Porsche 997 GT2 RS versus 991 GT2 RS

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4 жыл бұрын

Porsche's 991 GT2 RS remains the most powerful and fastest 911 ever built, able to deploy 700 horsepower with a lightning-quick seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and lap the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 47 seconds. The 997 GT2 RS isn't quite as fast, came with a six-speed manual, and is a more visceral car to drive, but is it the better sports car? We drove both on the road and on track to find out.
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Directed and produced by Kris Clewell and Alex Nelson
Written and presented by Reggie Draper
Cars provided by Formula Garage

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@a.c.9495 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I’m a 991 GT2RS owner. The power band is so flat to make it feel unexciting regardless of the huge figures. The 997 GT2RS is the last of an amazing breed and wins the “experience” factor by a mile.

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The 997 2RS ("Thor") is truly a work of beauty!

@stevefowler2112 4 жыл бұрын

I envy you owning a 991.2 GT2 RS, that is my 2nd choice in P street cars behind the '11 GT2 RS, but I have been told the most visceral driving "experience" is the 2011 GT3 RS 4.0, and it looks like they are holding their value even better then the '11 GT2 RS cars.

@The80shilling 4 жыл бұрын

Try a 996 generation GT2.. ZERO drive aids, no traction control, nothing, except ABS. Now THAT'S a freaking rush...

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevefowler2112 The 4.0 is king of the RS cars! Wait for our video on that. It's truly been a blessing to own these lovely cars

@theraggededgeonboardfastes8461 3 жыл бұрын

List of cars I'd take unequivocally from the same era as the 997 carrera....Boss 302 Laguna seca, c6 zo6 zr1, camaro z28, e92 m3, any aston vantage, a 458. That being said the 991 will go down as the best series ever built. They've gone too far with 8 gears in the pdk and the dimensions have gotten out of control in the 992. The ultimate 992 is the carrera s which resembles the 993 carrera s in many endearing ways.

@gauchegaucho 4 жыл бұрын

2011 was probably the greatest year for Porsche... GT2 RS GT3 RS 4.0 Boxster Spyder/Cayman R...

@jeremytaylor7618 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t disagree

@nickcheung7592 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the 991

@gauchegaucho 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickcheung7592 ?

@iluvcakes19 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much.

@theraggededgeonboardfastes8461 3 жыл бұрын

Objectively 997 vs. C6 the adage the more power it has err on the side of the vette the less wet on the side of the carrera. A 997 Carrera S manual is as far as I'd go..anything else reach for a 991. The car of that era was the c6 zr1.people who fetishize the 997 gt3 are misled by false nostalgia. It had its qualities-but it was considerably slower than the rivals of its era from gm and ferrari.

@gm2421 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. As the owner of a lowly 997GT2, he's nailed the feeling!

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

There is NO such thing as a lowly GT2--hey some of them were even rarer than our 9972RS!

@vasilios_2469 4 жыл бұрын

Ah fellow 997 GT2 owner, I love mine, wouldn’t trade it for the world

@finn.linn.1250 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had a 2RS before he passed away. I was 6 at the time but still remember it like yesterday. Absoluto monster of a car

@kimchee411 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Reggie is a great, descriptive reviewer and both of these cars are amazing. I have a 997 and drove a 991 GT3 on track. Not exactly the same but I felt the same kind of differences between the generations. Love the semi old school, analog, lively feel of the 997, but the 991 with PDK just does whatever you want it to with grace and precision, and it sings a glorious song while doing it.

@2dubbyfresh 4 жыл бұрын

kimchee411 we need more Reggie!

@stevefowler2112 4 жыл бұрын

I owned a 997.1 TT 6MT LSD Aero kit car with a very expensive stage 3 turbo build that pulled 600 4WHP on a 4W Dyno jet dyno so assuming 8% parasitic loss, ~650 BHP, she also had lowered racing springs and very light forged HRE wheels and a carbon fiber hood so other then the 4WD, a pretty close approximation of a GT2 RS...all I can say is I wish I would have kept her (I had a health scare that my Doc told me no more driving, ever! So I sold her but thankfully the diagnosis turned out to be inaccurate). a 600 or 650 BHP 997 TT is the near perfect car, you can drive it to the grocery store or out to dinner and she feels as smooth as a 17 year old prom date but if you get the big Turbos spooled up you invite the devil to dance and better be on your game with the 6 MT. I have decided my next P car will be a 2011 GT2 RS, now I am just waiting for AAPL to double.

@ipryor9 4 жыл бұрын

Can I pretend all the reasons the 997 is such a better experience are the same reasons I prefer my 987 Cayman S over the 718?! :-). Love that 997 GT2 RS! Love this video! Great work!

@scottgary45 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done, great enthusiasm. I almost felt like I was behind the wheel. And then I realized it was only extreme envy.

@biljancanin Жыл бұрын

The 997.2 GT2 RS just looks so amazing. Doesn't look over the top like the 991.2 with it's massive intakes and not to mention the rear wing. And the 997.2 being even a lower car height just sums it up for me. Last of the manuals, last of the greats. My most favorite Porsche ever...

@samtoscano6891 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Really enjoyed the comparison . Great commentary by Reggie!

@artmchugh5644 4 жыл бұрын

In the car corral at the Porsche swap meet in Hershey Pennsylvania a couple of years ago , there was a red GT2RS. lots of folks standing around it . I looked at everyone and asked if they would like to hear it , when they said YES !! I said WELL I WILL HAVE TO FIND THE OWNER !!!! I CAN'T AFFORD THIS THING !!!😄😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎🇩🇪🇩🇪🍺🍺🍺🍺

@msmonica832 4 жыл бұрын

Art Mchugh hahaha!!

@dreamcarxchange2063 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, one of my favorite videos - fantastic job Reggie, absolutely loved it!!!

@fentontaylor9021 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! He should have done a lap without talking so we could just enjoy all his facial expressions! That Porsche smile!

@rns2222 4 жыл бұрын

So well put together...a real joy to watch this video. And such a fun comparison.

@jamesmcmurtry5351 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Reggie! You have a very real style and approach to reviewing these cars. I look forward to more of your videos.

@IanWhelan 4 жыл бұрын

Well done video, and good insight from Reggie. Good job! Thanks!

@larrym1112 4 жыл бұрын

WHOA! Awesome production, cinematic value. Simple honest review. Great work all.

@Mr_Bo_x Жыл бұрын

wow, one of the best documents about the selection of these models

@atx2l8iwon 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you!

@joeyyi146 4 жыл бұрын

Loved watching every minute of it. Great review! Can see the joy in your face.

@brianmeck5627 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Brought out the 'feels' Reggie.

@calvinstiles8777 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is on point. Great video. Love both cars.

@ianthebadguy 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic review and comparison! Thank you, sir.

@kevinbodman1011 4 жыл бұрын

I love them both.My favorite Porsche is the early 930s 74-79 with 930 vin codes.

@gottawatch1932 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It hit on a lot of levels. Been a spectator at MSR and waiting to save up for my 997.2 and go out to the track. Wish you would of had a go pro mounted on the nose of the car and edited to show you entering the corners a little more. That would be my only critique. But your enthusiasm and direction of the video was worth it’s weight. And you had me feeling like we was ridin and just talking shop. That’s a great video. I love how you showcased the Houston landmarks and the great MSR track. Hope to see more videos of the 911, and especially the 997. Thank you

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed review. Yes, we did have some great scenery thanks to Reggie Draper and Formula Garage's input. PCA made it all come alive

@PorscheClubofAmerica 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, and noted on using more forward-facing camera angles. Next time!

@vasilios_2469 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video mate, as an owner of a 997 GT2 you’re spot on with your comments. Instant sub

@kevinbodman1011 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Pca.The man keeps you tunned in.

@BrianStDenis-pj1tq 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, PCA and Reggie. While at the end I was sold a different way than Reggie went, I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot.

@Autoravetv 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Honestly you can’t go wrong with the 991 GT2RS. Its epic. It was a much tougher choice than I originally expected.

@ferengoid 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, so nice to see you driving a couple of iconic cars. I have a 991 GT3 and it's a really fun car to drive, I enjoy the confidence it gives you. Keep on keeping on, Porsche!

@timothywachowicz8308 4 жыл бұрын

Great presentation Reggie!!! Really Top Drawer! You captured the history & the best of the past with the current confidence inspiring characteristics of the latest iteration of the GT2 RS blended with Your own experience. Ultimately It's about how it makes You feel! Appreciation & Gratitude! You did them both justice! Appreciate them both but I like Your final choice! Thank You PCAHQ for continuing to bring such inspiring people & content! Many smiles per gallon :)

@oscardriver 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! Great photography too guys!

@marcnobel3938 4 жыл бұрын

Cool review! Nice how Reggie describes everything!

@ofautomotive 4 жыл бұрын

The duel I"m waiting for so long ! I always love the 997.2 GT2 RS ! Especially with that Mezger Howl at low rpm's

@socalmotorheads2562 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love both cars, I'm with you on the 997! Epic & Timeless, Pure Porsche!

@Bigpickz2023 2 жыл бұрын

Great analysis. 👍, watched every min. And basically was the answer to the ultimate question. Which is the 1 of 1

@qikqbn77 4 жыл бұрын

As a long time Porsche owner I have to say that this was a great review. Your passion for cars and specifically Porsche really comes through in a easy to understand and authentic way. Since you already have owned a 997 GT3, one of Porsche's great cars in it's own right, then it is nice to hear your perspective and see you testing them out on both road and track as they are meant to be. The 997 would be my choice as well. As fast and clinical as new cars are today, it is still the older generations of 911 that get us excited and able to feel every aspect of the driving experience. Keep up the great work!

@scottpowell7668 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video Reggie, have always loved my naturally aspirated cars 2005 GT3, 2011 GT3RS and now 2019 GT3RS but know this had to be an awesome drive. Reminds me of the first time I drove my new 2005 and though not a turbo it was a car I wish I hadn't sold, no "protective" controls and just raw.

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

Reggie is truly a pro at this!

@tt100123 3 жыл бұрын

cool video and super choice of music Having the 997.1 Turbo as manual with a little tune to almost the power of the gt2 rs (580 hp) myself and i looove it. Never gonna sell it.

@fam8 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video one of the best I've seen too. Get this guy for Top Gear UK.

@davidschultz5382 4 жыл бұрын

I've never driven a GT2, but my 997 is certainly special. I agree with his choice from what I heard, but I wouldn't mind trying the two myself ;-) Great video, Draper was really good.

@eSysmanSuperYachts 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this was Ice Cube in the first part of the video. Great review. Audio was a little muted when in track though.

@followmybreakdown 4 жыл бұрын

love it i’ve been waiting for a video like this from you guys

@PorscheClubofAmerica 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we hope to do many more like it!

@rickslick730 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice comparison!

@msmonica832 4 жыл бұрын

The visuals are so good! Reggie Draper! Love your work as always!!!

@Autoravetv 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, as always! :)

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!

@cw4744 4 жыл бұрын

wow, PCAHQ crushing it with the videos lately and this TOPS them all. Reggie is fun to watch! I think he's right about the 997... I have a .1 turbo and I am selling my 991... doesn't have the same emotional element as the 997.

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

997 2rs all the way! Wait to see our 997 3rs vs 991 3rs video!

@peterADL 4 жыл бұрын

Nice cinematography mate, you work very nicely with light. You're right with 997 feel. I can't say anything about the 997 GT2, it is so rare... but judging with my experience with "normal" 997, I can see what you're talking about.

@96kokoa 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, good job

@rkm237 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most fun car reviews I've seen. Just wish you would have had the over-the-shoulder interior camera so we can see the track & line, RPM gage, steering & shifter. That is a crucial view and made it hard to evaluate and match up when Reggie was saying and what he was doing.

@DavidTorres-hs6hd 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video awesome

@alessandrohigginson2933 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video bro. Thank you

@PorscheClubofAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@adamta4438 4 жыл бұрын

Well presented, quality content.

@francisflorez5581 4 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining thank you

@Dave-White 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@jimf5160 4 жыл бұрын

great video. great reviewer.

@bradmckay7523 5 ай бұрын

997 GT2 RS definitely will reside in my garage in the future.

@charliekuhn1544 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video. Reggie did an awesome job presenting both cars and I would have also gone with the 997 GT2RS even though the 991GT2 RS is a better car. I favor the more old school analog lively feel of the 997 which is why I currently have and drive my 997.1tt. Well done Reggie!

@AtypicalDriver 4 жыл бұрын

Stranger Things intro song? Love it!

@YK-fj5bj 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that! Good job! (996.2 GT3 owner)

@mrflyingsourcer3515 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. How does this not have more views? Great work

@ciscovip1 4 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@kington2311 3 жыл бұрын

That video is produced at such a high quality i cant believe it!

@CFproductionsTV 4 жыл бұрын

Dope review

@iArcticFire 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video! Loved the music, camera shots, and review! Totally agree, I would pick the 997. I'll never be able to afford a GT2RS of course, so I want to get a 997 Carrera S. :)

@Jetbill007 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@ddaye1969 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@aaaaachew 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Reggie.

@GlassfilmWeddings Жыл бұрын

no idea why this video only has 40k views lol like the rarest and coolest cars on the planet lol

@PorscheClubofAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@ryanpigg4135 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Shout out Htown.

@tavonc27 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this.

@DJBobbyChicago 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! These are amazing cars, but I’ll stick to my 996tt. It’s the perfect fit for me, in every way.

@Dikie_Burke 3 ай бұрын

I have owned both 2011 and 2018. The 997 is the one that I still have because it is the most fun todrive by far! #455 Thanks

@ormand3000 4 жыл бұрын

Houston Texas 💯 👌☝️ Many thanks from Lonestar Region Porsche Club of America 🤛🌀🤜

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

We had the collaboration of national PCA, not LSRPCA on this one--but we look forward to working with LSRPCA soon!

@weelad270 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! 997 GT2 RS is my dream 911, also awesome shirt.... where'd you get it?!?!

@jeremytaylor7618 4 жыл бұрын

What exhaust on the 997? I owned a 997-2rs and threw a SW bypass on it but still was pretty quiet relative to the revs i hear inside the cabin of this 7-rs.

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

Sharkwerks cat back

@melondoc 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished reading the Panorama piece, looking forward to the 997GT3 RS 4.0 Follow-Up vid? :-)

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

Us too ;)

@joshua7999 4 жыл бұрын

I bet that 997 does a hell of a burnout

@HoratioHoodoo 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody is talking about the 997. Although it's value is sitting about at the new one's. I'll take the one with 3 pedals

@az9913 4 жыл бұрын

Wait!!! Who listens to the radio when you have a flat six screaming behind your head.. I dont think I have ever had mine on.

@formulagarage8317 4 жыл бұрын

NO ONE! However, these two cars are quite muted due to the forced induction, esp the 991 2rs when DD'ing--so little room for music :)

@Autoravetv 4 жыл бұрын

I do! I have issues 😷

@paulmichael3844 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@DA-cl5fj Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m in the market now

@PorscheClubofAmerica Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@kington2311 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@jeremytaylor7618 4 жыл бұрын

991-2rs first water cooled turbo Porsche figured out how to sound good out-of-the-box

@iluvcakes19 3 жыл бұрын

997 just looks SOOOO MUCH more classic! I

@cjsnylons 4 жыл бұрын

I like the Stranger Things music intro...

@gypsy6263 3 жыл бұрын

997 2RS for me! You just never see them

@ofautomotive 3 жыл бұрын

Next 997 GT3 RS 4.0 VS 991.2 GT3 RS please :D

@DJBobbyChicago 4 жыл бұрын

Save the manuals!

@lorsamadey2435 3 жыл бұрын

997 gt2rs is my favorite car of all times!

@chiragghuman Жыл бұрын

Reggie is absolutely correct in his evaluation. Until 997 gen, Porsche was still with the Porsche Family and the cars stuck to the Porsche philosophy of "Real Driving Experience". The driver engagement of P cars up until 997 was at an all time high with each successive gen outdoing the last gen. Sadly, post the 997 gen, Volkswagen took over and started turning the legendary brand into a luxury tourer brand for rich dummies. They killed the hydraulic steering for fake electric steering, wheelbases & overall dimensions increased, computers aided the dummies in driving to make them feel good about themselves and touchscreens replaced the good old dials and analog buttons. Anyone with talent and personality would want to control his own car and that's what the 997 offered - Driver Engagement and Raw Analog Feedback. I wish Porsche family take the brand back and start making great cars again. Well now with EVs and dummies willing to throw money, I guess that's never gonna happen....

@PorscheClubofAmerica Жыл бұрын

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