Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.2) | Rise & Drive
The GT3 dynasty is 20 years old. PH celebrates in the best way possible...
Communicative, emotive, engaging, exhilarating - there are many qualities claimed for the Porsche's 997.2 GT3 RS. From its minimalist cabin and relentless pursuit of weight saving to its perfect proportions and feelsome steering, Porsche enthusiasts have multiple reasons to consider the model to be the pinnacle of the RS lineage.
To find out exactly what all the fuss is about - and because the concept of a GT3 variant turns 20 this summer - we made Dan P set his alarm for some ungodly hour and sent him to Brecon Beacons aboard Porsche's heritage car. With perfect weather laid on, what better backdrop is there for discussing how exactly the 997 GT3's track prowess translates into a superlative roadgoing experience?
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Still, I don’t really think aircon and pcm delete makes that much difference in the weights stakes, it’s more about the principle than the actual impact of taking that bit of weight out.
Awesome cars and as good as it gets in the GT range, including the latest and greatest.
Still, I don’t really think aircon and pcm delete makes that much difference in the weights stakes, it’s more about the principle than the actual impact of taking that bit of weight out.
Awesome cars and as good as it gets in the GT range, including the latest and greatest.
The modern 911 GT car peaked here, for me. Thanks for the video, inspires me to get up early tomorrow.
The 997.2 GT3RS is perhaps the only GT car I would replace my 991.2 with. However, where I might gain in a few areas like feelsome steering and firmer control weights I might lose in others eg. torquier and even more epic engine and subjectively nicer cabin. All the RS's are more focused for the track too so if you're not going to track it a lot the cooking GT3 is the better compromise.
The noise from that engine is just perfect, love the slight pause as the next gear is selected as well, none of your seamless farty upshifts.
Voice, presentation, appearance matters unfortunately.
To me, sat over here on the other side of the Atlantic, Dan P. is an exceptional extemporaneous speaker on the subject of cars.
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