④ How much luggage can it carry?

Regarding luggage, it can actually carry quite a bit. Unlike regular 911 models, the GT3 is a two-seater, but if you don’t have a roll cage, there’s enough space in the back to comfortably fit two kids.

So even if you put your supermarket shopping in the back seat, there’s still plenty of room.

You can casually toss in coats and bags, and it’s still fine.

When loading luggage, you can adjust the seat lever to tilt the seat back slightly (not fully reclined), making it easier to load.

You can hang coats behind the seats, and since there’s more space behind than in a two-seater Boxster, it’s easier to hang them.

Also, here’s the trunk capacity.

We keep a body cover in there, but a medium-sized suitcase fits comfortably. It should be no problem to load groceries for a weekend shopping trip.

However, the GT3’s trunk can get quite hot, so when driving long distances, it’s best to be cautious with fresh food or spray cans. My husband says the front radiator’s heat flows directly into the trunk. By contrast, the Boxster’s trunk doesn’t get nearly as hot, so this seems unique to the GT3.

⑤ How is the clutch operation?

The GT3 (991.2) clutch is light. Before riding, I thought, “Since it’s a race-spec car, the clutch must be heavy,” but it’s actually much lighter than the 981 Boxster GTS clutch, so there’s no worry about “getting tired during daily use” or “not being able to drive long distances.”

However, I find hill starts tricky. If I try to start like I do in the Boxster—gently pressing the accelerator—I sometimes stall. When I told my husband about this, he said:

Yeah, that’s a bit tough. It’s basically a racing engine, so compared to the Boxster, the GT3 has less torque at very low RPMs and a slightly taller gear ratio. So it’s better to give it a bit more throttle. Also, on gentle slopes where hill hold doesn’t activate, lightly slipping the clutch to prevent rolling back works well. That’s the same for the Boxster. But the engine response is insanely sharp, so if you’re not paying attention and step on it too hard, things can get wild lol.

I haven’t quite gotten the hang of this yet, so I need more practice. Racing engines are no joke.

⑥ What about fuel economy?

On this day, the fuel consumption was “29.9 l/100 km,” which means “3.3 km/l.” I’ve never seen fuel economy this bad before (laughs).

It would improve on highway cruising, but this trip was short-distance, with many traffic lights and heavy city traffic, so the fuel economy ended up this poor.

By comparison, even the Panamera Turbo gets about “4 km/l” in similar conditions.

However, the overall fuel economy since delivery is “13 l/100 km (7.6 km/l),” and my husband says it’s been improving since delivery.

Can the GT3 really be used daily?

The 911 GT3 Touring is more practical for everyday use than I imagined. Going to the local supermarket and running errands is no problem at all.

But for me, the biggest drawback of the 911 GT3 is that it’s a two-seater. Since I often have to pick up my eldest daughter with my youngest in tow, a car with three or more seats is essential (though three seats don’t really exist lol).

Also, kids tend to mess up the interior, so honestly, I don’t want to put them in the GT3. In fact, the Panamera’s interior already has dirt on the floor and stained leather seats.

So for everyday driving, I end up using the BMW 320i, which seats five, has decent fuel economy, and can handle a bit of mess inside.

Well, that’s just how it is while the kids are small.

That’s my take on everyday use of the 911 GT3 Touring.