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Old 08-25-2017, 08:44 AM
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Default Road Test of non-PDK 991.2 GT3

Auto Motor und Sport magazine in Germany published a road test of the 991.2 GT3 manual transmission car in their July 6th issue. I'm traveling so unfortunately don't have access to a scanner. But I'll post some photos that I took of the article and hopefully they'll be at least somewhat legible.














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Well I have no idea why some of these photos posted sideways or upside down, how annoying.
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Originally Posted by eilig
Auto Motor und Sport magazine in Germany published a road test of the 991.2 GT3 manual transmission car in their July 6th issue. I'm traveling so unfortunately don't have access to a scanner. But I'll post some photos that I took of the article and hopefully they'll be at least somewhat legible.














I can't read that language, so what's the verdict?
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Here's what I use:

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Originally Posted by GT3 KSA
I can't read that language, so what's the verdict?
I think its a requirement to learn German if you are a real fan!
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I have no idea what they are saying, but that review looks very comprehensive.
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Originally Posted by eilig
Here's what I use:

https://translate.google.com/
Difficult to copy / paste from a picture though
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Results are on the last page, e.g. "drivetrain": "insane revving, high engine power, meddlesome responsiveness, tight gear shifting, rev-matching function" They consider its agility "unsettling".
Overall, 5/5 stars.

I'd say, job done.
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Originally Posted by lume76
Results are on the last page, e.g. "drivetrain": "insane revving, high engine power, meddlesome responsiveness, tight gear shifting, rev-matching function" They consider its agility "unsettling".
Overall, 5/5 stars.

I'd say, job done.
Another winner for the boys in Stuttgart.
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Originally Posted by lume76
Results are on the last page, e.g. "drivetrain": "insane revving, high engine power, meddlesome responsiveness, tight gear shifting, rev-matching function" They consider its agility "unsettling".
Overall, 5/5 stars.

I'd say, job done.
Please elaborate. What do the reviewers mean?... I'm just a bit slow this morning.
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In the last 30 years I have not read a review of a sports car from a major manufacturer in an enthusiast directed publication that did not say exactly what its readership expected. Language notwithstanding.
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Maximum sound in third gear 98 db- I hope that's outside the car!! Looks like Laguna is still a problem, hahaha.
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Thanks for posting. Don't know how I missed that issue...
Their sister magazine SportAuto is our benchmark for testing.
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Originally Posted by montoya
Maximum sound in third gear 98 db- I hope that's outside the car!! Looks like Laguna is still a problem, hahaha.
How does this compare to the 991.1 GT3, any idea?
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Originally Posted by eilig
How does this compare to the 991.1 GT3, any idea?
991.1 GT3
94 dBA - Car and Driver WOT
30-50 2.2s
50-70 2.1s
0-100 7.1s
1/4m 11.2 @ 126mph
70-0mph 135ft


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