Is The Porsche 911 GTS a Daily Driver GT3?

[@Shmee150]

The Porsche 911 991.2 GTS slots neatly into the 911 line-up above the Carrera S but beneath the new GT3 in terms of driving dynamics, style and price point. It provides daily usability combined with a sportier ride and exciting experience to create an effective balance. Does this mean it is a rounded package that gives you the daily driver balance of a 911 GT3? Let's find out!

[@RikhardLorenzo]

Sport Chrono package also gives Auto-Revmatching for the manual and Launch Control with PDK. You also get the Sport Plus mode. Not just an expensive clock :) (except in the GT models).

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the info!

[@The.Dark.Knight.]

No one knows much about this variant.

[@sheldonwhite4960]

Shmee150 oh my God My favorite car that the one 📸:-)🍾

[@simons4474]

What does Doug whatever his name is know about performance cars? What cars does he own?

[@mikeday62]

This GTS has everything I want in a 911.....no more no less. Plenty of power, rear spoiler that raises and lowers, center lock wheels. I love how it looks!

[@Kubis77CZ]

Yeah this is super balanced car. Perfect option and the power is enough. 450 PS and still the acceleration it has made me feel like in 600 PS car.

[@AutomotiveMike]

GTS is the best sounding in the Carrera range!

[@ALOUY15]

Big respect for shmee for these awesome reviews!! Been watching tim for years and he is by far better than any other person on KZbin.

[@mountie789]

You probably won't read this but I wanted to say how much better your videos are when they're about regular cars and super cars or your own car stories. I don't tend to watch the videos with the 'one off' cars or with your friends. Excellent content and your knowledge of the cars is great!👍🏼

[@martijnlangeveld817]

Mike Mountain I fully agree with you on that one! Feel exactly the same, regards.

[@PreciseVids]

I like how Shmee has 1M subs & he still reads / responds to the comments.

[@Miha9355]

I'm hi, guys Shmee!

[@Shmee150]

Hi hi!

[@SimoNedelchev]

Shmee150 hello sir. Greetings from Bulgaria. You should come to Saint Vlast Bulgaria - full of supercars. We even have a Mclaren F1 GTR here

[@dimitarbletsov3007]

Simo Nedelchev Sam от seen through glass скоро беше и качи няколко снимки в инстаграм от влас и софия а Tim не мисля че ще се впечатли от нещо там😄

[@Miha9355]

Holy shit, I'm coming to Saint Vlast then lol

[@1HappyBob]

Hi Guy!

[@anthonylessthanzero1498]

NICE..... But I love the sound more of the N/A 3.8 GTS.

[@DJSF9]

Took delivery of mine a few months back. Coming from a 2012 C2S, it's very different experience. Very happy with the GTS and agree with your review. I think for those who want a more aggressive daily and look, the GTS is the perfect package. Also like the debadgjng on the door the dealer did, I did the same👍🏻

It is really a sweet spot car. not too flashy, but still nice.; sort of sporty but still practical, sort of exotic but still reliable.

[@racerollebol]

My dad just bought one of these. He daily drives it and is happy like a child in Disneyland now!

[@Shmee150]

Perfect! Congratulations to him

[@racerollebol]

I'll start a fund raising page

[@frederikparsbergjrgensen688]

SonOfGod my mom only have a shitty Citroën C3😭

[@sampagett5735]

+racerollebol My Dad also has a boxer engine, but his car is only an '04 Impreza WRX...

[@_________1542]

my dad has a 911 turbo

[@Sophiacalate]

the GTS is more a daily driver due to the turbocharged generated torque in low RPM areas. But it is NOT a daily driver GT3! I have driven both (as you might know ;)). It's a matter of taste if you like the power coming out of the car with high revs or with low revs. Nevertheless you can use a GT3 as a daily driver too!

[@Shmee150]

Oh yes you can!

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

The Porsche is the ultimate driving machine. The manual is great for you when your GT3 come to your garage brother. But I can't wait to see your new GT3 delivery. Congratulations brother.

[@parenthlete]

Amazing car love the way it’s fast as a gt3 on a track and faster on public roads yet can be a daily driver just fine and with options like burnmester stereo it’s just a perfect car IMO

[@crispybacon9523]

The 997.1s feels pretty fast to me. I took mine to the Peak District a few weeks ago and had a blast. This has 100 horsepower more and is considered pretty tame to modern standards. You are a lucky man Shmee.

[@brunobaleisao6415]

Do you have a autotrader blog maybe where I can read more of your thoughts ?

[@Shmee150]

I wish I did but I'm afraid not

[@NaikMichel]

YES Doug! Please read my column on autotrader.com/shmoosteer

[@warren6815]

Oh god, I'm such a div - I actually tried all the links on the replies haha!

[@VaunShiz]

Burn haha

[@Clover-db2sw]

Shmee just stops on the road just to get a thumbnail..

[@Shmee150]

Haha yes! I balanced the camera on a fence, and just hoped nobody came xD The stuff you don't see, hey!

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Shmee150 lol that's a cute image.

[@DPPremier]

One thing that the smoking tire as well as nick murray mentioned is that the optional lift system is an absolute must for this car. Because of the lowered suspension, the new front splitter and the long overhangs you 'll scrape everywhere otherwise.

[@franki68]

DPPremier not true,I have just taken delivery of one and you do not need front axle lift

[@johannespeters6076]

Very well explained. Fresh wording. Good camera perspectives.

[@lychea9933]

Nice video shmee!

[@jonathanrath3036]

It's considerable how much more "car" the GT3 is over the GTS. Both are sweet but the GT3 is just another level with that NA 4.0. Thanks for this Tim, looking forward to your spec.

[@mattreid8755]

Jonathan Rath eh how so?

[@NSCA12]

In my opinion one can daily drive anything they can get tagged and insured. The question seems to revolve more around what they are or are not willing to put up with. Great video, I enjoyed it.

[@1alexnewman]

My Dad has the Carrera Cabriolet in Guards Red. Its an absolutely fantastic car, I love the sports exhaust combined with the spool of the turbos, very cool!!!

[@ComboBreakerHD]

Shmee.. You used to upload later in the day. I'd watch your uploads while I eat supper. Now you upload earlier and I can't help myself so I watch them. I eat my dinner in silence now.

[@100thomasmagnum]

Good review mate. Well done.

[@manfri21]

Hi Tim,good review, detailed description of the car as always!! This model is quite good, it looks beautiful,but probably the only Porsche I'd buy it'd be the "R" version or the GT3 like that you've ordered!! I've been wishing that porsche,very soon will be making for all his models the previous aspirated engine that is more engaging!!

[@omanrap]

From Oman .. respect & love DON'T STOP KEEP GOING Peace

[@Shmee150]

Awesome, thank you for watching from Oman!

[@caraddicted6794]

The GTS is design wise and in terms of the required performance the best 911 model!! The alcantara in the inside, the black details and rims look so attractive :) I wish I will be able to drive the new 911 GTS someday **

[@mannjaye]

Shmee, you always surprise me with your knowledge about cars.

[@Nino-hw2to]

This thing just looks way to good imo. These rimsss omfg

[@SOFBTL]

Shmee150 ! ! ! ! Keep up the amazing work! #teamporsche

[@edwardlee9253]

Epic video epic car thank you! Always look forward to a great video from you! Keep up the good work

[@samuelsantiagoramirez1058]

Love the GTS so much!

[@spitymaeh]

I guess it's a good sign when Shmee's only critical point is that the car is a bit too perfect. Pretty interesting supercar owners like him expect something else to not make it boring or something like that. :) Wished my daily driver would be flawless.

[@TheForresterOD]

While I love and prefer the GT3 I think that, in the hands of the right tuner and in the right spec, the GTS will obliterate the GT3 in a straight line and perhaps even around corners. It has so much potential

[@infiniteseeker9643]

Hi Shmee ,how u doin Your videos are superb

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the support, I'm great thanks

[@infiniteseeker9643]

Love cars just like you

[@srikarvundavalli5934]

Love your videos @shmee150

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the support

[@Lanstat]

dream car right here.

[@jaybee2k859]

Hi shmee I can really see your yt channel is growing fast

[@CinemaUnited]

This test car should have the sport chrone clock in guards red. I think the Targa GTS is the perfect 911. The only problem is that the price difference with a GT3 with a nice spec is almost non existent. And a GT3 or RS doesn't depreciate that much so in the end it's a better deal.

[@stevenfarrington2361]

No-one cross-shops the Targa vs the GT3. Most Porsche people view the new Targa as a fashion accessory while the GT3 is a daily driver for track day addicts. The Targa is the heaviest 911 in the lineup with the least stiff chassis and doesn't appeal to Porsche purists despite the Targa heritage.

[@DwainDwight]

Tom - Ex review. The sky blue jumper & red seatbelts is a top look. Nice one. :)

[@TheBentwrist]

The GTS is a daily driver car if you want it to be. I have the PDK and I also have an old 997 Carrera S tiptronic, which is also a daily driver car. The GTS is a very fast car btw. Just in case you were going to buy one.

[@lc500yyc]

It blows my mind how tight the roads are out there even outside of main cities

[@emantv760]

Hey shmee can u do a review on a macan Turbo thanks

[@sionbonkwok6937]

EmanTV nice suggestion

[@johansjoberg5751]

In the long run i must say that i prefer a more standard looking 911 over this GTS. Specially the shown spec with black wheels, headlights etc

[@leonardfrancis214]

🤦🏾‍♂️ omg am i the only who gets really confused with porsche models. Like there are so many different kinds

[@spyrospets5813]

You're definitely not the only one. It's a kind of overdose going on in the Carrera line-up. Ask me anything, I'm used to tell them apart.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@spyrospets5813 should I get a carrera GTS or Carrera s or Carrera 4 for daily drive

[@negnatrepsej2903]

It’s not that hard

[@philnleblanc6664]

Pretty simple….there’s a base model, S model, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S, and then you have the GT models. Two types of convertibles too, the soft top cabriolet and Targa. Then you have the option of 2 or 4 wheel drive on select models.

[@StigmADiabolicuM666]

Wish you payed more attention to lights and their design both on and off in future :)

[@jlo6388]

Finally a "regular" 911 which surpasses my 996tt in power. But can't touch the torque:450lb/ft. My car was originally $147k. Schmee is trying to make people feel better if they can't get the new gt3.

[@MichaelBath]

There is definitely something special about the GTS.

[@elijahaddey490]

Definitely the best looking one for me! I meant too me

[@trevorcrawford9050]

Elijah Addey *to* me

[@supercarbimbo8174]

Elijah Addey yup me too, would take this porsche over a Lamborghini any day, fukin love porsche

[@CreatexColors]

nice review!

[@boualembensafi1453]

0:40 i like your style "twin turbo charge flat 6 back there "

[@doughboi007]

Digging that yellow Carerra GT at 16:42

[@financeunchained]

I bought almost this exact car.

[@damorningstar2241]

Great presentation on distinguishing the difference between the 911's three car line up, and great insight on what to expect from them. I will order the GT3 simply because it is the right fit for me, and the fact that Porsche didn't limited it like its siblings, the 911 R or GT3 RS. I've already create the color I want, (Blue) and drive train that I know a lot of people will disagree with me on picking, the PDK over standard. For me personally, the PDK's take off is much faster than the standard. The fact of the matter is that I will never use it on the top end, hitting a fraction of a second slower at 197 mph vs standard 911 GT3's top end at 198 mph. However, I can still be involved with this incredible machine's PDK paddle shifts, thus giving me a clear win :-)

[@stevenfarrington2361]

There is no need to justify the specification you choose. It's Porsche's intention that every Porsche will be customised to its buyer and suit them perfectly. That's why most of the features are optional. It's not stinginess or some trick to make you pay more, it's about giving you as much or as little (i.e.: lightweight) as you want.

[@kierancook3397]

Big up Tidmarsh!

[@tonivilaca9813]

Centre lock wheels standard. Sports chrono pack standard. Not meant for little side roads. 7 min 27 secs on Nurburgring ( it will eat you MacLaren. At high altitude such as Johannesburg it will eat your new GT3.

[@mattreid8755]

Toni Vilaca its 7:18 on cups

[@amauta5]

what i don't understand is why they make a GTS when you have the Turbo and Turbo S?

[@pranav3198]

was almost first haha love your videos shmee

[@Braydenplaysallday]

With the Carrera being turbo. The GTS splits the gap between a Carrera S & Turbo more than it would a GT3.

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Can’t really go wrong with a new Porsche.Very nice indeed 😍

[@pierrosaxo1416]

Some say he has a fleet of dusty supercars, including some limited editions that we have only heard of, all stored in a garage in central London... All we know is, he's called the Shmee!

[@001mrjam]

Great content as always! and I would love to daily a GT3 lol

[@Teamfujisande]

Tim, you are the man #teamshmee

[@Shmee150]

Thanks so much for the support

[@Teamfujisande]

Shmee150 no problem, been here since the start, and you always communicate with your subs! Even after 1M

[@Shmee150]

Thank you, I try my hardest because I appreciate you guys taking the time to watch my videos

[@Teamfujisande]

Shmee150 like the way you think! And thank your for making 110% content all the time!

[@EdwardV20]

I can not wait to see the spec of your GT3. The alcantara in this GTS will look very ugly if you use the car a lot though. My advice: don't take the alcantara steering wheel and shift knob (if you'd go for manual, or if you'd shift via the gear selector in the central tunnel). As for the center of the seats; it's up to you, they will wear less but still should consider that fact. Cheers

[@Shmee150]

For certain I'll take the bucket seats and the interior will be alcantara I'm afraid, I love it! The full spec reveal will be coming soon too.

[@scottsherman7069]

Shmee150 Watch the Nick Murray video on why alcantara isn't actually all that is cracked up to be.

[@adityakhadake2924]

You are the MKBHD of the car world :)

[@IISourAyyII]

WOW that color

[@Vollgasmus7]

Good thing that it is available as a manual :)

[@_Chev_Chelios]

Below the center screen it looks like there is an optical drive and a cassette slot. So retro, lol.

[@allensaunders449]

A car can't be to perfect not involving enough is something else entirely in my opinion

[@ahmf155]

Thank you, nearly bought one, but I want a all wheel drive really. Cheers

[@bpali2001]

the sound of this car is the best out of all 911’s

[@nickvarga463]

PaulBeats Gt3 would like to have a word with you

[@bpali2001]

Nick Varga sure its louder and more interesting. But im more for a moderate volume nice sound. Not too over the top. But i should add that its only my opinion

[@iAmMidasPrime]

I'm always an hour late commenting after the video upload lol

[@adj789]

Well I got the drive the 991 119.2 GTS GT3G² X with the optional Flux Capacitor

[@frogrenadee]

The last time I was this early for Shmee..... Fidget spinners didn't even exist.

[@shivaloptimus]

I love this car ... thank you for the video I hope I can own one of these one day.

[@goorgie182]

16:42 that yellow CGT though :D

[@Shmee150]

Good spot!

[@malicalik]

This car is my dream.

[@georgejefferson4647]

I've been planning in the black of y head 991.2 GTS and PTS it in that new turbo exclusive series bronze color, exhaust tune and HRE's and of course manual

[@mhanan76]

I get the comparison between the GTS and GT3. But how about the Turbo or Turbo S? Price tags aside, would you rather go for a Turbo or stick with the GTS?

[@Zoharargov]

Shmee, how the hell do you remember all these figures by heart? I have trouble remembering the amount of doors on my car!

[@anthonysnook1098]

Thank you Tim. Tyre pressures all over the place. Not well prepped. Which OPC?

[@MrSempreme]

you understand he's in England when it rains in the half of his videos :')

[@adamdara7220]

Hi Shmee!

[@Shmee150]

Hi!

[@v8ssf]

Just sold one of these but a Gen 2 Targa 4 GTS, just bought a Gen 2 Turbo S to replace it.

[@dobrychlopak9907]

Paul Snashall Congratulations! You a lucky guy :)

[@jordanberry4824]

Beautiful!!!

[@nicolezapata2365]

Poor man's GT3 would be a base Carrera T but with the 4.0 NA from the 718 making 400hp, revving to 8500rpm, paired w/ 6-speed manual 🔥

[@philmountain9290]

Awesome car, but can we give it to LLF to see it being driven properly!?

[@zd8202ap]

Very cool 😎

[@allensaunders449]

Are you sorry you have the gt3 coming instead of the newer more powerful RS. Solomondrin cancelled his gt3 when he ordered the RS

[@SenszR]

Allen Saunders the RS is pretty hard to get dude you don't just buy it

[@310JP]

that Porsche 911 991.2 gts is my dream car with that colour or the 991.2 gt3

[@ZaKTricKzzz]

I would prefer the turbo s

[@Marc1d1Rose]

Lamborari 1 who wouldn't

[@turbos7780]

Lamborari 1 true but the turbo is a lot more expensive

[@kyef6643]

not everyone is that fuken rich tho mate

[@upakulpatowary2314]

cool colour

[@MahbubAhmedRishty]

Tim u should do a track day with the 675 and the GT8

[@Shmee150]

More soon :)

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

7-speed manual? Isn't that quite unusual?

[@stevenfarrington2361]

It was in 2013 when the 991 debuted the world's first 7-spd manual.

[@clockman47]

THINKS TIM AND CREW

[@porscha901]

What Porsche dealer?

[@zackirstein9233]

I'm confused I thought all 911's had their ignition key slot on the left regardless of whether the car was right or left hand drive?

[@RogerBond007]

Just an observation, rather disappointing to see such variances in the tyre pressure readings, i.e. 2.3, 2.6, 2.8 & 3.1 in all four wheels😬

[@denissacaliuc7975]

Anyone see the yellow Carrera GT in the background 16:43

[@Joshua-mu2nr]

Denis Sacaliuc lol