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We're supposed to be objective and rational when we test drive new cars. With the new 911 GT3 that's proving very difficult indeed; we loved the old car and this new one is even better. It's so good we'd do almost anything to have one; if you like driving you'll love the GT3. Start saving.
In the Metal
Losing some of the 911's purity of line for effectiveness on the racetrack, the homologation-special GT3 gains plenty of body addenda to allow it to exploit the air it passes through as efficiently as possible. There's more downforce at speed now, but in reality probably of little use to you unless you're planning on racing it. As a result the GT3's look is very much function before form: the large wing at the rear and numerous slashes and holes that vent air from the rear-mounted 3.8-litre flat-six engine, the tarmac-troubling front spoiler and the cooling vents in front of the bonnet are all there for a specific reason. And that reason is going quickly, something the GT3 is very good at. That it looks so good while doing so is only a bonus.
What you get for your Money
Given the pedigree of its high-revving 435bhp 911 GT1 derived engine, the cool single-nut lightweight alloy wheels, no-cost option half roll-cage (and six-point harness, fire extinguisher and battery isolator in a box should you want them fitted), stripped down weight and quite ridiculous competence on road and track the GT3 is a veritable performance bargain.
Full Story: The Car Enthusiast - First Drive | Hohenstein-Odenwaldstetten, Germany | Porsche 911 GT3
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