what's a 991 GT3 like driven spirited down country lanes?
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Just curious. Not talking about the wide open roads of Wales, Scotland etc, more your typical hedged country lane B roads with generally poor visibility, not much more than 2 car-widths narrow, e.g. home countries.
The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
As the limit is 60mph then one could say it's too fast/wide etc etc
depends what you want the car for, this is why the GT4 won over the 991 RS, it was just more usable more of the time in the UK.
I cannot keep WOT in a 330 BHP Cayman R for more than 2 or 3 seconds and that was the biggest reason I sold my last GT3, it was really not that usable.
depends what you want the car for, this is why the GT4 won over the 991 RS, it was just more usable more of the time in the UK.
I cannot keep WOT in a 330 BHP Cayman R for more than 2 or 3 seconds and that was the biggest reason I sold my last GT3, it was really not that usable.
I'd say it'll be brilliant...on narrow country roads you'll probably be in 2nd gear at between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm which should be superb. Admittedly at 9,000 rpm you'll be breaking the speed limit and depending on the road probably going a lot too fast.
Width is not an issue....the 991 is the same width as my wide bodied 997 (1850mm) which is fantastic to drive on country lanes. And indeed lives on those kind of roads in the South East of England as per the OP's scenerio.
How much gear changing you'll be doing is questionable though....why would you ever want to change up when you have 9,000 rpm to play with.
Width is not an issue....the 991 is the same width as my wide bodied 997 (1850mm) which is fantastic to drive on country lanes. And indeed lives on those kind of roads in the South East of England as per the OP's scenerio.
How much gear changing you'll be doing is questionable though....why would you ever want to change up when you have 9,000 rpm to play with.
n12maser said:
Just curious. Not talking about the wide open roads of Wales, Scotland etc, more your typical hedged country lane B roads with generally poor visibility, not much more than 2 car-widths narrow, e.g. home countries.
The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
991 GT3 width 1852mm (72.9 inches in old money)The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
996 GT2 " 1830mm (72 inches in old money)
997 GT3 " 1808mm (71.2 inches in old money)
981 GT4 " 1817 mm (71.5 inches in old money)
996 GT3 " 1770mm (69.7 inches in old money)
993 C2/4 " 1735mm (68.3 inches in old money)
OP, there's only one way to find out, get a test drive along the type of roads you intend driving the 991 along ! ! I suspect the 991 will feel massive, less so its width, but more so its length and cabin size/greenhouse. It'll no doubt feel hugely refined in comparison to your 993 too.
All in all it's hell of jump, be interested to hear your views on the 991 GT3 after a test drive. Though I suspect it'll go one of two ways, love it, completely smitten with everything, or hate it, too big, too fast, too refined, lack character/charm, lacks tactility, engagement etc.
n12maser said:
thanks slippy & co.
so 5 inch difference......my mrs already reassured me once that inches don't matter, we'll see
FWIW, my 2 996 GT2's and Gen 1 997 GT3's never felt overly wide "down the lanes", and going from the Mk1 996 GT3 to the slightly wider 996 GT2 felt wider psychologically than it did physically ! !so 5 inch difference......my mrs already reassured me once that inches don't matter, we'll see
boxsey said:
Just watch out for the Range Rovers and Evoques coming the other way who won't move over much in case they get too close to the hedge. Or worst still get them muddy!
Had virtually this today , going down a small B road coming to a bend and a huge lorry comes hurtling around the corner , part of it on my side of the road ,literally thought I'm so glad I am not in Ferrari or similar ..n12maser said:
Just curious. Not talking about the wide open roads of Wales, Scotland etc, more your typical hedged country lane B roads with generally poor visibility, not much more than 2 car-widths narrow, e.g. home countries.
The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
I live amongst the type of country roads you speak of, sometimes narrow, poor visibility at times, often muddy.....and have had a 991 GT3, then a 991 RS, and find the car superb. Some people (who haven't lived with a 991) say its too big, but then a 993 is only a few inches narrower, so cant see how that will make any difference to the way its feels on a narrow road.The gearing is the 991 gt3 looks nice and short, in 2nd gear at 60mph you're at 7000 rpm, maxing at 77mph at 900 0rpm.
What's it like? Is the car too fast and refined to feel like it's been unleashed at those speeds? Is it too wide that you're overly cautious so have to constantly hold back?
fyi I have a 993 manual. the only move I could see me going to in the future is a 991 gt3...this kinda driving is my fav except for track, hence the question. any aircooled vs 991 gt3 comparisons extra-appreciated!
In terms of actual width, my Golf Clubsport S is only 50mm narrower than a 991 GT3, (1799mm v 1852mm) and I'm yet to meet anyone who doesn't want to buy a Golf because its too wide...!
The 991 GT3 is one of the most exciting cars to live with - even going slowly feels special, and it's engine feels more exciting at the redline than the RS. Go and get one, you wont regret it. (I know we're all excited about the 991.2 GT3, but I think it'll be like comparing an iphone 6 to an iphone 7...!)
IREvans said:
I live amongst the type of country roads you speak of, sometimes narrow, poor visibility at times, often muddy.....and have had a 991 GT3, then a 991 RS, and find the car superb. Some people (who haven't lived with a 991) say its too big, but then a 993 is only a few inches narrower, so cant see how that will make any difference to the way its feels on a narrow road.
In terms of actual width, my Golf Clubsport S is only 50mm narrower than a 991 GT3, (1799mm v 1852mm) and I'm yet to meet anyone who doesn't want to buy a Golf because its too wide...!
The 991 GT3 is one of the most exciting cars to live with - even going slowly feels special, and it's engine feels more exciting at the redline than the RS. Go and get one, you wont regret it. (I know we're all excited about the 991.2 GT3, but I think it'll be like comparing an iphone 6 to an iphone 7...!)
Thank goodness for that, I'll continue apace with my order for one of these bodykits ...... :In terms of actual width, my Golf Clubsport S is only 50mm narrower than a 991 GT3, (1799mm v 1852mm) and I'm yet to meet anyone who doesn't want to buy a Golf because its too wide...!
The 991 GT3 is one of the most exciting cars to live with - even going slowly feels special, and it's engine feels more exciting at the redline than the RS. Go and get one, you wont regret it. (I know we're all excited about the 991.2 GT3, but I think it'll be like comparing an iphone 6 to an iphone 7...!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laDMqNXN2Vc
IREvans said:
In terms of actual width, my Golf Clubsport S is only 50mm narrower than a 991 GT3, (1799mm v 1852mm) and I'm yet to meet anyone who doesn't want to buy a Golf because its too wide...!
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