Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The GT3 maxed for downforce — swan-neck wing, DRS, center-locks, and a 9,000-rpm naturally aspirated flat-six.
7 reviewers · 9 videos · 9 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 7 reviewers
"I was expecting this to be a very, very jittery and unpleasant affair and it's not. It's not even too loud in here. And you've still got creature comforts like air conditioning and a stereo."
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 18:21"I won't call it daily drivability because I mean let's be real it's got a freaking roll gauge in the back and basically no ground clearance"
Zygrene · ▶ 10:05"I think this is fantastic value because you can buy a high mileage one... for about 120 and a low mileage one for about 130 hundred and forty"
888MF · ▶ 11:21"Okay, this is over twice the price due to the rarity and how special it is."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:01Performance
4.5/57 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus“The engine though, that is a peach. Now, it just doesn't have the savagery or firepower of the later cars, but what it does have is a perfect response and a buttery smooth power delivery all the way to that redline.”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:34“it revs up so quickly”
positive · The Golden Drive · ▶ 20:25“It's a bit quicker, and that's because not only is it 55 pounds lighter, but more importantly, it has shorter gear ratios.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:32Handling
4.5/57 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus“the hydraulic steering rack is so talkative and I maintain that to this day this is the best steering GT3 or any Porsche potentially ever”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:47“Getting such beautiful communication to the front end. That hydraulic steering chattering away.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:14“you've got that beautiful light yet feelsome 911 steering. Once you get up to road speeds, it really does start to work too.”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 17:35Fun to drive
5.0/57 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus“it's just the right blend of rawness... it's a car that you need to concentrate when you're driving it hard or even driving it slowly for that matter and I love it for that”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 12:06“this is one of the best feeling shifters that I've ever felt”
positive · The Golden Drive · ▶ 11:17“I'm pleased to tell you it is a lot of fun”
positive · 888MF · ▶ 9:01Daily drivability
3.0/57 of 7 reviewerssplit“I won't call it daily drivability because I mean let's be real it's got a freaking roll gauge in the back and basically no ground clearance”
critical · Zygrene · ▶ 10:05“I was expecting this to be a very, very jittery and unpleasant affair and it's not. It's not even too loud in here. And you've still got creature comforts like air conditioning and a stereo.”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 18:21“it's not the most Pleasant car to be sitting in in traffic”
critical · The Golden Drive · ▶ 4:48Value
3.5/57 of 7 reviewerssplit“Okay, this is over twice the price due to the rarity and how special it is.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:01“Today, trying to justify a 40 or 50,000 lb uplift over a regular GT3, uh for me, it's near impossible. The one and only thing this car would have in its favor there is the rarity.”
critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 21:45“I think this is fantastic value because you can buy a high mileage one... for about 120 and a low mileage one for about 130 hundred and forty”
positive · 888MF · ▶ 11:21Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
First Drive: Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2dr PDK Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 991 GT3 RS is an incredibly capable, secure, and fast driving device that represents the limit of what a road car can be, though it trades some raw character for modern sophistication.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a track-focused machine that can still be driven on the road.
- Watch out
- Requires high speeds to feel rewarding · Less raw character than older Mezger-engined models · Broad body can feel wide on narrow roads
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GT3 RS is a track-focused masterpiece that offers unparalleled aerodynamic grip and adjustability, though it requires significant compromise for road use.
- Best for
- Track day enthusiasts and those seeking a race-car-like experience on a circuit.
- Watch out
- Lacks straight-line urgency compared to some rivals · Very stiff and loud on public roads · Attracts excessive attention
1,244 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 911 GT3 RS review: 513bhp road-racer tested Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyA masterclass in engineering that manages to feel more precise and connected than its predecessor, setting a new benchmark for road-legal track cars.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the ultimate track-focused road car with unparalleled steering precision.
- Watch out
- Stiff ride quality · Requires high focus to drive · Not designed for comfort
2,098 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itAn absolute masterclass in aero and chassis dynamics that prioritizes track performance over raw power.
- Best for
- track-focused enthusiasts who want the most capable 911 ever made
- Watch out
- polarizing aesthetics · requires high driver skill · no front trunk storage
1,484 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS First Drive Review: Ludicrous Handling, Thanks to the Air
◆Worth itThe 2023 911 GT3 RS is a race-car-level machine that redefines production-car grip, making it an essential tool for track enthusiasts.
- Best for
- dedicated track-day enthusiasts who want the highest level of performance available in a road-legal car.
- Watch out
- Not intended for those who don't frequent racetracks · Road manners remain unconfirmed · Higher curb weight than standard GT3 due to aero hardware
3,827 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Is a Race Car With Training Wheels
◆Worth itThe 911 GT3 RS is a masterclass in calibrating extreme technology to make professional-level track performance accessible to enthusiasts.
- Best for
- enthusiasts seeking a visceral, track-focused experience that remains approachable through advanced driver aids.
- Watch out
- Edgy handling characteristics · High-performance focus may be intense for some
1,390 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
Driving the Greatest Porsche 911s Ever Made
◆Worth itWhile the 991.2 GT2 RS is the fastest 911 ever made, the 911 R is the best driver's car of the group, prioritizing pure joy over raw speed.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of Porsche's GT engineering and driving engagement.
- Watch out
- High cost of entry for limited models · Gen 1 PCCB brake warm-up requirements · Extreme performance requires driver skill
2,597 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review: It Makes Its Case Even Over $300,000
◆Worth itThe GT3 RS is the most aggressive, track-focused 911 ever, sacrificing road-trip practicality for race-car-level performance and adjustability.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who want a street-legal car that performs like a race car.
- Watch out
- No trunk space · Extremely stiff ride · Complex driver-adjustable settings · Expensive Weissach package
2,643 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Car and Driver
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tested: Grip and Rip
◆Worth itThe 911 GT3 RS is a masterclass in track-focused engineering that manages to remain usable on the road, representing the pinnacle of the naturally aspirated 911.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who want the most adjustable and capable factory road car available.
- Watch out
- Complex settings can be overwhelming · High price point · Extreme track focus
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