GT3 vs. Turbo
We are often asked which car is our favorite and after much deliberation, digression and qualifications I usually say the Porsche GT3. But what about the Turbo? The performance stats of these two cars are almost identical and it is definitely right up there in my top 5. So how do two cars that look the same in person and on paper, drive so differently?
Much of how they differ can be summed up in a description of the big tachometer in action. When you get on the gas in the GT3, you watch the needle rise smoothly, and keep on rising…forever…all the way to 8400rpms while the engine screams notes of powerful naturally aspirated pleasure all the way up. The Turbo, on the other hand, when you punch the pedal you hesitate, that is until the revs hit about 3700rpm. At that point, you better drop your cell phone and latte because you will be at what was the horizon just seconds ago. Accompanying this time warp is a quick gasp, like someone’s last breath before a deep plunge. And unless you like to visit the Porsche service center often, you better keep a close eye on the needle as it will rocket into the red line almost right after you pressed the pedal.
There are a slew of other differences that make these cars different, but bottom line is they are both a blast to drive. One might be more enjoyed setting lap times on a road course, the other getting ahead of the pack in a sea of traffic. What do you say? GT3 or Turbo?
Scott Harrington
Director of Programs
TURBO!!!!!!!! The turbo is a way better car! My uncle has a new 997 gt3 and, yeah, its fun because i can’t ride in a very rare porsche every day but the turbo has better acceleration, AWD (for those of you who live in places that get snow or something) and it looks better!!! WAY BETTER!!!!!! gt3 is second on my list. You know what’s first.
If you dont then your mentally retarded. lol joking. The Turbo!
I’ve had opportunities to drive both. While I greatly enjoyed tactile feeling of GT3, what many people just don’t seem to realize is that 99% of all drivers will be faster in the turbo, even on track.
You’re absolutly right!