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Our jaws dropped after the GT3's 75.3-mph run through the slalom, which pummeled the 74.0-mph mark set recently by a 2007 Lotus Exige S. And the Porsche's 1.02g performance on the skid pad is the highest we've ever recorded.

Considering its gravity-shifting acceleration and light-speed nimbleness, few other production cars can keep up with a well-driven GT3. At a base price of $106,795, the GT3 is a performance bargain compared to the 911 Turbo. Even with the trick brakes, PCM navigation stereo, bi-xenon headlights ($1,090), Chrono Package Plus ($690) and painted wheel caps ($185), our test car's total price of $120,670 still slots in below the base price of the Turbo.

Our GT3 does exactly what people expect Porsches to do well: steer, stop and haul ass. All at the same time if need be, and at a very high level. The GT3 produces world-class performance just a couple of short steps removed from that of legendary racing iron, and it does so in a package accessible to mere mortals. This is the essence of the Porsche story, and it makes this car an unforgettable thrill.

To paraphrase Ferris Bueller: If you have the means, we highly recommend you pick one up.

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Yet another inductee into the Merc1 Allstar list!

Edit: The video will left me breathless! This car goes and sounds as good as anything from Italy. I'll take one in Guards Red or Black please!

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