Porsche’s road-going track weapon is not for the faint of heart
The 911 GT3 blends the handling finesse of Porsche’s most track-focused RS model with a more road-going presence and performance. Debuted in February 2021, the first 911 GT car from the 992 generation has been improved aesthetically and technically. The iconic, naturally-aspirated flat-six still powers it, and oh boy, the exhaust sounds can stir the soul of anyone when the engine revs to its 9,000 rpm redline. And this video from AutoTopNL proves that the GT3 is also a speed devil if let loose on the German Autobahn.
The Autobahn Is The Perfect Place To Unleash A Porsche 911 GT3
As you know, certain sections of the Autobahn have zero speed limits, and it is the best place to test a car’s top speed. This manual-gearbox-equipped 911 GT3 from the video is a Touring model, which means it has an automatically deployable rear spoiler. Upon setting the drive mode to Track, the GT3 whooshes to 124 mph in a matter of seconds. Sadly, the GT3 couldn’t achieve its claimed 199 mph top speed because of the growing traffic on Autobahn. The highest it clocked was 178 mph, which is not bad either.
Apart from the high-speed run, the acoustics of the normally aspirated flat-six is purely ear-gasmic. In an era in which hybrid powertrains are getting more prominent, Porsche is determined to stick with its in-house developed flat-six engine. We are not certain about the fate of this powertrain, but it is one of the best-sounding six cylinders in the market. In the video, you will also notice that the 911 GT3 loses stability for a split second upon entering the Autobahn. That is mainly because of the cold weather, and the Track mode turns off the ESC, but it also confirms how tail-happy the GT3 is.
The 992 GT3 Is One Of The Best All-Purpose Sports Car For Enthusiasts
While the 911 GT3 RS is very close to Porsche’s race cars, the GT3 is more road-focused, with almost similar track performance to the RS. While they possess significant differences in appearance and aerodynamics, the rear-mounted 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine remains the same. However, the RS adds another 15 ponies over the GT3’s 502 horses, which makes it no less than a BMW M4 on the road. In addition, the 346 pound-feet of torque is available post 6,000 RPM.
According to the Car and Driver, the GT3 can reach 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds, which is very similar to the BMW M4 CSL. However, the GT3 is on the expensive side when compared to its key competitors, but it is one of the best driver’s cars available on the market.
Article Credits: Amreetam Basu
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