992 GT3 vs 997.1 GT3 Thoughts :)
#1
992 GT3 vs 997.1 GT3 Thoughts :)
Hey everyone
For what it's worth
I own both, both of which are manual, black, and beautiful.
Having driven them side by side I can conclude with fact the following.
I am not here to compare interiors, how they look, drivability, acceleration or how they handle. It's easy to say the 992 is miles ahead for these items.
That being said the 997.1 GT3, with the sharkwerks track bypass exhaust is still to this day, the most exhilarating exhaust noises to this date. The sound at redline and winding up the ridiculously long gears to fuel cutoff is just magical. Also the PCCB brakes on the 997.1 GT3 feel far superior to my 992 GT3 PCCB brakes. There are few automotive bliss feelings better then redlining a GT3 of any generation. But having owned 996, 997 and 992, and having driven a 991, I can say with fact that the 997.1 still feels the most magical of them all.
So if you own a 997 GT3..... don't sell the damn car. It really is the ultimate 911.
Next year I will report back after my full Dundon D4 power pack install
For what it's worth
I own both, both of which are manual, black, and beautiful.
Having driven them side by side I can conclude with fact the following.
I am not here to compare interiors, how they look, drivability, acceleration or how they handle. It's easy to say the 992 is miles ahead for these items.
That being said the 997.1 GT3, with the sharkwerks track bypass exhaust is still to this day, the most exhilarating exhaust noises to this date. The sound at redline and winding up the ridiculously long gears to fuel cutoff is just magical. Also the PCCB brakes on the 997.1 GT3 feel far superior to my 992 GT3 PCCB brakes. There are few automotive bliss feelings better then redlining a GT3 of any generation. But having owned 996, 997 and 992, and having driven a 991, I can say with fact that the 997.1 still feels the most magical of them all.
So if you own a 997 GT3..... don't sell the damn car. It really is the ultimate 911.
Next year I will report back after my full Dundon D4 power pack install
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#3
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Taking delivery of my first GT3 today ( 997.1 )
This makes me soooooo happy!!
picking up my new to me 997.1 GT3 today in cobalt blue and just can’t wait. Thanks so much for sharing!
picking up my new to me 997.1 GT3 today in cobalt blue and just can’t wait. Thanks so much for sharing!
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#4
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Totally agree with you.
#5
Thanks for the review. No matter what gen GT3 someone has, they're pretty lucky. For my purposes (weekend driving only) the 997 GT3 suits my needs well. Personally think the 997 is a great design. I'd be fine with either .1 or .2 (so things like stability control on the .2 aren't an advantage or disadvantage for me). Just enough tech and safety in it.
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the newest ones are always "better"
gauge your opinion after living with both for a couple years
the one you keep, thats the answer
I've owned a dozen later model 911/gt/gt4/gt3 cars and they are all sold. 997rs still in garage
some get under your skin, some don't.
gauge your opinion after living with both for a couple years
the one you keep, thats the answer
I've owned a dozen later model 911/gt/gt4/gt3 cars and they are all sold. 997rs still in garage
some get under your skin, some don't.
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Hey everyone
For what it's worth
I own both, both of which are manual, black, and beautiful.
Having driven them side by side I can conclude with fact the following.
I am not here to compare interiors, how they look, drivability, acceleration or how they handle. It's easy to say the 992 is miles ahead for these items.
That being said the 997.1 GT3, with the sharkwerks track bypass exhaust is still to this day, the most exhilarating exhaust noises to this date. The sound at redline and winding up the ridiculously long gears to fuel cutoff is just magical. Also the PCCB brakes on the 997.1 GT3 feel far superior to my 992 GT3 PCCB brakes. There are few automotive bliss feelings better then redlining a GT3 of any generation. But having owned 996, 997 and 992, and having driven a 991, I can say with fact that the 997.1 still feels the most magical of them all.
So if you own a 997 GT3..... don't sell the damn car. It really is the ultimate 911.
Next year I will report back after my full Dundon D4 power pack install
For what it's worth
I own both, both of which are manual, black, and beautiful.
Having driven them side by side I can conclude with fact the following.
I am not here to compare interiors, how they look, drivability, acceleration or how they handle. It's easy to say the 992 is miles ahead for these items.
That being said the 997.1 GT3, with the sharkwerks track bypass exhaust is still to this day, the most exhilarating exhaust noises to this date. The sound at redline and winding up the ridiculously long gears to fuel cutoff is just magical. Also the PCCB brakes on the 997.1 GT3 feel far superior to my 992 GT3 PCCB brakes. There are few automotive bliss feelings better then redlining a GT3 of any generation. But having owned 996, 997 and 992, and having driven a 991, I can say with fact that the 997.1 still feels the most magical of them all.
So if you own a 997 GT3..... don't sell the damn car. It really is the ultimate 911.
Next year I will report back after my full Dundon D4 power pack install
#9
Track Day
You'll get exclusive invites to Dundon's Thanksgiving and Christmas party after spending that coin hahaha. Oh and you'll also get 70whp at 8100rpm according to their website (dyno plot)
#10
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I can't name another NA engine that would gain 70whp from intake mani, headers and a tune. I'd LOVE to be proved wrong... then have to do it. 70 more hp in a 997 would be epic.
#11
Anyone ever done a side-by-side?
#12
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I just thought it was too good to be true for a non FI car to make that power with bolt ons, so hard to justify spending that type of coin.
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Agree with everything you said except for the "how they look and handle" part. To me, the 997 is a timeless design. The 992 is a porker. The handling, while objectively better on the 992, feels more connected and go-cart like on the 997. Maybe not everyone likes that. But I agree with your overall analysis. The 997 is the keeper.
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A Manual 992 GT3? I would take one in a heartbeat.
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Originally Posted by 8Lug
Agree with everything you said except for the "how they look and handle" part. To me, the 997 is a timeless design. The 992 is a porker. The handling, while objectively better on the 992, feels more connected and go-cart like on the 997. Maybe not everyone likes that. But I agree with your overall analysis. The 997 is the keeper.
But man the 992 is just stunning inside and out, or at least my options/spec and in my opinion.
And handling. The front end grip and steering feel I think is leagues ahead.
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