Sep 20, 2017 2018 porsche 911 gt3 with the 6speed manual gearbox 2017 porsche cars north america porsches 991. Porsche 911 gt3 coupepts maritime blue exterior over black leatheralcantara with platinum grey stitching interioronly 945 miles. Porsches manual 911 gt3 touring slower than pdk gt3, but you. With fresh challengers like the mercedesamg gt r and. Sold out since early 2015, the currentgeneration porsche 911 gt3 has finally returned into dealerships with updates similar to the 991. Tiptronic vs pdk vs manual future value ownership and. According to the porsche, the manual equipped gt3 can make the sprint from 060 mph in 3. Even the porsche sales guys are scratching their head on this one.
Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. Take a look at car and driver test results 2018 718 gts, mt cayman 4. That pdk gearbox is brilliant, but if ever a car deserved a manual transmission, it was the gt3, and enthusiasts lets porsche know. Pdk will be faster and have a great launch control, manual has the fun factor. I understand the allure of a stick and spent a lot of time in that camp myself. In sum, the differences of gt3 vs gt3 rs are clearly shown through the power, aerodynamics, the general body look, the overall performance especially one is designed with the manual transmission while another comes with the pdk option. Porsches dominant 962 group c race car was the first equipped with pdk. The porsche 911 991 gt3 for sale is the current generation of 20 2018 porsche 996 gt3 series. Set up as a lightduty track car, with recaro gt3 seats and the appropriate belts, the car looks the part. The half second is still there but significantly faster than the 4. Lets consider a porsche 911 gt3 manual to pdk comparison. I purchased my cpo 20 c2 pdk thru a local dealer and i love it. Mar 07, 2017 that pdk gearbox is brilliant, but if ever a car deserved a manual transmission, it was the gt3, and enthusiasts lets porsche know.
The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring package attacking the french alps. It bridges the gap between motorsport and road driving, truly reflecting the core of the brand. It has promised me a manual version in a few weeks. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. I spend most of my time on the paddles in sport mode and it is fantastic. Im a manual snob, but i like the pdk for the gt3 and how i use it. At porsche, natural aspiration also means a highrevving concept. Just wondering what tbe forum readers think the mpact on future resale values will look like for tiptronic vs pdk vs manual. Porsche 911 r vs 911 gt3 manual l top gear duration. Gone is the rewarding manual transmission for a 7speed pdk dual. Mar 23, 2018 porsches revised gt3 reveals the addict in all of us. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdk only sort of machine, much to. The lack of a manual didnt stop us from declaring that gt3 our.
Porsches manual 911 gt3 touring slower than pdk gt3, but. After using both manual and pdk cars, and even with my penchant for lap times, id still pick the zerodollar 6mt option. The best two runs in opposite directions we do three pairs in total yield a 4. This is our first chance to drive a gen2 991 porsche 911 gt3 with a manual gearbox in the uk. You grew up driving with three pedals and enjoy using a manual shift. This is all thanks to the completely new, sixcylinder naturally aspirated engine with 368 kw 500 hp. Porsches manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. Limited to 1,948 units, the new 911 speedster pays tribute to an idea that runs through the history of porsche. Because the concept embodies the original porsche virtues of purism, lightweight construction, efficiency and unadulterated driving pleasure. Porsches revised gt3 reveals the addict in all of us. Save money on used 2018 porsche 911 gt3 models near you. Gaswerks garage is pleased to present our 2018 porsche 911 gt3. The regular gt3 was available with a choice of either sixspeed manual or sevenspeed. Porsche torque vectoring plus ptv plus and porsche torque vectoring ptv ptv plus has been specially adapted to the new 911 gt3.
Besides, the differences are expressed through other cool stuff. We go for a drive in the 2018 porsche 911 carrera t manual and pdk. In conjunction with pdk, fitted as standard, the system operates with an electronically regulated and fully variable rear differential lock. I have a deposit down on the next gen gt4 already and there is rumor its going to come in manual and pdk. The big deal with the recently refreshed porsche 911 gt3 isnt the 4. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdkonly sort of machine, much to. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. I am on my 4th porsche and it is a pdk equipped cayman. Porscheboost the manual gt3 is back 2018 porsche 991. Around town, hard hard driving rallies, and hard hard track driving. Designated for the gt3 racing class of automobiles, the current porsche gt3 for sale represents a boiled down and competitive version of the 911 turbo enthusiasts have come to appreciate and revere without a. Jan 23, 2018 the 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring package attacking the french alps.
Porsches 911 gt3 returns for 2018 with a beefier flatsix engine, a choice of unspoiled or spoilered rear end, and a manual gearbox. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 61 2018 911 models nationwide. The new porsche 911 gt3 strikes the balance like almost no other. Wait no longer, this model packs tremendous power and offers a way more personalized riding experience than a standard vehicle. A standard 6speed manual, or a 7speed dualclutch pdk automatic gearbox. With 368kw of power and 460nm of torque up from 350kw and 440nm, the new gt3 sees a reduction of 0100kmh time of 0. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 is a 500 horsepower hardcore trackfocused version of the iconic 911 sports car with a top speed of 198 mph. Ive never grabbed the first car to pop up as my mart fresh pick, but this silver 996 carrera with ruf wheels positively jumped off the page. May 08, 2017 porsche 911 gt3 cup races into paris auto show after using both manual and pdk cars, and even with my penchant for lap times, id still pick the zerodollar 6mt option. At first, i was debating whether to go with a manual or pdk and i chose pdk because both me and wife can both enjoy driving the vehicle. If youve read about, shopped for or driven a porsche in the past decade, youve.
As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Discussion in porsche started by rob lay, dec 17, 2017. I drove both the manual and the pdk and bought the pdk and have never once regretted it. After trying and failing to keep up with walter rohrl on a race track, i can now tell you just how good the 991. A single word bundles everything the brands stands for. Dec 10, 2017 in sum, the differences of gt3 vs gt3 rs are clearly shown through the power, aerodynamics, the general body look, the overall performance especially one is designed with the manual transmission while another comes with the pdk option. I gave up on ring time numbers because they average driver will not get close to the limit in a gt3 or rs. Drivers have waited for this series with bated breath since 2011 when carrera hit the road. Porsche 911 gt3 manual to pdk comparison ferdinand. This will single handedly be my hardest choice ill have to make on the car. The manual 911 gt3 touring is more involving and fun to drive than the plain 911 gt3 with pdk. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 will give buyers the choice of porsches ultrafast paddleshifted pdk transmission or a glorious good old threepedal sixspeed manual transmission, per a porsche press.
Yes the pdk is quicker on the track but the manual is best for daily driving and you feel even more one with the car. With the optional 6speed gt sports manual transmission, the time is 3. Particularly, the latest porsche 991 911 gt3 is the farthest departure from the classic porsche that weve ever seen. Porsche 911 carrera s given more power than a gt3 rs. Because the porsche doppelkupplung sevenspeed will shift in less time and produce quicker laps, the initial 991. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, fitted as standard, the sprint from 0 to 100 kmh takes just 3. Oct 23, 2017 but theres also the 2018 porsche 911 carrera gts to consider. Those who were dreaming of spending their summer shifting. Although theres no mention of the intermediate shaft bearing being replaced, its price takes that into account.
Whilst i enjoy driving manual recreationally i find them tedious in traffic day to day car would be driven day to day plus for fun on weekends. My gut feel is the manual and pdk will do much better long term. When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche and came with a little regret. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2018 porsche 911 gt3.
We flew to granada, spain to drive the refreshed, 2018 porsche 911 gt3 with the manual and automatic transmission options. Impractically perfect as do so many automotive innovations, pdk got its start in racing because its faster shifts meant quicker lap times. Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. Pdk is a nurburgring soundtrack battle 2 sapphire blue 991. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 will be reunited with a 6speed manual alongside the 7speed pdk dualclutch automatic that it had previously dated exclusively. We compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two.