Awesome, thanks! I went for a ride in a 996 with a JRZ suspension and Dunlop slicks at VIR last weekend and was in awe of it's stick. I have never driven one, but obviously the capabilities are much higher than the 64s and the 93s. I love my old 964 though and the fact that you have to be smooth and thoughtful to make it around the track quickly.

Jim

 

Jim Newman,

Wow, that's like having the Coors Triplets in one night well maybe spread over a long weekend. Ahem.

It reminds us what's unique to each iteration and the joys of each. What a lucky guy....thanks for sharing.

Grant

 

Viken, by their mission I refer to the 993 3.8 RS and GT3 RS both being homolgation specials, where the GT3 is not.

Opps! I think I mean't to say 964 RSA...

 

I'll trade my 993 Cups for the Coor's triplets.....I wonder if I'll have to let my wife know i made this trade????

 

Wasn't the first GT3 a homologation special? I think a standard GT3 falls under the umbrella of the RS mission in terms of track/street character even if the most recent homologation car was a GT3RS. Remember that there are slightly different flavors of RS. The 964RS was more brutal than most for example. The GT3 flavor isn't as light which I think is its biggest problem, but I still think it's of the RS breed. In other words, of all the times that there have been 911 RS's offered I don't think any other 911 offered alongside an RS was as close to an RS as a GT3.

 

Coors' triplets? eh what...I haven't been in a coma , have I ? last time I looked all they had was those twins

 

Great review Jim, thanks!

 

Regarding the weight of the 993 RS, it is listed in the "Porsche Technical data" as 2800 lbs even. Distribution is 1091 lbs front and 1708 lbs rear.

I know... there is a pound missing

 

Wow Jim!. that is a great synopsis. I had contacted you in DEC re your 964. Thanks for the Pics etc. I ended up with a GT3 that I aquired just last week. When I learn to drive it properly then maybe I would go to a cup car situation. Thanks Again
Gmund

 

Why not, IMO that's a very valid comparison, between 993 & 996 models, proper comparisons are 993 RS with 996 GT3 & 993 RSCS (ClubSport) with 996 GT3RS.

 

Jim, thanks for the comparison, very interesting always.

 

The 3040 lbs for a GT3 is a very optimistic number. My car weigthed 3200+ lbs on a full tank of gas when new, and my car is a low option one.

 

Very true, factory weight numbers are always with absolutely 0 options, smallest wheel choise (if there is a choise) possible etc.
I'm guessing there isn't any 3040 lbs GT3 (that owner hasn't stripped), at least in US.

And I think Porsche probably weights their cars with helium in the wheels.

 

I just took mine off the scales today...2996lbs full tank. Lighty optioned. And bone stock

 

Rolo, you got a very light one. Did the factory leave something off? My 04 no A/C, no mats, no options at all left the dealer at about 3140lbs with a full tank of gas.