The guys from Carwow compared the Porsche 911 GT3 and the entry-level 911 Carrera in a track battle. It is not a question of which car is faster, but what we get for the price we pay.
On testing, the Porsche 911 Carrera set a lap time of 47: 9, which is not bad for entry-level 911. The Porsche 911 GT3 set a lap time of 46: 1.
The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 385 hp (283 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450Nm) of torque. With a weight of 1,505kg it reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 182 mph (293 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which enables incredibly swift gear changes without interrupting the flow of power. It is equipped with double wishbone suspension on the front, carbon ceramic brakes, and 19/20 inch wheels with 235 / 40ZR19 (front) and 295 / 35ZR20 (rear) Pirelli tires.
Speaking of price, there is a big difference between these two models. The price of the Porsche 911 Carrera is £ 83,000, while the price of the Porsche 911 GT3 is £ 123,000. Now, what do you get for the extra £ 40,000?
The Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine with an impressive 510hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. It is slightly lighter than the 911 Carrera (1,435kg) and reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph (318 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via manual or automatic seven-speed transmission (PDK). It is equipped with carbon ceramic brakes, and 20-inch wheels on the front and 21-inch wheels on the rear with Michelin PS Cup 2 tires.
Source: Carwow via YouTube