jlanka

They have a mistake in there - he says Carrera S when he means to say Turbo S. Had me confused for a sec

gt2urbo

im on the fence on which one to get as well. i drive a cup on track days so not sure if a gt3 would be worth for just street use. But i know a stock turbo S isn't stiff/raw enough for me so.... im thinking a sharkwerks exhaust, tune and full suspension setup would satisfy my need. But please Porsche bring us a Gt2.....

Fowwiee

I think there is some marketing in this... I don't think the chief engineer is ever going to admin that 50% cheaper car is better than their most expensive 911.

Just saying...

kyrocks

Keep the cup for the track. Get a TTS for the street - the boost is addictive, the comfort is amazing, and the car handles beautifully! I have always been a visceral GT3/RS guy, but this new TTS is amazing. If I had to pick just one, and thankfully I don't, I would pick the TTS. It is very capable for occasional track and phenomenal on road.

kyrocks

Agree.

scycle2020

This is the whole point of NA engines and GT3s and Ferrari v8s. The acting of reving the engine to high levels like a motorcyle is large part of fun of driving these cars. Walter Rohr mentions that he much prefers normally aspirated engines to turbos on the track. I personally find high torque blown engines boring to drive. Also lets not forget the GT3 is significantly lighter than the luxury car 991TTS and handles better with much better steering feel and quicker shifting of the PDK. Evo favorably compares the GT3 to the 458special and Mclaren 650C in terms of track performance and driving excitement. Case closed...

Karl911

Saturday night I ran at Homestead with my GIAC stage 2 tuned TTS.
I have a friend with a new GT3. We both run on SC2 tires.
About a month ago we ran basically equal at Homestead.
Saturday night I was gone. I could keep up with the cup cars if I wanted to really push it.
One thing, GT3 aero look is definitely more appealing.
My sound with the Tubi is awesome now!
Launch control now is crazy addictive.
Bang for the buck, GT3 only choice.

UAEGT3

My input although I will be discussing different cars, but I think my point is valid. I think it all depends on what type of person/driver you are. There are few here who arent hardcore in terms of driving at all, will say it again.....at all. But are pondering about the GT3 bcz of its amazing reviews and bcz its the latest 911 from Porsche. But truly deep down inside if they do purchase the GT3 they are the slow driving type, the car will never see the track and will probably be parked close to his sitting table outside star bucks while he or she sips a coffee at 4pm and looks at all the people taking pics of it and after a month will hate it bcz of the chatter and supposed roughness.

Ok maybe thats some rubbish, yet very true.

I will speak of my personal exp. I am the type that loves hardcore, the rougher the better, the more raw and connected your are even better........no dont get me wrong, this doesnt translate to loud obnoxious cars, I am not the type that will throw on a can to make my car louder just for show and the looks........etc

I had a Gallardo, then a GTR both very capable, both AWD, didnt enjoy them at all, felt numb, felt too easy, and the AWD although great for handling, wasnt fun at all, car felt on tracks and very very heavy.

Drove a ferrari 430, very capable, felt lighter, more fun....then tested the Scuderia......now thats raw, connected, loud in an exhilarating way, one mistake and your down a ditch. Test drove the 458, very fun, but didnt feel raw like the Scud. Thats why I still have the Scud. Personally this is what I love about these types of cars. When comparing the Turbo and GT3 thats exactly how I felt. The Turbo is no slouch at all, very capable on the street and on the track. Is more than enough for any of us in terms of power, most wont even exploit half of its capabilities on the street. Yet I had the same feeling I had when I owned the Lambo and the GTR. The power is always there, amazing boost, but the AWD felt heavy, the car truly insulates you. Its like driving a new S class from Benz. You cant hear anything, U might as well just fall asleep. The GT3 lacks the power the Turbo has yet the extra bit if connectivity and rawness to me made up for all that power and comfort.

I knew which one I would take bcz I know what type I am. When its comes to a SPORTS car, I truly seek that Sporty connected feel. When it comes for quite, peace and luxury time I take out my Range rover or Benz.

So at the end it comes down to 2 points for me, are you a comfy/luxury kind of guy or the opposite. One would prefer the Turbo the other would take the GT3.

My apologies for the long post.

jlee504

Yeah I need to drive one. Very few around here.

jlanka

No need to apologize, that was an excellent post. Thank you.

MileHigh911

Likely from the lower gearing.

MileHigh911

They designed the motor to be rev'd to 9000 RPM. As NIKE used to say, Just do it!

UAEGT3

Your welcome.

silverrules

Lost $80K after 1 yr/12K miles of ownership on my last TT. That's all I remember when I hear TT.

doubleurx

Ouch! Definitely a good used prospect. I bought my 996tt almost 5 years ago, with 20k on the clock for $50k. It's been a great DD, but that was exactly the depreciation it also took in 7 years. I think it's only down 10k or so now from when I bought it.