997 GT2 RS: driving the fastest & most powerful MANUAL Porsche 911!

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    The 997 GT2 RS is already eleven years old, and yet with 620hp and a 205mph top speed, it remains the fastest and most powerful Porsche 911 ever to be fitted with a manual gearbox. So what's it like to drive today?
    I find out with a blistering drive while discussing its 0-62mph time, plus I show you how it manages to trim 70kg from the 997 GT2 for a staggering kerb weight of just 1,370kg.
    One of the rarest modern-day Porsche 911s, the 997 GT2 RS was the first of its kind and as you're about to find out, will always remain a unique Porsche Rennsport.
    What do you make of the 997 GT2 RS? Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
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  • @AudreyH48
    @AudreyH48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I think arguably one of the best 911 of all time. What a dream machine.

  • @biljancanin
    @biljancanin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far, the best looking 911 ever. Such a beauty where every part just fits perfectly and has its purpose. Doesn't scream at you: Look, im fast. It just is...

  • @Kyle900t
    @Kyle900t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of the all time best IMO.

  • @theelectricchef69
    @theelectricchef69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! Keep up the good work!

  • @garyhaddock7264
    @garyhaddock7264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck with the next chapter of your career Lee - looking forward to more top notch Porsche content.

  • @dazsolimani2437
    @dazsolimani2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and the 997 gt2 🤩❤️

  • @Porschee944
    @Porschee944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The greatest model and sound
    Brutal beast

  • @got_gt3612
    @got_gt3612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video , thank you

  • @johnnavarro3188
    @johnnavarro3188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Lee another fantastic video 👍

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @eSysmanTech
    @eSysmanTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. I saw this very car at Porsche Wilmslow about 10 years ago. It convinced me to build my own! I studied every aspect of this car down to the smallest detail and then I spent the next five years building one. I bought parts from all over the world as I wanted to use all OEM parts and I built for sure the most authentic car I could. One detail, the carbon fenders/wings were an option in other countries but were fitted as standard on all the UK supplied cars. I can confirm they are expensive as my car has them! Also a genuine rear decklid (bought from LA). I believe if you (the guy making these videos) saw my car, you wouldn’t know the difference.

  • @martindean1205
    @martindean1205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Lee about an iconic 911

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Martin.

  • @Diamantine0411
    @Diamantine0411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid Lee!

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @vasilios_2469
    @vasilios_2469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid and car, the sounds of these things is underrated imo, just a quick note that the 997.1 gt2 had the same power as the turbo s but with a higher top speed of 204mph :)

  • @newbwheeler9777
    @newbwheeler9777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m pretty new to the 911 scene but I have to say it blows my mind that you don’t have at least a couple hundred thousand subs. You have great content and a fantastic connection with people in the know and great cars to review.

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sincerely for the kind words. I'm grateful for the subs I have and enjoy what I do, the rest is a bonus!

  • @khestehave
    @khestehave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wanted this in matte red with carbon hood and gold wheels since it was introduced!

  • @paulpressland
    @paulpressland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a car. Great insight. Thank you 🐐

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, good sir.

  • @kramnam4716
    @kramnam4716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! You are the best Porker poker!

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha, thank you!

  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the efforts

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure

  • @bakerbk3696
    @bakerbk3696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏻👌🏻 keep it up matey

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Baker

  • @eSysmanTech
    @eSysmanTech ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. I saw that very car GT02RRR at Porsche Wilmslow in 2012 and fell in love with it. Obviously well out of my price range but I was inspired and didn’t the next 5 years building my own based on a 997 Turbo. I studied photos and details of the car and have built the closest thing to a real one you will ever see.
    My car has the carbon fenders, polycarbonate side/rear windows, rear GT2 decklid, sunroof delete, full interior with carbon seats, full carbon interior package, the list goes on. You could put my car next to this one and apart from the colour you couldn’t tell them apart.

  • @christopherjames6568
    @christopherjames6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Lee

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @timwood7808
    @timwood7808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Factastic there Lee :o)
    Well done! Fab car.

  • @GTSCarLife
    @GTSCarLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I remember being at the North American launch for this car, and sitting in a silver one just like this. What a special car!

  • @ZondaF355
    @ZondaF355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most epic modern 911 of them all!

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Certainly right up there for me.

  • @ahmadmann5803
    @ahmadmann5803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice and good looking car

  • @hoganapex11
    @hoganapex11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great because it's a Porsche, great because you got to drive it without buying it! Great job Lee!

  • @AR2Rcayman
    @AR2Rcayman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great car and a video! (9min 11s ;))

  • @paulcester5348
    @paulcester5348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolutely beautiful Porsche! LOVE the rear Wing, I wonder if it would fit on my 996 🤔 Keep up the great videos Lee. I'm in Sydney Australia and always looking forward to your videos 👍

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Paul! I hope you keep enjoying your 996, and my videos too!

    • @G50_GT3M3CSLM2C
      @G50_GT3M3CSLM2C 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is an aftermarket wing that fits-had it on my GT2 spec 996 911 Turbo, there is a factory Porsche plug for the hydraulic assembly electronics to eliminate the failure light.

  • @TheLambo123254
    @TheLambo123254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.

  • @benfuit
    @benfuit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thank you for this gift on my birthday.
    Maybe one day I’ll be able to put my hands on a steering wheel other than my 996 Targa.
    I love your videos, thanks for sharing.
    What’s new on your green 3,4L?

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy birthday! I'm glad you're able to enjoy my videos. I'll have a few videos coming up shortly on my 996, it's been a while!

  • @997GURU
    @997GURU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautifull 997, the last true 911

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed.

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Who the hell hit the dislike button? Looks and sounds glorious. Just wonder what I can do to make my old 996 look and sound a bit more like it? Must have been a fun day driving this one Lee.*

  • @888mf4
    @888mf4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely looking car. At 5m 25s you explain how the front wings are different to the 997 GT3 RS 4.0. Please could you explain in more detail because the 4.0 wheel arch extensions are not 'stuck on' and look identical to the 997 GT2 RS.

    • @cuthberter
      @cuthberter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2RS and 4.0 carbon wings are the same i believe. No stick-on bits.

    • @socalmotorheads2562
      @socalmotorheads2562 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 997.2 gt3rs 4.0 came stock with carbon fiber fenders, no stick ons, the 997.2 gt3rs 3.8 had the stick on flares. Most of the 997.2 GT2RS also had the stick on flares, however they were an option and the car featured in the video happens to have them.

  • @iluvcakes19
    @iluvcakes19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    997 best modern Porsche gen

  • @damnning3972
    @damnning3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice car there.leave the price of gt2 997 below in your country.around 300k dollar here.

  • @Van-tastic
    @Van-tastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lee! Tell me, how has your opinion of your 996 evolved after driving all these legends over the past few months?

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel pretty much the same: that the 996 is an incredible gateway into the world of Porsche 911s and offer fantastic value.

    • @Van-tastic
      @Van-tastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@9WERKSTV Gateway? Ok so, among all that you've driven, what would be your dream 911 to own and live with? I specified owning because the halo cars like this GT2 RS, we all know are a very very high risk proposition every time it goes on the road😬

    • @Nord_Mann
      @Nord_Mann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Van-tastic this is so true and mostly forgotten when you’re lusting over high end cars. It’s not just having the money for purchase. Owning a car you can’t really afford the running costs of, not to mention what’s happens if you really f… up and damage or wreck it. Not everything is covered by insurance in this life of ours. Like I found out myself, after visiting the Nordschleife armco in my GT3CS. Very few insurers cover accidents on the Nürburgring… Grand total: 50000€’s please😬

    • @Van-tastic
      @Van-tastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nord_Mann ugh... Sorry that happened. I'm sure you considered books and video games after that bill! But it's good you lived to fight another day, and in a more affordable toy I'm sure😁

    • @Nord_Mann
      @Nord_Mann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Van-tastic nah, I became wise and quit fighting battles you can’t win. Still got P-toys, but only attend P-events covered by my insurer. The Nürburgring I’ll leave alone to professionals. That track is crazy dangerous, and if one haven’t already crashed there, it’s only a matter of time before one do. Better off booking RingTaxi or pay for a seat in a WLN endurance racer, which I’ve done. Scared the shit out of me…

  • @khestehave
    @khestehave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BTW can we please have a life style mug with the “Rear of the year” illustration on it please! 😃

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea! I'll make it happen.

    • @khestehave
      @khestehave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@9WERKSTV let me know when it’s available and I’ll be the first to purchase 😃 PHAT Porsche all the way! 😄

  • @cuthberter
    @cuthberter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4.0 wheelarch extensions aren’t stuck on-they’re carbon and just the same as these 2RS ones I believe.

    • @simmo2745
      @simmo2745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      On this they are part of the panel, on the 4.0 they are not, and can be removed

    • @cuthberter
      @cuthberter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simmo2745 4.0 wings were carbon as standard with extensions incorporates. 3.8RS had stick-on extensions.

  • @davonpointer2310
    @davonpointer2310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏🏻👍🏼

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Dav!

  • @rousemotorsport
    @rousemotorsport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New Channel name?

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I posted about it on my community tab if you'd like to take a look.

  • @grantmckendry3323
    @grantmckendry3323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pure perfection before it all went a bit bloated and fast and furious by Porsche.

  • @charlesblumenstetter4299
    @charlesblumenstetter4299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are testing a 1 year old car. The latest one dos 0-60 in 2point something seconds is auto only and has 700 horsepower

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct, though the 997 is 11 years old.

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The car is a beauty minus the manual transmission.

  • @eSysmanTech
    @eSysmanTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. I saw this car at Porsche Wilmslow about 10 years ago. It convinced me to build my own! I studied every aspect of this car down to the smallest detail and then I spent the next five years building one. I bought parts from all over the world as I want to use all OEM parts and I built for sure the most authentic car I could. One detail, the carbon fenders/wings were an option in other countries but were fitted as standard on all the UK supplied cars. I can confirm they are expensive as my car has them! Also a genuine rear decklid (bought from LA). I believe if you (the guy making these videos) saw my car, you wouldn’t know the difference.