"The Getawayer" Guido Komp review of the .2 GTS
12-16-2017, 03:13 PM
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"The Getawayer" Guido Komp review of the .2 GTS
Definitely worth a view! And please post in the comments asking for English subtitles on his .2 GT3 review.
12-16-2017, 03:23 PM
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Thanks for sharing the video. I always enjoyed his reviews.
12-16-2017, 04:01 PM
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I really don’t know if this one is really “worth the view”. 
So he doesn’t like it basically because it’s no GT3 or does not have the n/a engine character of the 991.1.
Well, somehow I already knew that it was not going to be anything like the GT3 even before watching the video.
But surely he must have some good explanation why he does not like it? But that seems to be missing in the video. Okay it’s his opinion of course, but not a really substantiated opinion.
I am no racing driver but judging from the guys from head2head, who did the irl comparison between the 991.2 GTS and the BMW M4 CS, it’s a mighty impressive and fun car to drive on track and on the road, concerning driving capabilities, sound, power, performance, etc. I have driven 991.1 S and GTS and the 991.2 S and GTS extensively and somehow my opinion is also quite more positive than that of our Guido.
So he doesn’t like it basically because it’s no GT3 or does not have the n/a engine character of the 991.1.
Well, somehow I already knew that it was not going to be anything like the GT3 even before watching the video.
But surely he must have some good explanation why he does not like it? But that seems to be missing in the video. Okay it’s his opinion of course, but not a really substantiated opinion.
I am no racing driver but judging from the guys from head2head, who did the irl comparison between the 991.2 GTS and the BMW M4 CS, it’s a mighty impressive and fun car to drive on track and on the road, concerning driving capabilities, sound, power, performance, etc. I have driven 991.1 S and GTS and the 991.2 S and GTS extensively and somehow my opinion is also quite more positive than that of our Guido.
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12-16-2017, 10:28 PM
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I really don’t know if this one is really “worth the view”.
So he doesn’t like it basically because it’s no GT3 or does not have the n/a engine character of the 991.1.
Well, somehow I already knew that it was not going to be anything like the GT3 even before watching the video.
But surely he must have some good explanation why he does not like it? But that seems to be missing in the video. Okay it’s his opinion of course, but not a really substantiated opinion.
I am no racing driver but judging from the guys from head2head, who did the irl comparison between the 991.2 GTS and the BMW M4 CS, it’s a mighty impressive and fun car to drive on track and on the road, concerning driving capabilities, sound, power, performance, etc. I have driven 991.1 S and GTS and the 991.2 S and GTS extensively and somehow my opinion is also quite more positive than that of our Guido
So he doesn’t like it basically because it’s no GT3 or does not have the n/a engine character of the 991.1.
Well, somehow I already knew that it was not going to be anything like the GT3 even before watching the video.
But surely he must have some good explanation why he does not like it? But that seems to be missing in the video. Okay it’s his opinion of course, but not a really substantiated opinion.
I am no racing driver but judging from the guys from head2head, who did the irl comparison between the 991.2 GTS and the BMW M4 CS, it’s a mighty impressive and fun car to drive on track and on the road, concerning driving capabilities, sound, power, performance, etc. I have driven 991.1 S and GTS and the 991.2 S and GTS extensively and somehow my opinion is also quite more positive than that of our Guido
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12-16-2017, 11:28 PM
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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...al-test-review
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ic-test-review
For comparison.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ic-test-review
For comparison.
Last edited by randr; 12-16-2017 at 11:52 PM.
12-16-2017, 11:41 PM
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I just listened to his review again and his comments on the engine are way off mark - and I drive that engine everyday of the week. Its basically a poor review with a very obvious predetermined outcome.
Just another its got be a manual NA or its not a Porsche type journo.
The reality is the GTS is as quick as the GT3 round a track and is better, for most on public roads (can be more compliant, dual character e.g. quiet or loud, 4 seats, much quicker going up hills, daily driving torque and HP way in excess of the GT3, even more optionality in the internal fit out).
Just another its got be a manual NA or its not a Porsche type journo.
The reality is the GTS is as quick as the GT3 round a track and is better, for most on public roads (can be more compliant, dual character e.g. quiet or loud, 4 seats, much quicker going up hills, daily driving torque and HP way in excess of the GT3, even more optionality in the internal fit out).
Last edited by randr; 12-17-2017 at 12:26 AM.
12-17-2017, 12:15 AM
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I just listened to his review again and his comments on the engine are way off mark - and I drive that engine everyday of the week. Its basically a poor review with a very obvious predetermined outcome.
Just another its got be a manual NA or its not a Porsche type journo.
The reality is the GTS is as quick as the GT3 round a track and is better on public roads (can be more compliant, dual character e.g. quiet or loud, 4 seats, much quicker going up hills, daily driving torque and HP way in excess of the GT3, even more optionality in the internal fit out).
Just another its got be a manual NA or its not a Porsche type journo.
The reality is the GTS is as quick as the GT3 round a track and is better on public roads (can be more compliant, dual character e.g. quiet or loud, 4 seats, much quicker going up hills, daily driving torque and HP way in excess of the GT3, even more optionality in the internal fit out).
12-17-2017, 12:28 AM
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I actually posted the link to this review before watching it, and was surprised that he was as negative as he was on the car. Based on my viewing of many of his previously videos, I actually did not expect it.
12-17-2017, 01:03 AM
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Had he not reviewed the GT3 previously I suspect he GTS review would be somewhat different, and IMHO the 3.0 turbo is a better match with the PDK than the 7MT which is not a favorite of the "purist" crowd that Guido and most of the internet sports car "journos" write for. The minimal lag is less noticeable w/ PDK and broad torque band makes the MT less satisfying since there is little need to shift gears to maximize the engine performance. I had a .1 C4S w/ PSE and was underwhelmed by the sound and performance, which is why I moved to a .1 GT3. I sold the .1 GT3 during the engine debacle, and I currently have a .2 C2S which I have thoroughly enjoyed, and frankly have some misgivings about getting into the .2 GT3 which will be delivered early next year. The .2 is an excellent car with an overall excellent engine that provides real world flexibility and an engine sound that does credit to the 911.
