GT3 Touring first run

I just took delivery of a GT3 Touring the other day.First ride on the day of delivery, about 200 km.I did. Today, I would like to share with you my husband's first impression of the car. For your information, the options and specifications of the GT3 Touring that my husband purchased are summarized in the following article.

911 (991.2) GT3 Touring Package waiting for delivery - Why my husband chose this option/specification

Born in Flacht

When I bought my first Boxster, "I'd love to drive a GT3 someday.I thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that," and after that, I would occasionally see a GT3 on display at the dealership.I like it.I had been thinking that I wanted to get a new one, but now I finally have one.

Porsche.Fracht, Germany, where the motorsports development center is located.The GT3, which was developed at the Zuffenhausen plant and produced at the Zuffenhausen factory, is finally in our possession. It has traveled over 9300 kilometers in a straight line, and we thank you for the long journey.

In this class, the resale rate is not so bad, so many people buy one car after another without driving it much.Porsche is all about the ride. Leave it to the supercars to decorate the garage.I will ride hard without hesitation because I believe that I am a "good rider".

According to the late Aritsune Tokudaiji, if you want to understand the 911, you have to drive it for five years.

No matter what happens, you're going to drive this car for at least five years, even if you think you've had enough.
If you don't ride a 911 that much, you'll never know what it's like.

I don't know how many years I will ride it, but I plan to use it on a daily basis for shopping, convenience stores, commuting, picking up and dropping off my children, and of course, touring.

As one of my wife's Twitter followers said.Not TP (Touring Package), but "Commuter Package" (laughs)I will use it as I intend to use it. This is because I think it is also a respect for the Porsche developers and workers who were involved in the manufacturing of this car.

First day of delivery

Engine & Transmission

The GT3's engine awakens with a mechanical cranking sound followed by a vigorous awakening. After combustion occurs in each cylinder, exhaust gas leaves the muffler with a slight backfire sound and quickly moves to idling.

The engine start sound of the GT3 is loud in terms of volumeThe GT3 is louder than the Boxster GTS, but the quality of the sound is different. The Boxster GTS is just as loud, but the quality of the sound is different: the GT3 has a greater proportion of mechanical sound and is heavier.

Clutch is quite light for this powerIt is.Shift lever is the same short stroke type as other GT series Porschesand is slightly shorter than that of the Boxster GTS. This shift will be used to drive the "GT Sport Manual Transmission" developed for the GT3.

The shift stroke is extremely short.The spring force to return to neutral is strong, and the car enters with a nice, full feeling. The clutch connection is easy to understand and does not feel like a two-step connection as in the Boxster. The clutch connection area is easy to understand and does not feel like a two-step connection as in the Boxster.(Difficult to describe. The Boxster had a hard time getting used to this feeling at first.)

Once underway, the engine is quieter than expected. When the sport exhaust is turned on, the bass increases a bit, but it is not too loud for driving around town at town speed. Later, I checked out theSport exhaust flap opens around 3800 rpm.It was found that.

Incidentally, when turned on at idle, the flap opens and becomes louder, but once the gears are connected and the car starts running, it closes and re-opens at around 3800 rpm. In other words, when theThe sound remains the same as long as the car is running at town speed.In fact, it is difficult to feel the sound change even when operating the button at around 2000 rpm.

This is supposedly to comply with noise regulations, and the vehicle inspection certificate also

Vehicle regulated by the Noise Regulations in 2008, noise category M1C1A, proximity exhaust noise value 95db, measured rpm 3800rpm (Measured rpm when the old standard was applied: 4000 rpm)

It is said to be the same. Incidentally, it seems that the controlled RPM is the same for overseas specifications as well, as far as I can tell from the internet forums.

However, the GT3 has had various sound insulation materials and components removed to reduce weight, and the sound generated by moving parts is clearly audible.I heard gears, the sound of an engine, and I don't know what it was, but I heard a clatter from behind me, and thenVarious noises are heard, especially until the oil temperature rises.

The Boxster GTS has a more pleasant sound from the exhaust that is clearly noticeable to the average person when running at around 2000-3000 rpm, but the GT3 does not. If anything, theMechanical noise is loud.

It is difficult to describe in words, but the Boxster produces a 'quack, ba-ba-ba' (backfire sound) even at relatively low speeds, a production that is easy to understand. Perhaps those who like supercar-like sounds will prefer the Boxster GTS.

The GT3, on the other hand, has a slightly muddy sound at low RPMs, and when the flaps open, it immediately becomes loud with a "whomp! When the flaps are opened, the sound becomes loud. The volume increases as the rpm increases. By the wayNo backfire sound production, just performance-oriented tuningIt seems that the

Next, let's talk about engine feel.

My first feeling was that I was kind of 'on the street.Very solidly built engineThe gear sound was like, "Does it really turn smoothly up to 9,000 rpm?" The tachometer needle moves quickly, of course, but it is a high-performance engine. Of course, the tachometer needle moved quickly, so we knew it was a high-performance engine.As soon as the car was delivered, it just felt hard and heavy.

I was trying not to step on it too much since I was breaking it in, but stillAcceleration feeling that cannot be held on ordinary roadsIt is. In highway tunnels, the sound is quite loud, and even though I am not agitating the car at all, the cars in front of me avoid me in the driving lane as if I were scattering spiders. I feel somewhat sorry for them.

According to the Porsche press material at hand, this engine is "aThe 911 GT3 Cup engine is used with almost no specification changes.and "race engineIt is clearly stated that 'the That's certainly all there is to it. And it doesn't sacrifice usability at all, even at low and town speeds, or rather, it doesn'tVery easy to handleIt is. I've had no small amount of experience with various high-revving engines from other manufacturers.Porsche is still well balanced.I feel again.

Ride quality and suspension

Driving it felt like, "Very comfortable to ride.My first impression is that it is Compared to the Boxster, it is even flatter and absorbs fine vibrations particularly well. The suspension is stiff, but with unusually low friction.

On cleanly paved roads such as highways, it is incredibly smooth with a gliding sensation.This is one of the best or second best sports cars I have ever experienced!I think.

On the other hand, on relatively large bumps or on roads with asymmetrical undulations or uneven surfaces, there is a sense of being shaken from side to side. This is unavoidable due to the short stroke of the suspension, but even so, the impact itself is well rounded, so even I, who have back pain, do not feel any pain in my back.

What I think about this suspension is that it was developed with comfort in mind, rather thanHow the tires catch the road surface and do not let goI think that the emphasis is on the "ground contact" of the tires. On a circuit or in a race, tire contact is very important, and the more the tires are in contact with the road surface at all times, the more traction the car will have and the more it will be able to hold its ground in a corner, which will lead to better times.

The ground feel of the GT3 is very strong. Hence, even if the road surface is a little uneven, theThe suspension presses the tires flexibly against the road surface, and as a result, the ride is probably more comfortable.

By the way, PASM(Setting of the undercarriage)indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.When set to "Sport", it is a little firmer, but still almost undetectable on good pavement.The difference can be seen on winding roads where the road is a little rough. The difference can be seen on winding roads where the road surface is a little rough. In such a situation, we do not recommend the "Sport" model. It does reduce roll, but it also makes the tires feel more springy, so the ground contact between the tires and the road surface is reduced, and as a result, the ride is not as comfortable.

I once read in an article where the developer of the Cayman GT4 was talking about...Normal" mode is the best setting for driving on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.The first time I went to the Nürburgring, I was told that the course was "very rough". It is true that the north course of the Nürburgring has severe undulations and rough road surfaces.

Also, the GT3 instruction manual states, "Sport mode is suitable for flat racing circuits, etc.The first is "Normal" and the second is "High". Therefore, if you are going to drive on winding roads or mountain passes, it is better to drive in stock mode unless the road surface is very flat.

Finally, let's talk about the sheet.
This time, the optional "Adaptive Sport Seat Plus (electric 18-way)The "Sport Seat Plus" is a choice of "Sport Seat Plus". This is one rank higher than the Boxster's "Sport Seat Plus (two-level, electric)".

As for the seats, they are almost identical, but in the case of the GT3 Touring Package, as opposed to the Boxster GTS's full leatherFabric seat and backrestbecomes.

The seat is quite firm, and the feeling of the seat itself is similar to the "I used to sit in a GT3 of a friend of mine," which I had sat in before.Lightweight full bucket seatsIt is very similar to the "I". It has a moderate softness with a core, is very comfortable, and can be adjusted electrically in many ranges. By the way, the adjustment range is as follows.

• Backrest angle
• Front and back height of seat
• Seat length
• Width of seat side support
• Width of backrest side support
• Lumbar support (vertical position and thickness)

I have back pain, but this seat is quite comfortable for my back because of the many adjustment ranges. In particular, theAdjustable seat and backrest side support widths hold the body in place while drivingSo, I have found that it reduces the burden on my back, especially in my case.

Incidentally, the following is a list of the effects of the Porsche seats in my home on my back pain.
(This is for reference only, as it depends largely on the individual.)

GT3 Touring < Boxster GTS < Panamera Turbo < 911 (964)

The seat of the 964 is the most stressful on my back, and I have yet to find the best position for it. The seat of this GT3 is really less burden and seems to be comfortable enough for long touring of 500km/day class.

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This is my first impression on the first day, but I am sure that I will learn more as the distance is increased.

Go for a break-in touring

How was it? The day after the delivery day, my husband went on a touring trip to Shikoku to break in the car, which I will introduce in a later article. By the way, you can read about the delivery day of the GT3 Touring (documentary) in this article.

GT3 finally delivered! - Delivery Day Documentary