997 GT3 RS versus 991.2 GT3
12-04-2017, 11:31 PM
#31
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^ agree and i am also hoping to compared 997 4.0 to 9912rs
12-05-2017, 02:19 AM
#32
The 4.0 mezger can't even begin to be compared to the CGT's v10 imo. Not even close. mind you if you had to buy a new engine, the price differential between the 2 pretty much explains why as well so it's hardly a like for like comparison. For what it is, the 4.0 has a superb engine and even now comparing the SportAuto dyno per Petevb in another thread here, the old unit isn't giving very much at all away to the newest shiniest 991.2gt3 engine.
Not bad that the RS 4.0 is still right up with the best six years later.
I wonder if that's an artificial flattening of the 991.2 GT3 at 500hp to allow an easy extra for the RS.
12-05-2017, 06:32 AM
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12-05-2017, 03:36 PM
#35
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There is a big dip in torque for the 991.2 engine from 3500rpm - 5000rpm, I wonder why??
12-14-2017, 01:13 PM
#39
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Appreciate your thoughts. Happy Holidays - all the feedback only reinforces the differences of these two machines. I have raced at amateur level and instructed with PCA GT3s and RSs and w BMW CCA with M3s of ever generation. The 997.1 was the first RS to to the US. It is edgy and feels like I'm driving a washing machine with cage rattle, coil over squeeks, tramming w camber, etc. It is pure heaven. I applaud Porsche for coming back to a manual box for GT3 buyers even though future RS will never be anything but PDK. This makes the 997 RS even more unique. Unfortunately, it is a money thing. I am wealthy only with my desire to drive these machines at the limit - Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Tremblant, Mosport. The 991.2 is fabulous with all the bits, styling, and the 911 GT3 R motor now being the only non turbo in the entire line. Wish I could have both. Economics will force me to keep 997 RS. My last Porsche cup race was years ago and I'm now needing to hang on to the classics. Cheers to you all - drive passionately.
12-23-2017, 01:20 AM
#44
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Ive owned and sold my 991 GT3 in 3 months. During that time, I had my 997.2 PDK turbo also. I traded the GT3 to my .2 RS.
My RS has been with me almost 2 years and I would say, this is the longest Ive owned a porsche. The only other porsche Ive owned this long is my 997 TT MT but I upgraded to 3 different TT MT in 2 years so It cannot be the longest.
An RS just by its presence, tells you its a much special car than my 991 GT3. And being it as a PDK, did not put that much involvement to me.
A 991 GT3 is a very nice Porsche and it will surely have its own following.
My RS has been with me almost 2 years and I would say, this is the longest Ive owned a porsche. The only other porsche Ive owned this long is my 997 TT MT but I upgraded to 3 different TT MT in 2 years so It cannot be the longest.
An RS just by its presence, tells you its a much special car than my 991 GT3. And being it as a PDK, did not put that much involvement to me.
A 991 GT3 is a very nice Porsche and it will surely have its own following.
Give this price, would you jump in again? Guys are lamented selling their RS's but why not jump back in?
Your thoughts appreciated.
12-23-2017, 08:25 AM
#45
Just the comment I was looking for. I am continually intrigued by the 997.2 GT3 RS. I came close to picking up a higher mileage example but ended up settling on another Gen-1 Spyder. Very happy for now but... given the current shortage of 991.2 GT3's I've gone back to stalking RS's. From your comments it may be the holy grail, one the car to keep if you have one. But what about buying one now? The prices seem high, one local example on the market for $188K USDs.
Give this price, would you jump in again? Guys are lamented selling their RS's but why not jump back in?
Your thoughts appreciated.
Give this price, would you jump in again? Guys are lamented selling their RS's but why not jump back in?
Your thoughts appreciated.