RE: Porsche GT3 (997)

[r988]

L100NYY said:

I want one. In white. With the 'cage. Thankyou.

[GTRene]

If I had that kind of money...and traveled a lot in Germany...its very tempting to own such car, I like the looks and more ofcorse...its just better again
Also love those seats and interior and...ok I stop now wake up
well done porsche!
GTRene

[_VTEC_]

steve rance said:

gunner said: Can't help getting excited about it.swore to myself not this time,depreciation bound to be a nightmare,it can't be as good as the 996GT3RS,front looks silly etc etc.But it's no good...I gotta have one. It will be a far better road car but will not have the track potential. With cups fitted, its only 6 seconds quicker around the ring thank the standard Mk2 996. That is dissapointing, cup tyres make a huge difference. I think that this will be a great car for the driver who wants to do the occasional track day. For the driver who is doing a lot of track work, I would wait for the RS version. Great news for 996 GT3 owners though, If Cups are standard fittment on the new GT3, they will be a lot easier to get hold of and hopefully a lot cheaper..

Then again, if it's just lap times you're after buy a Radical.

[DanH]

_VTEC_ said:

Good to see that PASM endows it with a good ride whilst simultaneously not compromising on-track performance. That should silence the critics some. Thinking of swapping the RS Dan?

Can't afford it, and I don't see it being quicker than an RS on track. On the road I'm happy with my car so what's the point?

The tyre costs are going to be hideous.

(I reserve the right to change my mind if I can afford one - probably go for an RS though)

[identti]

Gawd, sounds like porsche have done it again. Only fault is that the weight has increased from the other GT3s. Should still be a fantastic car, and there's even the RS to come. I would like to see the differences in their performance, and if the RS will also have a pliant ride.

[alextgreen]

Nice bum

[_VTEC_]

DanH said:

(I reserve the right to change my mind if I can afford one - probably go for an RS though)

Thought as much.

[Paul Y]

Looking forward to the press getting their hands on them here in the UK to see if the steady state, power on lift, off oversteer has been cured by the PSM. Also, will the left foot applicator be compatable with the Diff??

Anyone know?

[Thom]

Hmm. This car is deliciously ugly.
Saw a 997TT up close two weeks ago in Stuttgart - along with this GT3 it really makes you wonder if Porsche have taken on copying the ghastly designs of tuners like Gemballa, Rinspeed et al.

[Geneve]

I saw the car at launch and spent some time checking it out as much as I could without driving it.

Not only does it look stunning, Ian Kuah's review confirms what I suspected. I think the 997GT3 will be the most desirable Porsche for a very long time - terrific on the road and terrific to track.

The 997RS may well be lighter and more circuit focussed, but the standard model, with less compromises, may be the one to buy, enjoy every day and keep long term.

Yes, I want one.

[DanH]

Paul Y said:

Looking forward to the press getting their hands on them here in the UK to see if the steady state, power on lift, off oversteer has been cured by the PSM. Also, will the left foot applicator be compatable with the Diff?? Anyone know?

Journoman and minky know all.

>> Edited by DanH on Monday 27th March 21:06

[lsp]

Paul Y said:

Looking forward to the press getting their hands on them here in the UK to see if the steady state, power on lift, off oversteer has been cured by the PSM. Also, will the left foot applicator be compatable with the Diff?? Anyone know?

There is no lift of oversteer to cure by engineering or electronic methods.
911s are about sensitive throttle control. This throttle control is not readily learned, so it proves insurmountable on brief aquaintence.
Weissach know this and are to be commended for not diluting the formula.

[beedub]

want one really bad!!! one day!!

[ufo 2 nob]

_VTEC_ said:

steve rance said: gunner said: Can't help getting excited about it.swore to myself not this <a href="www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=time&v=56">time</a>,depreciation bound to be a nightmare,it can't be as good as the 996GT3RS,front looks silly etc etc.But it's no good...I gotta have one. It will be a far better road <a href="www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=car&v=56">car</a> but will not have the track potential. With cups fitted, its only 6 seconds quicker around the ring thank the standard Mk2 996. That is dissapointing, cup tyres make a huge difference. I think that this will be a great <a href="www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=car&v=56">car</a> for the driver who wants to do the occasional track day. For the driver who is doing a lot of track work, I would wait for the RS version. Great <a href="www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=news&v=56">news</a> for 996 GT3 owners though, If Cups are standard fittment on the new GT3, they will be a lot easier to get hold of and hopefully a lot cheaper.. Then again, if it's just lap times you're after buy a Radical.

Yep I agree,got the Radical and boy its quick around a track,so now a bit more depreciation and a nice GT3 mk11 for 40k,that makes a pair for under 65k,best of both worlds!!!

[Dave 321]

Looks mental in yellow, cant wait to see them in the flesh.. Will they be in germany on the road next month??? Heading to ring for easter....

[D4V KC]

I'll have mine in black please.

[Merritt]

One of the main reasons I went for a 996 GT3 is because I didn't want a Carrera / Turbo etc with all the nannying driver aids. Even if I could afford to 'upgrade' to a 997 GT3 (which I can't), I wouldn't be interested because they've changed the focus of the car... I have to admit though, I am interested to see what the RS looks like.

Steve

[Zod]

I can see one of these in my future...

[seandudding]

Well as some of you know, I soon will be spendin 60% of the year in Australia. Where I will ship my 996 GT3RS to. My better half suggested that maybe I should buy the new RS and leave it in the UK for when I am here.

She's a good girl really.....

[DanH]

seandudding said:

Well as some of you know, I soon will be spendin 60% of the year in Australia. Where I will ship my 996 GT3RS to. My better half suggested that maybe I should buy the new RS and leave it in the UK for when I am here. She's a good girl really.....

Sean, if you do that, I'm more than happy to look after it for you and run it around a bit to keep the mechanicals happy

p.s. Definitely a good girl you've got