GT3- 400 Mile Report
#1
11-25-2006, 12:27 PM
GT3- 400 Mile Report
I finally picked up my car on Wednesday and have put 400 miles on it in the past 2 1/2 days. This car is absolutely amazing!
After only 400 miles, I can honestlty say that this is the best 911 and second best Porsche I have ever owned. Everything about it is pure Porsche. As disappointed as I was in Porsche with my 997TT, they have made up for it and then some with the new GT3.
The steering Feel is very precise yet nicely weighted. Much more so than my 996GT2 or some of the 996GT3s I have driven. I took it for a little canyon run in Malibu yesterday and it handles like a mid engined car. Very neutral and virtually no understeer. Where the old GT2/3s were very lively, you could still really feel the rear end weight bias making the steering feel a little light at times compared to the likes of the CGT, Stradale or F430. Not so with the new GT3, it just hunkers down and pulls you through a corner or sweeper as if it's literally on rails. No body roll whatsoever.
The next big surprise was the sound. I would rank it right below the CGT and on par with the F430. Beautiful music.
The ride, in regular mode is pretty comparable to the GT2 and in the sport mode it's closer to the Stradale. Overall very compliant for what you are getting, performance wise.
The only thing this car needs (in the U.S. anyways) is a roll cage and the CGT seats and it will be a jewel on the track.
Kudos to Porsche. They have restored my faith in the brand. They can build all of the Cayennes, Panameras, and softer Turbos if they want. As long as they move the GT series cars in the same direction as the new GT3, then I will be a Porschephile for Life!!!
Amir
After only 400 miles, I can honestlty say that this is the best 911 and second best Porsche I have ever owned. Everything about it is pure Porsche. As disappointed as I was in Porsche with my 997TT, they have made up for it and then some with the new GT3.
The steering Feel is very precise yet nicely weighted. Much more so than my 996GT2 or some of the 996GT3s I have driven. I took it for a little canyon run in Malibu yesterday and it handles like a mid engined car. Very neutral and virtually no understeer. Where the old GT2/3s were very lively, you could still really feel the rear end weight bias making the steering feel a little light at times compared to the likes of the CGT, Stradale or F430. Not so with the new GT3, it just hunkers down and pulls you through a corner or sweeper as if it's literally on rails. No body roll whatsoever.
The next big surprise was the sound. I would rank it right below the CGT and on par with the F430. Beautiful music.
The ride, in regular mode is pretty comparable to the GT2 and in the sport mode it's closer to the Stradale. Overall very compliant for what you are getting, performance wise.
The only thing this car needs (in the U.S. anyways) is a roll cage and the CGT seats and it will be a jewel on the track.
Kudos to Porsche. They have restored my faith in the brand. They can build all of the Cayennes, Panameras, and softer Turbos if they want. As long as they move the GT series cars in the same direction as the new GT3, then I will be a Porschephile for Life!!!
Amir
#5
11-25-2006, 05:26 PM
Damn Amir, I'm starting to sport wood after your report!!!!
Just tell me that when I drive my GT3, I will no longer miss the Stradale! That's all I need to hear! Now go out and drive her some more, so I can get your report on wide-open throttle at redline after the break-in period!!
Just tell me that when I drive my GT3, I will no longer miss the Stradale! That's all I need to hear! Now go out and drive her some more, so I can get your report on wide-open throttle at redline after the break-in period!!
#7
11-25-2006, 06:21 PM
Thanks guys.
Rob - You can safely put the CS behind you now.
Arling- You're the best. How are you liking your little white lightning so far?
Amir
Rob - You can safely put the CS behind you now.
Arling- You're the best. How are you liking your little white lightning so far?
Amir
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11-25-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by amirgt2
Arling- You're the best. How are you liking your little white lightning so far?
Amir
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hey, nothing wrong with Cayenne. i love it very much for my daily use. Porsche rules!
#10
11-25-2006, 07:52 PM
best of luck with your new threeee,great report,i'm taking it all in.please post pic's in & out.i still have 1 week to on boat date . thanks
#11
11-25-2006, 09:08 PM
hey anyone has acceleration times for 997 gt3? I wanna know how fast is it up to 200 km/h or 124 mph, and 1/4 times. Anyone can help?
#12
11-25-2006, 10:57 PM
Originally Posted by amirgt2
I finally picked up my car on Wednesday and have put 400 miles on it in the past 2 1/2 days. This car is absolutely amazing!
After only 400 miles, I can honestlty say that this is the best 911 and second best Porsche I have ever owned. Everything about it is pure Porsche. As disappointed as I was in Porsche with my 997TT, they have made up for it and then some with the new GT3.
The steering Feel is very precise yet nicely weighted. Much more so than my 996GT2 or some of the 996GT3s I have driven. I took it for a little canyon run in Malibu yesterday and it handles like a mid engined car. Very neutral and virtually no understeer. Where the old GT2/3s were very lively, you could still really feel the rear end weight bias making the steering feel a little light at times compared to the likes of the CGT, Stradale or F430. Not so with the new GT3, it just hunkers down and pulls you through a corner or sweeper as if it's literally on rails. No body roll whatsoever.
The next big surprise was the sound. I would rank it right below the CGT and on par with the F430. Beautiful music.
The ride, in regular mode is pretty comparable to the GT2 and in the sport mode it's closer to the Stradale. Overall very compliant for what you are getting, performance wise.
The only thing this car needs (in the U.S. anyways) is a roll cage and the CGT seats and it will be a jewel on the track.
Kudos to Porsche. They have restored my faith in the brand. They can build all of the Cayennes, Panameras, and softer Turbos if they want. As long as they move the GT series cars in the same direction as the new GT3, then I will be a Porschephile for Life!!!
Amir
After only 400 miles, I can honestlty say that this is the best 911 and second best Porsche I have ever owned. Everything about it is pure Porsche. As disappointed as I was in Porsche with my 997TT, they have made up for it and then some with the new GT3.
The steering Feel is very precise yet nicely weighted. Much more so than my 996GT2 or some of the 996GT3s I have driven. I took it for a little canyon run in Malibu yesterday and it handles like a mid engined car. Very neutral and virtually no understeer. Where the old GT2/3s were very lively, you could still really feel the rear end weight bias making the steering feel a little light at times compared to the likes of the CGT, Stradale or F430. Not so with the new GT3, it just hunkers down and pulls you through a corner or sweeper as if it's literally on rails. No body roll whatsoever.
The next big surprise was the sound. I would rank it right below the CGT and on par with the F430. Beautiful music.
The ride, in regular mode is pretty comparable to the GT2 and in the sport mode it's closer to the Stradale. Overall very compliant for what you are getting, performance wise.
The only thing this car needs (in the U.S. anyways) is a roll cage and the CGT seats and it will be a jewel on the track.
Kudos to Porsche. They have restored my faith in the brand. They can build all of the Cayennes, Panameras, and softer Turbos if they want. As long as they move the GT series cars in the same direction as the new GT3, then I will be a Porschephile for Life!!!
Amir
