SharkWerks 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS - Jay Leno's Garage

SharkWerks 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS. This SharkWerks 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS proves how these Bay Area garagistas push their Porsches to the next level. Could it be the most outrageous GT3 in the States?
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[@aquateen77723]

One of my favorite episodes so far! The guys from Sharkwerks are really cool and talented. This Porsche is phenomenal and so well-crafted. I love how they used Carillo rods and tossed the stock titaniums. Great job, guys.

[@stevefowler2112]

@Sharwerks...you should look at Inconel rather than SS as an alternative to Ti...Inconel has a much higher tensile strength than Ti but is almost as light...F1 uses it for their exhaust and it was developed by U.S. Defense contractors for use in High Performance military jet turbines and other parts.

[@justinbuice]

This is my favorite car that Jay has brought on the show.

[@ChodeTheToad]

That dude totally matched his shoes and the Porsche for this specific day.... and probably every time he takes that car out.

[@sharkwerks]

LOL! I have an affinity for all things Gulf Racing so yes there are several shoes, socks, underoos etc... that we have in Gulf livery.

[@youngblood23rb]

sharkwerks Really Appreciate you all commenting!

[@Oneshotup]

Spartan Barton and then Leno talks about how car guys could care less about clothing lmfao

[@chasefisker3497]

That's kind of a Porsche thing. Kind of silly, but most of the guys who can afford to join the 911 Club are of that generation that finds that cool.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

I love the concept, pure sport car, keeping the sport in the car, and Jay s on point once again, loved this episode!

[@ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

I just love the color combination. It really stands out. It is one killer ride.

[@Pierrot110194]

+Scott Hill Yeah right? What I don't understand are the yellow brakes...Kinda clashes with the orange of the rims.

[@MoJoeRyhsen]

+Peter Pepper I agree, but I think they come stock with yellow brakes and it makes sense to just leave them alone.

[@matt4270]

+Scott Hill The old Gulf oil racing colors!

[@SweetMooch]

+Scott Hill at first i thought you were complimenting his denim outfit

[@ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

SweetMooch That's funny.

[@lordzevallos]

Hahaha Jay called him out on the Teddy Bear shirt.

[@grantwalker7288]

You mean James Hunt's Hesketh Racing t-shirt? Watch the movie "Rush".

[@djphineart]

That’s a Hesketh racing Logo on that shirt. If there is an automotive hipster fashion this shirt is the zenith of it. Only those in the know

[@nccrawford]

This is cool for me. My daily driver is a 2007 997 SharkWerks 650 Turbo, yet I've never met the guys or even knew what they look like. This makes me feel like if I ever had an issue it wouldn't be a problem to call them. Well done!

[@sharkwerks]

Aw thank you we're lucky/proud to have you flying with us;) That's gotta pull VERY hard indeed!

[@nccrawford]

sharkwerks That's got to be the most surprising comment I've ever received on youtube! You guys make a product that seems absolutely bulletproof as far as I can tell. You will be getting my next Turbo, too!

[@sharkwerks]

Hah! Well yours was one of the nicest and it only eggs us on!:) These turbos are getting so quick to 100...

[@647killa]

"only the manual ones are our favourites" ...Yup I like that quote and that screams REAL CAR GUYS !! How many times does Jay Leno also ask for a manual tranny option when its not available in a car. Real car guys for sure. That is the last greatest Porsche ever made (997 gen and then the GT3 RS) and SharkWerks, you guys just made it that much better. Awesome work guys and I love your passion for all things cars or Porsche and I wish you the best, same to you as well Sir Jay Leno. Car guys and driver's cars are both a dying breed and it saddens me everyday to think about it.

[@sharkwerks]

+647killa you really nailed it well and truly. As driver's and enthusiasts we are sad to see a driver car like the gt3 with a manual go away:( Jay is a driver and loves the connection... Hence the cgt:)

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

As a person who has driven nothing but manual shifts, I'll be damned if I can see the attraction.

[@647killa]

Hey guys. I just wanted to know if you've got something going on with a 991 7 speed manual carrera/S. The new 991 turbo and gt3 are FAR from being puristic cars as they rely too much on technology for a fast lap around the track. The base carrera/S seems to come with a 7MT which I do like very much, but do you guys have any plans to add some of your sweet touches to it in the near future? I'd love to see a modded 991 Porsche Carrera S 7MT kick butt on a track and be a daily driver.

[@sharkwerks]

647killa unfortunately we do not have anything like that for the DFI based engines no;(

[@unlisted9494]

I hate to be rude but i don't like attitudes like yours, sure a lever connected directly to the gears is wonderful.... but paddles are faster, and when you're dealing with a car that has the level of performance the GT3's offer, i think i'd choose paddles over a traditional manual. I don't want to be the limiting factor of the car, and if i can bang out those shifts faster with paddles... then i think i deserve it to the car, this rocket ship on wheels, to go with the paddles.

[@scottk199]

Oh hell yes. I've been waiting for an RS Porsche!! Cannot get enough of these cars. Awesome job guys!!

[@drgonzo767]

I have been a fan of SharkWerks since first seeing that ZKERMIT on KZbin. This new car looks and sounds awesome. Way out of my price range, but I can watch it and dream. Congrats on getting on JLG, looks like Jay really liked it!

[@pacovl46]

I can't believe it! He finally pronounced Porsche correctly! Kudos to you, Mr. Leno, kudos to you!

[@aznazguy]

+pacovl46 It always stands out to me when folks say "dampening" instead of "damping," as the Sharkwerks guy did.

[@pacovl46]

+aznazguy :-)

[@MrKdr500]

Thank you jay & your crew for all these awesome video's...

[@ravinp2763]

11:05 "but I like having my hand on the stick and I can feel the vibration coming up through the shaft"

[@acardinalconsideration824]

Feeling the vibration become more and more aggressive as it approaches climax.. nothing beats it

[@stupidmonkez]

"I love having my hand on the stick and feeling the vibrations come up the shaft" -Jay Leno 2014

[@RamblinAround]

Excellent work...I like how they tweaked the performance without effecting the overall factory appearance. A true driver's car...very impressive.

[@1seipai]

Fantastic! They should put a manual box in the 991 GT3!

[@morganandersen2959]

The right way to tune a car. This one I would buy and not be afraid to use. The "Feel" is still there. So good work.

[@TheOfficialPayne]

the gt3 rs is my favourite porsche. last week i filmed a white gt3 rs drifting at the nürburgring

[@MasterChief2Man]

I would absolutely LOVE to see the Porsche 9ff 1200 here! It's a beast!

[@GripEnemy.]

Metzger......Metzger..... METZGER!!!!!!! How can you not love that flat 6!!! Love the work that was done to an already raw and metal car!

[@GripEnemy.]

Mental*

[@MethodBearTV]

IIAmGothamsReckoning metal is appropriate!

[@sharkwerks]

the hans mezger engine is our favorite. Amazing that you can run 1000hp in turbo form or do this with the NA gt3 set up.

[@tomekplewa]

Mezger, yes.

[@northroad1]

I like having my hand on the stick, and I can feel the vibration coming up through the shaft

[@Megadeth6633]

sounds like my dick

[@nickp9406]

I can feel it too.

[@l02turner]

Jay - you said you like to rest your hand on the gearshift - I've always been told that's a no-no - it causes wear un the transmission...

[@crzzymnn911]

You make it sound so dirty.

[@prosincr]

crzzymnn911 he did that on purpose

[@JamesTodd]

I have heard a lot of great things from the Sharkwerkes guys, didn't know they Made their own crank shaft. Just goes to show that they go all out, that exhaust sound fantastic and is more durable than the factory one... Amazing!

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

So far I love everything about that car, It sounds as good as it looks. Absolutely fabulous!

[@sharkwerks]

David J thank you david. When we can we like to find tunnels:P

[@DriveGearTV]

sharkwerks Oh man. We can only imagine how good it would sound in a tunnel

[@sharkwerks]

DriveGearTV it's not half bad I can promise you that;)

[@johanboes1]

Thanks Jay, looking to all your JLG videos, it is so good and passionate. Thanks for that !! I always look with a smile on my face! I am a simple Belgian 914 driver and enthousiast, waiting for a video of a 914/4. Thanks!!

[@towerfarm]

An instant classic. Hard to find under 200K now sadly.

[@youngblood23rb]

Props to the Sharkwerks crew for taking the time to read and respond to our comments!

[@sharkwerks]

Our pleasure good bad and ugly we're all just car nuts around here:)

[@PTHME21]

that last clip about it being so nice to have a raw car is why I am still driving BMWs form the late 70s and mid 80s

[@IcemanSam650]

"We wish!" jay: "No you dont wish!" "no we dont"...lmao

[@Bones12x2]

LOL...wasn't sure if anyone else noticed that.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Jay Leno is VERY easy to approach and talk to. Yet a person can tell he is a die hard professional That does not like to compromise. I get the same vibe from this company. :)

[@sharkwerks]

Richard we agree totally. He's so enthusiastic and full of car-knowledge. He knows his stuff just like his staff does too;)

[@cjmagno5117]

sharkwerks Just curious, does it have a flat plane crank or is it a cross plane crank? And what's the kerb weight of the car?

[@jackedfu]

4:52 What is your duty? Ok, close your mouth, I don't care. Nice Jay, nice.

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks guys, you made my Monday. What a beauty.

[@saxonlight]

Very nice looking car color wise.

[@grunta101]

"...I Like having my hand on the Stick and Feeling the Vibrations coming up through the Shaft..."

[@dolebiscuit]

+Grant B Glad I'm not the only one who chuckled at that.

[@jeremianlastly7668]

Hehe, I just scrolled down to say the same thing.

[@Oneshotup]

Grant B that's what she said

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

And the holding the knob is satisfying as well.

[@jolness1]

Love Alex's SUSE shirt. Still showing his roots as a computer guy.

[@perez5249]

Jay is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to cars, that,s why I'm surprised he referred to Hesketh Racing logo @ 0:57 as little teddy bear shirt. That was filthy rich baron Lord Hesketh's racing logo from formula 1 racing in the early 1970's. The 24 and Hunt are for Racing legend James Hunt in the number 24 Hesketh car.

[@charlesjones5789]

good point well made, i to was going to say, for a 'car guy' you would think he would know a Hesketh racing t shirt when he saw one

[@sixtyfiveofive2524]

Charles Jones yeah... hesketh.... I even knew that.... teddy bear..... pfff

[@GeetarGaz]

americans wouldnt be known as massive F1 fans ,easy mistake

[@charlesjones5789]

fair go, il give you that

[@danmobile]

Jay actually did know the logo and has even met Lord Hesketh on a few occasions. I think he was just making a joke of it :)

[@StevenVanLoven]

I like the smile on the face of the owner during the ride.

[@wilmara24]

No matter how much this kit cost I will buy it in the future. Great work as always Sharkwerk!!!

[@Boredout454]

Leave it for us Americans to take something thats more expensive than it needs to be, more sophisticated then we want it to be, more complicated then it has to be and hotrod it make it simpler, make it better, make it faster, make it have more character.

[@stevenwestern8199]

I grew up in Provo, Utah when Robert Redford buzzed around town in a 911. His sister in law was a classmate, she would let us know when he was on a TV show, the Virginian among them. That was the first cool German car I had ever sen, bright red and what a beautiful sound

[@AdamSVT]

thats a sweet Porsche.. but I found myself having a hard time taking my eyes off of the Shogun a few times.. lol

[@sharkwerks]

hah you and us both! I love that shogun! James (the engine builder here) actually has a 904 built by the same guy "Chuck Beck" who built that Shogun!

[@jasonmosler]

sharkwerks is that the same chuck beck that built all the 550 spyder replicas?

[@sharkwerks]

jason mosler yes the very same guy! He has a yellow Shogun.

[@julesmarvin1681]

That's Not the 997 GT3 RS. That's the 911 GT3 RS Version. I now the 997 version In one game. It's nfs Nitro. It's the Luxurious Car so you should play the game

[@richardharrold9736]

Shogun? I'm not seeing any Mitsubishi 4x4s here?

[@jad4ca]

Jay - isn't this a much better gig than late-night?! Love those 997's.

[@ethangee96]

my uncle has a new 911 carerra 4 and it doest sound nearly as good as this one, great job guys!

[@roblucchetti2993]

I usually don't like the way Porsche's sound, but i like that very much. Very smooth sounding for a boxer

[@donny303]

This is easily one of the best cars I have seen at Jay's garage!

[@MickeyR6]

Another great video Jay!

[@ExcalibursEdge]

That exhaust has a really nice robust sound, but not intrusive. It's nice. What a great ride.

[@FamilyCTSV]

Wouldn't want it in that color. The sound is amazing!

[@TheCireMC]

That car is so sweet! I love the color! It just looks like there should be a Nike Swoosh on the side or something, it looks just so fluid.

[@woooster17]

Porsche are not normally my thing, but that is lovely! The paint is very reminiscent of the Gulf colours.. Sounds sweet too!

[@kennethhicks2113]

Good explanation on the titanium vs SS exhaust...would luv to hear the logic on the titanium vs SS rods.... Sweet car :)

[@sharkwerks]

cheers kenneth... well tool steel can actually be light although not as light as the ti we took out. However with the lighter crank and pistons etc... we make it back and then some. The reason we voted off the titanium was it can stretch and wanted something that would last long and be more reliable.

[@JaredEaves]

I don't know if I care for that color but sharkwerks certainly put that car together right, great job guys.

[@sohchx]

Lol The look on Jays face 7 seconds in!! Either he's in ecstasy or falling asleep.

[@ahlapski]

Watched it when it first came out. After watching it again, looking at the rear spoiler; and then look at the one on the new 2015 991 GT3 RS. There is a lot of similarities there. This is over a year previous.

[@therealbajan522]

sounds heavenly

[@hartsickdisciple]

I love the paint, I love the sound, I love the enhancements made. Now where is mine?

[@Neojhun]

Love that Swedish Racing Green. Great on any hardcore car.

[@Neojhun]

***** Not baby blue, Solid Bold Light Blue. Most famously used by Polestar, Volvo's tuning & racing partner.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Awesome job Sharkwerks!! Love the color combo on the ride and your British accents. Thanks for jumping the pond to help us out with our toys.

[@pm2007est]

Jay always has the coolest cars, this is the sickest Porche I have ever seen

[@Jacksonkellyfreak]

What a sound.

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

This Is SUCH a Beautiful Car! Actually my favorite out of the newer models, and this Cup Color Combo....Just Gorgeous!

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

God it sounds Beautiful too! I Want One BADLY! !

[@RemiPut]

Love that sound ! Great vid. Jay , thank you sir !

[@paulgood3584]

This is the May2014 cover car from the magazine Excellence. Best USA Porsche Magazine. Jay, this episode is sooooo TUFF!! Keep it up.

[@sharkwerks]

thanks Paul yep and Pano this month!

[@paulfrank8625]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing! The colors are sweet!

[@viper2788]

one of the few gems of a production car to come out in this day and age.

[@jonasmarx2502]

I like the smile of the owner when Jay is driving it. He seems so proud of his work. Nice to see what you can make out of a nearly perfect german engineered car, when you're as passioned as he is! Keep going!

[@sharkwerks]

Thank you for noticing Jonas. We were really stoked he liked it and well.. just stoked to be around so many insane cars and car people!

[@Casey_J96]

Awesome car! I love the blue and orange and sounds great!

[@Prestige10Gamer]

That's the best looking GT3 i've ever seen on youtube.

[@famousadio]

That color combo is insanely awesome

[@MrJujitsu62]

I'm old fashion . I am not excited about the colour but the sound ...OMG is unbelievable !! Sweet ride indeed !!

[@H76Pro]

I enjoy these videos very much and make sure to watch everyone, Jay is excellent, God bless you

[@EricTheOld]

Pretty Gulf racing colors, thanks for sharing Jay!

[@stevenwestern8199]

On the surface you wouldn't think a hot red with some orange in it could be matched with robin egg blue would look this good. I love the deep sound of the engine.

[@drogoscg1]

Very bold and innovative choice of paint schemes. You usually only see such designs on track cars.

[@maveric0738]

One word...Awesome!!!!

[@GRAFHC]

Really enjoy this one... great work here. Congrats!

[@derickdoveglass]

I love when Jay just stomps the gas after the guest is babbling on about technical stuff.

[@byLoncho30]

lovely xhaust sound

[@JuanLega]

You guys make great videos, I enjoy watching every single one. But, as a suggestion......can you guys adjust the audio so it is a bit louder? I constantly max out my laptop and tablet volume and hearing everything's is difficult at times. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@lazyseoul]

beautiful car guys. loved the article on this car in Panorama as well

[@MrJmg19]

amazing work on behalf of sharkwerks

[@gucciog2231]

Luv the paint

[@tomkopp2115]

beautiful!! thank you Jay!

[@SaintClutch]

500 HP NA F6 only car guys understand, HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!? SO amazing

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

540 hp the mk1 is 500

[@txturbo930]

To bad I can only hit the like button once. Love this car! Thanks Jay!

[@mro2112]

Baddest. Porsche. Ever. And Jay, sorry, but I like the wing, too.

[@efraindelcampo7266]

Horn at the end spooked me

[@TheBIGJake111]

Nothing better than a Porsche, love mine like nothing else.

[@drifter2090]

dat shogun tho

[@pax1961]

thanks Jay!

[@Skakhti]

That's one phenomenal engine sound.

[@CrzyMav]

Would love to join your team. I worked on Porches in the west la area and it was one of the best times of my life. I worked for Rick Norris at RPS Automotive wich stood for Ricks Porche Service. Hew was one of the best Porche guys between 1980-90's. He hands on trained me and I consider to be an outstanding Porche Tech. I completely love your work and would love to be a part of it...

[@youtubasoarus]

Love the color combo on this one. Reminds me of the Gulf livery, which is one of my favorites.

[@telephonic]

amazing sound

[@1183newman]

great video really enjoyed it. The improvements made sound like they made a great car even better without compromising the feel of the original. completely unrelated but please get an eagle speedster on jay leno's garage

[@CharlieSnow]

man you guys have came a long way from street racing in bako! congrats! Good to see dan in there too!

[@sharkwerks]

wow blast from the past! How you doing man?!? And thanks for noticing.. Dan/I are having some fun still with cars;)

[@CharlieSnow]

im doing great! I have not been in the car scene for a while but i just got me a new WRX hatch so maybe ill get back into it. BSR!

[@onewillprice]

Outstanding Ad for a great machine.

[@nomainreason]

Good to see Jay's having fun. :)

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Love the color combo. That is one sweet GT3.

[@MattyMatt80]

Beautiful piece of machine we have here.

[@ReticentIndignation]

Absolute dream car!