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    which gt3 after EVO?

    Hi!

    After owning an EVO for 5 years (3.5 years EVO VI, 1.5 years EVO 8 MR RS) I'm really charmed by GT3's.
    The new 997 GT3 looks fabulous but isn't affordable for me, so I would look to start looking for a '99 or '03 996 GT3, but which one should I take, the older '99 model or newer '03 model. In magazines likes EVO I've read that the '99 GT3 is more plezant to drive and feels more planted.

    But the principal is very simple: I want a pure drivers car, please advise!

    my current EVO:

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    My understanding (we didn't get 99 GT3 in USA) is that the 99 (MkI) GT3 is a wonderful car and probably is even better handling (in feel not speed) than the MkII GT3. The MkII is definitely faster and has higher redline and better brakes though. Is the MkI much less expensive? If so, I would go with that one...

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    So the MKII GT3 would be better revving and have better brakes? Are these the only advantages?
    Don't think the GT3 RS will go down in price so I don't think that will be an option for me.
    However I would want more then aything else..

    '99 gt3

    360bhp / 7200rpm
    370NM / 5000rpm
    redline 7800rpm
    1350kg

    '03 GT3

    381bhp / 7400rpm
    385Nm / 5000rpm
    redline: 8200rpm
    1380kg


    http://www.supercars.net/Comp?sourceList=2402&CompList=2402-1558-2374-1555

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    Quote:
    lancerevoclub said:
    So the MKII GT3 would be better revving and have better brakes? Are these the only advantages?


    There are some other things that were improved with the Mk2, but the cars are more similar than different. If you can find the 2003 press release for the Mk2, they list all the improvements (like better aero, suspension tuning, etc.). The Mk1 is a great car though and I could be very happy with one, especially if it cost much less than Mk2...

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    I would go for one of the first examples of the mk2(probably prices are nearly the same as the last mk1 examples).... I wouldnt go for a mk1, because your EVO, must be as fast, or probably more...(if that is what you are looking a faster car)...


    That EVO, must be like heaven at high revvs!!

    I still remember jeremy clarkson video, racing in an EVO8, vs a murcielago, really a beast!!!

    Also the mk2gt3 rear wing, is definately a lot more sportier than in the mk1

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    Well I still love my EVO (modded with Reiger suspension, carbon metallique race pads, Recaro racing shell, OMP steering wheel).. but I think the GT3 can offer me yet something more..

    Does anyone know where I can find the press releases of both 996 GT3 Mark I & II? Been looking for some hours on Google now but without succes.


    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    Cheers S1XXR!

    Think I might pass the Porsche garage today or this week
    I hope the GT3 can satisfy me as I do ask a lot of a car. Till now the EVO was the only car who could give me that...

    I'll keep you in current!

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    Quote:
    lancerevoclub said:
    So the MKII GT3 would be better revving and have better brakes? Are these the only advantages?




    Well.... basically the markII accelerates faster, brakes better better and handles faster and more importamtly is more confidence inspiring IMO. Dont get me wrong. The first generation version is a hugely capable car, and if you get one you WONT be dissapointed but the MKII is just better.

    The only thing is if the differences in performance (which in real life is not THAT big) is worth the extra cash for you or not If its not and you go for the MKI version, you will have an excellent car


    Some info... http://www.track-challenge.com/main_e.asp


    Good luck with the choice

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    That link didnt come out like I expected... Click it, go to comparisons, choose Porsche GT3 (2003) and GT3. Click show test then click on detailed.... It should show various times including track, acceleration and some braking tests...

    Re: which gt3 after EVO?

    I figured it out no problem
    Question is how representative are these results..

    Probably I'm gonna drive a MK1 one later this week. See what it says to drive..

    Thanks for all the feedback!

     
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