New Porsche 991 GT3. First Drive. - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

[@future62]

I watch this video probably 2-4 times a year. I really miss this format.

[@alexschlawiner2540]

future62 i bet you didnt recognize that there are two different seats mounted...

[@MartinIrwin]

Blame all the "influencers", I guess?

[@josephtdi8764]

Agree

[@future62]

@@MartinIrwin I blame the increasingly low attention span of the internet, prompting the Michael Bay overproduction style taking over automotive media. Cars like this don't need jump cuts and drone shots.

[@michaelcuellar5889]

I'm with you

[@sillydillydokieo]

dude this guy is such a good driver it is insane

[@CoyoteFrontier117]

CH is an incredible driver... chucking a quarter million dollar porsche into a massive powerslide doing atleast 75 plus mph... on a public road. wtf.

[@VirusTornado]

He IS a race car driver after all.

[@citic101]

plus it isnt his car

[@krelshell4]

agreed. its not quarter million though. Checked the website it is approx. 160K

[@BrainDesmo]

Right?! I kept looking how close the guard rail was. Bravo to Chris.

[@georgeapplegate2091]

He was a road driver before race. His ability to articulate whilst sliding perfectly is what gets me :)

[@jschauer31]

The best automotive journalist and driver out there.

[@thof8287]

He's the best in English. Theres better German car journalists, Tim schricks one of them.

[@littletraveller5428]

Tiff needell was cool too

[@joboiwonder]

@@thof8287 wrong.

[@bernardrubble8703]

This video pushed me over the finish line . I ended up buying one of these . Then after 4 driving seasons traded up to a 991.2 gt3 and was blown away at how they managed to make something so good , even better . I’m now in year 8 of daily driving gt3’s and it never gets old ! I’ve only had pdk’s but am seriously thinking about throwing my hat in the ring for a 992 gt3 Touring but they seem to be in limited supply again . Lying on my death bed someday , I’ll look back at a handful of highlights in my life and having been one of the lucky ones to have had these cars will definitely be on the list . But ….. after eight years of driving these cars , I must say that Chris Harris has an uncanny understanding of the balance of these cars . His effortless drifting is something to behold

[@mred1341]

.2 is really not that much better, it’s just more reliable engine, as far as performance goes, only those tracking them hard can really tell the small difference 👍

[@bernardrubble8703]

@@genegade that is as one thing I noticed right from the start . I was a bit worried about the engine fire issue of the .1 but what really pushed me towards the .2 was the amount of glitchy things with the .1 . I had to replace both mufflers , not at the same time , because of malfunctioning sport exhaust , they broke the studs off of the resonating chamber between the mufflers , luckily under warranty , with towing that was 13k, I had a Solenoid go in the PDK and got an error message not to drive , another 6 hour tow to the nearest Porsche Dealer at the time , the engine lid locking mechanism failed , couldn’t get into the back to clean or add oil which I had to do several times between oil changes . It’s been 6 years but I know that I’m forgetting some other issues . After these repairs were done , I’d have to drive down with my wife ( 5 hours) and pick up my car . By the end , Porsche transported my car back to me to avoid the hassle of us picking it up . Im happy to report that the .2 has not had a single issue and is in my opinion a 15-20 % better car considering improved performance, upgrades to PDK etc . I put it back on the road in 4-6 weeks time !

[@Johnson09641]

Had a 991. 2 weissach, not a massive fan to be honest. Not enough top end power, had a Mclaren 720s before hand so I think that had spoilt it.

[@boris9331]

@@bernardrubble8703 What things did you notice straight away in the 991.2 that were better? Do you feel more mid range torque right away and what about part throttle, or is the power difference not that noticeable but the cars better in other ways? Contemplating whether I will regret not getting a .2 if i get the .1

[@bernardrubble8703]

@@boris9331 I drove my .1 for three driving seasons and parked it for the winters of course . I had to have the .1 hauled to the dealership where the car was purchased , 4 times because at the time there was no dealers close by . Had a small stone get jammed in my sport exhaust which held the mechanism half open . Must have caused the internals of the mufflers to get hot because after they knocked the stone out , there was a bit of a rattle . They replaced both mufflers and the resonating box in between the mufflers when they broke off a stud trying to remove mufflers . I had some error codes in the instrument cluster . Told to ship it back . Had a solenoid fail or give a code in the PDK . Haul it to Vancouver . Can’t remember what the fourth occasion entailed . Prior to the .1 , I had a 1999 C2S . The gt3 .1 was a big step up in performance , agility , sound , looks . I could overlook the small annoyances but the new local dealer offered a .2 to me for 35 k taxes in trade after having driven nearly 40,000 kilometres and three years . New warranty , new tires , new brakes , and the new gt3 was clearly a step over the other . Noticeable torque improvement , an overall power increase , and now that my 7 th driving season is coming to a close , I can say that I have not had one occurrence which required dealer intervention . That alone would steer me to a .2 . Both these cars were/are PDK , my reaction times are not what they used to be and I’m quite happy to concentrate on the acceleration and the next bend in the road coming up . Shifting feels sharper , power improvement , steering software must have been programmed different as well. I still love to drive and just look at the car . People stop on the sidewalk in my smaller BC town when they hear or see it coming . I had a chance to spec with carbon buckets but chose the entry level seats as I planned to drive the car as often as possible and was warned about a customer that returned their gt3 with the buckets because bolsters were too hard for this 60 something couple found it hard to get in and out after only 600 kilometres .Hope this helps . I’d like to answer any other questions to make your choice easier . Good luck .

[@marccyberwiz]

This video sold me on wanting the GT3 991. Now owning one after 3 years I still come back and watch how CH drove it 5 years ago. Wish we had more reviews like this again.

[@tylers.6857]

I will buy a GT3 one day.. Keep dreaming and keep working, because the only thing stopping you from this reality is your own mindset.

[@alf2633]

Thanks for that, will do! And you better to

[@gmansplit]

Certainly doable, seeing as though these will be sub 100k in 2-3 years.

[@Spartan168]

sub 100k? LOL shows how little you know.

[@mbusonkabinde3330]

Tyler Simeone True

[@RtB68]

The thing I have always liked most about CH reviews is that he not only talks the talk - but he demonstrates his points with exquisite car control that makes other commentators look like armchair experts. I love seeing someone who knows what these cars represent actually driving them in the way I imagine myself being capable of doing, all the while knowing that if I stumped up the coin to buy something like this I'd never get it sideways for fear of writing it off.

[@Butterbean32]

I still come back to this review from time to time, so brilliantly made

[@nidamreps]

same here

[@patrickmurphycomajuncosa2189]

If anyone wants to know this road: L-401, in Catalonia, Spain, next to the town of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, more precisely you want the bit that goes to de Port del Comte Ski-Resort, as in summer nobody goes through there hahaha

[@caprisoni]

My guess also, either Catalonia or Portugal! Nice road...

[@raheeb1]

Drove this last month. Trust me boys, once you do, you'll NEVER EVER care that it doesn't have a manual 'box ... the PDK in this thing, I have no words. Even for those of you who've sampled the exemplary units in the 991 Carreras and 991 Turbo models, it's an entirely other level. And that engine...I really have no words what I experienced. You just have to try it and you will understand. I didn't even get to the chassis yet. It literally feels like you're putting on an Ironman suit. Pretty sure Robert Downey Jr. has one of these by now.

[@aguilpa1]

Sorry but a GT3 and really any 911 should be available with a manual. It doesn't matter if most people are to unskilled to drive a stick and choose the PDK, the manual should still be an option and just saying no, it's going to be PDK only is a shot in the foot to Porsche and a slap in the face to the tradition of what a 911 was and the people who have supported them.

[@raheeb1]

+aguilpa1 Trust me, drive the new GT3 and your opinion will be transformed. The gearbox is THAT good.

[@TheCa007]

I bought a cayman gts with the manual. It is awesome i love it when theirs no traffic, but in traffic, i hate to admit it, the clutch starts to feel heavy. i drove a dual clutch cayman and it was quick, quicker than a manual but the manual even at slower speeds is more fun than the pdk. the 6 speed gears and clutch are as smooth as butter, the best I've ever used, but the pdk is smooth as silk. that's the difference, so make your choice and live with it. have a good one, mates.

[@antoniodias3145]

"I'm a normal driver" - Chris Harris LOL yeah..

[@Monkey80llx]

He actually explains that he’s trying to view the car as a normal driver, if you listen to what he actually says leading up to that comment. There’s nothing normal about his driving skills! 😁

[@mikefire9626]

Dream car for me. Now on to my sure-fire plan to hit the lottery.

[@shriharihudli]

Mike Fire If your plan succeeds, share it with me.

[@vnctmrn]

Mike Fire I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THE EXACT SAME COMMENT hahahaha

[@uk9383]

+Mike Fire That was my plan the whole time XD

[@d1sturb3d119]

Viper SRT 10 is also a good option. Not sure about reliability though. I'd still prefer the Porsche!

[@kennyd7667]

Mike Fire same here but I'm going to wait a little bit till the manual 991.2 gt3 comes out

[@kennyd7667]

10:50 Chris Harris basically accidentally predicted the 991 R, 3 years ago or he was told about it.

[@savannahkorben7353]

and the GT4 being manual only

[@bluegrassinwa]

You are so right!

[@SS-bk2zb]

Or the gt3 touring?

[@Gab3A]

He hears the inside whispers for sure

[@bravo7468]

paid around $1000 to drive this car around a track in las vegas. it lasted about 12-15 minutes. worth every penny

[@boris9331]

Same here the 991 is just Divine to drive compared to all other Supercars i drove all of them at Speedvegas the 991 has comfort and compliance aswell as handling where not many if any other supercars did.

[@luckystrike656]

i had a Porsche in the 1988.. Same color as this one in the video with black interior. With a remote control and batteries :D *CHRIS HARRIS IS THE BEST*

[@nollietre72]

I finally saw one of these in person a few nights ago in Seattle, and HOLY SHIT it is beautiful!

[@jakobpedersen9954]

an electric blue one?

[@nollietre72]

Jakob Pedersen I thought it was Sapphire Blue but I'm probably wrong...

[@erolbrown]

The driving, the camera work, the clear articulation of thought. Amazing journalism.

[@oneginee]

A real performance car with an engine that doesn't need a turbo to bring performance numbers.

[@mx19idlewilder]

You have to respect this guy. I love Chris Harris, he's a top guy and I'm saying this as a Ferrari fan who knows that Chris is Porsche-man. At the beginning I was sad that he left EVO but now I have to say his Chris Harris on cars developed wonderfully. Brilliant thing to watch alongside Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Evo's channel. Thank's God that Brits are among 3 greatest car nations alongside with Germans and Italians. English is so much easier to learn ;-)

[@mchristr]

It's so refreshing to see an automotive journalist who is entertaining, really understands the mechanical aspect, and has genuine driving skills. Bravo.

[@aslkdfjhg]

I can completely agree to this. Sometimes when you drive a manual on a the mountains, it almost feels like a rally stage, with the continuous gear changes and heel and toeing. Some might object to this but I think the PDK transmission gives a more controlled and fluent feel, giving you time to get proper braking and cornering. If you ride sports bikes, you'll know what I'm on about.

[@Spawn223311]

porsche makes the best rims

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Oh yes :-)

[@kubek555]

not true..lambo has the best wheels

[@VirusTornado]

kubek555 the new huracan wheels look like crap...

[@zanekelvinator6661]

kubek555 Glad to see you fellas debating using facts.

[@audioamateur]

Zane Kelvinator 'rim beauty' is subjective, you can't bring in facts..

[@erikhertzer8434]

Chris is simply the best, most articulate, natural auto-journalist alive...the Grand Tour boys notwithstanding...but you can really learn about the soul of a car must by listening to him drive.

[@10162131]

I have a manual 997s and I recently drove the 991s with PDK. I most say that the only thing I liked about the PDK were the downshifts. Changing gears up with the pedals was as boring as you can imagine, almost pointless because they change so quickly that it feels like constant acceleration, rather than the exciting inertia of a manual. Yes, it was quicker than my 997s, but I only noticed because of the numbers on the speedometer and not because I felt it. In my opinion, if you want to feel that you are driving a sport car, get it with manual. If you care about the numbers, then get a PDK.

[@carlitoxb110]

Chris harris is awesome, I cant imagine my self doing these crazy drifts on this tiny roads..... Oh god i want a gt3 even if Im not able to drive it at 50 % of its potential

[@Hypersonik]

If you get caught doing that on tiny road or any roads in the UK, it's bye bye license and time for a restest when you get it back after at least 12 months!

[@carlitoxb110]

Hypersonik a little drift once in a month in a lonley road... Nobody have to know hahaha

[@korefighter]

Hypersonik *if you get caught*

[@ribeironp]

This is what all car reviews should be like: knowledgeable and inspired. Another great one by Chris Harris.

[@Jakecam]

I would pay any amount of money to get Chris making videos like this 10-12 times a year

[@Maktheblade]

Got BBC sorted - scrap Top Gear, bring in Chris Harris on Cars. Simple. I could watch and listen to this guy review and drives cars all day.

[@vladx2]

They almost did that :)

[@bettersuffler]

CH best video for me. He deserves some kind of award for this... That car, 9000 revs, the sound, the looks. fantastic stuff, thanks a bunch chris.

[@Darklogix]

Wow the stig got his own show..I say this because this man can fucking drive... no wannabe street racers can pull that beast around corners like that, but seriously the 911 is amazing ,but geezus he drives that 911 like a baws !

[@susanbanatine]

It probably wasent him taking that bend because the camera went off him at the end. They do this a lot.

[@ricomichel]

Arthur Banatine Chris can drive the sh** out of any car!

[@berindea]

Arthur Banatine It was him, he has participated in numerous races and has proven he's got the skills necesarry for this kind of job.:)

[@rousseau327]

Arthur Banatine Someone's an angry little boy.

[@Crazee73]

Arthur Banatine Troll alert! Don't feed it! Serious though, CH has been INVITED to race a Jaguar at GOODWOOD. Just sayin'.

4:45 I believe that is a torque(drehmoment in German)-rev graph. I love how the maximum torque increases after 4000 rpm.

[@LegitxBuddy]

Furkan Özcan Do you know how much to?

[@edjackson4389]

I've been a car guy my whole life, and i never thought I would ever see a naturally aspirated 3.8L 6cyl anything hit low 11 sec. quarter mile times. Porsche never ceases to amaze me.

[@cazalpine]

As usual, Chris did a very interesting survey about the car. In the field of automotive manufacturer, your feedbacks & the quality of your insights are helpful for people who are in charged of creating these cars. As a user experience return, and furthermore from someone who perfectly knows what "driving" means, we recognize your professionalism based on a real knowledge and a real passion for these amazing emotional machines. God save the Chris! Thank you. ;o)

[@renegerritsen6178]

About the PDK gear box and manual gear changes: all evolutions in history were met with dislike. I noticed that first with mobile phones (using a mobile phone in public was frowned upon, nobody saw the need for it and look at us now...). I believe the reason PDK-like gear boxes are so controversial is that we are used to using our right (or in the UK/Japan/etc left hand) to shift gears. It feels different and hence weird. But what if it is factually better? I mean: nowadays automatic gear boxes actually improve on fuel consumption and they can shift faster than any human being could. We don't double clutch anymore, we left air-cooled engines behind, engines are run by computers now, and so on, and so on...

[@1258-Eckhart]

Chris Harris is the best motoring journalist there is. Why? Because I feel I've just driven the car. He injects the experience intravenously and doesn't get snarled up in his ego whilst doing so. Pure information transfer.

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

Chris Harris on cars is like Slash on guitar. The epitome of automotive journalism.

[@Astralwurksdk]

Drive a PDK and then get back to me about how bad it is. You won't. Hands down best transmission ever made.

[@pgoindi]

The real issue with those who want a manual is that they want the challenge of changing gears themselves. No one who understands the technology would ever claim to be able to operate a manual transmission on par with a PDK or even close, but the challenge of trying has been taken away and that's a shame.

[@HenrySk8r]

I've driven a lot of Porsches with a manual transmission and that's amazing too. Feels way better than the BMW manual transmissions that I'm used to.

[@pgoindi]

beatsByZlaya Your comment shows that you totally don't understand. With a PDK you flick a command switch and a machine changes gears. It's not comparable at all.

[@HenrySk8r]

pete g I have both a manual and a dual-clutch car in my family and you're right, dual-clutch doesn't compare to a real manual in any way. Sure, you may be choosing when the car shifts but you're not involved in the shifting process at all.

[@MrRonan3]

Sebastian Senna you want to get involved. go and buy a large truck.mine has twelve gears. you can get payed for getting involved and its SHIT!,

[@erichighley]

I can't even count how many times I've watched this video, and I keep coming back. An absolutely stunning video, nice work Chris.

[@nugraha9675]

The armrest looks like it's constantly screaming due to savagery speed

[@JGunit]

Lol, that's for that

[@BboySlashGNR]

pause at 1:03. Gosh the car is so beautiful!!!!!!!

[@qingyuanzhang5742]

Watching this vid in 2019 just realized CH basically predicted the existence of 911R and GT3 touring when he talked about the philosophical aspect of the GT3 concept. Amazing journalist!

[@mdrz]

Can't believe the .1 gt3 is already 9 years old

[@ricomichel]

The PDK is a double-clutch auto-manual with no central shifter - that doesn't make it an automatic, in US terms (it doesn't have a slushy torque converter). I don't see why all the fuss, the shifter has moved behind the wheel, plus you get faster double-clutch gear changes. Though in an older car i'd prefer a classic "manual" no doubt.

[@thaik56]

It doesn't have a manual clutch, it's not a proper manual, end of story. The moment the car starts to assist you be it partially or totally into your shifting, it's an automatic, at least to us, purists.

[@ricomichel]

You're right about the "loss" of a manually operated clutch, but to me this purist stuff is just silly. All race cars (like F1, Le Mans, etc) have paddle-shift, so - whatever. Btw, you can't be a purist and call the PDK an automatic; that's not very serious

[@thaik56]

Éric Théoret Purist isn't about speed, it's about feeling, driver involvement, and ultimately fun. PDK. DCT and all these are fast and efficient, nowhere nearly as fun, it's just a robot doing the job for you. I drove a F430 and a Gallardo to around 110MPH once, god was it boring without a clutch, even if the car had lots of torque and gave you that kick everytime it shifted (single clutch), it's boring because I wasn't the one doing it. Even if DCT are quicker, more efficient and never make fail to shift properly and quickly no matter how many times if shifts, it's boring because you're not responsible for it. It's as if while you're about to shift, someone comes and along saying: "hey man, let me do it for you, I'll shift quicker than you'll ever be able to do" If that dude existed, I'll be saying: "hey man, who cares? I'm the one driving, let me have the fun of doing it"

[@ricomichel]

I can agree with that ;-)

[@ricomichel]

sevenseasvoyager Right. My intention was to point out that the PDK (or Ferrari's F1 or VW's DSG…) has nothing to do with what is called an automatic gearbox in the US. You can use it just like a manual gearbox (only it's faster). But you're right that it's not completely manual neither.

[@noid3948]

watched this again after a few years. haven't seen Chris on Top gear but miss him like crazy when I see how good he was on this.

[@mrjdgibbs]

"I've thought long and hard about how to approach this car...: The same way you do every car, Chris; sideways.

[@larrysilver9866]

Still love my 1979 911 SC Targa - manual everything except power windows and mirrors...sorry driving an auto trans is boring...

[@larrysilver9866]

10-4 did you know that the new 911 is going to have a manual trans.? Sounds like Porsche is listening to their customers...also, I'm not a badass, I used to be though. Safe travels diallow.

[@DouEditz]

KAY

[@tutelarius]

LOVE the attitude from the very start - no introduction, no dicking around. 'What's the car like? Well, let's turn everything off and drive it fast.'

[@ahmedfarhan5919]

Still the prettiest GT3

[@SideWays8Productions]

Nah, doesn't need a manual. A GTS? Absolutely. Hell, even the turbo should still have a manual. Those are just fun cars to drive, without the stone cold seriousness of a Porsche race car. But when you develop a car to destroy the track, you can't put a slow, obsolete gearbox in it for the sake of sentiment. If you want that engaging feeling, buy a Porsche that isn't designed to set records, because it's clear you're not designed to either.

[@rafaelcalha]

+SideWays8Productions FINALLY

[@SideWays8Productions]

Van Der gaurde I can see why it would, yea this car would be just as fun with the manual, but at that point you're just pissing away money for a cool wing and some fixed back seats. Don't forget, this car is mildly affordable, compared to what it's competing against, so price can become a factor to most 911 buyers, and dropping the extra dime for a GT3 just to have the performance of a GTS doesn't seem sensible to most people.

[@Still_Strugglin]

+SideWays8Productions if you think this has the same performance as a gts, it goes without saying that you have no clue. I work for Porsche, which is meaningless to you I know, but the gt3 is worlds ahead of a gts. I was a manual only guy when I came to the company but the pdk is so amazing that I now prefer it. Don't criticize based on Internet specs.

[@SideWays8Productions]

94nitemare First off I doubt you'd be saying you work for Porsche if you really did. It doesn't take manufacturer employment to learn more about these cars than the average leasing broker who drives these every day can. If we're going by credentials, I'm a sales broker in NYC...just about all of my 911 clients have become close friends of mine and own more than just 991's. Second, I never said the GTS had the same performance as the GT3. I was implying that giving the GT3 a manual transmission will tone it down to the GTS's level of performance, because whats the sense in having the extra HP and torque if you're still gunna be lifting off throttle to shift? Even with the cornering advantage the GT3 has over the GTS, you won't be able to use it to it's full potential if you're braking sooner and longer to rev match into a corner. Even if Sport mode rev matches for you on the manual, it'll still take longer to get back on throttle afterwards. The GTS is the fine line between the softer base model and the harder GT3's that offers both sharper performance, and a manual transmission. Because like I said before, if you want that engaging feeling, buy a Porsche that isn't designed to set records, because it's clear you're not designed to either.

[@SideWays8Productions]

***** not necessarily professionals, just people that understand that in order to outperform everyone else and set records and win races (which is what the GT3's are designed to do), you have to sacrifice sentimental aspects like a manual transmission. It doesn't take a professional race car driver to understand that lol

[@djmbubba]

I always enjoy anything with Chris, he could make anything interesting.

[@6172crew1]

This old video is still relevant today.

[@kendzii]

Who is here after his live on instagram

[@rronzogaj920]

can't believe all that hassle happened! you couldn't have figured out the struggle he went through by watching the video. also great camera work by Andy P

[@vinaychauhan7936]

What was the story?

[@ZombieGaming212]

@@vinaychauhan7936 they can’t leave us hanging like this it should be illegal!

[@tubyjl]

Watched this in Sept 2016 because I am thinking of upgrading from my 991 S. What a car! Just regret Chris says nothing of the ride . The GT3 is the in-between model, for road as much as track (otherwise you get the GT3RS), therefore I would have liked to know if it is like sitting on an ironing board... Otherwise, hats off, Mr Harris ! Your videos are perfect, and your eloquent fluency, your perfect diction, are a tribute to the English language (this, coming from a Frenchman, is compliment indeed!)

[@spencer19811]

He's lucky he didn't catch fire!

[@egonolzen4720]

wow you like stand up comedian class comment type of guy. making money?

[@JPTHRICE]

egon olzen sarcastic type of guy?

[@bennsport]

I thought that was the main reason he opted for the car with the clubsport package - onboard fire extinguisher :P

[@Baby1961-i5e]

I hope that 4 wheel steer has an off setting. It would be a shame to spoil the ability to drive like a hooligan and take every curve sideways. Other than that, awesome. I'm glad they made the rear as gorgeous as they did, because that's the view most other similarly-priced cars are going to be seeing when trying to keep up with it on a track day. Something lovely to look at in frustration. And I'm not even a total Porsche fanatic. I'm more of a Mercedes girl.

[@archerychamp2]

You still can go sideways. Under aggressive steering and throttle control, it locks to a standard system, letting you drift

[@Baby1961-i5e]

Dennis Simons Yeah, upon later research I found that out. I have amassed quite a bit of disposable income to treat myself to a nice machine after 30 years in the aerospace biz, and the new 911 GT3 is definitely in my top 3 right now. I especially like the way they made it so that pulling back on both paddles at the same time is like putting the clutch in, and letting go is like dropping the clutch, where on other paddle shift cars as we know, doing so would just put the car into neutral. It's a shame there is no full manual option anymore, but at least a driver has that. And they finally fixed the stick so it behaves like the shifter on a true sequential 'box: Pull back for an upshift and push forward for a downshift.

[@joaosoares3719]

1:13 - 1:30. Pay attention.

[@Carpaccio88]

Chris Harris is my all time favourite. Some of the best reviews in the world. Cheers Chris!

[@woodshopart]

@ 10:04 CH changes gear via paddle @ 10:30 Chris says "not once have I changed gear myself"

[@blazed6644]

+woodshopart i think he meant "myself" as in "manually" hahah

[@akieabdul]

woodshopart 😂😂😂

[@xristos1250]

What philosophical view is he talking about :D Jesus! he seems so serious when talking about philosophy and automatic gearboxes. o.O

[@SondeBeeches]

He's talking about the philosophy of what a gt3 should be and what it should represent. The gt3 is the ultimate expression of the 911 and should be the most exciting and involving. Some of that involvement is lost when you no longer have a manual. Solely having a pdk represents a massive shift in what the gt3 is (which was exclusively manual in its whole history), and he's not sure, as good as the pdk is, if it is right to exclude a manual.

[@Baerchenization]

SondeBeeches Porsche says that 80% of their GT3 customers use the cars on track. And the PDK beat the crap so much out of the manual version during development that they decided not to sell a manual - it just wouldn't be competitive, and it would miss the point of building a fast car, if even Porsche test drivers can't do a competitive lap with a manual GT3. So there, the manual gear box is dead. (personally, I have never driven an automatic even for 100 meters in over 20 years of driving, but I'd want this car with PDK anyway). The GT3 is the ultimate expression of performance, not the ultimate stronghold of the manual gear box... some people seem to miss that ;)

[@SondeBeeches]

Baerchenization True a pdk is faster, I'm not arguing against that, but a manual is more involving. That's one of the points Chris is trying to make in the video. Not everything has to be about ultimate performance.

[@SondeBeeches]

TheBlackIdentety Except neither me or Chris went apeshit over it. Opinions, everyone has one.

[@xristos1250]

Guyz i was kidding :D Of course I understand what he meant .

[@paullockwood7219]

I never get tired of watching this back... That noise.

[@DanM012324]

If you want a manual buy an older model! problem solved.

[@OnTrakRacing]

How come there is a roll cage in the car you are driving? The stock 2014 911 GT3 does not come with a roll cage that I could find? Would love it if it did!!!

[@drive]

Only in Europe. The US cars didn't get the cage.

[@OnTrakRacing]

/DRIVE Bummer, what a rip off!!! Thanks for the quick reply. I was pouring over the Porsche USA site looking for it as an option or something. Great video BTW!

[@FELiPES101]

OnTrakRacing I believe the 997 gt3 had a no cost option to add the cage. I don't know about the 991.

[@vyrnmn]

+OnTrakRacing It's the "Clubsport" pack. A no-cost option in Porsche GT cars, usually.

[@vyrnmn]

Cut de Pie Fails You don't choose *not* to have it, you choose to have it. Stock they come standard, but the no-cost clubsport package adds what you mentioned. I know that's almost the same way of thinking about it, but for the sake of accuracy...

[@Curveball]

Giving them a thumbs up for doing real reviews, and letting them know not everyone takes Top Gear seriously even though it's one of the most popular shows in Europe.

[@SnoreProtection]

Fucking swingin' it round those corners. What a mad 'ed.

[@scottsmith7337]

This looks sooo much better than the 992

[@VQSeries]

Excellent review on the GT3's new driving dynamics and character. Well done Chris, I'd expect nothing less!

[@martintoman]

Came here to see the drifting in front of the police

[@eduardosq99]

Tbh he shouldnt be proud of doing this on a public open road.

[@martintoman]

@@eduardosq99 exactly, he should be like Shmee150. Drive fast only in a straight line and never turn the traction control off. You must be fun at parties. FYI they have the whole crew there to monitor the situation or sometimes the roads are closed.

[@eduardosq99]

@@martintoman if you cant see whats wrong on drifting, racing and doing 170kph on an open public mountain road, you are brainless. In this case, the road was completely open.

[@tacosr]

I'm going to be honest, I don't like Porsche at all. However this car makes me change my mind.

[@Bruceman17]

im going to be honest too, nobody gives a fuck.

[@tacosr]

Bruce R. Well then, it's somebody's time of month isn't it?

[@Gonzarelli]

TacoSeniour dont worry taco, he gives enough of a fuck to reply

[@Bruceman17]

Gonzarelli I'll reply to anything that I want gonnohrea

[@tacosr]

Bruce R. Oh I see your one of those twelve year olds with a dirty mouth hiding behind your screen, but if the time came you wouldn't say that to their face.

[@panameramange2036]

The 991 is amazing. Love that back wheel steering, it is insane. The only critique I have is that it is to good and technical. It almost drives it selves a solves a lot of problems it selves which takes away a bit of the driving experience. On the other hand you can push yourself a lot harder which makes the car a lot harder to drive the minute you loose control over it.

[@FIFAracer]

Will the Gt2 or the GT3 RS have a manual gearbox?

[@rotor13]

Nope. Porsche is completely done with manual transmission, or so they say.

[@Archibalt3000]

I'll let you in on another little secret. The upcoming 991 GT3 RS will be the last of it's kind. The next generation will have a smaller, turbocharged engine.. I'd say if you want one of the last, true GT3's get your order in now. Before it's too late..

[@zwanso]

rotor13 Porsche NOOOOOOOO!!!! fight to keep the manual alive!

[@9to5Tactical]

PDK Clutch with automatic and dual paddle shifters

[@zwanso]

Taking away the manual takes away the feel.. I don't need some robot to shift the gears for me. A proper super car like the Porsche GT3 should be a manual even though that might be going away for good.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

sadly Porsche killed the GT3 with this "clever" pdk... they should called it "GT4" or something and let the damn manual in place for the GT3 and respect who has bought generations of GT3. Forcing to buy a pdk is not respectfull, same story for the Clio RS phase 4 .

[@Gamez4eveR]

How do you like the manual only 385hp Cayman GT4?

[@PaddyMcQueen]

No rest for the wicked I'm soooooo happy !!! Can't wait to buy one ! Or at least to try it in my Porsche dealership ! :D

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

No rest for the wicked .

[@Gamez4eveR]

MagicAyrtonforever ...According to Porsche it's faster to 100kph (That's 62mph) than a manual Carrera S. It's 0.1s but still, you are wrong.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

No rest for the wicked.

[@LCdrDerrick]

I don't get why they must become heavier and heavier? Give us at least one primordial model, please, keep one single model! A 993 chassis or even ealier, ripp out all the useless stuff, no car interior lining, no carpeting, no airbags, no DSG and no rearwheel steering and then finish that with the newer lightweight materials, aluminium, carbon fiber and a clean, strong and efficient modern engine, a cage, done! We want a

[@CasualCallabrate]

Because of the safety requirements the car has to meet .

[@spirako]

and i would buy it and hoon the hell out of it!! well said my friend!

[@LCdrDerrick]

***** My moaning is not about naked performance figures, it's more about driving sensation and the nature of performance delivery. See, a modern Golf GTI Mk VII, the car normal blokes can afford, it is a lot faster than the old GTI Mk I with its 109 hp, but it has lost all of its sensation of driving a small car and therefor most of the fun and that was all about Hot Hatches, the sensation of a light car, which one can't show by naked numbers, it has something to do with mass inertia and momentum. They've lost something important, the heavier the cars got, if you ask me. And it is the same with Porsches, the last of the aircooled 911s, the 993 with its sawing, croaky sound was another sensation, it wasn't that light anymore but it had kept enough of the 911 spirit. Modern cars feel synthetic, you are not driving and feeling them any longer, they drive you instead, even when their intelligent axle, steering and suspenison layouts support better figures in a broader range of surfaces. I'm asking those car manufacturers not to stop developing these superior, clean and secure modern cars of today, I'm asking them to keep at least one pristine model, which doesn't needs hydraulic or even electric steering cause it's light enough on the front axle. I wouldn't mind if they use modern construction materials and engine technologies, making them secure and clean, I'm just asking for keeping the sensation of a small and lively car.

[@TheBlackIdentety]

GT3 RS

[@thof8287]

All the safety regulations today are crazy!

[@thegoldensaber4531]

Seeing more and more car companies give in to the lazy, paddle shifter using pussies makes me nauseous. I hope that there are any companies left that say: "use a proper manual gearbox or fuck off." At some point, it's worth losing money to not let the majority ruin it for the true enthusiasts. At the very least, always offer a proper manual gearbox. There are a ton of advantages to having a clutch; you can push start your car if the battery dies, the theft rate is something like 70% less, you have much more control over the car, and you have a lot less people asking to drive your car.

[@Detz0325]

its also denying the fact that now the technology is that there are auto systems that shift faster than any human could and paired the right way with everything else its faster and better. Sure I'll admit the human to car interaction is lessened but you cant deny the technology coming out these days. You really think the hypers cars of today would be just as fast if it was a manual gearbox? the acceleration numbers would surely be slower even if its only by split seconds.

[@RollAwayMedia]

Detz0325 probably, but if your intention of buying a super car is simply to have fun and do the best you can, a twin clutch, or whatever automatic gearbox the car has, is not gonna cut it. Hamilton had a pagani built with a manual gearbox JUST FOR HIM, and he does drive f1 cars which aren't manual. show you that being fast is not always what people want. anyhow i doubt you would be racing your manual car all the time.

[@thegoldensaber4531]

***** Maybe he did, but I didn't even think they were around when he was alive. He can get away with it though since he drove 1500HP turbo formula one cars with one hand while he shifted every 5 seconds with the other hand. Aryton Senna was a better racer and human being than you could be in two lifetimes.

[@thegoldensaber4531]

Detz0325 I would rather go 0-60 in 4 seconds with a true manual gearbox than 0-60 in 3 seconds with paddles. How can you even enjoy beating people when a computer has to drive for you? It's pathetic, and a sorry excuse for rich amateurs to buy car's they can't remotely handle. IMO, if you need traction control, ABS, stability control, and paddle shifters just to not crash, buy a fucking Corolla. Any car built after the year 2000 is an electronic piece of shit.

[@thegoldensaber4531]

mainlymusicman It is, but it's still worth it to have a true manual transmission.

[@lejink]

Glad to see it starts by turning the key.. I find it pretty silly to put the key in then push a button to start, having a push button start just for the sake of having a push button start.. I guess people feel it's like a race car when you push a button instead of turning the key. The ones where there is no ignition to put a key in, you just have the key in your pocket and push button to start now those make sense.

[@hennessyviper]

disappointed it an auto gt3 manual its a tradition..sadface

[@Tain950]

I have to agree I hate how they are getting away from a manual gearbox.

[@zachhayes6037]

Nafir Alvarez I'm only happy about it because it makes the driver able to pay attention to the road and his driving capability.

[@Tain950]

I agree for performance it is better I guess It'll just take some getting used to.

[@talibanking]

4 wheel steering? alright then

[@vdubjetta02]

I get my Porsche sideways, but never between 2 steel guard rails at 60 mph, your driving skills are literally insane. Thumbs up

[@Namaste1001]

THE RIGHT TO TRAVEL vs THE PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE The Law is clear, traveling on the public highways is a right devoid of any statuary obligations, need of licenses or permits, or any other form of permission from the state. “The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence,*and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States, and those of any other States that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.” [Northwest Ordinances, Article 4] “Highways are for the use of the traveling public, and all have the right to use them in a reasonable and proper manner; the use thereof is an inalienable right of every citizen.” Escobedo vs. State 35 C2d 870 in 8 Cal Jur 3d p.27 “The right of a citizen to travel upon the public highways and to transport his property thereon, by horse-drawn carriage, wagon, or automobile is not a mere privilege which may be permitted or prohibited at will, but a common right which he has under his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Slusher vs. Safety Coach Transit Co., 229 Ky 731, 17 SW2d 1012, and affirmed by the Supreme Court in Thompson vs. Smith 154 S.E. 579. “Users of the highway for transportation of persons and property for hire may be subjected to special regulations not applicable to those using the highway for public purposes.” Richmond Baking Co. vs. Department of Treasury 18 N.E. 2d 788. “Constitutionally protected liberty includes…the right to travel…” 13 Cal Jur 3d p.416 In California, a license is defined as “A permit, granted by an appropriate governmental body, generally for a consideration, to a person or firm, or corporation to pursue some occupation or to carry on some business subject to regulation under the police power.” Rosenblatt vs. California 158 P2d 199, 300. “Operation of a motor vehicle upon public streets and highways is not a mere privilege but is a RIGHT or liberty protected by the guarantees of Federal and State constitutions.” Adams vs. City of Pocatello 416 P2d 46 “One who DRIVES an automobile is an operator within meaning of the Motor Vehicle Act.” Pontius vs. McClean 113 CA 452 “The word ‘operator’ shall not include any person who solely transports his own property and who transports no persons or property for hire or compensation.” Statutes at Large California Chapter 412 p.833 “A citizen may have the right, under the 14th amendment to the Constitution of the United States, to travel and transport his property upon the public highways by auto vehicle, but he has no right to make the highways his place of business by using them as a common carrier for hire; such use being a privilege which may be granted or withheld by the state in its discretion, without violating the due process or equal protection clauses.” In Re Graham 93 Cal App 88. “The license charge imposed by the motor vehicle act is an excise or privilege tax, established for the purpose of revenue in order to provide a fund for roads while under the dominion of the state authorities, it is not a tax imposed as a rental charge or a toll charge for the use of the highways owned and controlled by the state.” - PG&E vs. State Treasurer, 168 Cal 420. “The same principles of law are applicable to them as to other vehicles upon the highway. It is therefore, the adaptation and use, rather than the form or kind of conveyance that concerns the courts.” Indiana Springs Co. vs. Brown, 74 N.E. 615. “The automobile is not inherently dangerous.” Moore vs. Roddie, 180 P. 879, Blair vs. Broadmore 93 S.E. 632. “The use of the automobile as a necessary adjunct to the earning of a livlihood in modern life requires us in the interest of realism to conclude that the RIGHT to use an automobile on the public highways partakes of the nature of a liberty within the meaning of the Constitutional guarantees…Berberian vs. Lussier (1958) 139 A2d 869, 872 “Truck driver’s failure to be licensed as chauffeur does not establish him or his employer as negligent as a matter of law with respect to accident in which driver was involved, in absence of any evidence that lack of such license had any casual or causal connection with the accident…Bryant vs. Tulare Ice Co. (1954) 125 CA 2d 566 “The RIGHT of the citizen to drive on the public street with freedom from police interference, unless he is engaged in suspicious conduct associated in some manner with criminality is a FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT which must be protected by the courts.” People vs. Horton 14 Cal. App. 3rd 667 (1971) “The RIGHT to TRAVEL on the public highways is a constitutional RIGHT.” Teche Lines vs. Danforth, Miss. 12 So 2d 784, 787. “The right to travel is part of the ‘liberty’ that a citizen cannot be deprived of without due process of law.” Kent vs. Dulles 357 U.S. 116, U.S. vs. Laub 385 U.S. 475 “A citizen may have the right, under the 14th amendment to the Constitution of the United States, to travel and transport his property upon the public highways by auto vehicle, but he has NO right to make the highways his place of business by using them as a common carrier for hire; such use being a privilege which may be granted or withheld by the state in its discretion, without violating the due process or equal protection clauses.” In Re Graham 93 Cal App 88. “CVC 17459. The acceptance by a resident of this state of a certificate of ownership or a certificate of registration of any motor vehicle or any renewal thereof, issued under the provisions of this code, shall constitute the CONSENT by the person that service of summons may be made upon him within or without this state, whether or not he is then a resident of this state, in any action brought in the courts of this state upon a cause of action arising in this state out of the ownership or operation of the vehicle.” California Vehicle Code “CVC 17460. The acceptance or retention by a resident of this state of a driver’s license issued pursuant to the provisions of this code, shall constitute the CONSENT of the person that service of summons may be made upon him within or without this state, whether or not he is then a resident of this state, in any action brought in the courts of this state upon a cause of action arising in this state out of his operation of a motor vehicle anywhere within this state.” California Vehicle Code “When a person applies for and accepts a license or permit, he in effect knows the limitations of it, and takes it at the risk and consequences of transgression.” Shevlin-Carpenter Co. vs. Minnesota, 218 U.S. 57. humanityawakens.wordpress.com/category/law-sovereignty

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

***** LOL! I was like what is this Shakespeare?

[@jerusdc]

Next stop, Crazy town!

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

jerusdc LOL!!!

[@ShadowFalcon]

Dude. You confused the "right to travel on public highways" with "using a car". You can travel public highways without a car you know (exercising your right and all that).

[@Namaste1001]

You can do it using anything you like so long as it's not for commerce. Why would you need permission to engage in an already lawful activity?

[@scyther6666]

you lost me at 7.5 secs

[@DrWillis1990]

??

[@janjanssen3136]

100 mph in 7.5 sec... what do you mean?

[@scyther6666]

jan janssen Andy Williams the model he's driving has the speedometer in km/h so you would think he would be referring to 100 km/h However, as the UK has the speedo in mph, he would be stating 100 mph which is 160 km/h. 7.5 secs is not impressive for a 2013 Porsche GT3 while the 2012 GTR does it in 6.8 secs. Not to mention this is not always given when it comes to acceleration figures, Its mostly 0 - 100 km/h or 0-62 mph as they have it on Porsche's website.

[@domzbu]

scyther6666 Top Trumps nerd!

[@scyther6666]

wat? .. nothing smokes the GTR .. in a straight line .. THE GTR IS GOD .. they dont call it GODZILLA for nothing .. if u re pulling out the Turbo S .. then, by all means, compare it to the Black Edition, or better yet, NISMO .. Tuned GT-R are in a different league of its own. My point here is .. Nissan is still holding back on what this car is capable of producing. Try 900 HP Nissan, that's where AMS's package begins. and for ur jacking off reference, I get more pussy than u in one week than u ll probably ever get in ur entire life .. Im just stating facts biach .. dont like it .. u can kiss my ass anytime

[@steveberridge4648]

Watching this video in 2021 you realise this car was the birth of the modern GT3 and a huge step on from the 997. The 992 GT3 is basically a development of the 991 not a revolution like this car was - in the pantheon of GT3s from 1999 to date it must be top 3 surely

[@mar7909]

No manual option???? Hey Porsche! You are now dead to me!

[@nikpapado9785]

welcome to the future.

[@Beolex]

Nik papado Why does PDK matter in the real world?

[@VerangaF430]

every car company get rid-off the manual option ferrari, mclaren, lambos etc! so wats your dumb point?

[@mar7909]

VerangaF430 NO fucking shit ! My point is they were the last ones still hanging in there offering a purest car WITH a manual. At least offer the the manual. Is that too much to ask?

[@VerangaF430]

well they would get rid-off it at one point today or tomorrow it doesnt matter to them cos already others got rid off it. And after-all they cared abt going faster and be competitive with others!

[@WILLRULESEARTH]

As a current manual-shifter, and a past sportbike rider, I have to say, the M/C was so much more intense, and because of the controls, could be ridden far faster than a car with a manual. Watching this video, and hearing the comment about task overload, made me realize: I get it. 10 /10ths with a PDK has got to be awesome. A lot more like what I had with the sportbike, than I have now with the car. I miss it...

[@idokwatcher2062]

He personally owns a manual GT3. He's lying.

[@Curveball]

I know Top Gear has a huge following, and is very entertaining, but Mr. Harris is the best car reviewer I've seen. If I want to learn about a car, I'll watch your videos, if I want to watch cars I like and have a laugh, I'll watch Top Gear.

[@frostyhongo]

i was just lucky enough to drive this car, thanks to my friends very very generous and trusting dad. it was only around the public roads, and during friday afternoon (busy traffic) but MY GOD. the PDK is unreal, the gear change speed and feel of the paddles has come A LONG way since i drove a 458 back in 2010...and dat der engine is what you want. the induction noise above 3800rpm is mind blowing. and it was amazingly compliant at low speed given its true performance levels. now where can i get a spare 350k...

[@clarencecrowcarter]

I am deep into mid life and my future is largely laid out before me. This video has made me hope that my children find their calling in life in something close to the way Chris Harris has (obviously) found his. I could watch Chris Harris talk about 911s all day.

[@billiamburrell]

I love this dude's expression when he talks about the 'fixed' steering. Glad the steering wheel doesn't 'fix' Nice car Chris, first read your reviews years ago in magazines. Loved your Blue 997 GT3. I could finally dive a GT3 now with hand controls as I cant use the pedals. I'm the retail price short.

[@madmac8277]

Best closing shot ever !!

[@lesflynn4455]

What a fabulous vid. I've come to this one late, having recently watched your vids of the production GT3 and the GT3 RS (and every other bloody Chris Harris on Cars video I could find). Great commentary on the PDK vs Manual shift question - factual AND philosophical. Where else on the internet would you find car reviews which are both this entertaining AND this clever. Methinks nowhere.

[@lancemason7911]

Great car, best reviewer on the planet thanks Chris Harris.

[@andrewscott985]

The most beautiful Porsche I've ever seen.

[@march11stoneytony]

Chris Harris is the shit. Honest, fairly unbiased reviews all the time

[@1seipai]

Yes, it would be so much more engaging with a manual. The point of a GT3 should be that the more you put in the more you get out.

[@jasonchatham4170]

This was my very first exposure to Chris Harris. Been following ever since. Top gear should just be Chris Harris on Cars

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

This is Your best drive yet! I Love the way you Drive these Cars!!! Light um up Man!!!

[@KevinPerez-fd9xq]

Hydraulic steering and a stick shift! K.Perez .....good suspension,good tires,good brakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MilesBellas]

Cute, small, easy to use, not flamboyant, practical and well made

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

What a sound!! Im in love.

[@KaypangAsli]

best looking 911

[@orcabrain]

I love you, Chris Harris and Porsche.

[@gollum3232]

What an entertaining review by my favorite reviewer! I have a ‘15 4S with PDK, and I always have an internal chuckle when someone expresses dismay over the lack of a manual gearbox.