996 GT3 mk2

Another perspective on the 996 GT3s from Elfersport

While it is true that a Porsche 992 Carrera S outperforms the 996 GT3 in every measurable way, but crucial difference between them is about how they deliver the power. We are talking about a proper, naturally aspirated engine of the olden days. Its basic construction goes back to the Porsche 962 and was a real tech-fest in its time. Thanks to titanium con-rods, the rev-limiter hits at 7,800 rpm for the 996.1 and 8,200 rpm for the 996.2. Staggering numbers for a 20th century road car.

RICHARD LINDHORST

https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazin/five-good-reasons-for-a-porsche-996-gt3/

Although this compares a mk1 GT3 to the 991, I can relate strongly to most of what John Barker writes here.

“The 991 has just enough of the old 911 character to engage and entertain. And the 996 GT3? In comparison, it’s off the scale, double- concentrated, and just as fast as you want or need it to be, too.”

John Barker, Evo

Link to Evo magazine article

This diagram is taken from the hardback Porsche brochure “The 911 GT3 – A Passion for Motorsport”.

Large version here: https://www.996gt3.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cutaway.jpg

Total 911 – 996 GT3 mk2 data file