AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive

cawimmer430 · 09-30-2007, 09:11 AM

AMS tested the 997 GT2. They loved it. They especially remarked how the lack of AWD (less weight) and 50 extra horsepower make this car really fast and a superb handler. The suspension is a lightly modified and comes from the GT3.

They measured 11.2 seconds from 0-200 km/h and a top speed of 329 km/h. No other data was given. They praised the turbo because at high speed it still offers a lot of boost (most turbo's don't apparently).

That's basically the good stuff right there. Short to the point review. Check out the pictures.

The Scans
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Bruce · 09-30-2007, 11:35 AM

Fantastic car this is. As far as I'm concerned, this GT2 essentially represents the embodiment of the 911 over the past fifty some years. It's most everything that a 911 stands for: precise engineering; quirky driving experience; amazing traction and superb handling; usabilty (well, more than the 996 and 993 versions) as well as a general styling theme which is purely Porsche.

And with that being said, I can completely understand if someone feels the GT2 is lacking in imagination, especially when compared with such vehicles as the Scuderia and Superleggera. The GT2, despite being at the heap of the 911 line-up, looks quite conservative when compared to it's many rivals. But hey, its a 911 and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Additionally, if you want a 911 with a little more "flair", one could always go with the GT3 RS.

Thanks for the scans Chris.

ree · 09-30-2007, 11:48 AM

Nevertheless, they add at the end of the short test:

"People, who don't only search for top speed or track times, but also want to get some Emotion, those people will still fall in love with the GT3! He revs higher and the reaction of the accelerator is thrilling and much better to dose. In addition to that, the engine of the GT3 sounds more beautiful..."

DeDe · 09-30-2007, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the scans, Christian!
My absolute favorite supercar...

Can't wait for the tests...

atuv · 09-30-2007, 12:42 PM

I need this car tested with Scuderia and Superleggera ASAP

,can't wait

DeDe · 10-09-2007, 03:37 PM

That 0-300 km/h time (33 s) should be true. But who did it? Factory or AutoBild?

However can wait for the 2008 Nardo High Speed Test

They will test it, surely

Laurent T · 10-25-2007, 02:41 AM

Can't see the scans ? Have they been removed ?

Bruce · 10-25-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurent T

Can't see the scans ? Have they been removed ?

Nope. They should still work.

In any event, I've reuploaded them to Shareavenue. Hope you'll be able to view them.

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Laurent T · 10-29-2007, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the repost

! I fact, I have a problem with my browser on one of my PCs which prevents me from correct viewing of some pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

Nope. They should still work.

In any event, I've reuploaded them to Shareavenue. Hope you'll be able to view them.

P.S. - Welcome to the forum.

09-30-2007, 09:11 AM	#1
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive AMS tested the 997 GT2. They loved it. They especially remarked how the lack of AWD (less weight) and 50 extra horsepower make this car really fast and a superb handler. The suspension is a lightly modified and comes from the GT3. They measured 11.2 seconds from 0-200 km/h and a top speed of 329 km/h. No other data was given. They praised the turbo because at high speed it still offers a lot of boost (most turbo's don't apparently). That's basically the good stuff right there. Short to the point review. Check out the pictures. The Scans - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

09-30-2007, 11:35 AM	#2
Bruce Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,183 Thanks: 5,331 Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive Fantastic car this is. As far as I'm concerned, this GT2 essentially represents the embodiment of the 911 over the past fifty some years. It's most everything that a 911 stands for: precise engineering; quirky driving experience; amazing traction and superb handling; usabilty (well, more than the 996 and 993 versions) as well as a general styling theme which is purely Porsche. And with that being said, I can completely understand if someone feels the GT2 is lacking in imagination, especially when compared with such vehicles as the Scuderia and Superleggera. The GT2, despite being at the heap of the 911 line-up, looks quite conservative when compared to it's many rivals. But hey, its a 911 and I wouldn't have it any other way. Additionally, if you want a 911 with a little more "flair", one could always go with the GT3 RS. Thanks for the scans Chris.

09-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#3
ree Devotee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 3,586 Thanks: 4,725 Thanked 2,750 Times in 1,232 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive Nevertheless, they add at the end of the short test: "People, who don't only search for top speed or track times, but also want to get some Emotion, those people will still fall in love with the GT3! He revs higher and the reaction of the accelerator is thrilling and much better to dose. In addition to that, the engine of the GT3 sounds more beautiful..."

09-30-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
DeDe Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 936 Thanks: 845 Thanked 605 Times in 264 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive Thanks for the scans, Christian! My absolute favorite supercar... Can't wait for the tests...

09-30-2007, 12:42 PM	#5
atuv Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,198 Thanks: 440 Thanked 81 Times in 78 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive I need this car tested with Scuderia and Superleggera ASAP ,can't wait

10-09-2007, 03:37 PM	#6
DeDe Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 936 Thanks: 845 Thanked 605 Times in 264 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive That 0-300 km/h time (33 s) should be true. But who did it? Factory or AutoBild? However can wait for the 2008 Nardo High Speed Test They will test it, surely

10-25-2007, 02:41 AM	#7
Laurent T Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AMS: Porsche 997 GT2 Short Drive Can't see the scans ? Have they been removed ?

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