s.My fav Porsche 959

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Mr Purple is just Insanely good car., It has replaced my sport bikes better than expected!!! The paint is glorious in the sun, then looks extremely dark at night. I can’t say enough about the PDK, most people never talk about the way the transmission can dis-engage/rev out with a quick punch tobthe gas pedal, it makes going under overpasses a hoot!!!! The grip level is beyond comprehension to a normal driver. I can’t say enough positive things about 991.1-RS, Considering to get a 992.1?in UV is $18k extra IF you could get a PTS allocation. Still no Word on 992 allocations.

[@eddiebrown5115]

Badass👍🏼

[@BianchiEL]

What a beast

[@acura4utoo]

Now you’re talkin’ Mike!

[@FalconXE302]

The engine sounds better than any road car v8.. admit it Mike. The thing about v8's... is that they almost all sound good, the worst being McLaren's v8 sound like garbage, and Merc v8's sounds like they have holes in the headers... and yeah, not all 6 cylinders sound that good, but this is by far a better sound than any v8... Flat 6 for the win. Nice video Mike... good review.

[@Js_Son83]

Love porshe forever! especially the gt4 rs. That's a super car.

[@std882]

One thing I noticed about this exhaust is it doesn't pops and cracks which I actually prefer. I don't mind a bit of it but these days those after market exhaust are overkill with pops and cracks.

[@leesawyer323]

Autovlog should get one of these next without a doubt

[@Andresmorph]

When are you going to nurburgring? That would be a very interesting video 👍🏻

[@3percentmick705]

GT2 RS is my dream car hands down!

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

AutoVlog Awesome Review I'm so glad Brody let you drive his Absolutely Incredible 991.1 911 GT3 and I think it sounds absolutely incredible and I think you should definitely get one in the future

[@mattyp3119]

God damn that car is fantastic

[@texasoilman9446]

I’m enjoying the Super Car videos

[@Kicksgonekrazy]

gr3at video!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Damn I want one of those RX8s

[@gt3pdl884]

I think they sound as good as a V12 all day, every day. Amazing cars.

[@johnmitchell2269]

I love GT3's and Adam LZ's 991.2 GT3RS might be the best one I've ever heard (sounds better than his new 992 GT3) But there are levels to this. And imo, in terms of sound, a Ferrari V12 is in a different league. 599 GTO, F12 TDF are just out of this world with a godly sound from the heavens. Aston Martin GT12 as well.

[@MrMichele1070]

Hands down the Best !

[@Turboterham]

That’s thé highest level of car engineering, period. Porsche engineering leaves nothing on the table, and make it drive so natural. That’s why it’s so satisfying. You cant not like this car. Awesome vid by the way!

[@s4aviator804]

That other cap next to the oil filler would be the coolant lol, the washer fluid is up front.

[@etseuros8545]

Goals! 👍🤩

[@Devin.Kurant]

A close 2nd to the GT3's remarkable engine would be TVR's Speed Six which theoretically could rev as high as Porsche's. It's engineered very similar to a Suzuki GSX-R750 🏍!

[@crispingarza5658]

Mike, Which engine is installed in the car? E1, F, or G? Open engine hood, the tag is in the under edge.

[@chrisrenner6875]

0:08 Dam, that thing IS fast, it went around the world in less than 10 seconds

[@lukep6017]

best value for sure. love the gt3. its the perfect drivers car. 5stars

[@marcusontheroad]

@AutoVlog I end up buying this car lol. This video has a lot to do with my buying decision haha!!

[@JGNBO2]

Get this car please!!! I love it

[@MrCyp200la]

Bad ass car😍

[@markkenway8951]

Press the panel above your glovebox…you’ll find the cup holders 👍

[@tzitzos77]

If you had now to choose between this and the r8 v10 plus that you already experience ( at the same price either than the r8 v10 plus here to italy a 2017 year model cost something like 10K-15K less than a good 2014/2015 991.1 GT3 ) what would have been your choice ? I know that you haven't owned a GT3 and because of that your choice would be the GT3 to try something different , but in general is the 991.1 GT3 a better car?. The emotions that it gives you , they way it turns , the way it sound the R8 is not capable of this sensations? Thx m8 .

[@normanfelton2907]

Wow you got my dream car 🚙