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Porsche 911 GT3 RS

997.2 · 997.2 (incl. 4.0)2010–2011

The GT3 maxed for downforce — swan-neck wing, DRS, center-locks, and a 9,000-rpm naturally aspirated flat-six.

9 reviewers · 12 videos · 9 press articles

Generations
997.12007–2009997.22010–2011991.22018–2019992.12023–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.

across 9 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
2 say · liveable

"It's taking the bumps pretty well, honestly. I mean, we're just trying to get to the starting point where I like to start my videos, and sometimes these roads can be really cumbersome in stiff, racy cars. When you've got something that's properly damped like this, it's not that much of a problem."

Tedward · ▶ 6:36
2 say · critical

"lacks a bit of ride comfort"

EVO · ▶ 0:46
Value
5 say · liveable

"Yeah, it makes sense why these things are worth a shitload of money."

Tedward · ▶ 29:48
2 say · critical

"is it worth twice the money of a .1 GT3 now... no it's not twice the car"

Zygrene · ▶ 16:51
// the categories
// 01

Performance

5.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

500 horsepower from a normally aspirated 4 liter Flat 6... It is just a mighty machine. The engine is amazing.

positive · EVO · ▶ 0:26

the torque and the instant acceleration is absolutely amazing

positive · Auto Express · ▶ 1:51

I had not piloted a Porsche 911 that revved so freely bred so strongly all the way to the redline had such a visceral sound

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 3:21
// 02

Handling

5.0/58 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

it's just the sense of change of Direction you just don't get in normal road cars it feels like they're driving a 40 race prepared vehicle

positive · Auto Express · ▶ 2:27

it grips well it communicates well to you it rides unbelievably well

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 8:50

Every little tiny move in this car is a big response. And that's one of the things that makes it feel so special.

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 80:25
// 03

Fun to drive

5.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

If you like your driving raw and you want to go fast, I don't think there's a better car probably ever made.

positive · EVO · ▶ 0:51

as well as being a truly focused track machine if you want to drive the car with some aggression it's very playful as well

positive · Auto Express · ▶ 7:05

it's such a ridiculously well-balanced car

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 8:26
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/58 of 9 reviewerssplit

lacks a bit of ride comfort

critical · EVO · ▶ 0:46

Now, it can get droney. This is not a road trip car.

critical · EverydayDriver · ▶ 79:14

It's taking the bumps pretty well, honestly. I mean, we're just trying to get to the starting point where I like to start my videos, and sometimes these roads can be really cumbersome in stiff, racy cars. When you've got something that's properly damped like this, it's not that much of a problem.

positive · Tedward · ▶ 6:36
// 05

Value

3.5/58 of 9 reviewerssplit

is it worth twice the money of a .1 GT3 now... no it's not twice the car

critical · Zygrene · ▶ 16:51

Yeah, it makes sense why these things are worth a shitload of money.

positive · Tedward · ▶ 29:48

the going price now is around $300,000 about double of the prior

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:23

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Tedward
Posted Sep 9, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Auto Express
Posted Jun 13, 2011Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Doug DeMuro
Posted Nov 8, 2018Open on YouTube
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