Saw my first '04 Porsche GT3 out on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Fixed rear wing, RWD, lower center of gravity, 3.6L F-6, 381 hp, 105.8hp/L 0-60 in 4.3 0-120 in 14.2 List $99,900 http:/www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury/112_0307_frst_por/index.html
i've seen a couple at local dealerships, but none on the roads. I've been debating with my friends, would you rather have a gt3 or a 911 turbo?
Since both are sports-cars, I'll take the sportier one, the GT3. Significantly lighter, none of that AWD crap, and smooth predictable normally aspirated horsepower. Not that turbo-chargers are bad, I love 'em, but considering this thing is almost pumping out as much power as the 996TT anyway, I'll take it. Bill in Brooklyn
As a side question, how do you tell if a GT3 is authentic or not? I was stopped behind one in here in Orange County a week or so ago and it looked like a GT3, had the GT3 label on the back and all...but I didnt think they were legal in California for some reason? Could it have been a body kit? Or am I just mistaken and they are really all over the place now
GT3s are around. I've seen some poseur cars who were using the old GT3 aerokit on the 911 (which is a dead giveaway, since that car wasn't here). But if you see a newer lookin gone (the tail will be a good indicator), then chances are it's legit. --Dan
Mark, At first guess, I would say it's fake. The tail is the original GT3 tail, which is also an 8k factory option (including the bumper - I know, typical porsche bullsh!t ripoff scam artists) - however the original 996 GT3 was never brought into the US. So either it's a federalized car, or here under special guise (show and tell?), or more likely than not, it's a dubious fake. However, the wheels look to be correct... I profess no knowledge about the topic... --Dan
i think it's fake, the gt3 has bigger exhaust tips. a good way to tell if it's authentic is to look at the seats. the gt3 has racing seats and i believe 5 pt belts.
That's a fake - I think. You can tell from the front of the car. That is the earlier 996 front end for a start. Looks like a 99-01 996 with a GT3 kit. The wing is also not the new GT3 wing on closer inspection. Appears to be fake to me.
That's a fake... That bodykit and wing combo was the "aero package"... It also has the standard Carrera wheels. Man I hate it when people implement ricer tactics on nice cars... -R
The standard GT3's are legal in California. There is another version that I think is the GT3 R, that they are not bringing into the US and is not legal. There is a new GT3 at my office in Los Angeles. It's very nice.
MarkPDX: The photos show a 1st generation (99-01) 996 coupe with the optional Aerokit (rear wing, side skirts, new front bumper cover). This was a relatively popular option. The aerokit pieces makes the standard Carrera resemble a GT3 (the original 996 GT3, not the new 2004 one). Nothing wrong with this, of course. Just the lame-ass maneuver of sticking the "GT3" plate on the rear deck. vty, --Dennis
I'm not sure if this is a GT3, photos were taken last month at TWS. Maranelloman & Mitch would know. Sweet car though.