Stalking a 911 GT3
02-14-2014, 04:54 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Stalking a 911 GT3
I know forum manners are to search and read, and I've done so, but I am trying to consolidate all the info/questions I now have at hand. I've got what I think is the 80% done, so I think I am trying to fill the last 20% which is very hard to do.
I am interested in a 911 GT3 and have been hovering around the years 2005-2009 and whittling down the assorted cars based on price, mileage, etc.
This car will be 100% pure excess, and will see an occasional track day. It will be treated as a super car. Quite frankly, I am Ferrari guy first, but I am a road racing fan, so the GT3 calls my name quite loudly.
My daily commuter is an M3. I have a Celica GTS for SCCA events.
IN SHORT: Can someone speak to the top things to know about the GT3... or things to run from, things that are musts, etc? Do all GT3 units have ceramic brakes? Are they all flaunting the same equipment as part of the GT3 package, or are their additional GT3 goodies that some cars don't have? What are the most likely things to fail... and what are the first expensive maintenance items I should bank some cash for?
Any help would be appreciated. I will get a PPI, but I know when diving into a brand that is new to me, I should ask questions to help limit my pain, expense and make my searching more efficient.
THANK YOU
I am interested in a 911 GT3 and have been hovering around the years 2005-2009 and whittling down the assorted cars based on price, mileage, etc.
This car will be 100% pure excess, and will see an occasional track day. It will be treated as a super car. Quite frankly, I am Ferrari guy first, but I am a road racing fan, so the GT3 calls my name quite loudly.
My daily commuter is an M3. I have a Celica GTS for SCCA events.
IN SHORT: Can someone speak to the top things to know about the GT3... or things to run from, things that are musts, etc? Do all GT3 units have ceramic brakes? Are they all flaunting the same equipment as part of the GT3 package, or are their additional GT3 goodies that some cars don't have? What are the most likely things to fail... and what are the first expensive maintenance items I should bank some cash for?
Any help would be appreciated. I will get a PPI, but I know when diving into a brand that is new to me, I should ask questions to help limit my pain, expense and make my searching more efficient.
THANK YOU
02-14-2014, 05:19 PM
#3
Rennlist Member
2004-05 is 996 GT3 3.6L Mezger engine
2007-08 is 997.1 GT3 3.6L Mezger engine
2010-12 is 997.2 GT3 3.8L Mezger engine
The Mezger engine (same one used in the GT3 Cup race cars) is the biggest distinguishing characteristic from the standard (non-GT3) 911 cars. Up to year 2012, the GT3 was basically meant to be a Cup (race car) with an interior.
This is the basics. Post in the 996 GT3 and 997 GT3 forums for more details.
2007-08 is 997.1 GT3 3.6L Mezger engine
2010-12 is 997.2 GT3 3.8L Mezger engine
The Mezger engine (same one used in the GT3 Cup race cars) is the biggest distinguishing characteristic from the standard (non-GT3) 911 cars. Up to year 2012, the GT3 was basically meant to be a Cup (race car) with an interior.
This is the basics. Post in the 996 GT3 and 997 GT3 forums for more details.
02-14-2014, 07:11 PM
#5
Ceramic (PCCB) brakes were an $8500 option. 997.1 GT3's were good cars I had a 2007. Only issue with the car I had was a miner oil leak in the rear main seal. 3.6 997.1 2005-2008 were good cars and a little less raw than the 996 GT3's. 2010-2011 3.8 engines are simply outstanding but they are more expensive . Good luck