Have been looking at an 05 996 and was wondering what the big differences were between the turbo version and the gt3.

 

GT3 is lighter, 2W drive, different suspension. Turbo is AW drive, a lot more torque, faster, heavier, doesn't handle as well without suspension mods. Others will add to this.

 

What Larry said. Both have the good block. The gt3 redline is much higher...clutch is heavier feeling (less assist, a la the gt2 clutch kit from evoms that you can add to a turbo). The turbo has back seats. The aero package is different. AFAIK, the gt3 is a narrow body and the turbo is wide body...the gt3rs is a wide body ....at least for the 997 series. The turbo has leather and other interior upgrades....it often has a nav... Some gt3's lack the center lower console....to save weight.

Good luck.

 

T o r q u e

 

If the car is going to see track time, I'd swing towards the GT3. It's the better starting point for track duty.

That said, You can't go wrong with either car, but I believe the GT3 will hold a higher value than the Turbo. So if you're planning to keep the car 2-4 years, that might be a better answer for you... The GT3.

Mike

 

+1

Admittedly, I am a torque/HP/power junky. Having tracked my highly
modded car, I now realize the best track tool is a GT3.
If you want to really learn how to drive, hands down thee GT3 is the best
car. If you want an all around car to fit multiple needs and you dont care about depreciation as much, the turbo is a great plan. Although the turbo
prices right now make it pretty risk averse.

Have fun

mK

 

What suspension do you have Marty?

 

Oh yeah, as most forgot to mention and not sure if you know, the Turbo has 2 turbos and the GT3 is NA.

 

Which one is quicker 0-60?

 

Depending on many things including driver, likely the same: 3.8 - 4.2, give or take a couple tenths.

 

Some how, I don't think he is interested in track... lol

 

Yea, Steve, I'm pretty sure you hit the nail on the head there...

The GT3 isn't about 0-60. You're not going to extract more power out of it with a few bolt ons... It's truly a driver's car. It's about doing what you can with a world class chassis and brakes, light weight and 380HP. If you want to learn to be a world class driver, that's your car.

If you want to burn up the avenues with stoplight challenges, get the 996TT...

Mike

 

that's exactly what I was looking for. I won't have the opportunity to actually track the car but was looking at the stoplight challenges and didn't want to get beat by a "lesser" car.

 

Good luck getting a 4.2 in a GT3.



GT3 = NO TRACTION CONTROL!


You sound like a noob (no offense), so I would not recommend a GT3 as your first 996 (or 911 if that is the case). Plus as mentioned, if you are mentioning 0-60 you wouldn't understand the GT3 enough to appreciate it.

 

Cross/JIC (long story as to why),
Tarrat Drop Links,
H&R sway bars,
adjustable rear control arms, etc

This is NOT a GT3 (or GT2 for that matter)