Finally, I got to drive a GT3.

The other day, "Ashiyuri Sunday Morning GatheringMy husband was so excited when he was allowed to test drive the car at the "Porsche 911GT3 (911.1)".

Later, I asked my husband, who was in a calmer state, what he thought of GT3, and today I would like to share his thoughts with you.

GT3 Test Drive Review

(1) Start running

Before I drove the car, I had an image that "a car brought to a circuit is difficult to drive because of the heavy accelerator pedal," but according to my husband

The GT3 I drove this time was PDK without creep, but when I lightly accelerated, the car started to drive more smoothly than I expected. As a normal MT driver, I didn't feel any discomfort at all.

He said. This time I only had a short test ride in Ashiari, so I don't know how easy it is to use in town or how comfortable it is to ride, butAt least it doesn't feel uncomfortable when you start driving."This was the case.

(2) Handling

My husband drives a GT3 whileWhat is this? This is completely different from any car I've ever driven!"He had a series of lines that said. Later.What was so different?"I asked.

The handling was precise and unmatched. It was also terribly stable. I could tell right off the gas pedal, just by going through one or two corners in normal mode. I had a McLaren 650S before, and it was sharp with unmatched precision handling, but this was nothing like that.

Wow. When I asked him what he meant by "accurate but different from McLaren," he replied, "Well, it's a little bit different.The McLaren felt like I was running barefoot on asphalt, but the GT3 felt like I was wearing ultra-light, high-performance sneakers.And.

...So I guess you can imagine that I am wearing the running shoes of a long-established tabi manufacturer that appeared in last year's popular TBS drama "Riku-oh"...(Is that too confusing?)She continued. Her husband continued.

When I compared the McLaren to a bare foot, I meant that there is nothing between the tires and the driver, and it feels as if you are driving directly on the road. The roll is infinitesimally small, and the road surface is naturally easy to understand. It is easy to control, but it is also tiring in terms of ride comfort, and although it turns well, I was worried that it might suddenly slip. It also turns well, but you have to worry that it might suddenly slip. Perhaps it would be easier to understand if I say that it feels more like a go-cart.
GT3 on the other hand.The latest sneakers perfectly fitted to the footThe shoes are comfortable and easy to run in the first place. The shoes are easy to run and comfortable to begin with, but through the high performance sole of the shoe, I can get a good sense of the road conditions, how the load is applied, and whether there is room for more or less weight.

He said. 'This must be the result of Porsche engineering. When it's running."Not yet. I can drive more!" I felt as if the car was saying to me, "I can go further! I don't think I've ever seen a car that is so stable and so secure in the corners."He said, "I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. By the way, he said that the Boxster feels like wearing sneakers with thicker soles (laughs).

(3) PDK SPORT button

Pressing the "PDK SPORT" button at hand allows the driver to downshift at the perfect moment when the brake is depressed before a corner.
This was so smart. It was so smart that I was under the illusion that the camera knew there was a corner. It downshifted at the best possible time.He said.

With this, he said, he was smart enough to think that he could do without the paddle shifters at worst. In fact, my husband was using the paddles to operate the car manually at times during the test drive, but he found the AT mode of the "PDK SPORT" more interesting, so he drove the car in this mode for the most part.

4) Engine

Needless to say, the engine is sharp and powerful.It's funny to compare it to the 3.4L in the 981 Boxster GTS, but of course the torque and power were several notches higher."He said.

The speed at which the tachometer needle rises when exiting a corner in second gear is clearly different. The tachometer needle rose without hesitation even in situations where the Boxster felt sluggish in acceleration.

And. That's what I'm talking about GT3.

(5) Engine sound

As for the engine sound, I was in the passenger seat and felt the whole time that it sounded great. My husband was

The sound of the engine is a hard sound. It's hard to describe.It sounded clearer and harder than the Boxster.The sound of the 981 Boxster GTS is like a growling sound, but the GT3 is like a "Kahn! It sounded like a short wind instrument. It was more like the sound of a wind instrument with a short tube.(My husband doesn't know anything about orchestras or musical instruments, though.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

He said, "The sound of upshifting and downshifting was indescribably pleasing. The blip sound when the PDK connects with a thump is something I want to record and listen to over and over again! He said. Have it your way (laughs).

Also, often mentioned in reviews and test drives.The GT3's engine and various noises come directly into the cabin."About the case.

Yes, it's noisier than a stock 911, but I usually drive my Boxster with the roof open, so it's more like the engine noise and noise is directly in my ears. That's whyAs for the GT3, I didn't find it uncomfortable at all, in fact, I even found the comfort of the closed body refreshing!I did.

He said.

As far as the sound of the engine from the driver's seat is concerned, the Boxster seemed to be louder. Despite the difference between the "open-body" and "closed-body" models, the Boxster is a "closed-body" car.The 981 Boxster GTS is one of the loudest in the Porsche lineupHe said, "I think the backfire sound, especially the crunching sound when the accelerator is released, is clearly louder than the GT3.

Indeed... I also feel that the Boxster's engine has been sounding louder lately than before. I wonder if it's because the muffler is getting nice and burnt.

(6) Ride comfort

As for ride comfort, neither my husband nor I in the passenger seat had any difficulty at all, and we did not feel any discomfort from shaking or thrusting while driving through winding roads.(Not sure how it would ride in the city though)

I have always enjoyed long tours around Japan, so the GT3 was not a purchase I was considering due to concerns about ride comfort and amenities, but I thought this was within the acceptable range.

My husband said.

I thought that the GT3 would be more aggressive under heavy input over large bumps, but the Boxster might be more sensitive to small bumps on the road surface.

General Comments on GT3

The test drive was only on winding roads, so I can't give you a very detailed review, but I can say, "I didn't know there was still such a fun car!" That's what I really thought. It was solid in every way, yet stable and reassuring to drive.
There are other cars with more violent power and razor-like handling than the GT3, but it is hard to find a car that provides even the 'sense of security' that we feel in our five senses. This is why I think the GT3 gives the driver that sense of enjoyment without spoiling it.
By the way, I hear that the 991.2 GT3 is even better, so I would like to drive that one eventually.

This was the case. This is the GT3 (991.1) test drive review.