Here's Why A Porsche GT3 Is The Best Supercar For The Money (Right Now)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Is the Porsche GT3 one of the best values on the supercar market currently? Today we find out what it's really like to drive this German track beast that revs to 9000 (!) RMP's! It's also the best sounding 6 cyl ever made!
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013.[31] The 991 GT3 features a new 3.8L direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 PS (469 hp; 349 kW) at 8,250 rpm, a Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox and rear-wheel steering.
The engine is based on the unit fitted in the 991 Carrera S, but shares only a few common parts. All other components, particularly the crankshaft and valve train, were specially adapted or developed for the 991 GT3. For example, the 991 GT3's engine uses titanium connecting rods attached to forged pistons, in order to allow the engine to reach up to 9,000 rpm. The dual-clutch gearbox is another feature specially developed for the 991 GT3, based on sequential manual transmissions used in racing cars.
The 911 GT3 is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds or less, and the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 203 km/h (126 mph).The GT3 has a claimed top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
Reliability issues:
After a number of engine failures in 2014, it was discovered that the supplier of the connecting rod bolts had made a production error in the alloy of the bolt. Subsequently, all 785 of the GT3s that had been produced up to that point were recalled to the dealerships and fitted with brand new engines. All owners were issued with an extra year's warranty.
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It's not an extra year of warranty, the 991.1 gt3 got a 10 year warranty for the engine for every owner, transfers with car.
Yup 120k Mile, 10 year warranty
You are correct but The car initially got the extra year warranty after the first engine replacement along with compensation then after some of the engines started to fail at Track and this time due to insufficient oil flow at the higher rpm, and Porsche made head and lifter modifications and replaced the engines on few cars, they decided to offer the 10 yr warranty to dispel any fear and calm the Porsche masses. Mark
PORSCHE IS THE BEST
The 911 GT3 991.1 is an amazing car. My 2014 GT3 was epic, and yes around 2000 miles I had to surrender it back to Porsche to replace the engine as you indicated but we were compensated handsomely for parting 2.5 months from the car. I and few Porsche owners lobbied PCNA for the compensation and most owners received over $11K In compensation…..
But the 991.1 had also an additional hidden flaw of insufficient engine oil cooling at higher RPM but it only happens if you track the car regularly as I did and I ended up with some premature lifter wear at around 18000 miles and the car had to get another new engine but upgraded top end, this time with improved oil cooling at the higher RPM. Porsche made 2 other upgrades/ engines modifications, which ended up in the 2016 models and the last version referred to as “G’ engine worked extremely well. But again we lobbied Porsche again for additional compensation or some additional warranty and we were able to have Porsche to commit to 10 years power train warranty or 100K miles. I believe the warranty is transferable to the new owners but most people are not aware it even exists. If you are buying 2014 or 2015 model, make sure you get this extended 10yr power train warranty certificate, which makes this car a steal and amazing. Bargain, giving you a peace of mind while racing your GT3 and driving it really hard for a very long time.
By the way 991.2 models don’t have this issue as Porsche switched back to mechanical lifters instead of the hydraulic lifters they used on all 991.1 engines.
Final comment, the 991.1 GT3 is fitted with PDKs transmission that allow you to pull both paddles at the same time to place car in neutral. It also automatically goes into neutral if you come to a stop and once you press on gas it will go into first gear. So this car will roll back like a manual if you are stopped at an incline. Mark
991.2 sadly introduced another problem, weak engine block - cracks and failure of bearings.
Thanks for all the information. Do you know if the 991.1 GT3 RS had engine issues as well? I have a 2016 RS that I track and I’m concerned now that it may have some underlying engine issue.
@@jealva you are very welcome. As far as I know the 991.1 GT3 RS didn’t have the engine issues the GT3 had, and my understanding the engine came with the upgraded head and oil cooling.
So if I were to buy one (looking at some right now, cant resist the price) and the 10 year mark passes without the engine failing, tough luck if it breaks down afterwards right?
@@da-yh3uy just pick one that has been maintained properly and with full service documentation. If you are too worried about the engine, you could buy an extended warranty on car mechanical components. Usually these cost around $4 to $5k for 4 yrs, 50K miles. Good luck
Mike… love ya man but can you please not sit on the car 🤦🏽♂️ I can only imagine the owner seeing this and just freakin out
That GT3 stole my heart. I'm in love!😍
Äntligen en bil utan löjliga avgassmällar, och töntiga poffar. Bara rent, härligt motorljud 🤩
This is my dream car. You need to get one and throw it on a track around there. You will find another part of your passion Mike. 👌
Love Porsche....... I agree with you that in the current market it is hard to beat a 991.1/991.2 GT3 for current values. That being said with a destroyed back and neck the GT3 was to stiff for me. I bought a 21 Porsche C4S last year. Optioned out with over 30k in options of which comfort was in mind, 18 way heated, cooled, lumbar seats, complete safety suite of all options, upgraded leather packages ect.... I absolutely love my 992 C4S. Happens to be quicker 0-60 and 1/4 mile than a GT3 as well but, does not sing like the 9,000 RPM GT3/GT3RS/GT4/Boxter Spyder 3.8 and 4.0 naturally aspirated 6cyl engines verses the twin turbo 3.0 6cyl in the 992 Carrera/CarreraS/C4S/GTS/4GTS or even the 3.8 6cyl twin turbo found in the Turbo/Turbo S.
The GT3 is the Porsche to buy if you can physically handle the drive.
these sounds of a 2014 gt3 beats lambo,, ferrari, and other cars out the water. No car has this pitch in sound paired with insanely fast crisp shifts??? and for that Porsche will forever be the best sounding car brand in the world.
That’s thé highest level of car engineering, period. Porsche engineering leaves nothing on the table, and make it drive so natural. That’s why it’s so satisfying. You cant not like this car. Awesome vid by the way!
This is one of my all time fav cars
Thanks for reviewing one of my dream cars
This is my dream car man! What a beauty, my god. One day I will own one of these! Great video mike
Mike you should absolutely experience Porsche ownership. Let me warn you though, it will be very hard to go to another brand after Porsche, especially after a GT car
My friend re financed his house and bought a gt3 with 4k miles on it 5 years ago or so for 90k, the retail was 125k new back then.He totaled it in Sf going over cable car tracks in the rain.Imagine calling your insurance to tell them you just packed a 90k car lol.No traction control like 911s.My fav Porsche 959
I think I agree, that thing sounds amazing. Nice car.
It's literally the best value supercar u can buy. Nothing compares to a Porsche GT3. Once you drive it, u know what I mean.
Finally a porsche that sounds good.
Engineering, craftsmanship, made to rev high with good warranty behind it? And you get a real driving experience? Definitely worth the money on used market. New? No, and leaves a “but…” feeling and you end up buying it anyway lol I would love to buy one but that is just a daydream.
A close 2nd to the GT3's remarkable engine would be TVR's Speed Six which theoretically could rev as high as Porsche's. It's engineered very similar to a Suzuki GSX-R750 🏍!
Have to agree with your sentiment wholeheartedly! Your video didn’t mention the fact that even prior to today’s crazy market, GT3s have always held their value very well compared to almost any other car in the class. Additionally, aside from the engine issue with a 991.1 model, GT3s are extremely reliable for a track car. Speaking of, I don’t think you’ll find any other production car that feels as well developed for track use as GT3s do. I have had the good fortune of driving a 991.1 GT3 on two separate occasions on track, so I’m not just speaking from having read other peoples’ comments.
Engine issue? I'm very much into a 991.2 but interested on what the issue was on a 991.1.
Always kept value. True.
@@kanervatie Connecting rod bolts I believe. I think that they let go prematurely and caused engine fires. That being said, this is very rare for a GT product from Porsche. More importantly, the way they treated their customers following this development was exceptional from what I’ve heard.
It's ridiculous, if some Americans really think, these "engine issues" of the early 991.1 911 GT3 at the very beginning of its life had effects to American GT3 customer vehicles!
It only affected the first 785 cars, which had been delivered completely to European markets at that time! Two of these very early cars, one in Switzerland and one in Italy had an engine fire. Porsche reacted immediately and stopped delivery to GT3 customers, solved the engine issues and that's it!
How is this episode so important for some Americans, who were never affected by these "issues"???
You better should've mentioned, that Porsche is a company, which has the greatest respect for their customers and was showing a totally transparent procedure by solving these early engine problems without any disadvantages for the early customers. Such honesty is something, you won't find with cars from Italy, dude!
It's quite useless to starting this video with such a smartass talk about these very early "engine issues" after almost 10 years, because Porsche took back all these first 785 cars and replaced every engine with a flawlessly built new engine.
American GT3 customers had nothing to deal with it, dude!
By the way: every Porsche 911 of generation 991 has "cup holders". Every Porsche fan knows the "secret" about these "overengineered" cupholders on/in the dashboard at the passenger side, but you seemingly have no fucking clue about it... 🤣🤣
Which makes you look, that you don't have very much clue about Porsches, dude!
Mike I really like the style of these new videos. Reviewing supercars with your own style and twist is a great idea, without the need to actually own one. Keeps your channel still super car based while you are prioritizing other elements financially, great idea! I think this is a winning model to continue to grow your channel and increase viewership and engagement. Keep it up!
Press the panel above your glovebox…you’ll find the cup holders 👍
It would be hard for me to pick between the gt3 and the turbo s as far as value for the money....good thing I can't afford either 🤣
I feel the same , every time I try to save for one they get more expensive.
Your videos are good.
Awesome Awesome Awesome what a car man .......... I love Porsches in any form !!
Nice video, The GT3 is great if you can get past the 500 horsepower.
These cars have gotten cheaper lately. I don't even make 30 bucks a hour but I'm definitely thinking about getting one of these. This and the Corvette is the greatest bang for the buck you can get
Very American review. Nothing but launch control starts and complaints about a missing cupholder. Watch Chris Harris how we drives on of these...
USA and cup holders! I will never understand that in a driver focused sports car you allow your self to drink a soft drink! You stop and avoid to speed the sugar around the dash.
Love Porsche! just so fast considering the low horsepower. Masters and craftsmanship 😮
love your vids! always be you!
Def sounds better than a Plaid. 🤣
In today’s market $140k is decent value, but 991.1 only came with PDK and have the engine issue (warranty is not forever). I wouldn’t pay more than $100k which is what they were selling for pre COVID, and what they will be selling for in a year or so.
Hold my beer while I make this J-turn. What we are starting to see is a softening of the car market. Looks like Porache is taking another page out of Rolex's advertising book. Everyone wants a Submarina like the GT3 cars. Just like Rolex with Tudor, Porsche limits availability on the GT3 cars to redirect buyers to the 718 GT cars, which will eventually result in buyers still wanting the GT3 vs the Tudor. Brilliant becasue they end up selling two cars instead of one. Notice they are not limiting the number of 718 GT cars produced. Play stupid games with Porache and your bank account will win stupid prizes.
Porsche delivers an emotional feeling non other brand are able to do. Magic!!
Damn I want one of those RX8s
Nothing beats a Porsche GT3 for the money, nothing.
I love the reviews Mike. keep them coming.
No words for how much i love and apreichiate a gt3! The perfect bvalanced car in every single way possible!
Mike.... Finally you are in a proper car, I have a 997.2 C2 and would never sell or trade for another car, I would simply add another 911 to the collection, time to own you own 911 and mod that... Cup holders are located above the glove box
Lol first comment and 👍think you need buy one 🏎🙂
Replace AMG 😊
The new 2022 GT3s are now going for $400,000 CAD up here in Vancouver, Canada....it's bonkers.
Yeah, they can keep it. Pretty crazy.
Thats a dreamcar, drömbil, and outside my house I have a BMW i4 M50 which is most likely faster to 180km/h (it doesnt go faster) then this. I understand the love, if I ever can afford a supercar, it will be a Porsche "911" for sure!
Now you need to talk to joe knows best . That's a GT3 Nut
Finishing up my course, I hope to make enough money someday to own one, that or a Turbo S would be nice. Most people love the Lambos, and Ferraris, but not much attention to the Porsches! Great review!!! Hopefully by the time I get mine, the market will be just right for me to scoop one up!
Posers like lambos and Ferraris. Enthusiast like Porsche.
@AutoVlog I end up buying this car lol. This video has a lot to do with my buying decision haha!!
You have to get a car or your channel.will die no one will give u credit without a car like this .
Chase those trends buddy
Get this car please!!! I love it
Mr Purple is just Insanely good car., It has replaced my sport bikes better than expected!!! The paint is glorious in the sun, then looks extremely dark at night. I can’t say enough about the PDK, most people never talk about the way the transmission can dis-engage/rev out with a quick punch tobthe gas pedal, it makes going under overpasses a hoot!!!! The grip level is beyond comprehension to a normal driver. I can’t say enough positive things about 991.1-RS, Considering to get a 992.1?in UV is $18k extra IF you could get a PTS allocation. Still no Word on 992 allocations.
Amazing. I had a 911 carrera4 and that was fun enough, my all time favourite cars.
Mike the definition of a supercar is quite simple: 'The definition of a supercar describes an expensive car that's flashy, fast, luxurious, and prestigious.'
Must have is exhaust on this car. 991.1 GT3 with PSE is NOT loud at all! Disappointing actually!
991.2 better and shooting for that car within a year can't wait... (probably won't track it much but definitely going to abuse it)
It is a car that gives you confidence while driving. It's the best choice. Cheers Mike 🇸🇪
My favorite car! Love the video but yea that year of the GT3 had many engine problems, I’m glad your brought that up. Hands down best car out!
I think they sound as good as a V12 all day, every day. Amazing cars.
I love GT3's and Adam LZ's 991.2 GT3RS might be the best one I've ever heard (sounds better than his new 992 GT3)
But there are levels to this. And imo, in terms of sound, a Ferrari V12 is in a different league. 599 GTO, F12 TDF are just out of this world with a godly sound from the heavens. Aston Martin GT12 as well.
911 GT3 - Strong buy, Mike! Strong buy!🏆
Hahaha best sounding 6 cylinder? One of the best sounding yes but i think the best sounding 6 cylinder is definitely an RB.
At half the price the 981 gt4 is even better value for money. Looks very similar inside and out, also 3.8l flat 6, slightly less power and rpm, but really its pretty close. Handling is also exceptional ofcourse midengine layout has pro and cons. Did I mention half the price?
I own a Porsche 911 so I’m a little bias, but yes any 911 is the best value.
There is nothing showing up at my Porsche Club that can even make it through a day. BMW, Ferrari, etc. they all fail.. But the Porsches can do it all day every day. And it performs better than any of the others. They really do not have any completion right now. Hence…..crazy prices
One thing I noticed about this exhaust is it doesn't pops and cracks which I actually prefer. I don't mind a bit of it but these days those after market exhaust are overkill with pops and cracks.
Tbh not worth considering ive seen engine rebuild estimates from P anywhere from 80 to 120k :
That other cap next to the oil filler would be the coolant lol, the washer fluid is up front.
It's definitely the best sounding **European** 6-cylinder engine ever. I don't believe in saying something is "the best" like overall, when there are several types/categories of that something, lol. I love the 991 GT3s so much. I wish I had the money for one!
Also FWIW there are several exhausts out there that sound amazing and keep the stock valve system, so you don't get near as much drone as with a fixed "straight-piped" system like the Soul exhaust. Dundon Motorsports is probably my favorite Porsche exhaust company, specifically with their new "Mini Crack Pipe" exhaust for these cars. It has the sound of a GT3 Cup car, but still retains the stock exhaust valve system so it can be less obnoxious when you want it to be.
Yes, the Crack Pipe sounds amazing. I'd go with that as well.
Absolutely phenomenal car👊👍🤘
My absolute dream car,fuck I want one,,,way out of my price range..Unfortunately
Hell no overpriced Af. Why would you buy at this overpriced af.
That’s engine coolant next to the oil fill.
Absolutely correct Mike the best sounding 6 cylinder, and the thing that really nails it for me is,you can drive it like you do to.e after time,it's so well made and so easy to drive.
CupHolders are on thé passenger side above thé glovebox;-)
Mike, Which engine is installed in the car? E1, F, or G? Open engine hood, the tag is in the under edge.
Excellent sound quality and vid. Really does it justice, well done!
For those with ED
This is your car
These sound good as a V12 Ferrari. No question. Especially with some exhaust work
No it’s not. I have a GT3 with an exhaust and a stock 812. No comparison in sound.
Thats extremely debatable, don't say that to a certain other youtuber in PA....
@@89vette1 yes it is.
@@doggedlydetermined7022 let’s agree to disagree. I’ve never heard a better sounding engine than a Ferrari V12 at full tilt.
599 GTO and F12 TDF are in a different league to any 911 in terms of sound.
Porsche has 15 yrs warrenty in some countries
sorry best sounding 6 cylinder FORD BARRA
hey mike review the 2021 m5 competition
The first 25 seconds of the video explains why.
997 turbo pdk is still a great value!
My favorite car
I would have to say I think the Mclaren mp4-12c or 650S overs the best performance and value of supercar bargains right now
Maybe as a garage queen. Drive it as advertised and it`l break. Porsche will do lap after lap after lap…
@@loonytoon8836 I feel like that’s a misconception. I know a few guys who drive the crap out of theirs for years with no issues. It’s the ones that aren’t driven like they should that have issues.
Best you've had. Take this over the white Ferrari any day.
I think I just saw this car listed for sale on autotempest
Finally a real cae!
Woah 😳 that thing flies!
Mike, you should really do a montage of you crossing your legs the way you do. I always notice it in yer videos. Don’t know why but it’s really embellished and funny to me.
First
What an accomplishment 😂
This gut sounds like a porsche salesman
Gt3 better than a R8?
I love GT3rs
Just ordered a GT4 in Shark Blue last month ✌🏽 Arrives in December
If you are a true car enthusiast this is the car to buy over a huracan,458, or anything like that
Probably a better all around car and certainly less expensive its just you can't beat the sound of the V8 in a 458 and the V10 is also amazing. This sounds great for 6 banger but cant compete sound wise with V8s and V10s.
The huracan is faster than this even in corners , and the new gt3 rs is gonna be faster than the huracan
Both the rs and the huracan handle amazing
Nothing like boxer engine. Cheers!!!
Oil and windshield washer fluid???
I'm TRYING to lay some bondo on a side job I'm doing , haaa my bondo HARDENED TO FAST WHILE IM STUCK STARING AT THIS CAR! HAAA Good thing I hot a gallon lol great job Man!!!👍🏽👍🏽 JOEBOOST
"best" is different for everyone. "for the money" also different for everyone.....NOT everyone can afford $150k...no matter what the car is
But it's not yours. Still waiting to see you drive that condo..
Get it get it get it get it get it get it get it! 🎶 🎼
you should try Porsche Cayenne GT if you already told that Tesla X plaid it's fastest suv, so maybe yes 0-60, but what about corners and breaking...
I would rather have a C7 ZR1.
Awesome I saw one with quite a nice paint job from Rdb la. It should be back on the east coast by now. GOOD MORNING.