Test Drive Porsche 911 GT3 PDK

The other day, my husband knew the owner ofI had the opportunity to test drive the PDK model of the Porsche 911GT3 (late 991).But it is more likely that the "Your wife is welcome to come along for the ride!He said, "I'm sorry," and I took him at his word and let him drive the other day.

When I drove it, I was surprised to find that the impression was completely different from that of our late 991 GT3 Touring (MT).

Therefore.My husband has previously written a detailed review of the test drive.So I would like to write as I feel about the differences with our GT3.

PDK and MT of 911GT3

Easy to drive

The owner, in advance of theIt's PDK, so it's easy to drive.As you mentioned, the GT3 was really easy to drive. I think any modern Porsche model is a car that can be driven as the driver wishes, but the GT3's handling is outstandingly precise, with very little roll, and it can easily take the curves in the Ashiyu Driveway.

It doesn't matter what angle you enter, or how slow you brake, the GT3's kinematic performance is truly amazing.

As for athletic performance, our MT GT3 is just as amazing, but still.No need to change gears before and after curves, etc., so you don't get caught up in it.I thought it was great. And most importantly, the PDK is extremely smart, so I can drive much better than if I had to operate the clutch and shift lever and change gears by myself.

The GT3 I was allowed to drive this time did not have PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes), but I realized that it would not be a problem even if it did not have them because of its high performance to begin with.

In addition to its strong braking power, the PCCB is super lightweight, weighing less than half of a cast-iron disc, and is said to improve ride comfort and handling, but honestly, as an amateur, I think it's a cat's ass... (laughs)

If you often have to apply the full brake before entering a corner from a straight line on a circuit, PCCB may be a better choice.If you are just driving on a mountain pass, there is no problem at all even if it is not attached.

Comfortable to ride

I haven't been on our family's GT3 in a while, so when I was allowed to ride it for the first time in a long time that day and heard the crackle of bouncing pebbles, I was able to hear theAh, yes, yes, GT3 sounds like this.(laughs).

And first I tried running slow.The ride at flowing speeds is smoother and better than our GT3.There was less fine vibration and less feeling of being affected by road conditions. My GT3 rides much drier and seems to have more information transmitted from the road surface.

However, the lateral shaking caused by road surface undulation was felt quite a bit.Our GT3 absorbs impact more quickly and has a stronger ground feel.I thought.

."I was surprised to see how different the impression is even though it is a late 911 with the same Cup tires (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2).When I say "my husband," I mean my husband.

I heard that the PCCB is lighter than the cast iron disc by more than 50%, so the unsprung weight is greatly reduced, and I think it affects the lightness and firmness of the ride.

He said.

At high speed, my GT3 is smoother.

On the way there, I tried to speed up a little on the straightaway.Our GT3 Touring is a little smoother than the GT3 Touring.I had a feeling. I'd driven on the highway once before with the GT3.The higher the speed, the more stable it became, and it ran like it was sucking on the ground.I was surprised at how different the ride was at low speeds.

I thought at the time that this stability and comfort was better than the Boxster GTS, better than the Cayenne, better than the Panamera. My husband also commented on this area, "I think this is probably another effect of the PCCB.He said.

Porsche 911 GT3, again.

This time, I took my 6 month old son to Ashiari and the owner was watching us while we test drove, so we only drove for about 15 minutes.(And he seemed to start crying right away, and he was holding me in his arms...)However, it is also true that "theIf I buy GT3, I want PDK.I thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

That's how good the PDK is, and when I tried driving with paddle shifters in MT mode on the way, the speed of response was tremendous and very pleasant.

Also, "Such precise and amazing handling...! When you press down hard on the accelerator pedal, the RPM's go up in such an instant!I was able to experience the beauty of the "I've never seen anything like it before.I could drive GT3 properly.I think I got the satisfaction of being able to say, "I'm not a fan of this" (laughs).

Of course, the MT GT3 is fun, and I can shift gears and drive normally on ordinary roads. However, I think it takes a lot of skill to drive this racing car on mountain passes and winding roads, and to be able to breathe in unison with the car and bring out its full potential.

That's why I said, "Enjoy the pleasure of driving a car with MTIf it's a "Boxster GTS," I again thought that the power and handling of the Boxster GTS is definitely more enjoyable for me.

Owner, thank you so much for letting us ride in your precious car!