Porsche 911 992 GT3 Road Review - Almost Perfect, But What's Missing?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- In today's video, I finally drive the new 992 generation of 911 GT3. Always a highly desirable car, in recent years the GT3 has evolved to become a legend. With a screaming 9000rpm soundtrack and suspension components from a race car - just how suitable is this on the road and is it really that good?
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These low profile Porsche sports cars are very variable on the road based on the tire psi. None of these reviewers mention tire psi - but porsche always offers a comfort setting and a full load setting psi - and you a select these in the display so it calculates the variance correctly. Even my Panamera came from the dealer set at the high psi and felt rough on the road. Dropping the psi down to the comfort settings and it rides much softer. Same for the GT3…. The psi settings on the door frame are the “full” load setting and will make any Porsche feel rough riding on the road.
Sunday morning cup of coffee, laid on settee with dog watching Jayemm... quality, thanks fella, great stuff
I feel you on that. Just got back from a SMR(Sunday Morning Ride on the motorcycle), out of the leathers, and relaxing.
This thing looks fantastic in Shark Blue. But I do feel like the 991.2 GT3, Touring or not, is the peak GT3 for me. Everything about that car is just perfect. Except for the price, maybe.
I think that's James' opinion, too.
Yep
same here - very sad that a 991.2 is still a good bit more expensive that the initial start price of the 992 gt3.
It’s not the price it’s the dammed availability!!
@@JayEmmOnCars The GT3 or the 812 if money is no object?
It's an interesting review for sure and as mentioned Jay bases it on feel and quite right too but the important factor here is that everyone feels and wants to fee a car in a different way! In other words it's subjective which is why we have such a variety out there. I had a 991.2 GTS rear wheel drive for 3 years an put a good amount of miles on it. I now have a 991.2 GT3 and I absolutely love it, it has less comfort features than the GTS which was fully loaded but I enjoy the drive so much more, every time I get out of the GT3 I feel exhilarated and in a good mood and when I look back on my GTS which is a very capable car it feels so soft. I am looking at a 992 GT3 now because I prefer the looks, I prefer the cabin and I want those evolutionary improvements it delivers. I have to say I find I can enjoy my GT3 on UK roads with no problem at all even if I decide to commute to work in it. For every day driving I have a 2017 Audi S3 sportback and at the moment there is a 987.2 Cayman S in the garage alongside the GT3 but that will go soon.
I'm not a millionaire at all but cars have always been a passion, I know that I am incredibly lucky and I pinch myself everyday... I also grab every opportunity to let those less fortunate the chance to experience the Porsches
For me the moral of the story is that there is no right or wrong, these cars should not be logical decisions they should be heart led buy what makes you feel good, the looks, the feel, the way it drives but please as Jay says get out there and drive them. Create those precious memories when you can ... thank you for reading this comment
This car has sold its soul for a few extra seconds on the nurburgring. Such a fantastic review, thank you for approaching it like a regular driver instead of a motoring journalist.
Better than selling it's soul for a few extra LBS. A few extra gears. A few extra luxury items.
Look at the G87. What a fall from grace
@@helmetculture I was stunned when i found out it weighted 1725kg, heavier than my old m3.
The one I've been looking forward to most. I'm leaving a like while starting it because your opinion is always grounded and real world like. Thanks again!
Brilliant video JayEmm and congratulations on video 1k! Nice to see some properly exuberant piloting in the intro :)
This is literally the first time I’ve ever heard *anyone* mention the bizarre lag in the paddles on the base/S/Turbo 992. I felt like I was taking crazy pills at first, but having now owned both an S and a Turbo S, there’s absolutely a noticeable delay between pulling the paddle and the transmission executing the shift (though the shift itself is still lightning quick). The 992 paddles also have a noticeably mushier action/feel compared to the 991.2 paddles.
Agreed - I’ve not driven the S or TTS but have driven the 992 GTS and own a 991.2 GTS and there is absolutely a noticeable difference in the PDK shift times. Specially on the downshifts I’d say.
What do you do for a living?
What a great review this is. Explaining real world usage is a game changer on reviews of these type of cars.
This is your best work yet in my eyes.
Well done on 1k mate! You do smash out the content. Keep it genuine
Jay, I look forward to your very detailed and honest driving reviews. Learned so much more about the 992 GT3. I appreciate your steering feel comments and comparison to other Porsches. I hope you can drive the GT4RS soon and tell us how its electric steering compares to old Porsches with hydraulic steering, such as the 987.2 Cayman R you drove, for your viewers who drive for fun on twisty mountain roads. Keep up these great videos. Thank you
Congrats on the 1,000th upload Jay! Great video as usual:)
Nice video. Thank you for covering the daily use and insane lists and prices. Keep up the good work.
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That’s your best one yet chief. I hope you read my comment, your videos always put a smile on my face, so I’m sure if u have read this you’ll be smiling too. ❤️
Thanks! Smiling here :)
You know you’re a car person when you see all those numbers and letters and they make complete sense! ❤
Super review James and congratulations on your 1000th video. Cheers.
Great watch and some interesting points made! I have driven 3 GT3s and look forward to trying the 992 for myself, but in the meantime this was an enjoyable and insightful watch Jay, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
@@JayEmmOnCarsTo put a positive spin on the lack of low rpm torque vs the 991.2 4, this makes room for a 4.2L 😉
One of the best GT3 reviews I have seen personally! Really gives a great overview for a normal everyday person as well as a car enthusiast. The effort into this and your conclusion is so refreshing to see! Well said and thank you for sharing 👏
Thankyou Sam
@@JayEmmOnCars 💪
Congratulations on making your 1000 video. Here looking forward to your next 1000 😎
Thanks so much for your time and effort bringing joy to so many of us
Recently passed 200k subs, 1000th video! Congratulations, love your content and its great to see you hitting these milestones.
Video: This is my 1000th. video
Me: Deep sigh and bows my head in shame of how unproductive I am.
congrats on the 1000th. You are the best conveyor of what a car feels like to drive.
In the world.
That's very kind Lars!
Fantastic, review. Congrats on the 1000th video!
Finally a real world review, emission restrictions aside these cars are more track oriented than ever, trying to market them as daily drivers is a myth (that’s if you are lucky enough to qualify for one!) your comments on buying a second hand one are most prudent, I can see folk losing tens of thousands on them, a most refreshing stance and a nicely balanced approach to what the car actually is 👍
Thanks rich!
Hi Rich, I agree with you, it’s a £100k car all day long, but £250k it isn’t. If you have £250k spend it on the 911 R or GT3 Touring
Cheers James, there’s always an element of ‘bite the hand that feeds’ in today’s digital world which makes genuine reviews even more worthwhile.
Ah I don’t think Porsche has ever claimed to market these as daily drivers it’s always been purpose built car that you can use on the track or the Sunday morning Targa anyone I know that’s bought a GT3 as daily driver sells them within a short period of time that’s 996.1 to 991.2 GT3 this will be no different
@@SS-oj4en agree. I only know one person who has a gt3 (991.2) and it is only used for those enthusiastic, special days out, not daily driving. I'd be surprised to see many daily mileage motors. If you are lucky enough to afford one of these, you will likely have at least one other car that is much more suited to being a daily.
I absolutely love this very in-depth review at the GT3, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE how you talk about what it is like to drive at low speeds which is, you know, where most of us would drive it most of the time, you're amazing James!
Congrats on your 1000th video James, wishing you even more success going forward! I speak for many when I say because of your age, knowledge and passion for cars, we have someone to look forward to for many years down the road❗️
Wow, 1000th video, well done mate, enjoying your content very much. Cheers
I don't post much, and this will be a long post, because Jay trashed this car and deserves praise for bravery. Are reviewers afraid to trash current products because companies may throttle back their access? Could be. Props to Jay.
My perspective is as an original owner of 2 highly modified 993s (and currently a first gen Boxster Spyder and Macan with performance package). The 991.2 GT3 slowly captured my interest. A perfect (for me) spec car popped onto the flipper market with only 1000 miles, so I grabbed it. It's a classy, well-built car. Big....but that engine! For me, PDK. That's a long discussion.
A nice local dealer, knowing I was looking for a GT3 called, offering a 992 slot with no mark up. Shout out to Bellingham: if you live in Puget Sound, that's where you buy your Porsche (hint: sales taxes). My gut feeling right from the start: too much race car. So many reviews since that time have hinted the same. The bump in race track times is all about aero, tires and front suspension - none of which helps (or arguably hurts) the every day driving experience. Now, after Jay's comments, I'm even wondering about the engine changes (individual throttle bodies) - are these designed for operation near the redline, with a slightly muted mid-range consequence (at least as experienced by the user, during normal road behavior)?
I love Porsche. I love that they push the envelope. Look at the new RS, again with the aero taking center stage. But the GT products have evolved away from the street, perhaps too far. Aero you will never (or almost never) use? Tires that burn up in a few laps (and are VERY expensive). A hole is opening in the product line. There is a demand for racy engines in cars not intended to break 100 mph. Lightness. Driver involvement, at low speeds.
A small company may not possess bandwidth to develop in this direction. Look at all the Singer-like companies. There IS a market, but it may be inaccessible, from a practical production standpoint, for a modern company, building a modern car.
So what are we left with? Old 911s are still good. Jay is honest. Porsche is probably listening, but perhaps can't respond. And the 991, years from now, will be special, in ways the 992 will never touch.
992 Engine tone is definately sweeter with the ITBs (vs the 991.2)
I have a 991.2 gt3 and feel it’s the best compromise as a fast road and track car, stunning and best 911 I’ve ever owned. Great real world review of the 992 gt3 rather than most of the jornos track focused reviews
The 991.2 GT3 is simply mesmerising
@@JayEmmOnCars I really appreciate this review. Most journalists just overly praise the newest cars, and don't focus as much on critical reviews of the cars themselves - both the pros and cons. It's refreshing to get an objective real world review, thank you.
In the same boat as you GH. The 991.2 GT3 is the sweet spot imo :)
have a 991.2 GT3 Touring modified-110 lbs and Dundon street exhaust … incredible driving experience … also a 997.1 RS with same mods … both are so different but equally pure
Another fantastic review. I have watch almost all your videos.
🎉Congratulations on your 1000th video James!! Now, I'm going to get on with watching the video!
Omg, the sound that thing makes is incredible!!!
I had my doubts abut this car.... glad u confirmed most of them .. fantastic review 👏
I put 2000mi on my GT3 since delivery, and I agree with your review for the most part, how ever for true enthusiasts key point is transmission. After driving it I told that 992 GT3 is a 991.2 RS with manual transmission option. Again it’s my personal opinion based on ownership. 992 is huge step from 991 and any progress comes with gains and losses.
I absolutely love it
Sorry but It should be just gains.
His review would mean I would not buy this car.
Great review - amazing that the Turbo S is not far off the GT3 on lap time using tyres which will allow you to also be uncatchable on wet B roads - that’s the daddy for me.
the 911 GT3 along with the Cayman GT4RS might just be the two best cars currently on the market. Period!
Depends what you want and expect your car to do. Personally I see these as pointless as anything other than a toy, and they aren't necessarily the best toy as too serious.
@@cafe405 Exactly. Best on the market for what? They're not daily drivers. The Turbo S or GTS is better for that. I never really even see these types on backroads. I see them at every Cars and Coffee though.
@@cafe405 for everything. It sounds, handles, drives, looks amazing. The available manual, the 9000rpm redline, the N/A Flat 6 sound and responsiveness, the high quality interior. The car is perfect
Great video. Superb thoughts on the reality at the end. Your understanding of that reality and more importantly ability to communicate it well are unmatched. I have been subscribed since about 2k subscribers....been fun to watch you grow. Keep it up sier.
You expanded upon Harry of Harry's Garage who said it well too...too rough...if they softened the suspension....touring....sure. And made it so a normal person can go in, order one for 100k USD..not GBP, and get one in 3 or 10 weeks. Now it is just for the connected. Elitism will kill the brand. Is killing the brand. People want giant killers...not giant monthly payments.
agreed. thank you for your consistent efforts for our digesting pleasure! :)
Great work as always, James.
You hit the nail on the head, it's a track car. And a very good looking one 👍🏻 And sounds amazing 😁
Nice review Jay and always refreshing to see a real world chat rather than the usual main TH-camr BS of track times and it’s the best car ever. Yes at full chatter is brilliant but hardly any will see a racetrack and the prices are stupid. Think I’ll drive my new Vorsprung RS3 8Y hard and enjoy the daily element as well👍
1000, well done fella. Keep pushing on and up 🎉🏁🏆👍
Thanks for the review. I currently own a 992 TTS and have a 992 GT3 Touring 6MT with LWBs on the way. My original thought was to trade the TTS for the Touring but the more I think about it, they really are at two different ends of the spectrum. I think having the GT3 for early morning, twisty road drives and occasional track days is the perfect use case. The Turbo handles everything else (although the 992 TTS handling is fantastic as compared to previous Turbos) with ease.
Very big congratulations are in order. I discovered your channel a short while ago and I’ve been privy to watching your videos whenever they’ve appeared in my feed. Bravo
Thanks so much!
Absolutely fantastic video. Well done sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Congrats on 1000 videos!
Fantastic review! 👍🏻👍🏻
First comment waaah heeeey!!!..absolutely love your vids jay!!! Congratulations on your 1000th video💯
Thanks for a terrific, articulate review.
Congrats on the 1000 videos 🍾
Well done james for addressing the elephant in the room Allocation! Where others fail to mention!👏👏👏
I truly believe 90% who buy a gt3 buy. The wrong 911 Great down to earth review i think your last white gt3 review is a all time classic ! Well done on the ferrari stable well deserved 👍
Congratulations on the 1000!
Big respect for Porsche for providing the cars despite your recent critical reviews of 911 and 718
I have great respect for the manufacturers who are straight and give me cars regardless and Porsche are great
Enjoyed that, cheers ✌️
1000 videos, that's outstanding, congratulations and thank you.
Another great vid with real world intel cheers
great video and great info !!
Great review! Can't wait to see you reviewing the new GT4RS !
When I saw the thumbnail appear in my videos to watch, I got really excited and decided to start watching with a meantime pale ale pint in my hand. Great open and honest review, good and bad points discussed,. Loving the video footage from the outside coupled with the exhaust noise, and off course the drive by shots. When it’s a 911 everyone keeps quite about the lag, in a boxster/cayman 4 cylinder every pipes up. When I first saw this version of the GT3 against the cayman I couldn’t believe how big it was in comparison, come on Porsche make the GT3 smaller and lighter. I’m sure it’s awesome on a track, give me a 981 spyder or cayman r please.
yes, i do second on this! I drove a 992 C2S in busy asian traffic, felt a bit underwhelmed from the turbo lag tbh
As always, appreciate the time and effort that goes into your reviews/editing :) But probably not the best idea to drive a Turbo S before a gt3 on the road. It was always going to feel anemic! If you’d stepped out of your s2000, you surely would have had a different conclusion… congrats on your 1000th video, the channel is going from strength to strength :)
You are the first reviewer to mention that this GT3 992 version does not have that much joy at low speeds, which confirms the remarks of a few other unsponsored reviewers... the 991.2 GT3 and for sure the manual is more fun on the road... and still a beast on the track, which I can confirm!
Congrats on 1000 reviews James.
Watching Jayemm with a coffee in the morning is THE best way to start the day, no wonder about that
Thank you for the 1000th video. Well done.
I saw this car on your driveway last week. My reaction was that looks like a Porsche press car, James has done well. I was glad to see it, 1000 videos, 200k + subscribers takes a lot of hard work. Have a virtual pat on the back.
Thanks Nick!
Congratulations on your thousand video🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾and it’s a great car 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just got my 992 GT3 and I love it. That's all. Thanks for the review.❤
Nice vid! I’ve been waiting too long for you to review a Lexus ISF, hope you can get your hands on one.
Congratulations on your 1000th video!!
Thanks!
A real world review of how this & the other 95% of them will be driven everyday on everyday roads. The last few will be track days weapons and driven at 9 to 10 10th's all the time.
Very honest review overall.
Thanks for this
i really like the longer mechanical action on the 991.1 generation's shift paddles....so i was somewhat disapointed to find that they changed it to the button action in the 991.2 gt3. But i suspect its an all too easy way to get a even faster shifting time out of the already exellent pdk.
Great video and review. I have a 991.2 GT3 and driven the new 992 GT3. Your points about both cars are spot on - the new car is better and worst at the same time. Be interesting to see how "hardcore" the 992 GT3RS will be!
Thanks for being so honest. Porsche I suspect won't be so happy.
That’s some review metal James !!!
This channel deserves way more subscribers!!!! Jay knows more about cars than all the car You Tubers combined!!!
That's very kind Sid
Really good and informative review. Many thanks. Just been informed by my dealer Porsche Swindon I'm allowed to spec a GT3. Need to decide on manual or PDK.
Damm, congratulations on your 1000th video!
Lovely stuff mate. Whereabouts did you film this, those roads look like a fun time to drive.
Nice. Hope to see a 992 4 GTS review next. That could be the pick of the range.
Or more of the same….
An almost bone stock Carrera S with sports chrono and pasm. Or GT3.
Nobody seems to mention the fact that some people could not afford a 991.2 when it launched; but can now afford a 992. For those that want to spec their own car. Buying a .2 second hand is not an option. Believe me. I’ve tried. You’ll never find ‘the perfect spec’.
Great honest review. I can’t comment on the new GT3 because I’ve never driven one. I have owned a few Porsches but never loved them. I keep going on the Porsche website to choose the car I want but there isn’t a perfect model for me which is strange because they have so many variables of different models.
Thank you!
The ultimate flippers car... :( O congrats on the 1000!
i'm definitely falling inlove with his channel
Thank you for explaining in very blunt terms the difference between how some in the "motoring press" review cars. After a lifetime of reading reviews I've come to that same conclusion. That's why I read multiple reviews to get different perspectives.
Would you listen to a Burger flipper from McDonald’s critique a meal made by Michel Roux jr!?
I would but I wouldn’t take the opinion seriously. This is what we have here.
@@ianjenkins4641 I guess everyone is different.
Would I take the recommendation of a “professional” restaurant critic over a thousand unpaid Trip Advisor reviews? Equally, would I take the recommendation of a “professional” motoring journalist on a paid junket by the manufacturer or someone like Jay who gives the perspective of someone who is a car enthusiast looking for a real world review of everyday ownership?
By all means carry on reading whatever car magazine you like but have some class and leave the insults out (there’s enough toxicity on TH-cam).
@@sultanoftippoo3857 just because you disagree doesn’t mean it’s an insult.
Just my opinion which of course we are all entitled too.
James congratulations on the 1k video - looking back at you older videos- I notice you spoke a lot slower… guess your getting faster like the cars your testing….😉😇
The notion of a track-focussed car not being the best road car is oddly lost on many buyers, and the idea of "results may vary" comes to mind when thinking about the difference in road quality in some locations compared to others. Cue your review of the 992 GTS...
In its element, those few who will enjoy this car will indeed have something truly special, but again, how many will, and how many are buying the car to say they had one then attempting to use it as an investment? Part of the mystique of the 911, however, is that unlike a Ferrari, or a McLaren, someday, an everyperson will be able to own and somewhat maintain a 911. There are clubs around the world that attest to that. An even thicker wallet and an intimate relationship with a service department manager is needed for many of your highlighted Italian and British competitors. In a world where the ICE will soon be on life support, and manufacturers are in a frenzy to create their parting shot to this era, this new GT3 and those before it will remain as stalwart ambassadors to just how great a car could be (even if not on your roads or mine).
Great Review! I truly enjoy your thoroughness and thoughtful perspective that is not necessarily in alignment with the mainstream automotive press. If you were given a choice between GT3 or GT4RS at the same RRP, then which would you choose for the primary purpose of mostly track use and weekend B road enjoyment?
I need to see how loud the 4 RS is in the cabin
The GT4 RS is a strut based car on all 4 corners, that really limits it. It does not have nearly the composure a 911 has.
Loved it!
Congrats on 1000 can’t imagine how much time you’ve spent thanks for the content
That sounds great
Congrats on the 1000th vid
congrats!
Love the cut out text! "992 gt3" !!
Touring and GT3 are the same other than the wing and front paint. The Difference are the tires . GT3 Michelin cup 2 , Touring , Pirelli P zero Corsa.
Today, James reviews a white beetle.. 😂😉
Love watching you on sunday morning with a cup of coffee. Especially when it's a Porsche! 🤍
What a car to pick for your 1000th video!
excellent video 📹
amazing video 📹
Best sports car 🏎.