996 GT2 and GT3

[korma007]

once again I risk gettign shouted at, but can someone explain the difference between the 996 GT2 and GT3 please? I have looked around and my fist thought was that the GT3 was just a bit more hardcore than the GT2, however having looked in the classified there is a GT3 with comfort 2 spec that looks comfy and luxurious?

Also, would either of these be a viable alternative to the 996TT (as I still cant find one grrrr) and would I be able to get a baby seat in the back for the occassional weekends away? I realise that they (or one of them) is a 2 seater only, but I have read on PH about people putting seatbelts in the back....

someone please unravel the mystery for me......

[30121980]

Mark,

Still no luck finding turbo mate?

HANG IN THERE, THE RIGHT CAR `WILL` COME ALONG.

all the best

stevie f.

[Rappa]

Someone will be along with all the info soon.
GT2 is a Turbo
GT3 is normally aspirated.
Both are two seat only, so no baby seats.
They have different specs availible, so some come with Aircon others with rollcages, some with both!!

[G T 3]

Wrong info,I just got back from 10 days in france with 3 of us in GT3!
I had belts fitted and my sons seat goes in the back perfectly,no probs getting in past the buckets.. (no cage though)

Edited by G T 3 on Sunday 19th August 20:17

[G T 3]

The 50 reply topic will conclude that you should get a turbo even from opinions from people that have none of the mentioned cars.So do you go with the flow or get what you want.My opinion is turbo is fast practical but I dont like the shape and they are to common and will loose more money than rarer GT2/3 .At the end of the day you will never get blown away by the extra horses of a turbo if you "only" have a GT3,cos you cant drive them properly in this country.So I would get a GT3.

[johnny senna]

I would check the legality of putting any human in the back of a GT2 or GT3. Wasn't the car homologated as a 2 seater only?

Edited by johnny senna on Sunday 19th August 21:28

[7357]

Speedfreak from 911uk did it.. informed his isurance company, and they were fine..

[cableguy]

korma007 said:

can someone explain the difference between the 996 GT2 and GT3 please?

996 GT3 (360/381bhp) - Narrow bodied, naturally aspirated driver focussed track tool. Available in Comfort & Clubsport spec and is generally the preferred choice for frequent track day driving.

996 GT2 (462/483bhp) - Wide bodied, twin turbo'd road/track tool. Available in Comfort & Clubsport spec as per GT3. Basically a 996 TT with only rear wheel drive, bigger turbo's, no driver aids (psm), standard PCCB, wider wheels/tyres and more aggressive functional aerodynamic styling.

Both cars are geared to the driver enthusiast and lack the general creature comforts and rear seats of the 996 TT, however a quick search will reveal a few threads regarding successful retro-fits.

C.

[Ir Baboon]

Just got my butt into a GT3 after 3 years of C4 ownership and it is the most awesome car I have ever been in.

Mrs Baboon has more experience of the TT, and while she liked that car as well (especially the way it shows up Ferraris ) she agrees that there is more of a sense of occasion with the GT3.

I doubt that there is a GT3 owner on here that would say that their car is faster then the TT in every situation, but it is the way that the GT3 goes about it that makes it stand out. Personally there is more satisfaction hooking up the 3 through your fave series of bends than any other car on the road. IMHO the GT3 sums up Porsche - the engine and not to mention the idea that it is pretty much a race car for the road. I can't comment on the GT2 and while I'm sure that the car is fantastic I don’t think that I have the skill or experience to get the best from it at the moment, for now I'm going to enjoy learning the subtleties of the 3.

The Mk1 and Mk2 as well as the GT2 I think will go down as the last of the "hairy" 911s, with no electronic safety net. Would I change it for a TT, to be honest no, the noise at 8,000 rpm is enough to make me grin like an idiot and while the car may be 40bhp down on a stock TT, there is a real purity to it.

Stack that alongside the rarity, value for money and long term fiscal security and you are left with a pretty special combination.

[IMI A]

GT2/3 are not really a viable alternative to a 996 tt for the inexperienced driver IMO due to lack of driver aids. Very easy to exit roundabout/bend getting on power too early and lose the car if your not experienced. There are plenty of v.nice 996 tt at OPCs. Personally I'd go for the last Turbo S which gets a load of goodies like PCCB and X51 kit thrown in.

[Ir Baboon]

Not sure how much experiance counts, I think its a case of showing the car some respect. Only my C4 has had PSM, and I had the TC light on in my Mini more than that car.

Drive it like a mundaine car and it will bite, treat it like the 300bhp+ car that is, the real deal if you like, and they really are the most fun that you can have with your trousers on

[G T 3]

Yes true they are a bit hairy on the road/wet,but you learn,my old 965 turbo was the same when you were waiting for the bang from the turbo,you just get used to it.As far as belts in the back of GT3 the insurance company are fine.

[G T 3]

And the GT3 is rough and noisyish when going slow,a bit worrying to start with,but if you have had a cerbera,you'll feel at home!

[IMI A]

Experience in any car with more than 250 bhp counts IMO. Any driver can get to 996 tt limits with relative safety. Understand that one must respect a car but GT2/3s can def bite back. Why have a car like this if you're not going to explore what it is built to do? And if you need rear seats tt def way to go.

[G T 3]

Very true I've only had the car a few months,and most times out on the road there are f**k me s**t,situations,pull over,deep breath, start again.

[IMI A]

Ha ha. Good to see your driving it the way its meant to be driven!

[Ir Baboon]

IMI A said:

Experience in any car with more than 250 bhp counts IMO. Any driver can get to 996 tt limits with relative safety. Understand that one must respect a car but GT2/3s can def bite back. Why have a car like this if you're not going to explore what it is built to do? And if you need rear seats tt def way to go.

Yeah I guess that you are right, either that or I drive like a girl

[IMI A]

Not at all mate - I'm sure you drive it within road regs as we all do. If you have not already and want to see what Gt3 can really do head up to any track with big run off areas like Bedford and get some tuition. Brilliant way to explore the car at ten tenths. If i didn't have kids to ferry about at weekends I would definitely have gone for a GT model too. Actually been thinking about selling kids and getting a GT2!!

[Silver993tt]

G T 3 said:

Yes true they are a bit hairy on the road/wet,but you learn,my old 965 turbo was the same when you were waiting for the bang from the turbo,you just get used to it.As far as belts in the back of GT3 the insurance company are fine.

Does your insurance company expicitly know about the bucket seats in the car? Are these fixed buckets or can they tilt? I thought the reason insurance companies didn't cover cars such as the GT3 for passengers in the back was because of the difficulty for anyone in the back to escape in the event of an accident due to the buckets blocking any real exit.

[G T 3]

The buckets slide all the way foward which gives easy access for a child,point taken as to rear passenger getting out,but I would not recommend an adult getting in there anyway its to cramped in any 911 .A child would not be able to get out of any car if it could not undo the belts on the child seat anyway,so assistance is always needed.There is no real problem as long as you have a proper child seat for the age of the child. Bottom line is, buckets present no extra problem for access.(for children)

Edited by G T 3 on Monday 20th August 09:26