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Porsche 911 GT3

996 · First water-cooled1999–2005

Six generations of naturally aspirated, motorsport-derived 911. The benchmark for what a road-legal track car should be.

3 reviewers · 7 videos · 54 press articles

Generations
9961999–2005997.12006–2009997.22010–2012991.12013–2016991.22017–2019992.12022–2024992.22025–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.

across 3 reviewers

// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

I'll never pass up an opportunity to drive a Metzger powered anything. Such a legendary engine just the sheer sound and the power delivery are just to die for.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:15

what an engine though

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 1:57

it's just so eager makes a great noise too

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:37
// 02

Handling

3.5/53 of 3 reviewersconsensus

this immediately feels a lot more connected feels heavier feels too like the rack might be just a little quicker

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:48

The handling balance of this car is very very tricky on turning it really does not like the fact that there's not a whole lot of weight over the nose

mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 3:55

on throttle input you get a good amount of understeer actually

mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:46
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

this car is absolutely magical

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:07

overall still a very fun and rewarding experience to drive

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 7:58

it's raw it's visceral it is unforgiving it requires really a lot from the driver

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:18
// 04

Daily drivability

2.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

the clutch is heavy this car is stiff I I mean it's not an easy car to putt around in that's for sure

critical · Zygrene · ▶ 6:28

this is not a very easy car to drive it requires a different approach

critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:56

around town it is quite a bumpy lumpy thing turning circles okay not great

mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:06
// 05

Value

3.5/52 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

low mileage 996 GT3 will go for about three times the price of an ap2 S2000

critical · Zygrene · ▶ 12:13

these are fairly expensive cars for the performance on offer

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:23
How it stacks up

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

JayEmm on Cars
Posted Oct 24, 2024Open on YouTube
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Jubbal & Cars
Posted Feb 4, 2023Open on YouTube
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