Apologies for the incorrect stats at 1.30 - editor's fault. Of course, this is the 991.2 GT3, which has a 4.0-litre engine, producing 493bhp at 8250rpm. Hope you enjoyed the film anyway and do let us know below what cars you'd like to see on the channel in the near future.

The RWS just screams for the gated manual transmission option from the first gen R8

Heart says R8 Brain says always 911 Pockets says ...bus

Amazing how not a single employee at Autocar notice that the specs of the GT3 are for the old one...

"If I had longer legs I would be taller"

Big Mistake, u have the stats of the old 991.1 GT3 3.8 liters at 1:30 . ;)

I feel like these two cars are completely different animals for different purposes. Yes the GT3 might be the better car might be faster might be all round a better package but the R8 has something special that the GT3 doesnt. It might be that V10 or the less clinical feeling of the car. The GT3 is for someone who wants to go on trackdays and demolish everything and the R8 is for the gentleman who likes to drive but also likes comfort in everyday driving. That said Id personally pick the R8 but that may be just me following my heart not my brain.

Mauro and Dan r really good tbh... u can tell that both r proper Petrolheads and knows what they r talking abt...

Seeing as I've owned an R8 v10 Plus (602hp) and now own a 991.2 GT3, I think I can form a non biased opinion on both. Theres no disputing, the R8 is a great car, but it's nothing like the GT3. They're not comparable cars, they don't serve the same purpose and other than them both being RWD, I'm not sure why they're even being compared in this video. The V10 is an incredible engine, but the dynamics and "feel" of the R8 is pretty rubbish. The dampening on the R8 is literally some of the worst I've ever experienced, that's possibly because pre 2017 R8s (Mine being a late 2016) had issues with the magnetic ride, but it genuinely felt like a bouncy castle at times. The R8 feels artificial, theres no engagement. The GT3's Flat 6 is phenomenal, is it "better" than the V10? I' m not sure, as I say, it's not truly comparable, but it's certainly not worse. As for the feel and handling though, the GT3 is MILES ahead. I have never driven a car that feels as in tune as the GT3. It does baffle me how people who've never owned either, can form such opinions and get so bloody emotional over things.

Pound for pound Porsche GT3 and GT3 RS are the best sports cars in the world. Period!

GT3 all day! Even though I'm an audi owner! The PDK gearbox is unmatched. Full stop

Audi should make a GT-3 variant of the R8 with the 650 horsepower V10, curb weight of around 3300-3400 lbs, RWD, and remove every creature comfort (no carpets... more carbon fiber... forged aluminum... ).

I think it is quite a hard match when it comes down to it - The GT3 is more evolving and hardcore, but the R8 has more supercar presence - if one actually needs an everyday super/sports car the choice is not so easy - They both have great engines with great soundtracks and they are both more than fast enough for most owners. I would take that GT3 but I do also not have to arrive at the big company door every day with perhaps several hours of travel on the Autobahn...

I prefer the Porsche any day of the year - Ray Winston makes some very good points about the Audi though.

GT3 is the Head Master in the school, where R8 is joining as a student

Thanks for finally filming in 4K.

Chris Martin is one of my favorite youtube auto journalists

Glad you can buy the R8 RWS as a full production model in 2020... Well done Audi...

I want that GT3 so bad!

The problem is that you can buy an Audi R8, but the GT3 you cannot because dealers are ruining the Porsche Brand buy selling GT cars only to friends and/or I speculate to whom gives them a kickback. All GT cars are selling “used”with a few miles with large premiums over sticker. It should not be that way. So I fell the comparison should be between cars you can actually buy. ...

Am I the only one who keeps on having difficulties watching videos with Mauro in it... The looks of a traveller with the little man syndrom with all its consequences.

Bring back Mauro. He might not dress like someone out of Pebble Beach but his great driving and 'to the point' commentary is the best.

More importantly. What is Mauro wearing?

I'm sure you guys hear it a lot, but it deserves reminding. You guys have the best job!

At 1:30 , they showed the wrong information , its the 991.2 gt3 so, its 4000cc , 500hp, those stats are from 991.1 gt3

I'm sure Porsche suspension engineers will be thrilled to hear your comparison of all their hard work and knowledge, to the closing of a kitchen cupboard!

I wouldn't even look at an R8 over a GT3!

got to appreciate, how these blokes, STICKINGG TO THEIR GUNS!! AND STILL BEING CIVIL. RESPECT.. GREAT REVIEW.

Massive improvement to Autocar vids in the last year or so. Like these conversational pieces, gives a real balanced opinion. On my local roads too! Keep it up 👍🏻

I watch this channel now because of Dan. Keep him doing videos as much as possible!

Good one guys, enjoyed it.

I like this new guy.

Mauro’s best performance to date imo, good video boys!

I love how, every time I see Mauro, it’s like he doesn’t understand how clothes work.

I love the current R8. What an awesome looking and sounding car.

I just love the body colored blade on the Audi soo much!

GT3 sounds way better and faster (even the wrong slower stats you posted is faster) and better looking. There's no contest *except getting allocated to even buy a GT3* these days is ridiculous and stupid...So realistically for many of us out to buy a car at this range and don't have money to trade in multiple Porsches, we probably end up with the Audi...

Exactly the choice I have had to make over the last 2 months.... going to pu my RWS this week.... thanks for the video.

Being a long time fan of Autocar magazine and it's feature videos. It's nice to see the dynamism back between hosts. It's been missing in recent years but worry over. The good features are back ;)

The suspension in the McLaren super series is better than the Porsche by a big margin. The fixed bucket seats in the GT3 are not very comfortable and you can't buy one new unless the dealer wants you to have one! The Audi R8 is a great car but the design is starting to look old. The 570S looks much more modern now.

Great comparison - especially enjoyed the detail on the GT3’s damping Control. I would have picked it as well 😉

Totally agree re the last 1000 RPM for the GT3 its not adding anything other stopping you bouncing of the Rev limiter. Peak power at 8250 and peak torque at 6000.

Great review guys. Finally some life in auto car

Porsche for life

I remember when Porsche used to actually charge less for their stripped down performance cars. The 964 Carrera RS and RS America were several thousand less than the standard Carrera. The 968 Clubsport was also less than the standard 968. I think they started charging more for their stripped down cars with the 996 series 911.

Random, but so good to see Autocar finally adopting 4K

In Canada we get shafted on the RWS. it’s only available in black or white, not this beautiful blue. No quilted leather seats. I don’t think those mesh wheels are an option either.

Awesome review, I love both... But I would still choose new NSX with better tires

GT3 is over 50K more than the R8 RWS and the GT3 is super hard to get in the USA. Dealer mark up can be an additional 50k. I sat and drove one and well worth it if you got dough. Now the Audi R8 V10 Plus convertible is a different story.

You get more performance out the R8 with AWD not with RWD so not sure what he trying to say.Also I know exactly what my AWD car is going to do.Put your foot down out of the corner and the back end starts twitching out which is very easily controlled.So don’t know what he’s on about their too.

The R8 without quattro AWD feels like something is missing. Audi made its brand around quattro AWD and taking that away to make the R8 sharper while sound in practice, is like taking the very soul that made it an Audi. The 911 has been under the knife from Porsche for 70+ years and the GT3 is the 911 distilled to its very essence - it is not taking away its trademarks, but taking everything unnecessary away and making the Rear-engine NA flat 6 car everyone knows and loves and sharpening it just for the driving fun. Needless to say, I take the 911 GT3 anyday.

Mauro those boots are a serious vibe...

I recognise those roads.. in fact that road is where I take my BM for a Sunday blast!! It’s Chillgrove, West Sussex?

The Audi R8 is a bargain supercar! Compared to the gt3!! If I had to pick one the Porsche all the way but if you’re on a budget Audi🏁🏁

No Audi will ever match that GT3 when it comes to the experience

GT3 is the best modern road car ... period

The R8 is a glorious car and the GT3 is my favorite car in the world (well, the GT3 RS even more so). Who would be disappointed by either? But it's an emotional choice, not a rational one, they have slightly different appeals and the GT3's focus and the heritage of the 911 & Porsche wins it for me...all Porsche's have that special feel that only they do, it carries through the entire range, but this is the car where it shows the most.

Mauro, per your statement…”It doesn’t have the front drive shafts, it doesn’t have the propshafts and it doesn’t have the centre diff.”….and you forgot, it doesn’t have the front differential.

I love Audi had loads of them and I am getting I Q7 next week. But I just could not drop over 100k on an Audi.

They are all incredible cars. It all comes down to how do you feel in it.

Instead of telling us, why not do a comparison between the R8 RWS vs the R8 Quattro? Let the cars show us where to spend the money.

WIth Mauro Calo eating so much ice cream, his extra weight has got to be slowing the V10 in comparison to the Porsche. Stop eating ice cream and it may go faster ;)

Also, you guys need two switch cars halfway through because the more persuasive person always has the majority side with them, when you try both it levels the comparison.

You know what? I miss that the roadtesters don't exchange the cars to get another view. Now both of them say that their cars are "absolutely fantastic" in every aspect.

gt3 for days my dad has one

Why only 105lbs lighter? I was expecting something like 200-220lbs.

Have you guys seen the Aussie ford falcon XR6 turbo, ITS A BEAST

GT3 > any R8

Very entertaining to someone who has Pcars but has never owned an Audi-Audi soundtrack is better than the GT3 good work guys

no Steve sutcliffe?

I've got one of these GT3's and I agreed with everything Dan said apart from the damping. It's good but not great. I drive on Norfolk B roads and it does get a bit choppy. I had a McLaren 540 and that suspension is much better than this Porsche. Comparing these two, I've driven the R8 and it's a bit soft and easy, the 911 gives much more feel and emotion.

In the end the 911 GT3 is a rear-engined sports car. When pushed hard enough the tail will ultimately kick out. It's just that over the years Porsche has managed to minimize that. But will never be able to eliminate it. Whereas the Audi R8 is a mid-engine car. Where the engine SHOULD be for "the best" handling (sure it takes more than engine placement...but is a HUGE factor). Which is why all professional race cars are mid-engine. :) I'd bet that if they put Michael Schmacher behind the wheel of both cars he'd get a better time in the Audi. And RWD cars are the most fun to drive. :) Taking you out of corners so well )not sure how they would compare to a mid-engine AWD car).

Sure the v10 sounds nice, but I've been hearing that sound since 2005 with the Gallardo. Dress up a gt3/gt3rs with an exhaust and it sounds like an f1 car. The Porsche is so raw and intriguing, making it desirable to almost everyone. The gt3 is defiantly a weapon on both the road and track.

Mauro has got new shoes! Cheers mate!

GT3 all day every day

Great review ....I still can’t make my mind up.

The Audi is a Great car. The GT3 is Gorgeous and the GT3RS is even better. But guys, the ultimate has to be the GT2RS, that car is Stunning in all aspects of construction and drive.As they say in the GT2 RS "Run Baby Run" catch me if you can

It really annoys me when they keep blabbing on about the GT3 being £110,000. For starters you can't even buy one (new) unless you're; 1. Good mates with your local Porsche dealership 2. Have bought a number of cars (4+ cars) from them. Then you've got the options list. Almost no one buys a GT3 basic. So even with a few major options ticked, you're looking at closer to £130,000, and it's a lot more than that if you're the type of person who likes lighting their cigars with £50 notes. Would love either of them to be honest. I'm quite intrigued by the RWS R8. If it came with an open gated manual shift it would nearly be perfect. So with that being said I would probably take the 991.2 GT3, with a manual please.

Why does this 40+ year old presenter dress like he’s from one direction whilst holding them carpets under his arms 😂😂

Nice review and comparison, especially on damp cool U.K. winter roads. GT3 please...

Good video. Could do without Mauro's gibbon noises...

They should build an R8 V10 with a Targa Top.

The Audi R8 RWS should be compared to something like the Porsche 911 Carrera R. The Porsche 911 GT3 is a track focused variant. This Audi R8 is entry level. They are not direct competitors.

i need to see the circuit test!!

Nice review, you need that balance between track and road and the R8 delivers !

Nice one! But i feel that you need to upload in a higher video quality somehow. When there's lots of fine detail in a scene, like the trees at 1:58, the video bitrate is too low and the quality drops visibly.

You've probably got more chance of actually being able to buy the R8. The GT3 is a great car but unless you're one of Porsche's chosen customers you can't buy one unless you pay a premium,

GT3 with Touring package - nothing more I need.

Who's the yob?

Why is Brock Lesnar reviewing cars?

I hate the plastic shift paddle on Audi as well

I'd love to see a twin test between a Cayman S and the new Alpine A110

I just hope such NA cars keep coming

Amazed how many people caught the gt3 typo hahahha

Nice comparo and all but in the UK it's impossible to buy a new GT3 unless you're a serial car buyer at one dealer or pay way over.

Audi is more of a spectacle but that gt3 is special

How is this a "Versus"? Two different drivers giving their personal bias to what they're driving and not going head to head in anything. So...

I am leaning toward the GT3 mostly because of the Manual trans. If audi comes out with RWS 6SPD manual.... I am in!!!

The biggest difference is you can actually buy an R8, sadly not for the GT3

Excellent Video!