This is the BEST Porsche 911 EVER! Review.

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2 жыл бұрын

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The Generation 2 version of the 997 Porsche GT3 RS is considered by many to be the best version of the 911 ever. It is the last 911 RS model to have manual gearbox, it's the last to use the Le Mans derived Mezger racing engine and it's the last to have hydraulic power steering. In this video I see what all the hype is about and decide if it truly is the Ultimate 911!

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@MatWatsonCars 2 жыл бұрын

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@YouTubeUserLol 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@xv9nq 2 жыл бұрын

When will you review the 992 GTS? Can't wait!

@benjaminwillis3545 2 жыл бұрын

Get a sd1 in a drag race please its my birthday on the 23

@paulobettencourt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mat. Here in France, some KZfaqr make advertisements to CarVertical, french site. The only thing missing is a Carwow site. If you ever think about that I'd be very grateful to work with you and your team here. Keep doing the good work.

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@Classical Music Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🤗

@Jakes_Cars 2 жыл бұрын

I think the whole range of 997.2 is some of the best 911's made! 😍

@user-gg6ub9xl6e 2 жыл бұрын

Is that 997.2 or 997.1?? I totally mixed up btween them??

@bbgt6299 2 жыл бұрын

agree !

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@@bbgt6299 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🤗

@blackshadow1834 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-gg6ub9xl6e the 997.2, you can easily see by looking at rear lights

@blackshadow1834 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-gg6ub9xl6e the 997.2, you can easily see by looking at rear lights

@sarmand70 2 жыл бұрын

EVO magazine started in 1998. In 2010, EVO named the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 their car of the year. EVO magazine had a special edition in October, 2014 for their 200th issue. They picked 20 cars over their 16 years of publication to represent the best of what EVO stands for, including CGT, GT2, LFA… Numerous journalist spent days, driving many miles in these cars…. In the end they picked the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 as THE car, the best among the best of the prior 16 years. Chris Harris is a motorsports journalist and an incredible driver. In a recent video named “The future of the Porsche 911”, the hosts asks Chris if he could only pick ONE 911 to have/drive, only one, what would it be? His response, the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8. This machine is legendary and will go down as one of the greatest analog driving experiences ever.

@CarGuysCarGuy Жыл бұрын

So fortunate to own one and a 997.2 GT3.

@finwerk7522 4 ай бұрын

nothing further to say but to agree, it is epic. if you own one, never sell it!

@jack073 Ай бұрын

A lot of hype behind the 997.2 GT3, and it’s completely justified. If you enjoy driving, and want to feel connected to the machine there is no substitute for a 997 GT3. It’s phenomenal.

@Turbo_S_Em_funf 2 жыл бұрын

0:31 "The gen 1 version of the 997 GT3 RS " I'm slightly confused because it is a 991 that's shown on the screen.

@norwegiantechnolover 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, someone cocked up the pictures.

@richowdhury8249 2 жыл бұрын

Oh good, it wasn't just me then 😂

@aalmuhairi 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. i was like wtf

@peranavansithy5935 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh i thought i was tripping mega balls

@KarrHaxan111 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, I was about to say

@TGE 2 жыл бұрын

Best car in my garage. Maybe

@MatWatsonCars 2 жыл бұрын

Pls list your garage content here...

@danielhaqim6729 2 жыл бұрын

Cgt, 997 gt3 rs, sls, f12, carrera t (didn't remember if Tom still had it),murcielago, polestar?, lister stealth, turbo s and I lost count others 🤣

@mrki412 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielhaqim6729 Carrera GT is easy best from that list.

@7stiano123 2 жыл бұрын

Nice beetle

@user-fe8og8jn5v 2 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars A mountainbike, kid‘s balance bike, a lawnmower, approx 7 crates of stuff I thought I could use someday….

@Nick-qx1vf 2 жыл бұрын

The RS 4.0 will always be THE 911 to have.

@joseesquivel2414 2 жыл бұрын

718 Cayman GT4 RS... The last warrior, the best warrior.

@MrKenn93 2 жыл бұрын

997.2 is peak Porsche and peak sports car 🔥

@OJB42 2 жыл бұрын

Porsche sure know how to engineer a good car; not just fast but also practical. Another nice video by Mat. Thanks!

@MeAsAce 2 жыл бұрын

My dad got this fr me yesterday, fun to drive. I personally went for the white color. Bought it from target hotwheels section. Worth buying

@aminman15 Жыл бұрын

I have the green AND orange 997.1 GT3 RS -- got them pretty cheap.

@robinmarples5198 2 жыл бұрын

The period when I really dreamed of cars... The ultimate decade. Megane r26r, focus rs mk2, golf r32, 997 gt3 rs and gt2 rs, f430 scuderia, Nissan gtr, m3 e92 .... Design was crisp, feeling was still there, many different layouts, proper personality between each brand...

@gaia9394 2 жыл бұрын

Mat! Any update from your Jimmy?? 💥🔥

@khanrashid746 2 жыл бұрын

Ya it's die in crash

@hej1383 2 жыл бұрын

@@khanrashid746 NOOOOOOO

@alexecristian937 2 жыл бұрын

His buddy Jimmy or his car Jimny?

@TheCarDoc1 2 жыл бұрын

God damn, I had a day in one of these, slinging it around the back roads, hearing the engine hit redline before stomping on the heavy clutch and finessing the gear one ratio higher is a memory I will NEVER forget. Need to get one of these onto my channel ASAP. Great video!

@UtopiaYA 2 жыл бұрын

sick ima subscribe for that vid

@TheCarDoc1 2 жыл бұрын

@@UtopiaYA thanks mate!

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🤗

@captainaverage721 2 жыл бұрын

@@alunesh12345 I'm going to hell!

@FastCarsNoRules220 11 ай бұрын

I've played NFS Hot Pursuit 2010 a lot and the 997 is always the one that pops in my mind whenever I think about a GT3 RS.

@R8andGT3Fan 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the looks of the 997.1, especially the non-RS version with that weird wing... 😍 The 997.2 had better sounding engines in the whole lineup (very noticeable in the Turbo).

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@chriswilkinson8396 2 жыл бұрын

997.1 GT3 🥺

@gen1c8rs88 2 жыл бұрын

997.2>997.1 in handling and engine for the GT3 RS.

@MemoryLaneCinema 2 жыл бұрын

are u talking about the gt3? For the rest of the 997.1 I would never go for them. Always the second generation. Was some problems with the 1 gen. Best regards from a life long 911-fan and owner.

@alexk3469 2 жыл бұрын

Really? In the turbo even in a old turbo without restrictions sound worse I don’t think so if you put a good exhaust no

@AqdasChaudhary 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to have more of mats personal channel than carwow because he deserves that! The best car journalism you can get is from mat no doubt!

@shirleykueh582 2 жыл бұрын

Hey g'day Mat! Can you do another fun video with your Fiat? My son loved your London drive in that car and he's wondering if you can do another one when you have some free time. Cheers Mat! 👍

@paulm2518 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I've kept my 997.2 c2s for 10 years ☺️

@gooo1762 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video mat! Its nice that you are doing videos now apart from carwow!

@racerspeedythehedgehog1858 2 жыл бұрын

I love this car so much that I used it to complete one racing game in it! Would love to have one in the future!

@YouTubeUserLol 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a beauty! That’s for the review Mat!

@simonsauter3229 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% that car is so special! Hope I can own one someday

@MrFabiobilla 2 жыл бұрын

The 991 GT3 RS had a 4.0 liter not a 3,6. The regular GT3 of the 991.1 had a 3,8. The last 3,6 was the 997.1 GT3/RS

@julianra8059 2 жыл бұрын

Mat PLEASE review the renault megane rs 265/275, its an excellent car without much reviews on youtube plus its affordable for many people

@Monkeyman-xw5sd 2 жыл бұрын

This isn’t just my favourite Porsche of all time it’s my favourite car of all time 😍😍

@jacksonhuang2009 2 жыл бұрын

But I like the gt2 much more 🤣

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonhuang2009 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🤗

@bigred9991 2 жыл бұрын

Me to. There's something about the way the Porsche looks that just really draws my eye to it. If I hit the lottery this Porsche and the Nissan GTR- 34 are the first 2 purchases I would make.

@jacksonhuang2009 2 жыл бұрын

@@alunesh12345 I'm buddhis bro🤣

@jacksonhuang2009 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigred9991 wow

@hacker007300 2 жыл бұрын

Dad has a 997.2 4S in brown from december 2011. Awsome awsome car.

@junkfoodeater 2 жыл бұрын

Had a C2S 997.2 a couple of years ago and my god do you need to be on top when that tail kicks out, had some scary moments for sure. It was some getting used to when i had only driven modern cars with systems that saves you a** all the time. Fun time tho!

@R19Robbin 2 жыл бұрын

That spec is freaking sick 🔥🔥

@NMSHAFKI 2 жыл бұрын

I always love mat videos 😻😻😻

@aminman15 Жыл бұрын

My all time favourite car -- thank you!

@psydreamer. 2 жыл бұрын

Love u matt stay alive motor journalism

@aHmeDKWT 2 жыл бұрын

Oh what the car! 997 gt3 It’s big dream, It’s coming before anything else.

@mzansicars8485 2 жыл бұрын

@matwatson please also review the old gen Rs5 facelift (b8.5)

@Ztrip01 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mat. I'm Matt. Fan of you vids. Love this 3.8L, 3.73L 911.

@MOSAYYAR 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, nice Video. I've got one 997.2 Gt3 RS 2011 with less than 3,000 Kilometers on it.. mint state... Absolutely love it.

@CUJOtheMASTER 2 жыл бұрын

Stop watching this video and go and actually drive it 😂

@thedudeabides1443 2 жыл бұрын

How do you know if you love it or not it sounds like you barely drive it! Those cars are meant to be DRIVEN, not simply stared at.

@MOSAYYAR 2 жыл бұрын

Simple! I have 2 of them..

@thedudeabides1443 2 жыл бұрын

@@MOSAYYAR yes but that doesn’t answer my question: do you actually DRIVE them or simply stare at them?

@MOSAYYAR 2 жыл бұрын

I drive one... Keep the other one

@justarandum7959 2 жыл бұрын

That's some phone you've got Mat. Works even when your thumbs aren't touching the screen 🤪

@b13racernfsracer34 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Porsche 911 bro thanks you

@autofanaticasia2746 2 жыл бұрын

You can replace the carbon fiber cup holder delete. Had mine custom made by db carbon in Germany 🇩🇪 Awesome craftsmanship and fitment. Hey Matt! Great content btw 👍👍

@olivergriffiths4445 2 жыл бұрын

can't see Porsche going aftermarket with their press car though

@HarryMagii 2 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful Porsche I've ever seen 😍!!!

@manolisstratakis 2 жыл бұрын

This looks beautiful

@narasimmanramu4753 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mat, can you review the Toyota GR86?

@kunnle2024 2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen Hebe in a while, good to know she’s still running strong!

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@seinfeld11123 7 ай бұрын

the 4.0L was peak GT3Rs

@Jake-ie6bi 2 жыл бұрын

Mat, do you still have the supercharged MX-5?

@jamesmason7278 Жыл бұрын

Driving through bradfield I see Matt!

@adritbothra 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 666k subs man

@wotrulke5868 2 жыл бұрын

The crashed Lamborghini was featured on Salvage Rebuilds KZfaq channel a few weeks back, Beautiful Porsche😍

@tahjthomas1687 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Galaxy fold

@F87M2CS 8 ай бұрын

Hands down the best 911 ever.

@Little6 2 жыл бұрын

997 is simply beautiful!

@bisonxdvr 2 жыл бұрын

first time I've heard the term "rev hang" but I understand exactly what it refers to. now another thing to judge cars by haha

@danielmeakin6472 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@713vinh 2 жыл бұрын

Matt what ever you do don't sell your 996! Yeah that 997.2 is peak!

@akumar7366 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond perfection !

@gudaniofficial2819 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

@nathan_woodgate 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you can operate your phone without actually touching the screen🤣🤣🤣😉

@Does_it_come_in_black 2 жыл бұрын

Just looked up a the GT3 RS 4.0 there’s only two for sale in the states on Autotrader…One doesn’t have a price the other they want $900k! my bad it’s actually $899,999k lol

@hellcat-707 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK, there are also 2 997 RS 4.0 - one (over 16000 miles) under £300k and other (over 9000 miles) under £350k for sale on auto trader. The two cars in the US, one priced at $899k has only 938 miles and other one with no price has only 195 miles, guessing the price for this one will be around $1M.

@Jason911_ 2 жыл бұрын

0:31 ....Somebody literally just Googled GT3 RS gen 1 😂

@orhankucuksahin6297 2 жыл бұрын

It is the ultimate 911, especially with the Red accents and wheels on White or Grey paint 😍😍

@glennmicheal5446 2 жыл бұрын

Been long since you posted here

@darrenstone3693 2 жыл бұрын

I reckon this test was done around Woburn and Millbrook?

@pokegan52 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know the 997.1 generation looked identical to the 991.1 ?! Hahah

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@KarrHaxan111 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite modern porsche

@ukwan 2 жыл бұрын

I did a track day in a 997 GT3, stunning cars.. Made my 996 feel a bit boring in comparison.

@radgiraffe5519 2 жыл бұрын

We buy any car adverts in the middle of your videos feels very wrong lmao

@avinashm.v2017 2 жыл бұрын

Matt can you review nissan patrol?

@Sammy_csl 2 жыл бұрын

Porsche cools my heart ❤ 💙

@jamest5149 2 жыл бұрын

Now do a review against the 997.1 GT3 and see which you prefer and if the extra money is worth the investment in a 997.2 RS… it’s a big delta. 👍

@diogobatista3917 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a Review of a 911 GT3 991.1

@gapistan2335 2 жыл бұрын

You should’ve reviewed the 4.0

@xu10j4rs1 2 жыл бұрын

One of my dream cars but that 70+ in 2nd is disappointing, would much rather it was 70+ in 3rd, not being able to redline this through a few gears on the road must be frustrating.

@DonziGT230 Жыл бұрын

I sometimes feel that way about my bike, it's also kinda fun knowing that first gear can break the law.

@adityachampawat1414 2 жыл бұрын

To all those who are saying that he showed a 991 while speaking about 997, *all that matters is you get what he is trying to say!!!*

@andrewkennedy9704 2 жыл бұрын

They all look the same anyways.

@307skylake7 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewkennedy9704 No they don’t, lol.

@skunkmakgakga 2 жыл бұрын

i didnt even notice the difference

@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey 2 жыл бұрын

@@307skylake7 They kinda do tho lol

@hellcat-707 2 жыл бұрын

@@skunkmakgakga There're different cues to distinguish them, but to most they look the same.

@MrTyphoonracer 2 жыл бұрын

Mat can the next drag race on the car wow channel be old american muscle cars? 😊

@notalkp8891 2 жыл бұрын

The Best channel ever

@NoOneNoWher 2 жыл бұрын

How do u decide which video to post here and which one on car wow

@KingModestCars 2 жыл бұрын

At 0:32 you showed 991.1, and you were referring to 997.1 gen

@avizitsanyal2060 2 жыл бұрын

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩,Asia

@MBAZO-0.1-WAY 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mat can I ask what did you study in Varsity or college to become an automotive journalist

@albertofourie3294 2 жыл бұрын

My late brother owned the exact same car which I sold last year for $225k = $100k more than what he paid for it 11 years ago! Needless to say, the car is epic and then some! Memories I'll treasure forever!

@alunesh12345 2 жыл бұрын

@giorgimoisov740 4 ай бұрын

@aluaninetshituni1407 Are you believe?