991 GT2RS
#5884
Instructor
So I have put the first 100 miles on her and wanted to share my initial thoughts on the car.
1) the exhaust is amazing. For a turbo car it sounds epic
2) the car is extremely nimble. The steering wheel is small with great feedback and the car handles better than I expected. 700hp go cart good.
3) the “widow maker” I was was expected isn’t there. I don’t have the guts to turn off driving aids but this car goes like hell and feels very manageable and trustworthy, even when peeling out and briefly losing traction.
4) the last sports car I owed was a 458 and this car gives me the same confidence but with loads more power.
5) the styling and carbon exterior/interior pieces are just beautiful. I was quite worried about going for the red interior but it creates a sense of occasion and drama when seated in the beast.
6) Zero to 60 is fast but it is after around 30/40mph where things gets seriously fast. I can only imagine this thing on the straights when tracking. On the street I have yet to have enough road without any traffic or congestion to really push it once it is fully boosted and it makes me very interested to compare it to the Touring and GT3 RS, for street use.
7) the car feels very well built and sturdy.
8) the car doesn’t need to be serviced until 10,000 miles. This is unheard of for high performance of the Italian breeds.
9) Launch control is fantastic. The car loses traction and the driving aids immediately sort things out and boom she is off. Shortly after there is a whoosh from the turbos and warp speed is engaged. Need more road to really appreciate it.
In conclusion, it is a monster of a car. Powerful yet manageable, Nimble and aggressive, while also having a great soundtrack. Only thing I question is if it’s too much for street enjoyment.
The track is calling.
I have seen 0Mileage car pushed during Porsche driving school but in doubt i'm always doing the run in properly on my own cars.
Also as it's a turbo engine we should be be carefull with the cooling.
930 is also a very safe car until it's too late. I still have the feeling that the power on GT2 is more than what the assistance car do for you, mainly because of speed entry in corners and brutal torque on exit.
#5885
Advanced
So I have put the first 100 miles on her and wanted to share my initial thoughts on the car.
1) the exhaust is amazing. For a turbo car it sounds epic
2) the car is extremely nimble. The steering wheel is small with great feedback and the car handles better than I expected. 700hp go cart good.
3) the “widow maker” I was was expected isn’t there. I don’t have the guts to turn off driving aids but this car goes like hell and feels very manageable and trustworthy, even when peeling out and briefly losing traction.
4) the last sports car I owed was a 458 and this car gives me the same confidence but with loads more power.
5) the styling and carbon exterior/interior pieces are just beautiful. I was quite worried about going for the red interior but it creates a sense of occasion and drama when seated in the beast.
6) Zero to 60 is fast but it is after around 30/40mph where things gets seriously fast. I can only imagine this thing on the straights when tracking. On the street I have yet to have enough road without any traffic or congestion to really push it once it is fully boosted and it makes me very interested to compare it to the Touring and GT3 RS, for street use.
7) the car feels very well built and sturdy.
8) the car doesn’t need to be serviced until 10,000 miles. This is unheard of for high performance of the Italian breeds.
9) Launch control is fantastic. The car loses traction and the driving aids immediately sort things out and boom she is off. Shortly after there is a whoosh from the turbos and warp speed is engaged. Need more road to really appreciate it.
In conclusion, it is a monster of a car. Powerful yet manageable, Nimble and aggressive, while also having a great soundtrack. Only thing I question is if it’s too much for street enjoyment.
The track is calling.
Have you driven 991 GT3RS?
I wanted to here if there is any positive similarities in gt2rs when its on the street.
Thanks
Zoran
#5886
Instructor
Otherwise the GT2 Seems stiffer on the dumpers and harder on the direction. GT2 have also an impressive downforce (More than the GT3) that can disturb the people that are not used to... it's very surprising particulary on the front.
#5887
My gut feeling at this early stage is a 3RS is plenty for the street. Purely for the street a manual touring/gt3 might be even more enjoyable in my opinion.
The GT2 is so fast I let it upshift on its own in PDK-S and downshift when I want. This might be because I am getting use to the power, but at present there isn’t as much involvement as there would be in a car with less power or a manual car.
The 3RS will likely have the same epic steering and handling, combined with a better soundtrack and 9k redline.
One thing I forgot to mention in my 100 mile review, THE BRAKES ARE INSANELY GOOD! Better than any car I have driven. They squeak all the time but they stop on a dime. The 3RS will likely have the same brakes if one chooses PCCB.
Hope this helps and will happily post a comparison of both cars when I can.
#5888
4.0 isn’t mine but here is a nice pic
#5889
Race Car
"What better way to test out the track-focused 2018 Porsche 911 GT RS than on a grand prix circuit? Chris 'Atko' Atkinson takes the reins of the 'widowmaker'."
https://www.caradvice.com.au/633675/...-track-review/
https://www.caradvice.com.au/633675/...-track-review/
#5891
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by BrntRubber
I haven’t driven a 3RS but have the .2 coming in about 5 weeks.
My gut feeling at this early stage is a 3RS is plenty for the street. Purely for the street a manual touring/gt3 might be even more enjoyable in my opinion.
The GT2 is so fast I let it upshift on its own in PDK-S and downshift when I want. This might be because I am getting use to the power, but at present there isn’t as much involvement as there would be in a car with less power or a manual car.
The 3RS will likely have the same epic steering and handling, combined with a better soundtrack and 9k redline.
One thing I forgot to mention in my 100 mile review, THE BRAKES ARE INSANELY GOOD! Better than any car I have driven. They squeak all the time but they stop on a dime. The 3RS will likely have the same brakes if one chooses PCCB.
Hope this helps and will happily post a comparison of both cars when I can.
My gut feeling at this early stage is a 3RS is plenty for the street. Purely for the street a manual touring/gt3 might be even more enjoyable in my opinion.
The GT2 is so fast I let it upshift on its own in PDK-S and downshift when I want. This might be because I am getting use to the power, but at present there isn’t as much involvement as there would be in a car with less power or a manual car.
The 3RS will likely have the same epic steering and handling, combined with a better soundtrack and 9k redline.
One thing I forgot to mention in my 100 mile review, THE BRAKES ARE INSANELY GOOD! Better than any car I have driven. They squeak all the time but they stop on a dime. The 3RS will likely have the same brakes if one chooses PCCB.
Hope this helps and will happily post a comparison of both cars when I can.
#5893
#5895
Rennlist Member
lol..worried about insurance on a $330k car Nizer??