Dear god, it has the same engine as the 991.2 GT3, 991.2 GT3 Touring, 991.2 GT3 RS, 982 GT4 RS, 982 Spyder, 992 GT3 and 992 GT3 RS with very, minor differences - they all sound very, very similar with variation in noise due to positioning of air intake and OPF filters (plus or minus amount of sound deadening). As a long time Porsche owner, they're taking the p*ss at this point. These are the P cars I would have (1) RS Spyder simply both beautiful and brilliant - the summer car (2) 991.2 GT3 RS - epic track car that you can really take to the track with all your gear (3) 991.2 GT3 Touring - brilliant every day of the week (4) 982 GT4 RS - just an outright hooligan (5) 992 don't bother - big cars, heavier and tacky interiors.
My Mustang has those puddle lights and has a Mustang horse silhouette. I don't know why Porsche wouldn't use their iconic 911 outline, or something similar to their Porsche Design 911 outline. Numbers are ok, but words means it's only relatively good in that market. A shape or form and numbers means it speaks to all markets and people without translation.
@@robertlevasseur6843 No wonder they are so heavy now, even with carbon fibre. I understand, the typical buyer of these things is up there in age and likes the finer things, but oh boy all the gimmicks and luxuries on this one. Not like I'll be buying one so my concessions won't resonate with Porsche marketing.
Very subtle, very beautiful car. Mind blowing price. Color is ok, wheels are gorgeous (so nice they aren't black). If I was looking for a 911, that's the one I would want. Unfortunately, all of them will be pre-sold to insiders. And the puddle lights are uber silly, and don't belong on a classy car like that.
@@colinpaton3770 That's what lights that shine down below the doors, from underneath the outside mirrors. They are called "puddle lights". On this car, they are also particularly tacky.
Exactly Porsche thinks they’re better than Ferrari Lamborghini and McLaren combined. So they’re charging for it. After 8 Porsches 6 911s and 3 GT3s I’m not over paying anymore. I’m taking the hint and going to Ferrari. Lamborghini or McLaren. Haven’t decided which yet
@@iandonkin6762true, but not all 911 burrow into your soul. I don’t like the 991/992 footprint at all. It’s too darned big, heavy, fast and no longer the B road chuckable sports car it’s always been. Now, they all look like track cars to my eyes. The older I get, the more I appreciate subtlety and for me, 996/997 would be the sweetest era. I also have a growing distaste for the always online era of cars. “Always connected” is not only convenient for the owner. It also means potential for 24/7 surveillance.
@@sebastianjo752 I’ve owned 3 GT3s. 996, which was modded by Manthey and a total monster, 997.1 and my last was a 991.2 Great cars. My last one was an 18 and was $145,000. I called about the 992 Porsche told me $250,000. The car is a great car for 140,000-180,000. It’s not worth $250,000 period. I’m a GT expert so don’t lecture me about what a GT car is like. I’ve had a GT3 since 2004. Porsche is out of their ever living minds. The powertrain was basically the same as the 991.2 with a small upgrade in the front suspension. They’re not worth Lamborghini Ferrari or McLaren money. Those cars have 200-500 more horsepower and are more exotic. But as long as idiots pay more for less Porsche will keep raising prices and laughing all the way to the bank. They’re getting $250,000 for 718 boxsters now in the RS Spyder and the GT4RS. I’m not paying that kind of money for a car that used to be $50,000 a few years ago
Ever since I read in the German Sport Auto magazine that Walter Röhrl said it was the best car he had ever driven I knew this would be THE 911. Truly a dying breed, the 9000 rpm, manual 911 with such a light flywheel. €330k in the german configurator by the way. I'd be interested to know how much it is at the dealer, or rather, how many Macans and Turbo S you need to have bought to get an allocation!
Is the GT3 naturally aspirated engine more fun than the normal Carrera S turbocharged engine? Shame that the NA engines are worse for emissions and have limited availability (be it 911 or 981).
Man, last of the great interiors. Analogue tach front and center, analogue chrono on dash, physical buttons for HVAC and other items. Integrated infotainment screen. Love it.
Rookie numbers my GT4 does 84 in 2nd and around 115 in 3rd. It doesn't ruin the car but it is a bit weird. Could do with a dog leg box if they want that gearing as you use 2nd a lot so quite a lot of cross box changing.
@@gautdoFair play to you - I just could never be arsed with the stress of perfecting the second-to-first shift in road driving my 986S (my new 718 GTS has rev-match thankfully) and my wallet groaned in my pocket at all the wear putting full first-gear torque through the mechanicals was doing !
Hey you expert: The 911 S/T isn't like a stupid Jaguar or Lotus: it's a rare PORSCHE 911 GT3 special edition vehicle, and therefore it has the very right to be very expensive. Period. What did you expect from a perfectly built supercar, with such a high level of perfectionism from PORSCHE, dude??! It's really funny, that we never hear guys like you complaining about astronomical prices of POS "supercars" like McLarens for example, which nowadays have horrible depreciation and actually aren't even functional, because most of their time they are quite kaputt and standing at dealerships... Of course the 911 S/T is very expensive, because it WON'T depreciate!! Unlike much more expensive McLaren POS vehicles, which are a joke compared to the S/T! If POS McLaren "base version" prizes are even higher than the 911 S/T prize tag, people like you don't have the right to critizising PORSCHE prizes. It's quite self-explanatory why the 911 S/T is very expensive! Owning this car is like a dream investment! The 911 S/T actually doesn't have a competitor and it's already a collectors dream car. Therefore it has a totally justified price tag!
@@Porsche1969nothing about a 911 is “rare”. Until the end of its life cycle and the next 911 arrives, they will build more than a quarter million units and tens of thousands of so called “special editions” and GT-911s and their respective special editions.
For me it's the best 911 ever ❣️👌🏼 So sad that Porsche build only 1963❕ It should be a regular car for everyone to buy and not only for colectors 😒 Love from Berlin 🇩🇪 Ramsi 🙋🏻♂️
I own a 40th Anniversary Edition 911 (there were 1963 units, all 996.2 in GT silver). It’s enough for me. It’s smaller. And I can get my small grandsons in the back!
Damn! Lucky you. I stumbled upon one for sale in my country (Spain), low mileage and a surprisingly affordable price tag, about 46k€, and the thought of dumping all my savings into it did cross my mind. I never agreed with those who say that the 996 is ugly. The 40th Anniversary in particular is an utter beauty and also very very special, although for most people it's just another 911, which has a certain charm too.
This IS a beautiful automobile! The way you rev it through the gears produces that fabulous whine. I wish you had commented on any increased rigidity that comes with the roll cage.
I’ve always wanted a 911 Turbo and I still do although the S/T is a great car they will end up in collections all over the world and most won’t get used like they should which is a great shame 👍🏻🏴
Puddle lights are crass beyond belief, like something from MAX POWER! (Porsche 911 60 logo would be more classy). Roll cage beyond stupid, as is the price...But otherwise: YES PLEASE! 😍 Agree on the SPYDER too...Great vid Harry! 👍🏻
Puddle lights are there for a reason... Why wouldn't you need light around the car when getting in and out? Although that particular puddle light's text is crass and limits the light emitted, in general puddle lights look very classy. Just like a nice light in the courtyard of a villa. I'd assume like with other brands you can simply switch out the lenses to have a better design. Those weren't a thing yet when I had my Porsche, but I've had puddle lights specifically installed on my Mercs and BMWs (and no, I did not choose the ///M-lens but the BMW roundel logo lens and in the Merc I had the star-logo instead of the AMG-logo).
Great video Harry, I've ordered mine in metallic brown, with the sport castor wheel set, 10 inch pressed steel rims, complete with cross ply tryes and drums all round. She's real tricky in wet but as long don't exceed 20 mph, it's fine.
@@Only-one-life-68 Hardly finished ... they'll just end up making EV's that are better than everybody elses EV's. Just like what they do with petrol cars.
@@RiperSniflethey already do with Taycan. Still can’t give them away at the moment. EV Macan is going to be a disaster and 718 next year. I’m sure there are lots of stressed managers in HQ.
I never have been racing/rallying oriented. My Porsche about deafened me with engine and road noise. I'd go for an electrice all-wheel drive version with no regrets.
Clearly a very special car! 9000rpm is great fun, love it in my S2000, at more manageable speeds of course. Bring back some real lightness and make the headline bhp mean something. Thanks for the great vid Harry
Why have Porsche made it so blooming big? The air cooled 911 was always little, and even the 996 & 997 generations only grew slightly. The latest iteration however, is massive in comparison; Far too wide for a lot of the British B-Roads where this car ought to shine brightest.
How else are you going to fit 255mm 20" fronts and 315mm 21" rear tyres if not with the widebody kit? 🙂 That's a LOT of tyre! I don't think the car is excessively wide, considering that.
Harry, I must say that, when I saw you walking to the car and getting in it at around 4:34, I felt like this was probably the car that has suited you the best. I haven't watched you drive it, but I just wanted to say that. This really suits you.
Its probably the best car to come out lately from any constructor by a mile. Pure driving experience, awesome look (even tho the spec its not the best in my opinion) and all the best bit from every porsche made in this era. Truly spectacular. Awesome review btw. Side note, the gearing is still long because of US regulations in particular California rules where theres a test in wich the car should be somewhat quiet in 2nd gear at 40ish mph so its not really porsches fault.
"so its not really porsches fault." They could put a quieter exhaust on it, no? Japanese (plebian) sportscars like the Nissan Z have very, very quiet exhausts to comply faithfully with strict Japanese noise regulations. It's a far cry from how Porsche used to disingenuously and deliberately cheat the EU drive by noise test with a valve that closes at 50kph and opens at 60 kph (test speed of 55 kph). Why not faithfully comply with noise rules with a nice restrictive exhaust in good faith, they could reduce the exhaust diameter from 65mm per bank to 55mm to make it quieter and lose some hp, no? 🙂 While WLTP has put a stop to "off-road use modes", it's frustrating how in the past the likes of valved Porsche Sport Exhausts (and others on plebian German-engineered cars like Mini JCWs and i30Ns) were celebrated for the way they deliberately and blatantly cheated noise rules, while people complained of cars like the WRX STI being almost silent (quieter than a diesel Astra!) as they followed the rules to the letter in good faith.
@TassieLorenzo i agree with you. However, i still think that making these regulations on an international level would be better, even if it comes to making it quieter and lose hp. It would come with far less waste of money, materials and it would be easier to omologate but america still wants those rules so. I know vw hasn't been 100% genuine with their test tho wich is really bad.
@TassieLorenzo Also, people like me and you dont care about noise as long as it sounds good but 90% of ppl just want an obnoxious and loud sound wich is stupid but its what the maket wants yk
I fail to understand the maths behind the ST, apparently it s like a special for ppl who ve bought numerous Porsches in the past, incl. less desirable ones so they get the chance to have their collector piece that gains money. But does kinda math really work out alongside the downsides of frustrating another share of their customers, I somehow doubt it whilst I m convinced they could sell 5x as many and it still could be marketed as a gift for long-term customers. Sold for 50k less, it ll eat into GT Touring sales but those are also hard to come by as well. The decal packs are horrific and it s insane you can t get certain features without them.
It's the new 911r. Remember the drama that happened when that was released? Same thing is happening now but eventually it all settled and prices came back down to earth
@@jono6379 The question I raised was if these highly limited and overly expensive special edition cars really make economic sense for the manufacturer itself. Many take it as a given or strongly argue it s worth it for them in order to make ppl "play the game" (acquisition of allocation slots). I personally believe that it d be far more beneficial to release such models on a larger scale, making them more accessible for a broader group. I think this pseudo scarcity actually isn t even positive for the car maker itself, let alone the undesired side effects such allocations bring along.
Another great review Harry and what a car. I know it's an 'anniversary special', but that price is extreme. Subjective I know and I know I'm possibly comparing apples with pears, but surely you could have similar road performance and have much better in-cabin practicality from the 911 Turbo S and also enjoy the benefits of saving £100k? Thanks again for providing another superb video.
Sorry, I am late Harry just been watching Iain Tyrrell ‘s video two great TH-camrs keep up the fantastic work, thank you that noise that engine is just lovely
Not a Porsche enthusiast but that is a very beautiful car. The colour combo and wheels and understated appearance is refreshing. Shame they will all disappear into collections to be rarely seen and heard. Puddle light output and the roll cage would need a re-think if I were ticking the options, other than than manual heaven.
(It is also a most touching, emotional and celebratory hommage to The Manual Gearbox that we've ever seen, within the realm of daily usable Supercars. It has an almost philosophical significance).
This is Porsche 911 lightweighting done right, for me it reminds me of 911 R from a few years ago. Harry you should get S/T it's 911 for you. Great video keep it up 👍👍❤❤
At this pace I wonder how long until Porsche adds flat-four to the 911, call it 912 forgotten-heritage-limited-numbered-anniversary-edition and asks +200k for it.
@@AndrasMihalyi They don't need to develop a new engine for it. That engine already exists, they made it for the 718 GTS 2.5 litre. It is 350 hp, 310 lb ft
That's a good idea actually! A 912 4-cylinder would have lower CO2 emissions and the engine is lighter. NA (flat-six) purists probably won't like it, but for those who don't mind the turbo engines, the 718 S 2.5 turbo with 350bhp @ 6500rpm should be plenty powerful.
I'll hold my hands up and say I've never been a 911 fan so if I see one in the metal it'll be "just another one". The choice of Super/Sports cars in this price bracket is mouth watering so you have to be a SERIOUS rear engined Porsche fan, with deep pockets, to cough up the sort of change they're asking for this one but then it's precisely those enthusiasts it's aimed at so they'll probably sell the limited production run in no time, if they haven't already. Enjoyed the video though.👍
As a Porsche fan, it's great to see a model getting love from seemingly EVERYONE. As a poor car fan, it's disappointing that "collectors" dominate the market, raising prices that don't make sense, even after a lottery win... 😢
I think we are at the top of cars available for the road with NA and specifically manual , I have 992 Touring with ST clutch and flywheel installed and absolutely love it , can not stop driving it and Spyder RS on the way, can not think of better garage . Thank you for another amazing video !!!
BTW, the 997 Manual weighs 1420Kg, is a 3.8L Flat 6, c.380 BHP and you can change a spare if you get a flat tyre. The ST with all that carbon Fibre and light alloys and CF Brakes weighs 1380.And is a BIG Car.And unless you carry a 6' Long Torque Wrench,you can't take a Wheel off,so it's back to the Dealer on a Flat Bed Truck. Bother!
Well I have seen 20 videos on this car that do not show off the audio/visual very well - Harry does a great job ! So, there are many million dollar cars now that I would say are not as desired … even though its unattainable they are still cheaper than many others
Harry has smiled more on this drive than probably any other car before!
He was delighted with Lambo Huracan and Boxster RS Spyder even more
smiles per miles ladies and gentlemen
He needs to drive a C7 Corvette Z06 with a manual.
Ele sorriu o dobro com a Spyder RS
Dear god, it has the same engine as the 991.2 GT3, 991.2 GT3 Touring, 991.2 GT3 RS, 982 GT4 RS, 982 Spyder, 992 GT3 and 992 GT3 RS with very, minor differences - they all sound very, very similar with variation in noise due to positioning of air intake and OPF filters (plus or minus amount of sound deadening). As a long time Porsche owner, they're taking the p*ss at this point. These are the P cars I would have (1) RS Spyder simply both beautiful and brilliant - the summer car (2) 991.2 GT3 RS - epic track car that you can really take to the track with all your gear (3) 991.2 GT3 Touring - brilliant every day of the week (4) 982 GT4 RS - just an outright hooligan (5) 992 don't bother - big cars, heavier and tacky interiors.
Was about to type classy until i saw that icons of cool doorlight 😂
My Mustang has those puddle lights and has a Mustang horse silhouette. I don't know why Porsche wouldn't use their iconic 911 outline, or something similar to their Porsche Design 911 outline. Numbers are ok, but words means it's only relatively good in that market. A shape or form and numbers means it speaks to all markets and people without translation.
I’m sure it was lost in translation, and should have said ‘I’m an iconic Tw@t’ 😂😂😂😂
I cannot believe that Porsche offers puddle lights on the 911. What's next, spinner hub caps?
Icon of bling😂
@@robertlevasseur6843 No wonder they are so heavy now, even with carbon fibre. I understand, the typical buyer of these things is up there in age and likes the finer things, but oh boy all the gimmicks and luxuries on this one. Not like I'll be buying one so my concessions won't resonate with Porsche marketing.
An absolute dream car for any Porsche fan. Lovely spec too. That colour is amazing
@@kraenk12 am happy you enjoyed the video .
Except for that cringey "Icon of cool" thing
I’ve never been a 911 fan - but just looked on Autotrader for one I can afford 🙂
£230k+🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. They can do one
Since when was primer grey amazing?
Love to see Harry having fun!
That is a great number plate.
That's one of Porsche GB's press car number plates, others I've seen are OPR 911 and 911 HUL.
It’s not just any 911 it’s A 911
Not forgetting '94 FOR'
If only ….. it’s a dream car and simply beautiful….
A 911 - nice one 😅
Harry's reaction whilst driving says it all really. A special car indeed.
I knew it was special before he even started driving it.
Have you found the one-armed man, by the way?
I hope so for £200k+ 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@AlfaGTA156for that money there are so many better cars
@@jimsteinway695 What?
@@jimsteinway695 😂😂
This is my favourite 911 on paper and how it looks. Especially in this colour. Love it!!
Very subtle, very beautiful car. Mind blowing price. Color is ok, wheels are gorgeous (so nice they aren't black). If I was looking for a 911, that's the one I would want. Unfortunately, all of them will be pre-sold to insiders. And the puddle lights are uber silly, and don't belong on a classy car like that.
Puddle lights?
@@colinpaton3770 That's what lights that shine down below the doors, from underneath the outside mirrors. They are called "puddle lights". On this car, they are also particularly tacky.
Puddle lights are a simple module swap luckily :)
It's made with unobtainium 😂
Exactly Porsche thinks they’re better than Ferrari Lamborghini and McLaren combined. So they’re charging for it. After 8 Porsches 6 911s and 3 GT3s I’m not over paying anymore. I’m taking the hint and going to Ferrari. Lamborghini or McLaren. Haven’t decided which yet
@@jimsteinway695you’ll be back; 911’s are special!
@@iandonkin6762true, but not all 911 burrow into your soul. I don’t like the 991/992 footprint at all. It’s too darned big, heavy, fast and no longer the B road chuckable sports car it’s always been. Now, they all look like track cars to my eyes.
The older I get, the more I appreciate subtlety and for me, 996/997 would be the sweetest era.
I also have a growing distaste for the always online era of cars. “Always connected” is not only convenient for the owner. It also means potential for 24/7 surveillance.
@@jimsteinway695 quality and driving experience is better in a Porsche, especially a gt product. There is a reason that they go up in value not down.
@@sebastianjo752 I’ve owned 3 GT3s. 996, which was modded by Manthey and a total monster, 997.1 and my last was a 991.2 Great cars. My last one was an 18 and was $145,000. I called about the 992 Porsche told me $250,000. The car is a great car for 140,000-180,000. It’s not worth $250,000 period. I’m a GT expert so don’t lecture me about what a GT car is like.
I’ve had a GT3 since 2004.
Porsche is out of their ever living minds. The powertrain was basically the same as the 991.2 with a small upgrade in the front suspension. They’re not worth Lamborghini Ferrari or McLaren money. Those cars have 200-500 more horsepower and are more exotic. But as long as idiots pay more for less Porsche will keep raising prices and laughing all the way to the bank.
They’re getting $250,000 for 718 boxsters now in the RS Spyder and the GT4RS. I’m not paying that kind of money for a car that used to be $50,000 a few years ago
The best item is that little leather knob and boot in the center of the console between the front seats. Love that it's a manual. Beautiful car.
Good curb weight, good power-to-weight ratio, good hp-per-liter…they still really know how to make good cars!
Great video as always!
Cheers
There are so many special variants of the 911 I thought I had already seen you review this car. Still watched it and enjoyed it.
What a refreshing color, and it has silver wheels!
I'm so sick of black wheels. So so so so sick of it.
@@technom3598
I agree 100%
@@technom3598stop crying
I think the wheels are actually white.
Black wheels only belong on the truck that delivers the car.
Ever since I read in the German Sport Auto magazine that Walter Röhrl said it was the best car he had ever driven I knew this would be THE 911. Truly a dying breed, the 9000 rpm, manual 911 with such a light flywheel. €330k in the german configurator by the way. I'd be interested to know how much it is at the dealer, or rather, how many Macans and Turbo S you need to have bought to get an allocation!
Spot on Harry. Calling one's self cool is the essence of uncool.
Like giving yourself a nickname! LOL
Glorious Porsche sound ! What's NOT to like about it ? Certainly put a smile on Harry's dial !
Is the GT3 naturally aspirated engine more fun than the normal Carrera S turbocharged engine? Shame that the NA engines are worse for emissions and have limited availability (be it 911 or 981).
@@TassieLorenzo 981 is now very limited indeed, as they havent made them since 2016...
@@ian_987 Yep! I mean the 718 GT4 and Spyder and so on, I got confused by the numerical soup of Porsche names!
The price.
What a treat to see Harry go over the S/T!
Great that it's a classy colour , clean lines and uncluttered. Fabulous that it revs forever. Thanks for sharing.
fantastic review Harry ! well done !
Probably the most desirable contemporary 911. A masterpiece and simply beautiful both inside and out. 👏👍
As it should be at that price.
@@norwegianzound Of course !
Beautiful car, beautiful price, beautiful video Harry. Thumbs up 👍
Man, last of the great interiors. Analogue tach front and center, analogue chrono on dash, physical buttons for HVAC and other items. Integrated infotainment screen. Love it.
That is why I happy to have my 2024 Carrera S manual.
AND, 997 has Slim backed Seats with Electric 18 way adjust,and FOUR SEATS,for your Grandkids! I LOVE my 997 Manual C2S.
Just from the number of cornering shots i knew what Harry was going to say. Outstanding video, car and enthusiasm.
That comment about the gearing reminds me that my 2004 Boxster S that I owned did 45 in first, .73 in second and 106 in third
My Renault 16 TS had the same gearing.
Rookie numbers my GT4 does 84 in 2nd and around 115 in 3rd. It doesn't ruin the car but it is a bit weird. Could do with a dog leg box if they want that gearing as you use 2nd a lot so quite a lot of cross box changing.
@@elliotsimpson1148 I'm happy without a dogleg box as I put quite often the first in tight hairpin turn (Boxster S 2005)
@@gautdoFair play to you - I just could never be arsed with the stress of perfecting the second-to-first shift in road driving my 986S (my new 718 GTS has rev-match thankfully) and my wallet groaned in my pocket at all the wear putting full first-gear torque through the mechanicals was doing !
Cool another 911 no one can buy
Indeed the Germans appear to have lost their minds at some point in the last decade.
Hey you expert:
The 911 S/T isn't like a stupid Jaguar or Lotus: it's a rare PORSCHE 911 GT3 special edition vehicle, and therefore it has the very right to be very expensive. Period.
What did you expect from a perfectly built supercar, with such a high level of perfectionism from PORSCHE, dude??!
It's really funny, that we never hear guys like you complaining about astronomical prices of POS "supercars" like McLarens for example, which nowadays have horrible depreciation and actually aren't even functional, because most of their time they are quite kaputt and standing at dealerships...
Of course the 911 S/T is very expensive, because it WON'T depreciate!! Unlike much more expensive McLaren POS vehicles, which are a joke compared to the S/T!
If POS McLaren "base version" prizes are even higher than the 911 S/T prize tag, people like you don't have the right to critizising PORSCHE prizes.
It's quite self-explanatory why the 911 S/T is very expensive! Owning this car is like a dream investment!
The 911 S/T actually doesn't have a competitor and it's already a collectors dream car. Therefore it has a totally justified price tag!
Perhaps he was referring to unattainable in terms of allocation Mr expert…
@@Porsche1969nothing about a 911 is “rare”. Until the end of its life cycle and the next 911 arrives, they will build more than a quarter million units and tens of thousands of so called “special editions” and GT-911s and their respective special editions.
@@jvommen Yes 500 wasn't it ?
Was looking forward to this one!
So was I. Now let me watch.
I think everyone was
Great video,really interesting with your comparisons to others you have tried. Thanks again,please keep them coming along,look forward to Sundays!
For me it's the best 911 ever ❣️👌🏼
So sad that Porsche build only 1963❕
It should be a regular car for everyone to buy and not only for colectors 😒
Love from Berlin 🇩🇪
Ramsi 🙋🏻♂️
Agreed but at least one non-VIP and non-collector snagged one! (Me 😂) Love from California
Sounds absolutely epic and the smiles and excitement from Harry ....shows us how special it is
I own a 40th Anniversary Edition 911 (there were 1963 units, all 996.2 in GT silver).
It’s enough for me. It’s smaller.
And I can get my small grandsons in the back!
Damn! Lucky you. I stumbled upon one for sale in my country (Spain), low mileage and a surprisingly affordable price tag, about 46k€, and the thought of dumping all my savings into it did cross my mind.
I never agreed with those who say that the 996 is ugly. The 40th Anniversary in particular is an utter beauty and also very very special, although for most people it's just another 911, which has a certain charm too.
Great review! My favorite automotive TH-cam channel!
Looks fantastic, only problem for us mere mortals is that we can’t afford it…
I suspect all the 1963 were sold before it was even announced
Probably still from 918 spyder allocations lol
This IS a beautiful automobile! The way you rev it through the gears produces that fabulous whine. I wish you had commented on any increased rigidity that comes with the roll cage.
It is an incredible car. Thank you for sharing with us!
I’ve always wanted a 911 Turbo and I still do although the S/T is a great car they will end up in collections all over the world and most won’t get used like they should which is a great shame 👍🏻🏴
Just buy 2. One for daily driving and one for the collection.
@@daniellarge9784 I couldn’t afford a wheel nut for either so I’ll continue living in dream land 😅
You and me both bro 🏴👍🏻
The one I've been waiting for. Perfect Sunday viewing, perfect car.
I like that it has a real badge even tho its a lightweight model
Harry you really loved this car not often you see that excitement in your eyes, fantastic review as usual,
Class of your own Harry ❤
Puddle lights are crass beyond belief, like something from MAX POWER! (Porsche 911 60 logo would be more classy). Roll cage beyond stupid, as is the price...But otherwise: YES PLEASE! 😍 Agree on the SPYDER too...Great vid Harry! 👍🏻
Puddle lights are there for a reason... Why wouldn't you need light around the car when getting in and out? Although that particular puddle light's text is crass and limits the light emitted, in general puddle lights look very classy. Just like a nice light in the courtyard of a villa. I'd assume like with other brands you can simply switch out the lenses to have a better design.
Those weren't a thing yet when I had my Porsche, but I've had puddle lights specifically installed on my Mercs and BMWs (and no, I did not choose the ///M-lens but the BMW roundel logo lens and in the Merc I had the star-logo instead of the AMG-logo).
@@pistonburner6448 I was of course referring to the crass text design.
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Alright, governer! 🫡
I agree!
Great video Harry, I've ordered mine in metallic brown, with the sport castor wheel set, 10 inch pressed steel rims, complete with cross ply tryes and drums all round. She's real tricky in wet but as long don't exceed 20 mph, it's fine.
It’s wonderful in the electric car era, that Porsche are still making cars like this!!
Porsche NEED to continue to make ace ICE cars..
Or they’re finished unfortunately 😢..
@@Only-one-life-68 Hardly finished ... they'll just end up making EV's that are better than everybody elses EV's. Just like what they do with petrol cars.
@@RiperSniflethey already do with Taycan. Still can’t give them away at the moment. EV Macan is going to be a disaster and 718 next year.
I’m sure there are lots of stressed managers in HQ.
were hardly in the electric era and well never be, it ll go as silently as they came
I never have been racing/rallying oriented. My Porsche about deafened me with engine and road noise. I'd go for an electrice all-wheel drive version with no regrets.
Peak 911. Iike it because it is subtle, except for the internal carbon brace.
My old 911S 2.2 had gold lettering. In 1971 nobody had puddle lights.
Clearly a very special car! 9000rpm is great fun, love it in my S2000, at more manageable speeds of course.
Bring back some real lightness and make the headline bhp mean something.
Thanks for the great vid Harry
My goodness that's a gorgeous looking car , from all angles , and a fabulous colour !!!
One of the nicest Porsches out there nowadays!
Every newly released Porsche is “the best Porsche ever” lol
Agreed, but this might actually be it.
Its Evo COTY all over again.........every single time.
Stunning. The pinnacle of the 911.
Harry loves this car, instantly goes onto the cool wall 😂
Amazing video !!!! Touring is amazing , I have 992 Touring and can not stop driving it
Harry, you're killing me 😆
“Never describe yourself as cool.” Words to live by.
Why have Porsche made it so blooming big? The air cooled 911 was always little, and even the 996 & 997 generations only grew slightly. The latest iteration however, is massive in comparison; Far too wide for a lot of the British B-Roads where this car ought to shine brightest.
Quite right. They're mini Panameras now.
How else are you going to fit 255mm 20" fronts and 315mm 21" rear tyres if not with the widebody kit? 🙂 That's a LOT of tyre! I don't think the car is excessively wide, considering that.
That is a beautiful car, gorgeous color. Retro looking but with modern additions. Love the fender cutout behind the front wheels.
Harry, I must say that, when I saw you walking to the car and getting in it at around 4:34, I felt like this was probably the car that has suited you the best. I haven't watched you drive it, but I just wanted to say that. This really suits you.
Yep. It's confirmed. Your smile on this one tells the whole story.
This is my favorite modern 911, it just looks so clean and classic and pretty. Love it.
Its probably the best car to come out lately from any constructor by a mile. Pure driving experience, awesome look (even tho the spec its not the best in my opinion) and all the best bit from every porsche made in this era. Truly spectacular. Awesome review btw.
Side note, the gearing is still long because of US regulations in particular California rules where theres a test in wich the car should be somewhat quiet in 2nd gear at 40ish mph so its not really porsches fault.
also Switzerland
"so its not really porsches fault." They could put a quieter exhaust on it, no? Japanese (plebian) sportscars like the Nissan Z have very, very quiet exhausts to comply faithfully with strict Japanese noise regulations. It's a far cry from how Porsche used to disingenuously and deliberately cheat the EU drive by noise test with a valve that closes at 50kph and opens at 60 kph (test speed of 55 kph). Why not faithfully comply with noise rules with a nice restrictive exhaust in good faith, they could reduce the exhaust diameter from 65mm per bank to 55mm to make it quieter and lose some hp, no? 🙂
While WLTP has put a stop to "off-road use modes", it's frustrating how in the past the likes of valved Porsche Sport Exhausts (and others on plebian German-engineered cars like Mini JCWs and i30Ns) were celebrated for the way they deliberately and blatantly cheated noise rules, while people complained of cars like the WRX STI being almost silent (quieter than a diesel Astra!) as they followed the rules to the letter in good faith.
@TassieLorenzo i agree with you. However, i still think that making these regulations on an international level would be better, even if it comes to making it quieter and lose hp. It would come with far less waste of money, materials and it would be easier to omologate but america still wants those rules so. I know vw hasn't been 100% genuine with their test tho wich is really bad.
@TassieLorenzo Also, people like me and you dont care about noise as long as it sounds good but 90% of ppl just want an obnoxious and loud sound wich is stupid but its what the maket wants yk
Absolutely stunning bit of kit, that interior is gorgeous! Another 911 on my dream list! 😩
I fail to understand the maths behind the ST, apparently it s like a special for ppl who ve bought numerous Porsches in the past, incl. less desirable ones so they get the chance to have their collector piece that gains money. But does kinda math really work out alongside the downsides of frustrating another share of their customers, I somehow doubt it whilst I m convinced they could sell 5x as many and it still could be marketed as a gift for long-term customers. Sold for 50k less, it ll eat into GT Touring sales but those are also hard to come by as well. The decal packs are horrific and it s insane you can t get certain features without them.
It's the new 911r. Remember the drama that happened when that was released? Same thing is happening now but eventually it all settled and prices came back down to earth
@@jono6379 The question I raised was if these highly limited and overly expensive special edition cars really make economic sense for the manufacturer itself. Many take it as a given or strongly argue it s worth it for them in order to make ppl "play the game" (acquisition of allocation slots). I personally believe that it d be far more beneficial to release such models on a larger scale, making them more accessible for a broader group. I think this pseudo scarcity actually isn t even positive for the car maker itself, let alone the undesired side effects such allocations bring along.
@@nonamenameless5495I think the most profitable car company in the world knows how to manage their product pricing.
It’s so beautiful. The little changes to the touring really does it for me.
Those door lights really are a bit naff on a car of that calibre. Who signed off on Such a thing?
Excellent video 📹
Variations of a theme.
Still the best sports car 60 + years.
Still stunned that Porsche don’t throw in the parking options for a 250k car.
If one cannot park it, it is obviously much too much car for them!
This is the perfect road and track car - most prettiest things I’ve ever seen on the road and the colour (inside and out), is pure heaven on the eye.
Beautiful colour. Amazing spec.
Harry another tremendous video. You must be worlds coolest grandfather. Was the 911 Rev-matching for you?
I wonder how much would it cost to put the ST transmission bits to a Touring GT3 since it is its best feature.
Another great review Harry and what a car. I know it's an 'anniversary special', but that price is extreme. Subjective I know and I know I'm possibly comparing apples with pears, but surely you could have similar road performance and have much better in-cabin practicality from the 911 Turbo S and also enjoy the benefits of saving £100k? Thanks again for providing another superb video.
This will make a nice garage Queen . What’s the point ?
Sorry, I am late Harry just been watching Iain Tyrrell ‘s video two great TH-camrs keep up the fantastic work, thank you that noise that engine is just lovely
Consistently great content harry. Love the S/T
Not a Porsche enthusiast but that is a very beautiful car. The colour combo and wheels and understated appearance is refreshing. Shame they will all disappear into collections to be rarely seen and heard. Puddle light output and the roll cage would need a re-think if I were ticking the options, other than than manual heaven.
(It is also a most touching, emotional and celebratory hommage to The
Manual Gearbox
that we've ever seen,
within the realm of daily usable Supercars.
It has an almost philosophical
significance).
Mann, what are beautiful, beautiful car, Oh man, that sound!!! Thank you so much for the drive.
Did you check the insurance cost premium added by all the carbon body parts?
This is Porsche 911 lightweighting done right, for me it reminds me of 911 R from a few years ago.
Harry you should get S/T it's 911 for you.
Great video keep it up 👍👍❤❤
At this pace I wonder how long until Porsche adds flat-four to the 911, call it 912 forgotten-heritage-limited-numbered-anniversary-edition and asks +200k for it.
they won't develop a new engine for that, where's the profit in it ? 🤑
@@AndrasMihalyi They don't need to develop a new engine for it. That engine already exists, they made it for the 718 GTS 2.5 litre. It is 350 hp, 310 lb ft
Everyone hated that engine though.
So true.
That's a good idea actually! A 912 4-cylinder would have lower CO2 emissions and the engine is lighter. NA (flat-six) purists probably won't like it, but for those who don't mind the turbo engines, the 718 S 2.5 turbo with 350bhp @ 6500rpm should be plenty powerful.
0:30 the way it's lined up with the jags grill, I thought someone stuck on ducktail for a moment
I too noticed an unusual amount of smiles. Money no object, I still wouldn’t have any 911, they still leave me cold. 😢
Those Icons of cool puddle lights can get in the bin, otherwise its glorious.
Best video so far Harry. Car sounds epic
Wow, jus wow !
I'll hold my hands up and say I've never been a 911 fan so if I see one in the metal it'll be "just another one". The choice of Super/Sports cars in this price bracket is mouth watering so you have to be a SERIOUS rear engined Porsche fan, with deep pockets, to cough up the sort of change they're asking for this one but then it's precisely those enthusiasts it's aimed at so they'll probably sell the limited production run in no time, if they haven't already. Enjoyed the video though.👍
As a Porsche fan, it's great to see a model getting love from seemingly EVERYONE. As a poor car fan, it's disappointing that "collectors" dominate the market, raising prices that don't make sense, even after a lottery win... 😢
I think we are at the top of cars available for the road with NA and specifically manual , I have 992 Touring with ST clutch and flywheel installed and absolutely love it , can not stop driving it and Spyder RS on the way, can not think of better garage . Thank you for another amazing video !!!
And people can programme your touring with the ST damper algorithm now, if you like
@@markgtrheyesinteresting
Porche's ability to find ways to separate people with too much money from big chunks of it never ceases to amaze me. Nice car, but 200k+? Dear God!
Utterly ludicrous
Watching Harry going through the gears in that thing, looks like fun.
Great video Harry. Gunning it into the sunset at 15:27 was a particular highlight for me.
You really nailed it again! Keep being awesome.
Harry another great video , love your channel and content
Nice colour
3:40 Yes I have to agree with you Harry...."JUST SAY NO". However every thing else, oh yes please, and thank you for sharing this with us.
This or the 911R?
BTW, the 997 Manual weighs 1420Kg, is a 3.8L Flat 6, c.380 BHP and you can change a spare if you get a flat tyre. The ST with all that carbon Fibre and light alloys and CF Brakes weighs 1380.And is a BIG Car.And unless you carry a 6' Long Torque Wrench,you can't take a Wheel off,so it's back to the Dealer on a Flat Bed Truck. Bother!
The unadorned look much more grown up than some recent Porsches on test, which frankly look ridiculous. Needs duct tape on those door lights...
Harry, you certainly didn't sit on the fence on this one. Great car!
Harry offsetting his EV reviews with some gems, this and the last two episodes . Thank you Harry !
Thanks for another great video, Gary.
body colour front looks much better
Well I have seen 20 videos on this car that do not show off the audio/visual very well - Harry does a great job ! So, there are many million dollar cars now that I would say are not as desired … even though its unattainable they are still cheaper than many others