I Drive The Mythical 911 GT3 That Shouldn't Exist: The 3.8L 997.1 GT3

[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@nimedave]

What an engine! The thing I love about Porsche GT3 engines is that there are no pops and bangs mapped in. It’s just an engine singing away and doing the business.

[@volvo09]

Nothing worse than unnecessary pops and bangs.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Very true. Popping and banging and gurgling are signs of improper ignition or incomplete ignition and maybe even worse engine issues... I hate shooting flames from exhausts too... talk about incomplete ignition... you want that juvenile stuff go get a can of hairspray and a lighter. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@s..a893]

@@FlyingTigersKMT and the most insulting thing is, the manufacturers themselves engineer those crackles and pops in 😅

[@jimsteinway695]

The 991 GT3 has pops and crackles

[@nimedave]

@ mine doesn’t

[@S-T-E-V-E]

It's hilarious how a 'Main Dealer Service Record' is considered a bonus in a car's history when anyone who's dealt with Main Dealerships knows that's not necessarily the case! You car is more likely to have been worked on by 'Kevin' the thick apprentice than 'Nigel' the Veteran Mechanic! 😂

[@leefisher816]

@@S-T-E-V-E so true

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Needless to say it wont be returning for any more 'Main Dealer' service work

[@marcusm556]

@@S-T-E-V-E +1 to that. Unfortunatetely you are obliged to if you have extended warranty on these cars. Not this specific one, but any GT3 that is max 15 y.o.

[@Sean-if7rp]

So true. Plenty of cost saving pressures from higher up, laziness and ineptitude

[@K777John]

And you pay absolute top dollar for the privilege of having the apprentice learn what not to do on your car…..

[@wilmara24]

Till this day I think the 997.1 is the prettiest of all Porsche GT products

[@janjson435]

I had a new 997.1 CS in Guards red, with carbon fiber bucket seats and red Schrott six-point belts, with the additional full cage. Red interior panels and red stitchings. Lovely car on track and fun driver in the Alp passes. Only flaw was the lack of steel nets protecting the oil coolers in the front. I took it down and mounted such after market ones from TechArt since Porsche didn’t produce any until the 997.2 came. In addition I added OZ Ultraleggera HLT lightweight rims with Michelin Pilotsport 2 and Pagid RS29 breakpads.

[@Inazuma68]

As a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport driver, I agree with you. These cars are giving you endless smiles when pushing

[@jimsteinway695]

All GT3s give you smiles. I had a Manthey 996.2 997.1 and a 991.2. Now I have a Huracan Technica and guess what. It gives smiles when pushing the V-10

[@addj7093]

The old ones sound better than the new ones 👌🏻

[@prashanthp5448]

So true and I think this applies to all ICE models in Porsche’s range.

[@Mrdfastcars]

991.2 imo sounds so much better the pre opf cars.

[@themitsudas]

Well done, Jay! I've owned 911s since 1998 and I was lucky enough to get an '07 997.1 GT3 nine months ago. Greatest car I've ever driven and owned. The car simply makes me feel alive after 4 RPM.

[@Kenbak-1]

That gran turismo sunstrip is a nostalgic touch to an already excellent car

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

My Son and I race on GT, so wanted to make the car look like my 'in game' car :)

[@jondonnelly3]

Needs googly eyes

[@robinthebobin6537]

​@@JamesGlenCarSales1982 I thought it was a cool throwback anyway, but now you've said that I'm smiling even more. What a brilliant touch to make!

[@travisswanson3449]

I love the "drive it like a rental" sticker. Sarcastic, funny, and actually meaningful, hasn't been heard or seen in one short sentence, more appropriately.

[@JWL-UK]

Good to see a manual sports car that's been appreciated and driven. I like Porsche but loving my super rare manual F-type V6. It's so much fun to drive and what a sound track!

[@clownworld-honk410]

Good to see James getting into Porsches. His love of older Ferraris is a form of self harming! 😊

[@noobymcnoobs]

He has always been into Porsches he owned them before he owned any Ferraris. He reviewed my 996 about 4 years ago and was pretty complimentary about it (even if he did say it wasn’t what you would call pristine - 4 years later and that comment still gets me)

[@clownworld-honk410]

@noobymcnoobs yup. I hear you. He's historically been Luke warm about most of them. Personally, I don't see the logic of buying older ferraris but each to their own. I'll search out the review of yours... Pristine or close to it !

[@technom3598]

Porsches are so played out. It's the hype car for people.

[@noobymcnoobs]

@@clownworld-honk410this is his review of my car kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3TLmqpvg96fmK8si=WiiDRkNXUsxO8Qwa

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

​@@technom3598Did you drive one ?

[@jdo1014]

If you'd said "literally an epic legend" you'd have gotten the holy trinity of over-used words. Sublime car!

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Poster car for me. Thanks for whomever let JayEmm drive and share it.

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

You're welcome :)

[@AntoniusTyas]

I remember you enjoyed the 997.1 GT3 on the road about 2 years ago. And now that you had a lot of fun with this one, I think you should get one of these one day. A bit mad having this to sit next to Scuderia, 550, F12 and Hartech Cayman 4.1, but as Chris Harris said in his 599 GTB review after selling his RS 4.0, sometimes you should do stupid things just because you want to do stupid things.

[@lomnt3402]

As 997.1 GT3 MR owner and have tested a lot of car from this gen, the feeling of the steering and the chassis depends a lot on the setup you've put on it. What a car, what an engine !

[@c0rn15hman3]

See a 997 GT3 thumbnail from JayEmm and instantly click

[@cpp170]

Love the index (plate)-S’BOGAN’ ! :)

[@Wargasm54]

I noticed that too. Thought it was mainly an Aussie term? Perhaps I’m wrong or the owner may be an Aussie?

[@ullsp]

I was very fortunate to spend two days on track driving this at a private race track in Malaga, Spain, last week, along with a Radical sr8 rx and the M3 V8 Sherman. The 997 GT3 RS was by far the best-precise, great handling, amazing sound, and a manual gearbox. Sad it wasn’t my Groundhog Day! Love the channel! Hope to see you and the misees in Malmö one day. ;)

[@VladiDusil]

I applaud you for the concise narration while wresting this GT3 on the country roads. Wonderful work, Jay. Though, I am a little disappointed you bypassed the mighty 993 GT2 in your series. Wonder if it wasn't readily available for review? ;)

[@a12com]

Would absolutely love to have one just in some “touring” trim, ie with no spoiler, splitter and roll cage, so it would be easier to use for tours 😊

[@fmalgapo]

But without the wing, where would you put your lunch?

[@Wargasm54]

After all these years I still freak out for 3/10ths of a second when I see you hauling ass on the left side of the road 😂.

[@douplayvinyl9504]

It’s yer man Stephen’s motor, class

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

👋 😄

[@marcusFZ6]

Think you should add a little change to the test route. Go up and over the hill as normal. Keep going all the way to the very end and turn left. The basically just keep going left and you'll end up back at where you started. This is a great little route and one that's got a bit of everything in it. Where you do the last left turn to head back, this little back round is a peach. Tight and twist but one that you can carry just enough speed to keep it interesting, also got a nice yump in the middle.

[@prashanthp5448]

I wish we had these sweeping roads with generously assigned speed limits here in Victoria, Australia! Sadly not

[@VK6AB-]

You live in a failed state, enjoy the government you deserve.

[@davidonly]

Rest of the world (Europe anyway) headed in your totalitarian direction. 15 min city is the way forward y'know.

[@ranjit951]

Another great video Jay, keep the good work up

[@aggie3344]

The 996 and 997 gt3’s are my favourites

[@michaelh6603]

Nice video. I'll take the 997.2 all day with the nicer interior, the front lift and the engine

[@technom3598]

The body work is so much uglier though.

[@jack073]

@@technom3598Huh, most people prefer the 7.2 over the 7.1

[@technom3598]

@@jack073 that's because they are dumb. If you like scaffolding on the back of your car and a modern take on an outdated shape. Sure. Even the splash graphics on the 3rs are terrible compared to the heritage found on the .1. (Nothing against you I'm just being a bit silly)

[@K1dPhresh1]

£18K for a GT3 motor!? We start off paying that much here in the US to rebuild a 3.6 or 3.8 Carrera engine of the same vintage to a 3.8 or 4.1 respectively. I would gladly throw that sum of money at someone to put a GT3 motor in the back of my 997.1. Tell me more!!!

[@oliverradcliffe7974]

Agreed, where are these? I'll put one in my Carrera today

[@Mrdfastcars]

Maybe I should let you drive my 997 GTS in the spring, I feel it's a much nicer road car than the GT3’s, far far shorter gearing,a nicer road use engine and better suspension. .1 PASM is dire. Gear shift also nicer than GT3 shifter. Plus wider track like the 991.1 RS and much lighter wheels. That gt3 needs a set of plush shocks and the cup final drive really to make it enjoyable for road use, be hard to get that car out of 2nd gear in the UK 😂

[@MrMe-xc5zz]

I’ll take the 996.2. It’s a little more track focused. The limited slip diff on the .1 997 got less aggressive when they introduced PASM. Both models have crap LSD’s but 997’s require a way more pricey rebuild vs 996’s. Meanwhile, the PASM tries to compensate the lesser LSD with rear brakes. So, you have to chunk the entire thing and upgrade to the 996 version to out muscle the PASM effect and get the true mechanical diff performance. For the money the 996 is just better value. Uglier, well, of course it is but who cares it drives like an animal.

[@slatanek]

I think the 997 gen in retrospect will be considered as the last of the classic 911s and will be highly valued in the future as the last of the analog Porsches.

[@blackjacket_]

This is the 911 GT3 P. P stands for perfection.

[@julioirizarry4262]

Love your videos ! A big fan from El Paso Texas. Great entertaining reviews.

[@leoahearn7382]

Put more caster in the front for more steering feel.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Thank you James. That red 997.2 looks delicious! But I'll have to be content with my 987.1 Cayman for now. I believe it's due to have the fluids circulated and the tires scuffed tomorrow. 🤠

[@fiestaria]

Personally not a fan of the 997.1 (3.6) Engine is indeed the highlight with tons of character but you really need to keep it on the boil to get the thrills, below 4k rpm you barely call it a sportscar. Gear shift and pedals configuration is completely spot on, but the ratios spoil the fun - too long. And this is where it ends for me - handling is tricky. 997's front end was a disaster especially under acceleration and the rear felt like it was trying to follow what the front was doing in slow motion. I totally get why its got a strong fan base but if I had to go for a gt3 i'd get a 991.1.

[@speedy8893]

Love the 997.1 GT3 🤍 Thanks for the video! Just want to call out that the 997.1 GT3 RS (997.2 3RS as well) was actually the first Porsche GT-car to include PASM as standard. It significantly less sophisticated though than modern PASM.

[@Suprahampton]

Glorious noise after the turn in the road

[@christaylor4946]

Been looking forward to this review of Stephen’s GT3 having seen him post the clip of you driving it away a while back 👌

[@markcompton6750]

Great video James. Bit Alan Partridge with pursed lips at the start tho 👍

[@VK6AB-]

Good review but with big que, it was the 991.1 GT3 3.8L (the only Porsche GT3 not to have a race engine) that had engine issues not the the 991.2 GT3 which has the 4L race engine, the 4L race engine is much better than the Mezger engine, much more mid-range, revs to 9,000RPM and pulls up to 525PS and 470nm. Both the 997.1 and .2 GT3/GT3 RS are exceptional. IMO peak Porsche generation is 991 e.g. 991 911 R, 991.2 GT3 touring and 991.2 GT3 RS. The latter being as quick as the 992 GT3 RS but sans the BS (ask evo to explain why the 992 GT3 RS was slower round Anglesey Coastal than the both the 991.2 GT3 RS and 991 GT2 RS in their own testing).

[@technom3598]

If you like fat bloated cars sure the 991 is a decent car.

[@fmalgapo]

But the 991 is numb in steering and clutch

[@iankuah8606]

I have a 991.2 GT3 Clubsport manual and drove it back-to-back with a 992 GT3 on the same roads. The newer car feels bigger even though it also has rear steering, and the double wishbone front end that makes it faster on track is more tetchy on real world roads. I would not have one even if Porsche offered me a direct swap. I drove the 997.2 GT3 RS in 3.8 and 4.0 litre forms when they were new and prefer the 3.8 for the way the more over-square motor revs. I drove the Shark Werks 4.1 (based on the 3.8 RS) in the US a few years back, and despite its larger capacity the fact that it is both bored and stroked to a similar ratio as the 3.8 maintains the free-revving character but with 550hp and commensurate torque. You can basically drive one gear higher everywhere! For me the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 and 991.2 GT3 manual and Touring are peak GT3. Finally, the engine, chassis and aero of the much vaunted 991.1-based 911R feel one step behind the 991.2 GT3 Touring, which they are.

[@VK6AB-]

@@iankuah8606 Good comments and agree on the 3.8L in the 997.2 GT3 RS and never really got the love for the 997 GT3 RS 4L - interesting experiment and like you I preferred the 3.8 Mezger in the 997.2 GT3 RS. Also agree with your comments on the 992 GT3, I didn't like it, I feel they made it too stiff (wheel rates were too high) and then compounded that with having an overly quick rack which made it feel nervous rather than sublime. Big call on the 911 R Vs Touring, both are outstanding, I really liked the suppleness of the R and the zingy light weight fly wheel. The 991.2 GT3 touring is an all time great for sure.

[@VK6AB-]

@@fmalgapo Not the 991.2 GT3 or 991.2 GT3 RS

[@stuartx7362]

Enjoyed that - thanks - sound - oooh suits you sir !

[@KerterBerger]

997.1 is my favorite.. unique wing, only gt3 with sunroof option

[@jaytucker4338]

11:44 give it the beans!

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

Am I the only one that actually likes the design of the 996 interior better than the 997? I know those early cars with plastic dashboards were dreadful, but in a 996 Turbo or other car with leather it's quite nice and the design elements themselves with all the swoops and curves really work. On another note, one thing I learned from test driving more than one of the same kind of used car is not to draw too many conclusions about a whole model run from a single drive in one vehicle. I think something to keep in mind when evaluating a whole run of GT3s like this will be that for example with the steering weighting and feel there are factors at play like the age of the suspension, the alignment settings, what kind of tires the car is running, mods if any, etc. that can play into how the car may feel and handle. Looks like maybe this one is on PS4S whereas others may run Cup 2s or other sticky compounds in the warmer months? That will make a difference. So yes you can only report on what you're experiencing and feeling, but I'm keeping a bit of an open mind about the more subtle differences. Eager to see more here.

[@noobymcnoobs]

I love the 996 and prefer it to the 997. Money no object I would get a 996 GT3RS

[@claudiomarangone614]

I can’t believe I read your comment because I thought it was the only person who prefers the 996 Interior Design to the 997. I prefer it because it’s unique and it really goes with the Cars design philosophy . And the “fried eggs” don’t bother me one bit …. This coming from a very proud long-term 964 C2 (internally enhanced for canyon carving) 😉 Cheers to you ! 👌

[@frederickcook87]

996 interior looks like a Ford Taurus 😖

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

I would have categorically disagreed with you until I got into a high spec 996 Carrera 4S. So much nicer than the plastic experience I had previously driving that generation. There's something more cosy about the 996. In the 997 the angle of the center dash doesn't work, vast improvement in the 991.

[@claudiomarangone614]

@ What years Ford Taurus ?Well, sort of, not really if one has a discerning eye. Thats similar to saying a 911 looks like a Volkswagen beetle, sorta, but not.

[@ThereIsNoSubstitute]

Thanks for the review.

[@TheRa5cal]

Great video and discussion. Pls could you consider a comparison between the gt4 and 997.1 gt3 - can’t find video reviews of the two anywhere. Considering they are similar price which is the more enjoyable to own and drive on the road 🤓

[@darrenbaldock2370]

Get the gt3rs on the channel That would be awesome

[@davidkeenan5989]

Enjoying this series.

[@davidnimmo5115]

WOW car sounds magical 🤩

[@shaunoconnell312]

It's beautiful ! Sounds amazing. ✝️🇬🇧🐾

[@RealOlawo]

It is neither 1450 nor 1500kg. have a 997.1 GT3 with Club Sport and light weight flywheel. I have weight it on a test center which lots of German car makers use. The scale showed 1400kg with empty tank. Same results I got when making an axel weight mesurment. The turning circle of the 997 is perfekt due to the short whell base.

[@stuartpollock84]

So, with 50 litres of fuel on board then it would be about 1450kg?

[@Vamppas]

@@stuartpollock84 more like 1436,75kg :)

[@RealOlawo]

@@stuartpollock84 no, as 1L has only the weight of 0,75kg, this means 50l=37,5kg.

[@jack073]

⁠@@RealOlawoSoo.. with a full tank it would weigh 1437.5kg? Are you real or just taking the piss?

[@derin111]

So, the difference between 1450 kg and 1437.5 kg is 12.5 kg? I think I've taken dumps bigger than that!

[@shadmonk]

cant get over how the headlights look wrong

[@christophecamus3295]

Interesting video thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@Conversus]

Great video! But what about your 987 build? :)

[@kevingreen9983]

£18k, wow. I really hope he had it in writing that he kept complaining to Porsche it wasn’t right and they said it was fine. They absolutely should have covered the bill.

[@eric-wb7gj]

TY J🙏🙏

[@jonlyons1033]

It's not his. It's his Gran's. Nice retro touch there Gran, named sun visors are so 70s

[@jondonnelly3]

They are banned in the UK since the 90s. He could be pulled over and given points for it. It would say it is bit too large to be legal. Rule is windswept area, basically if the wipers touch it it's a MOT fail.

[@pegcity4eva]

But you can cross the channel in a boat illegally and that's perfectly fine.

[@pmr01]

james glen vids are very watchable....i wish i'd went for the tropy r with the wheels :-(

[@karlvanginderdeuren4009]

to those understanding the title, you belong to the incrowd!

[@behindtwheel]

That the .1 came with a 3.6 and the .2 had the 3.8?

[@karlvanginderdeuren4009]

@@behindtwheelyes that a 3.8 997.1 is something out of the ordinary.

[@TheMcinto65]

Great video ! What road is that ?

[@MotorDynasty]

What a car 😢... Great video and amazing to see a 3.8 in there. Jay did the owner ever say what type of noise it was that he was experiencing? Thats a good price for engine rebuild though 😅 especially the horror prices ive been hearing now for a Mezger 😮‍💨😭

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Hi, it was a 'lashing' round from the o/s engine at low rpm (1700rpm), made worse by thinner/hot oil. Dont it for years, but in the end, was happening even when the oil wasn't that hot/thin, so had to get it checked incase it was going to lunch the whole engine. Stephen

[@MotorDynasty]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982 thank you the for the reply Stephen. Amazing car now, I would love to own one, but with prices of Mezger engines doubt I'll be able to source a 3.8 litre engine to put in to a .1 for a low enough price 😮‍💨😞

[@jimsteinway695]

I had a Manthey 996.2 gt3, then the 997.1 gt3. I didn’t get another till the 991.2. The 991.2 was my favorite . I didn’t like the 997.1 wing Taco Shell wing vs the 991.1/991.2 wing . I much preferred the 991.2 front splitter. Plus it was $150,000 vs $275,000 for the 992. And while the metzger motor was mythical, the 9A1 in the 991 series is plenty strong. I didn’t like the flimsy oil filter of the 997.1 vs the big Mahle filter in the 991.2 The obvious weakness in the 997 gt3 is the manual transmission vs the PDK. Miss a gear in the 997 or guess the wrong gear and a Honda R type will leave you behind. The PDK solves that issue. The lack of torque means you must be in the correct rev range to take advantage of the power of the engine. Choose wrongly and you’ll be way behind. The PDK always picks the right gear and you’ll never lose to an M3

[@claudiomarangone614]

Nothing beats a stick in these cars for fun and driver involvement. PDK is only necessary for those with physical issues or making money at the track .

[@claudiomarangone614]

Nothing beats a stick in these cars for fun and driver involvement. PDK is only necessary for those with physical issues or making money at the track .

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Good video 👍👍👍

[@travisswanson3449]

That engine noise has such a mechanical fizz, with a hint of grunt, in the revs.

[@mustanglover1923]

How does it compare to your Evora 400 James?

[@paulmcgee1867]

Thanks for warning me about the front splitter issues

[@iankuah8606]

Porsche only offered the front-lift option from the 997.2 GT3 onwards. However, the aftermarket Bilstein coil-over suspension kit endorsed by Walter Rohrl can be specified with a front-lift system.

[@eliotgoodfellow7294]

*the most satisfying thing you can experience " 😂

[@Kame590]

Brilliant!

[@mikeyap4159]

The GT3s are mystical!

[@jaytucker4338]

That was a sheer delight...accordingly, I have depressed delike button.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

I can't think of anything more predestination than a 911. When is the bubble popping on that one?

[@morphyon]

Hmm, prime head clearer… anyway off to the Eurojackpot

[@frat5695]

Wee bogo, legend ❤

[@Don-pk2uy]

Went in a 997 GT3RS and was so disappointed in how slow and smooth it felt. I was expecting it to be violent and throw you into the seat and it's not like that at all. It's way more refined than you expect

[@VK6AB-]

Its a NA car not an EV - take it down a twisty road.

[@markwalton8644]

I Drive a 996.2 GT3 and I was a little disappointed with the Speed and it sounded a bit Muted but lovely, alsothe Steering wasn't quite as alive as i thought it was going to be. I put this down to Two Factors. One, I had literally jumped out of a VX220 Turbo ( or Speedster in Europe). This had been modified and was, and still is the Fastest Car A-B I've ever driven. The Second was the Gear Ratios were to long for the Roads I was Driving, so it was hard to keep up in the Higher Revs and it wasn't my car. I'd love to try one again in Isolation as I reckon my mind would be changed!!

[@Don-pk2uy]

@VK6AB- we did, it was very underwhelming considering all the hype on the internet. They always say never drive your dream cars. Also i was at altitude so it loses like 20 percent of its power but i was so surprised at how refined it was considering it was supposed to be the "raw racecar for the road version"

[@Driftuner]

Thats the thing with these smooth NA engines: they wont blow you away. First time i drove a 458 Italia i took it all the way to redline second, third, forth gear and thought to myself "where the hell is all the power?". Prior to that i had just driven a GTR35 that completely melts your face, even tho it technically has less hp (but a crap ton more torque). But for me, i'll take NA engines all day everyday...

[@iankuah8606]

@@Driftuner N/A engines need revs to make peak power. I remember driving the Gordon Murray designed Light Car Company Rocket in the early '90s, and revving to 6,500rpm as you would in most fast road cars at the time. Wondering why not much was happening, and as the steering wheel rim blocked the top of the rev counter I ducked down and saw that the redline for the 143hp, 1,000cc Yamaha motorcycle engine was actually 11,000rpm! Using the full 11,000rpm this 385kg car went like the clappers!

[@JParkes43]

Matt at fearnsport is a legend of a guy

[@DjNikGnashers]

Oh man, this is a dream car for me.

[@jack073]

They’re absolutely fantastic cars

[@StephenStyring]

Make the most of it ,there going to get you out of them

[@londonman8688]

has the car been re registered with the right engine size ?

[@manuocio]

997 is like 355. Each other better than 996 and 348.

[@MichaelGallagher97]

What road are you driving on?

[@EM-xq7vu]

When’s the s2000 update coming

[@nicksanders1966]

I've seen this car before, would it belong to Mr Brogan?

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Close! Its Bogan 👍

[@stevenpike7530]

Last of the Mezger…I’m in…

[@Some.One_Unknown]

Will you "re-do" your review of the 997.2 GT3? Or do the points you made still stand?

[@zzhughesd]

Chris Harris car I'll always know it as , anyone think the Black 4.0 better over the White?

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Can’t afford a GT3 RS… so painted my MX5 2 look like 1…!!! 👍🤣

[@slincolne]

You need to drive it a bit harder - it's a 911 so up near the redline is best. BTW - it's not as good as everyone says - it's better !

[@giovannig4369]

I’m sorry but at least check your stats. 996.2 gt3 has a much slower steering than 997.1 gt3 (997.1 were the first to have variable ratio). It’s such a big difference that the first time I drove 997 I was shocked at how much more responsive it felt.

[@AGC828]

To my ears the best sounding GT3s Are the more recent 992.2 of 2022 to present.. Is it for to retire 9000rpm redline??

[@iankuah8606]

You mean 991.2 from 2017? The 992.2 was only announced last month!

[@noobymcnoobs]

It’s a great car but I would still rather have the 996

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

I hope he got that under warranty is all i'll say...

[@Punisher9419]

Kind of expensive, the regular 996 Carrera you can pick up for around £10k.

[@AntoniusTyas]

Didn't have the Mezger engine tho

[@Punisher9419]

@@AntoniusTyas Yea but it's 1/10th the price. I think most people could live with that? Or a Boxster considering it's a convertible which is pretty nice for a sports car.

[@R03333]

​@@Punisher9419 a £2k Boxster is a bit removed from a GT3

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Using the words 'Chronological Order' and 'Porsche' in the same sentence is an oxymoron.

[@ej2863]

3.8 L only needs one upgrade, the steering wheel from the 4.0 L

[@R-Tap]

997.1 gt3 is in my top 3 favourite 911's Anyone with a 997 GT2 please contact James.

[@albundy5992]

ULEZ: the gift that keeps on giving.....to the criminals. Thank goodness for the bladerunners.

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Make Mine a Roma!!!

[@richardclegg5853]

My dream car...

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

Nice vidéo, but please : MeZger, not MeTZger. 😉