The revised GT3 is out - an enlarged 4L engine with 435 hp and hits 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 193 mph.
I think this one is a marked departure from the last in terms of looks although these shots are of horrible quality.
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The revised GT3 is out - an enlarged 4L engine with 435 hp and hits 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 193 mph.
I think this one is a marked departure from the last in terms of looks although these shots are of horrible quality.
Why is Porsche destroying wonderful things? Those tail lights are hideous.
But it has improved in other areas.
that is posibly the worst colour, apart from yellow, to paint a contemporary porsche..
[QUOTE=clutch-monkey;865904]that is posibly the worst colour, apart from yellow, to paint a contemporary porsche..[/QUOTE]
Almost..
[IMG]http://ifunk.net/images/porsche/pink_porsche.jpg[/IMG]
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Looks purposeful. Other than that we'll see.
Maybe its just the setting, but I feel like with the re-rounded lights and the toned down fascia, Porsche is trying to revive a certain look that served them well in decades (centuries?) past.
Whats with the rims? They are hideous!
Bigger pics.
Porsche is definitely a weird company. They make the Cayenne and yet they insist with manuals for their most focused cars.
I love that interior. So unfussy and focused unlike all these ridiculous gadget filled ones you see these days. so refreshing seeing a plain manual in a high end car too.
yeah, looks like not much has changed. would like to see it in other colours, that spoiler is bigger but may be an improvement
By the way, there are sources which say it has a 3.8 litre engine, not a 4 litre.
How much bigger are they planning on making the boxer whilst keeping it a 6 cyl...
I'm not a big Porsche fan (certainly not lately), but I've always loved the GT3 . . . until now. It's given up the sleek, assured look of the previous one for an overly aggressive, almost Tuner look.
I guess nothing is sacred at Porsche.
[QUOTE=Ferrer;865960]By the way, there are sources which say it has a 3.8 litre engine, not a 4 litre.[/QUOTE]
Youīre right. German [url=http://www.auto-motor-sport.de]Testberichte, Tuning, Motorsport, PKW Reifen, KFZ Teile, Autos neu kaufen, Gebrauchtwagen verkaufen | auto motor und sport[/url] confirms that. The engine had a 200 ccm enlargement from 3.6 to 3.8 litres.
By the way, i really love that car - even in red.
[QUOTE=Merrill;865943]Whats with the rims? They are hideous![/QUOTE]
retro inspired by the old Fuchs wheels, looks like to me, anyway...
yup..
Looks like the pre-facelift 997 GT3 RS cue got transplanted to the base GT3....certainly looks "racier"...
To me, it looks straight out of the '90s.
[QUOTE=NicFromLA;865977]I guess nothing is sacred at Porsche.[/QUOTE]
Only three pedals and a gear lever...
[QUOTE=Ferrer;865992]Only three pedals and a gear lever...[/QUOTE]
That's all that needs to be sacred in a car like this.
[QUOTE=LTSmash;865901]Why is Porsche destroying wonderful things? Those tail lights are hideous.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.
I Feel it looks better than the previous except for those tail lights. wtf?
I agree with most of the above statements. I think overall it is not too bad. It does look like they took the 90's or earlier style and updated it for today's world. Personally I hate when companies keep bringing the old 'look' of cars to today's market. Some companies can pull it off, but others do a terrible job.
But back to this car. I do like like the interior as well. Porsche kept it pretty simple, and yet still made it look good. Having said all that, I was expecting a bit more from Porsche, but I can live with this.
I guess the rear lights aren't as pretty as the old GT3.
Oh well. It's still recognizable as a 911.
And by the way, is this the last verson of the 996-997? How many more facelifts are they going to do?
I like it.
I'm holding off judgement on the styling 'til I see it in a better color, but looks notwithstanding it'll be crazy fun to drive.
[QUOTE=NSXType-R;866025]And by the way, is this the last verson of the 996-997? How many more facelifts are they going to do?[/QUOTE]
Why you put together 996 and 997? They are totally different cars, nothing to do with facelifts, arenīt they?
Actually I really like the rims. Love to see the car in black with black rims...:D
[QUOTE=naweng;866028]Why you put together 996 and 997?
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Because they're the water-cooled 911s (?)
[QUOTE=naweng;866028]Why you put together 996 and 997? They are totally different cars, nothing to do with facelifts, arenīt they?
Actually I really like the rims. Love to see the car in black with black rims...:D[/QUOTE]
Because a 997 is a highly modified 996.
Do want.
Why are we even discussing styling features in such a focused car?
[QUOTE=NSXType-R;866044]Because a 997 is a highly modified 996.[/QUOTE]
In the same way the 993 was a heavily modified 911.
[QUOTE=nopassn;865981]retro inspired by the old Fuchs wheels, looks like to me, anyway...[/QUOTE]
Wheels are the least of the car's problems.
[QUOTE=Ferrer;865992]Only three pedals and a gear lever...[/QUOTE]
Deathwatch on that is still on going.
[QUOTE=teatako;866047]Do want.
Why are we even discussing styling features in such a focused car?[/QUOTE]
Because for $140K I don't want to drive something that looks ridiculous. What do you want to bet reviewers say they like the old GT3 more?
It already been said that the engine is 3.8l, which i would like to point out is engraved in the side of the rear wing!
Does anyone else think that Porsche's steering wheels are wicked ugly?
It fits the interior's simplicity. It's ok by me.
I don't understand why everyone is saying the interior is smple.
It has sat-nav, climate control and all sots of buttons and gizmos. It even has a stopwatch (or whatever it is) on top of the dash.
That's not simple to me.
Simple shapes.
It could have all the buttons in the world but if the shapes a deceptively simple enough the interior will look plain and utilitarian like this one's.
[QUOTE=Ferrer;866079]I don't understand why everyone is saying the interior is smple.
It has sat-nav, climate control and all sots of buttons and gizmos. It even has a stopwatch (or whatever it is) on top of the dash.
That's not simple to me.[/QUOTE]
The only cars that Ferrer will be [I]ever[/I] be satisfied about will be the Italian cars from the 70's.
[QUOTE=NSXType-R;866094]The only cars that Ferrer will be [I]ever[/I] be satisfied about will be the Italian cars from the 70's.[/QUOTE]
And, somehow, his 1-series.
Ferrer, did you split the cost of it with your Mom out of curiosity, and how much was it?
[QUOTE=f6fhellcat13;866081]Simple shapes.
It could have all the buttons in the world but if the shapes a deceptively simple enough the interior will look plain and utilitarian like this one's.[/QUOTE]
This is along the lines of what I was thinking in terms of simplicity. It has simple and sleek interior lines.
[QUOTE=NicFromLA;866065]
Because for $140K I don't want to drive something that looks ridiculous. What do you want to bet reviewers say they like the old GT3 more?[/QUOTE]
I still insist talking about the GT3īs styling, which isnīt even bad at all, is barking at the wrong tree.
A GT3 does not suit posers.The only thing that matters is what it feels like to be behind the wheel of one of these. To you.
How would any 911 look [I]ridiculous[/I]!? This is the most recognizable car that has ever existed and probably ever will.
[QUOTE=teatako;866136]
A GT3 does not suit posers.The only thing that matters is what it feels like to be behind the wheel of one of these. To you.
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The new GT3 looks like it was made for "posers". The previous one looked subtle and purposeful, only a slightly pronounced front and a graceful wing giving away it's true purpose. This one's overly aggressive style makes me think it's towards marketed at people who are determined to convince other people they drive a racecar for the road.