Difference in feel from Turbo S to GT3?
03-24-2015, 12:21 PM
#16
I have driven both extensively on the track and own a GT3. I agree with previous impressions but also feel the steering is more connected in the GT3, The difference is not as dramatic as in the previous 997.2 versions but is still there. Also the PDK-S is dramatic and much much better. I didn't feel much of a fuel injection lag with Left foot braking but there is a different feel. The gear shift lever is also reversed in the Turbo meaning push forward for up shifts and back for down shifts.....this I cannot stand! Until Porsche fixes this gross injustice I just can't handle any car with PDK and not PDK-S
03-24-2015, 03:17 PM
#17
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Remember that you are on the GT3 forum when reading the comments.
I could not decide between the Turbo and the GT3 so I drove both.
On paper, based on a list of pro's and con's, I thought the Turbo would be the winner.
It wasn't even close with the GT3 being much more fun to drive. I should mention that I had a chance to test drive it on some really winding roads which of course played to it's strength's. It's far more responsive and the exhaust sounds great.
I also agree with some than on straight city roads it is some what underwhelming to drive compared to the Turbo with it's awesome torque.
The Turbo is also a more comfortable and much quieter ride plus has AWD if you need it. Even if you don't track, where you live and therefore drive may have an impact on which car you choose.
They are very different driving experiences despite both being 911's.
A test drive will probably answer all your questions like they did mine.
In the end I chose the GT3, but would like to own both!
I could not decide between the Turbo and the GT3 so I drove both.
On paper, based on a list of pro's and con's, I thought the Turbo would be the winner.
It wasn't even close with the GT3 being much more fun to drive. I should mention that I had a chance to test drive it on some really winding roads which of course played to it's strength's. It's far more responsive and the exhaust sounds great.
I also agree with some than on straight city roads it is some what underwhelming to drive compared to the Turbo with it's awesome torque.
The Turbo is also a more comfortable and much quieter ride plus has AWD if you need it. Even if you don't track, where you live and therefore drive may have an impact on which car you choose.
They are very different driving experiences despite both being 911's.
A test drive will probably answer all your questions like they did mine.
In the end I chose the GT3, but would like to own both!
03-24-2015, 07:11 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Anyone know what the 991 GT3 and 991 TT (non-S) do 0-60 and 1/4 mi WITHOUT launch control? I can't even really find many reviews of the non-S TT.
The GT3 while not being touted as a straight-line rocket does 0-60 in ~3.1 and 1/4 in ~11.2 @ 126 mph using LC, right? That's pretty hellacious and as fast as most mags are getting with the new Z06. But I'd like to know what it does without LC (just curious).
The GT3 while not being touted as a straight-line rocket does 0-60 in ~3.1 and 1/4 in ~11.2 @ 126 mph using LC, right? That's pretty hellacious and as fast as most mags are getting with the new Z06. But I'd like to know what it does without LC (just curious).
03-24-2015, 09:12 PM
#20
I test drove a 2014 Turbo S and a 2014 GT3 at one of the Vegas track experience things (as well as a Cayman GTS).
The Turbo S was the least fun of the 3 to drive (soft, less feedback, felt like you had to brute force it a bit around the turns). Cayman GTS was fun, but felt borderline unstable, and brakes were weak and power was low. GT3 had me smiling ear to ear the entire time...
I had a GT3 on order less than a week later.
The Turbo S was the least fun of the 3 to drive (soft, less feedback, felt like you had to brute force it a bit around the turns). Cayman GTS was fun, but felt borderline unstable, and brakes were weak and power was low. GT3 had me smiling ear to ear the entire time...
I had a GT3 on order less than a week later.
03-26-2015, 12:28 PM
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You can expect a much lighter, more responsive car. It will feel much more nimble. You won't have the surging seat of your pants feel that a Turbo S (or any high powered turbo car) will give you when it goes into boost. You will have a an exhaust that sounds incredible stock, and a car that will be begged to be driven on the track. (I hope you do for that matter, that's what that RS is made for)
I have just returned from a Porsche Australia event at Phillip Island, Victoria. At the event, we have the opportunity to drive both the new 911 Turbo and GT3 at speed around Phillip Island, which is one of the fastest circuits in the world, with some great fast and slow corners.
The is a significant difference between those cars. Going from the GT3 to the Turbo showed just how good the GT3 is as a track car. The Turbo felt heavy, and very soft in comparison. Great road car, mediocre track car compared to the GT3. The GT3 is just a lot more fun.
I have a GT3 991. I have had it just a few days. It is just passable as a daily driver. I also have a Range Rover Evoque and at this stage I am considering keeping the Evoque as a daily driver - very smooth and comfortable - the GT3 even on its softest settings is much harder and noisier, especially over 80klm/hour (tyre noise mainly).
If you intend to track your car, or have two cars (one being a daily driver) then get the GT3. Will also hold its value compared to the Turbo.
The is a significant difference between those cars. Going from the GT3 to the Turbo showed just how good the GT3 is as a track car. The Turbo felt heavy, and very soft in comparison. Great road car, mediocre track car compared to the GT3. The GT3 is just a lot more fun.
I have a GT3 991. I have had it just a few days. It is just passable as a daily driver. I also have a Range Rover Evoque and at this stage I am considering keeping the Evoque as a daily driver - very smooth and comfortable - the GT3 even on its softest settings is much harder and noisier, especially over 80klm/hour (tyre noise mainly).
If you intend to track your car, or have two cars (one being a daily driver) then get the GT3. Will also hold its value compared to the Turbo.
Welcome Abdulla,
You will see a different product than other 911 including turbo's.
I can give you my feedback from the GT3 compared to the TurboS. it is very different driving experience.
Steering is more precised, ride is more stiffer but still comfortable (for me),
also depends your limit of tolerance but GT are noisy: exhaust, transmission, rattles, etc... it is more raw than 911 TurboS but it feel much more ALIVE!
PDK-S is a different beast compared to TurboS with some specifics well explained in the different threads here. PDK-S will not move till you press the throttle but not only this, faster gearing changed, specific sport mode, neutral trick!
Now, regarding your move to the GT3RS, it is the GT3 of the GT3
not a daily driver, more raw than everything else, much less comfortable as it is designed as a weapon to be enjoyed on the track.
if you have any question, feel free to request!
You will see a different product than other 911 including turbo's.
I can give you my feedback from the GT3 compared to the TurboS. it is very different driving experience.
Steering is more precised, ride is more stiffer but still comfortable (for me),
also depends your limit of tolerance but GT are noisy: exhaust, transmission, rattles, etc... it is more raw than 911 TurboS but it feel much more ALIVE!
PDK-S is a different beast compared to TurboS with some specifics well explained in the different threads here. PDK-S will not move till you press the throttle but not only this, faster gearing changed, specific sport mode, neutral trick!
Now, regarding your move to the GT3RS, it is the GT3 of the GT3
not a daily driver, more raw than everything else, much less comfortable as it is designed as a weapon to be enjoyed on the track.
if you have any question, feel free to request!
Welcome Abdullah!
If you live in the UAE I would definitely go for the RS! Your streets are smoother than most race tracks around the world! And the Yas and Dubai drone are amazing tracks! Been lucky to drive open wheel race cars around both tracks! You'll have so much fun both on and off track with the new RS!
Go for it!
If you live in the UAE I would definitely go for the RS! Your streets are smoother than most race tracks around the world! And the Yas and Dubai drone are amazing tracks! Been lucky to drive open wheel race cars around both tracks! You'll have so much fun both on and off track with the new RS!
Go for it!
A few on the board have both. I have a turbo s cab as a daily and I love it, I do love the gt3 more but I can't daily drive the gt3. The turbo s is the best daily you can get. It's civil and handles like no other street car. The gt3 is raw and visceral which is awesome and totally up for track duty.
I can't part with either but if push comes to shove I would rather have the gt3, but only because I gave a Macan turbo as my winter dd. If I only could keep one car (out of 3) I would keep the turbo s.
Jeff
I can't part with either but if push comes to shove I would rather have the gt3, but only because I gave a Macan turbo as my winter dd. If I only could keep one car (out of 3) I would keep the turbo s.
Jeff
GT3 is a total different driving experience than the turbo. It won't come close in the acceleration dept., but the nimbleness and the exhaust note in the GT3 is something else. Coming off of back to back modded turbos, I certainly don't regret making the switch. A lot of turbo owners spend $$ and time trying to get the turbo to handle more like the GT3. I know I did, but no race shop or tuner can do it with the kind of balance Porsche engineers can IMHO.