Verdict
A
← Porsche 911 GT3 · 2007-2011 · 997 GT3
Porsche 911 GT3 997 GT3
Headline trim: 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 — 493 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.
BHP
493 bhp
0–60
3.9 s
Top speed
193 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£75,000-£500,000
Strengths
- Mezger 3.8 / 4.0 NA flat-six
- RS 4.0 — 600 cars only
- Last GT3 with hydraulic steering
Weaknesses
- Manual only — no PDK
- Track-spec running cost
- RS 4.0 supercar money now
Notable tech
- 997 platform
- Mezger 3.6 / 3.8 / 4.0 NA flat-six
- 6MT only
- RWD
- Track-derived
- RS 4.0 — homologation special
Common issues
- Mezger cost
- RS 4.0 collectability
- Track tyre wear
- Specialist service
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 997 GT3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
997.1 GT3 3.6
BHP415
Torque405 Nm
0–604.3 s
Top193 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
997.1 GT3 RS 3.6
BHP415
Torque405 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top193 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
997.2 GT3 3.8
BHP435
Torque430 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top194 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
997.2 GT3 RS 3.8
BHP444
Torque430 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top193 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
997.2 GT3 RS 4.0
BHP493
Torque460 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top193 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT