The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 combines high performance, comfort, and aesthetics. Anybody with little involvement in high-performance street cars will be dumbfounded with fair how comfortable the 911 GT3 is on an everyday premise. Indeed, with the car’s comfort capacities, the ride is compliant, particularly at higher speeds.
Features
The 911 GT3 features added lightweight fairings, just like in for 911 Carrera T and Gonzo GT3 RS; it also has the new Small Series 911 Sport Classic and 911 Dakar. The 911 GT3 is part of the eighth-generation 11 introduced in 2020.It’s easy to imagine that even The Simpsons’ incompetent attorney, Lionel Hutz, could win the case, arguing that the 2023 Porsche 911 is the perfect sports car. Slip into the cabin and you instantly know you are in a special place.
The handle is just the right size. The driving position is low off the ground, with extremely comfortable seats, yet easy to get in and out of. The Interior is impeccably designed and features luxurious materials. And it urges you to drive harder and faster before igniting the glorious flat-six engine, tackling a series of switchbacks, and enjoying the 911’s telepathic steering and stable handling.
Ironically, if the sleepy ubiquitousness of today’s average 911 is at least partly due to its inherent goodness, the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be free from dry ice on the lines. Unlike previous modern RS models, this is where the GT department took the standard 911 GT3 and increased its overall and measurable capabilities simply by a factor of 5 or 10, or a relatively small percentage for over $25,000.
That’s not to say the GT department got lazy or that these cars weren’t world-class. Rather, there’s only so much that can be done to improve on the already top-performing base concept, so much so that over a year ago, the standard 992-series 911 GT3 won MotorTrend’s first Performance Vehicle of the Year award. They are approaching the top.
Exterior
The new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a hardcore version of the sports car, with a 518 hp 4.0-liter 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and all sorts of aerodynamic improvements over the standard 911 GT3.
The shape of the rear wing changes to maximize downforce, reduce drag or act as an air brake.The front apron has a built-in splitter.Roof-mounted fins redirect hot air exhausted from the radiators, allowing cooler air to flow to the rear intakes.
The side panels are similar to open-wheeler bargeboards and direct air to the outside of the body. Front fender slats (now standard on the RS) relieve pressure in the fenders.
Steering wheel buttons and dials control DRS, dampers, differentials, stability control, and driving mode settings.
Interior
The Interior of the GT3 is very similar to that of the rest of the 911 lineup, with a minimalistic style and straightforward layout that honors earlier iterations of Porsche’s iconic sports car.
There are a few distinctive features scattered about the cabin, though. The GT3’s gauge cluster still has a prominent analog tachometer in the center, flanked by digital displays, but it now has a special GT mode that places all significant information right there on the displays.
The adaptive dampers’ rebound and compression levels can be changed with additional steering wheel controls on the RS model. The stubby center-console shifter found on standard 911s is also swapped out for a traditional-looking lever that resembles a manual shifter on models with the PDK automatic transmission.
Engine Power and Performance
At the rear of the 911 GT3 is a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 502 hp. The engine was the same that was in the last 911 Speedster he tested, revving to 9000 rpm and roaring like hypnosis.
The GT3 offers both a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (aka PDK) and a 6-speed manual transmission. The example we drove with his PDK demonstrated not only the intuitive behavior of the automatic but also the spirited response of the engine and an exhilarating soundtrack.
At our test track, the automatic managed his 2.7-second 60-mph time, while our six-speed manual test vehicle beat his impressive 3.3-second 60-mph sprint. Joining the lineup this year, the GT3 RS is tuned to 518bhp and has all sorts of aero elements to create massive downforce on the road—racing car.
The most notable performance upgrade for this latest generation of his GT3 model is the wishbone front suspension, a first for a production 911. Combine this with standard adaptive dampers and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or sticky Cup R tires, and the coupe’s chassis offers incredible cornering grip and unfiltered feedback.
The GT3’s handling is undeniably tight, but it’s never punished, and the electric-assist steering is so communicative that it deserves to be anointed as the best in the business. See if the RS is too stiff for the track and uncomfortable on public roads. A purist Porsche stops a massive steel truss.
The carbon-ceramic option offers strong stopping power, easy modulation, and resists fading on the track.
Body Kit
The body kit is made of Fiberglass and carbon material.
- One front bumper
- One rear bumper
- One pair of side skirts
- Front spoiler
- Air outlet panels in the front fender
- Side Air intake panels
- Side skirts
- Rear spoiler profile
- Rear spoiler panels
- Diffusor and rear apron panels
- Roof spoiler
- Tailgate panel
- window triangle
Pricing
Starting at $171,150 to $225,250
Pros and Cons
Pros
- It has Incredibly strong and remarkably efficient engines.
- Hallmark handling creates a sense of assurance for the driver and the luxurious.
- The Interior provides plenty of options for personalization.
- Comfortable and great for daily commutes, this is an ideal vehicle for you.
Cons
- Even the basic model of the car costs more than $100,000 when brand new,
- Its gauge cluster can be easily hidden by the steering wheel.
Conclusion
Experienced drivers of high-performance road cars will be blown away by how comfortable the 911 GT3 is for daily driving. Despite its impressive handling, the ride is remarkably smooth, especially at faster speeds. Porsche has stayed true to its reputation and delivered an amazing experience to motorists around the globe.
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