2024 Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS

Overview

Sports-car specialist Porsche has been crafting impossibly delicious 911 models for decades, but the 2024 911 GT3 and GT3 RS models are its most uncompromised and outrageously quick versions to date. These track-day champs are powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine that howls to a 9000 rpm redline. In GT3 guise, the flat-six makes 502 horsepower, but go for the GT3 RS or S/T and it gets juiced to 518 ponies. Parked next to a standard 911, the GT3 models look like entirely different cars, especially the RS, which wears wild aero elements including a giant rear wing. They look like they belong on a race track because they do. The regular 911 is no slouch when it comes to driving enjoyment, but the GT3 models are sharper, quicker, and more intense in every possible way—and you'll find them both on our 2024 Editors' Choice list. But that's not to say they're too unrefined for road use. Quite the opposite, especially for the Touring model, which makes this ultimate 911 a car that you can comfortably drive to Whole Foods or take on a road trip. We can't imagine a cooler way to travel.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

#5 in Best Luxury Sports Cars

1

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

STARTING AT: $106,595

2

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

STARTING AT: $115,000

3

Porsche 911

STARTING AT: $116,050

4

Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S

STARTING AT: $198,850

5

Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS

STARTING AT: $184,550

6

McLaren Artura

STARTING AT: $256,308

What's New for 2024?

A new range-topping S/T model joins the GT3 lineup for 2024. This limited-edition trim combines the 518-hp engine from the GT3 RS, the more subdued looks of the GT3 Touring, and comes only with a manual transmission. Hurry in your order to the Porsche dealer though, as only 1963 models will be made. Elsewhere, the 911 GT3 gains wireless Android Auto connectivity and the infotainment system now features Spotify integration as standard.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

As with the last generation, Porsche offers two slightly different versions of the “standard” GT3, the basic winged model and a Touring variant that tones down the racy look by nixing the big rear wing. And then there's the hardest-core GT3 of them all, the RS. It's hard to pick just one of the trio to recommend as they're all incredible cars, but our hearts belong to the absurd GT3 RS.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

In the tail end of the 911 GT3 is a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that makes 502 horsepower. The engine is essentially identical to the one that powered the last 911 Speedster we tested, which spun to 9000 rpm and wailed hypnotically. The GT3 offers both a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (a.k.a. PDK) or a six-speed manual. The PDK-equipped example we drove showcased the automatic's intuitive behavior as well as the engine's spirited responses and intoxicating soundtrack. At our test track, the automatic managed a 2.7-second 60-mph time while the six-speed manual test vehicle snapped off an impressive 3.3-second run to 60 mph. The GT3 RS and S/T models get tuned up to 518 horsepower and come with more aero elements to increase downforce to stick them to the road. The GT3 RS comes with an outrageous rear wing that incorporates a drag-reduction system similar to those on Formula 1 race cars. At our test track, the GT3 RS hit 60 mph in the same 2.7 seconds as the automatic GT3 we tested, but thanks to those downforce-enhancing add-ons, it pulled 1.16 gs on our skidpad versus the GT3's 1.11 g result. The most notable performance upgrade on this latest generation of GT3 models is their control-arm front suspension, which is a first for a production 911. Combine that with standard adaptive dampers and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2–or stickier Cup R–tires and the coupe's chassis provides tremendous cornering grip and unfiltered feedback. While the GT3's ride is undeniably firm it's never punishing, and the electrically assisted steering is so divinely communicative that it deserves anointment as the best in the business. The RS is stiffened up for the track to the point where some drivers may find it a bit too uncomfortable for the street. But if you're one of those folks, consider the Touring model instead. Stopping the purist's Porsches are massive steel binders; a carbon-ceramic option provides heroic braking power, easy modulation, and resists fade at the track. We also tested a 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS as part of a 0-to-150-to-0 speed test where it returned to a stop in just 24.4 seconds.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA has rated the 911 GT3 at 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway when equipped with the automatic transmission. Going with the manual transmission drops the city figure to 14 mpg. Once we have the opportunity to run one on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, we can evaluate its real-world mpg.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The GT3's interior is very similar to the rest of the 911 lineup, with a clean design and simple layout that pays homage to past iterations of Porsche's quintessential sports car. However, there are a handful of unique characteristics throughout the cabin. The GT3's gauge cluster still features a prominent analog tachometer flanked by digital displays, but it gets a specific GT mode that puts all important information directly on the displays surrounding the central tach. The RS model gets extra steering wheel controls to adjust the adaptive dampers' rebound and compression levels. Models with the PDK automatic transmission also replace the stubby center-console shifter found on the regular 911s with a traditional-looking lever that mimics a manual shifter. As in the last GT3, there's no cramped backseat for kiddos, but furbabies can snuggle in there if they can stand the noise. Porsche also offers more than one style of front seat, with an optional set of lightweight buckets designed to reduce mass and increase support.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

The infotainment system found on the regular 911 finds its way into the GT3 version. That means a 10.9-inch touchscreen inhabits the center of the dashboard and is supplemented by some physical controls on the steering wheel as well as on the center console. The Porsche's connectivity features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot. There's also an option to upgrade to a Bose stereo.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Driver-assistance technology is not part of the GT recipe, with backup sensors and traffic-sign recognition being the only options one might consider "assistance" features. For more information about the 911 GT3's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Porsche provides a competitive limited and powertrain warranty that also includes one no-cost maintenance visit. Mercedes-AMG, for example, doesn't include any maintenance with the purchase of its car.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Included maintenance is covered for one year or 10,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Manual
Vehicle Type: rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $164,150/$197,935

ENGINE
DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 244 in³, 3996 cm³
Power: 502 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 346 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm

TRANSMISSION
6-speed manual

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 16.1-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc/15.1-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
F: 255/35ZR-20 (97Y) N0
R: 315/30ZR-20 (105Y) N0

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 96.7 in
Length: 180.0 in
Width: 72.9 in
Height: 50.4 in
Passenger Volume: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume: 5 ft³
Curb Weight: 3199 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.3 sec
100 mph: 7.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.5 sec @ 124 mph
130 mph: 12.5 sec
150 mph: 18.2 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.2 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 7.5 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 7.0 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 199 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 134 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 262 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.16 g

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 16/14/18 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK
Vehicle Type: rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested (C/D est): $163,450/$200,270

ENGINE
DOHC flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 244 in³, 3996 cm³
Power: 502 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 346 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm

TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arm/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 16.1-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc/15.4-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
F: 255/35ZR-20 (97Y) N0
R: 315/30ZR-21 (105Y) N0

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 96.7 in
Length: 180.0 in
Width: 72.9 in
Height: 50.4 in
Passenger Volume: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume: 5 ft³
Curb Weight: 3222 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.7 sec
100 mph: 6.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 10.9 sec @ 129 mph
130 mph: 11.1 sec
160 mph: 19.1 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.6 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.1 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 198 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 133 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 262 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.11 g

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 17/15/19 mpg

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