"You need both". I was waiting for you to say that.

So here it is, aside from any pre-recorded content this could well be the last video outside of the house for a while! The format shift will have to come and some out of the box thinking will have to be applied in the name of safety. I hope you enjoy this one! I managed to squeeze this in last week and what a car to share with you. When all of this over I’m hoping to take the Porsche 997 GT3 RS to a high speed circuit to discover that front end grip under heavy braking!

I have to say Mr JWW, you are one of the only KZfaq petrol heads who can actually drive really well and understand the nuisances of individual cars.... as a good motoring journalist would! And despite all the wonderful cars you are able to own, drive and to produce quality content with, you do it with some class and without being ... annoying? Or somewhat arrogant....like so many unfortunately are.... Thank you for the great content, the insightful drives and genuine enthusiasm you convey in all you videos. Well done and keep up the good work for us genuine enthusiasts and your success and growth speaks for itself. stay safe. 😎

Killing me with this 997.2 RS content. God I want one!

991.2 is gonna go down as a classic. That engine!!!

JWW does it again! Having driven both of these beasts flat out, I couldn't agree more with you! I do wish you would have talked more about the shifter feel. The 997 RS is more "notchy", but its a rifle bolt feeling. So satisfying and engaging; it's a big part of why the car feels so racecar. (Like reloading a .50 cal sniper).

Best title!!! Comparing Legends!!!

Damn, that “thickness” analogy to torque really stuck with me! I have a degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and that’s probably the best description I’ve heard 😄. When I got my first really serious sports car, a C63S (4.0 TT), I really felt that thick malleable torque beneath my right foot compared to my previous “fast” cars...your sir have a way with words 👍🏼

Absolutely love the description of torque, doing a better job than most journalists

That downshift at the 14:30 mark was the perfect exclamation to wrap-up another superb video

3.8 is actually 450PS vs .2 GT3 500PS or 444bhp vs 492bhp.

Thank you so much for the much needed entertainment during such difficult time. Keep doing it, and frankly these type of videos what differentiates you form all the others, and makes you so good at what you do. It is always music to my ears to hear that you are using your 991.2 manual GT3 as a daily. Mine has 15K miles and it is one of my daily cars. All of my friends kept trying to push me to get the PDK, and I am so glad I did not listen to them. As you indicated the clutch pedal and gear changes are so effortless and combined with the low end torque, I often find myself in the middle of rush hours and I am not bother a bit with having a manual. For past few years, I used to tell everyone if I have to give up all of my cars and I do have a large Porsche and exotic car collection and only keep one car, it would be the Porsche 981 Spyder, which I loved dearly and won me few track events and few Autocrosses, but today I can happily say this has recently changed and my GT3 with manual transmission would be the car I would keep if I have to get rid of my car collection... I want you to know, I do fully understand every time I see that big smile of yours while you driving that manual GT3. It is honest and genuine smile. It is that great of a car and an experience. Keep up the good work and look forward to much more content from you, during such difficult times. God bless you, and Stay & your family safe and wish the same for all your audience. Mark

Thank you! I’m new to your channel and it’s a breath of fresh air at the moment and well done for NOT trying to appeal to “yoof” market with manic laughter and loud drum n base music - nor adverts for finance companies. 👍🏻

Stay Safe dude! No competitive sport; life-on-lockdown; no summer holiday; Lots of Fear... I need this stuff... Stay healthy! Keep the Content alive!

Great review as always!

great stuff JWW. Really wanted to see a comparison between these 2.

Manual for life. I own a gtv6 1981 and a 718 gt4, I wont change them for nothing in the world

Love this!! Enjoying the smiles in these tough times! Give us some escapism and content to smile 😊

Your explanations are outstanding. I have never driven either of theses machines, but I feel like I know what makes them special after hearing your description. Stay well.

Very cool comparison, always great content James

Amazing how he answered almost every question I've been stuck on about 997vs991 in 15 minutes and 7 seconds.

997.2 RS legend. no newer car deliver such driving experience.

I really appreciate your transparency and honesty about the two cars. You remain completely objective even though you own one of them.

You always make it a pleasure to watch. Informative and in a simplistic way that puts you above everyone else.

Man the driving and quality is next level. I will be sad that we will have to wait for more driving videos and track days. However Mr. JWW doesn't disappoint so I am excited to see what you come up with.

Great comparison, perfectly described! As an owner of the 997 RS compared to the 991.2 GT3 Touring, I can tell that you can also go directly from 3 to 4, but you need to do it super fast and with more power and engagement... it just says “I don’t like slow boy”

I’m from France, I’m discovering your channel, which is crazy ! Even if I don’t understand everything, it’s so precise !

997.2 RS is the pure raw driver car pinnacle. But you’re right. The 991 is a good daily 😉

You’ve almost turned into a motoring journalist 🤣

Mate your priority it to yourself & young family. We ain't going anywhere. This is a brilliant channel & your videos are a touch of class. Dodgy sunglasses included😎😜👌👍

I am not gonna choose one over the other, I need BOTH of them!!!!

Always 997 GT3!

Stay safe Mr JWW... Best wishes to you and your family...

You have the absolute best car videoes on KZfaq!

Epic 911 content James stay safe over the coming months , and keep the content coming we are going to need it. Cheers

Really enjoyed this episode it nice to see that you have such a passion for cars and also know how to drive them and understand what is going with them. Please keep doing what you are doing because I can get to dream about driving these lovely cars👍

That's a great description of the clutch pedal in the 997 3RS, 'magnetically bonded'. Driving the thing in traffic is a leg workout. Everything else you've said about the older car is spot on; a momentary pause at neutral while going 3-4 or 4-3. I want to type everything else I remember about the car out but you've captured it in your video so succinctly; fantastic. It'd look nice next to the 991.2 and TDF! :)

Hey James i believe the 991 was 9thousand rpm from the start 2013. It was the 991 gt3RS that was brought down to 8500 and then brought back up. I think... 🧐🧐

Perfect. I am lost for words how well you described the difference!

Amazing video ! Love that sound ☺

You guys have to come up with some darn good content and ideas to keep us busy, South Africa is under lockdown for 21 days. I'm starting from tomorrow to bench watch from your first video

Great video as always. James you should get the houndstooth seat inserts, would look ace in your gt3

Nice video just a few observations : The 991.1 GT3 (PDK only) redline is 9K pm, the 991.1 GT3 RS was 8.5K rpm. Also on the engine side the Mezger is a port injection engine whereas the 991 is (all gens) direct injection. The 991.2 GT3 did away with hydraulic valve lifters for rigid lifters that might require calibration (shims) although porsche says is not required over the engine life time.

that 991.2 GT3 manual U have in your hands James... is what Porsche dreams are made of ...Pure Macchina Passion....that thunderous Scream of 500 HP ...is pure Heaven !!! Thank You again for the fabulous content & stay Safe n Blessed with your Family & Pray things get better soon....i still think the 911R is the one i covet the most

This is a video! A guy that car actually drive and convey the driving experience. Thank you.

Awesome video as ever 👌🏽

997.2 just looks nicer imo. I love the tail lights

Janes, absolutely bang on commentary. 100% agree. I am a 997.2 GT3RS owner.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I really enjoy the way how you speak about cars; the vocabulary, the metaphors, the passion 👏

Superb Video and Great comparison content that you get likes of from No other channel's out there 🙂 Simply Awesome Stuff James 🙂👍🏻 Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this content for us, it's truly appreciated 🙂👍🏻 Keep up the fantastic work buddy 🙂 And I hope you and the family are keep safe and well 🙂 All the best, Mark 👍🏻

MRJWW putting into words what we all feel but haven’t been able to describe. Torque = malleable, thick energy. The Zing of a sowing machine. I know exactly what you mean from the S65 V8 in my M3. Brilliant as always!

great job explaining the nuance between the two cars. I wish all car reviewers had your keen senses.

Best outro ever!!! 9000 - woohoo!🔥

I have a bad back and hip because of the clutch on my 997. 🤦🏻‍♂️

just to put things right: 991.1 GT3 actually did rev to 9k rpm. Just look at chris harris video. However, the 911.1 GT3 RS with the 4.0-litre engine did not. That had the limiter set to 8800 rpm or thereabouts. It was only with your 991.2 4.0-litre engine that they managed to have reliable 9k rpm. :) Cheers

From your California Brother and proud owner of a 2016 991 GTS, THANK YOU MR. JWW! Please stay Safe and Healthy from that Corona Virus.

Great video James. Stay safe

Crazy days! Just to point out 3 things: 1. Glad your keeping it real! 2. One of the few channels in which the comments come from real fans, rather than for KZfaq algorithm! 3. Respect Mr JWW!

Yeah man!!! Despite the fact that this carbon sculpture is sublime

MRJWW IS KILLING IT

James you were spot on this review. I also drove them back to back and went for the 991.2 just because I needed a daily car easy to live with. But the feel of the 997 is just another level if you want to feel every part of the car and engage with them! You say it perfectly - must have both! :)

Absolute Perfect honest comparison and thanks 🙏 for the Confirmation😬😉 Stay Healthy also for your family💪

Always love your videos and content James! Hope you and the family are safe & well. One quick question, if you could build another GT3 with the same black & silver interior, would you still get the 'yellow' belts or stick w/ black? Having that dilemma on my Spyder spec.

Well done sir. Well appreciated.

I‘m pretty sure the 991‘1 GT3 reved to 9k rmp. The RS MK1 was limited to 8800rpm due to it‘s dualclutch not handling the power from the new 4.0 compared to the 3.8s in the 991‘1 😉

sounds soooo good

Hell yeah!!! New content

Given that 997 rs and the 991.2 manual are almost equal in price on the used market. You'd have a better chance at throwing a snowball at the sun than getting me to buy 997 rs over a manual 991 Cheers JWW

Hard choices!

Just the sound of 991.2 makes me want one so bad, been racking my brain on how I can get into one.

great comparo! glad you went into all the petrolhead-gland-tickling sensations and i agree with your conclusion. was hoping you could comment on the steering and suspension though. just a few little details: 1. 9k rpm was already in the 991.1 gt3. 2. the heavier clutch and shifter is an attribute of the 997, not the RS, since the regular gt3 is just as heavy 3. imo the 991.2's engine isn't any more thoroughbred than the 997's since the mezger was a pure motorsport engine derived from a gt1 le mans car would love to see more content on the 997 gt3 RS!

thanks for the content

Your content is now on another level to other youtubers in my opinion. I feel you buy the cars in your garage because they're the ones you want to own, not because you're getting paid to influence. With Top Gear more of a family entertainment show now, and Evo not making so much online content nowadays, your channel fills that gap. Cheers JWW

The metzger sound on gear changes sound so motorsport to me. Prefer it for that reason, but im sure the 991 drives way better

Having owned a few nice cars iover the years, Jag Etype,XJ220, 85 V8 Vantage,996 GT3 CS,360 Modena, 997 Turbo, 964 c4 among others i am used different gearboxes and pedal layouts some soft some hard, some you with no synchro on 1st, i enjoyed the 360 box the most it was smooth and quick and also the pedal layout for heel and toe was perfect , The 997 Turbo was a little disappointing with a notchy gearbox possibly similar to the 997 gt3 rs? , so im thinking i would prefer the manual in the 991 GT3. Great review thanks !

GT3RS-Case Closed, Perfection, Sound is a symphony !!!

I had a 996GT3 for many years which had a heavy clutch but the actual gear change was quite slick, the lever moving around the box quite sweetly. Had a friend with a 996GT3 like mine who upgraded to a 997.2 GT3RS which he let me have a brief drive of. Was quite apparent how much more effort was required to change gear and though I loved the car in most respects, I wasn't a fan of the gear change. It sounds like the 991 manual GT3 is a very different driving experience.

991.2 GT3 with three pedals is my number one fav car right now.

A Dream!!

Sizewise big difference - 997 is small compared to 991 - 997 much more difficult but very rewarding - still no comment hydraulics vs electric steering

Stay safe Mr JWW... Best wishes to you and your family... Realistically living in Australia and having to drive under our laws and roads I'd take which ever handles better. I do like a heavier clutch but I guess you get used to the lighter clutch...Hard choice but gt3 manual ftw... Mainly because it's easier to live with...

As much as I love track content, alpine and B road footage is the best

A very articulate comparison 👌. Why happened at 12:56 (looks like a left over clip (with you wearing a grey/white t-shirt??

"The simple answer is, Ya need both"

That looks like a very necessary journey!!!!! Wrong thing to do for so many reasons at this time, unbelievable

In terms of articulating the experience of driving these cars, this is a step up from the sheems of this world, not to mention a lot of 'pro' reviewers.

Great video. You nail the difference between the cars. You should drive 997rs4.0. The pick up from lower rpm is a bit more similar to your 991.2gt3. Question. With your intended use, 20000miles, ceramic, no club sport, why not get the more comfortable seats? Seems to be a better choice when you don’t track the car a lot?

So, James, this video prompted me to go back and rewatch some of your previous Modern Classics videos. Which did you prefer? The Ferrari 599 GTO or the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series?

Please stay safe James and be healthy my friend. (Mike in Ohio)

Would you consider doing something on the 996 911? I have been considering a 996 turbo and there isn't much content out there

nice AP bro

On Min 4:17 you said “the GT3 RS 991 first generation rev up to 8500rpm”. I would like to add that GT3RS 991.1 Rev red line is 8800 in first, 8700 in second, 8600 in third. Cool 👍🏻

i've heard a 997 GT3 RS in full chat. but boy can i tell you that it sounds absolutely insane. these NA flat-6 engines are a masterpiece

CANT WAIT FOR THE CONTENT FROM THE BUNKER!

I thought the gen 1 gt3 revved to 9000rpm aswell? And the rs revved to 8800rpm?

dream cars!

That torque be thicc!!

Could you compare the cayman series? 986 cayman s vs 981 cayman s vs gt4

You should make videos on watches as well if you have the time as a new project.

I Love Porsche...(GT3) 9000rpm my favorite. Plus all 911 turbo s..GT4..Macan GTS...+RS models but I want a perfect fit for me...I want to test drive every one and find the perfect balance for owning a Porsche whether it be suv...coupe or GT...almost forgot haha