2008 Porsche 997 GT2: More than a GT3 with turbochargers | One-Mile Review
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Two GT2s came before it, but the 997 GT2 from 2008 would turn out to be the last before Porsche started building GT2 RS models in 2011 and 2018-19. Unlike the GT2 RS, the GT2 was a celebration speed, power, and analog driving controls - including a six-speed manual transmission - in a narrower body. With 530 horsepower and 505 pound-feet of torque, the GT2 was capable of slipping to 204 miles per hour and doing the zero-to-60-mph run in 3.6 seconds. Today Vu is reviewing one. Find out what he thinks!
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Too bad there aren't many Porsche owners, otherwise this channel would have 1 million subs easy
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your support!
@jonathanbain4616
11 ай бұрын
The guy is honest and true, unlike the man of many faces from a UK Porsche orientated channel......Read comments under this KZread video >> ian sellars - Whitby 2009
@saidamarra1082
11 ай бұрын
@@jonathanbain4616 Tune into the following YT video : "BMW E39 5 Series Airbag Light Reset, DiagnosticWorldz" Its the same guy, or is it his American cousin😆
Totally agree Vu. Can’t stand carbon fibre or alcantara on steering wheels.
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
You get me!
@philmelahn1199
Жыл бұрын
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Amen!
@BPF80MCar-vi1pg
2 ай бұрын
Ok boomer
no mention of mezger engine??
For 20 yrs now I’ve enjoyed a leather steering wheel, but 5 yrs ago when we started driving the Alcantera in our 997.2 GT3, it changes our minds. My wife & I love it. …. Different strokes!
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
I (Vu) love the feel of Alcantara but the material doesn't seem to wear well.
@Rushwind100
Жыл бұрын
@@PorscheClubofAmerica very true. But it is a synthetic (polyester and polyamide) not a natural cow hide type suede) and there are also some good methods to clean & restore. Covering those might also be a good segment on your channel?!!
@dr.maxpower8860
Жыл бұрын
Alcantara still the best for steering wheels 👍🏼
We love Porsches and this video was great!
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Amazing video. Thank you. Compare GT2 with GT3, GT2 seems more livable
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Both are livable, the GT2 is a bit more comfortable.
Another great video! Love these videos of rare Porsches. You guys are very lucky. Thanks.
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
What a wonderful car. Keep the great reviews coming..
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
It's a total hammer of a car. One of a kind
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
I’m definitely a fan of these cars. Great video! You guys should have way more subs💯
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support and spread the word!
Great video!! Thanks for putting this together. I really enjoyed the content and the history of the GT2. More turbo and blow off sounds next time, please! 😀 I hope to add one next to my GT3 one day! 😀
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
he was a respectful 9 out of 10 test driver considering this car is a GT2 with it's high value, as i'm an owner of a black techart 9972 4wd.turbo with similar power range 5-550hp. but he could have easily given it 5500rpm in more than just one gear, this would have been fine even with the owner. his 8.5 fun factor score i thought was a little light as they are definitely a 9 being a 6sp.manual & not the pdk. However i give him big Kudos for the respect shown while in the car, as i have experienced warrant of fitness road testing of my car at a very lenghty 15 mins on one occasion way over the 5-6minutes needed as they do in nz..happy porsching.😎
@PorscheClubofAmerica
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words!
2:39 ashtray gap is huge
Great Gt2, and you didn't mention the most important optional for U.S. people. The cup holder....
@PorscheClubofAmerica
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
Come to Austin, Texas Vu! We have the fastest highways in America at 85 mph on our toll 45 roads. ;-).
@PorscheClubofAmerica
10 ай бұрын
Nice!
997 GTs have heavy clutches.
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@MW-uy3np
Жыл бұрын
Too bad. Glad they figured it out in the newer GT’s
What cars get 9+ fun factor ?
@BliskeroidPlays
Жыл бұрын
Porsche gt cars
@HailCaesar-lm4bq
Жыл бұрын
@@BliskeroidPlayswho gets high nod street daily driver cars
@BliskeroidPlays
Жыл бұрын
@@HailCaesar-lm4bq nod?
@HailCaesar-lm4bq
Жыл бұрын
@@BliskeroidPlays approval as high fun value common daily driver
@BliskeroidPlays
Жыл бұрын
@@HailCaesar-lm4bq turbo s 911
its crazy to sit at a redlight in a GT2 with the clutch pressed in in first gear. Your throw out bearing will be toast soon! No Go. (even says the clutch is stiff but continues to keep it pressed) ugh. as a Porsche mechanic Im saying just dont sit there when stopped and continue to keep the clutch pedal pressed for such a long time. Your clutch and throw out bearing will thank you..
@PorscheClubofAmerica
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
I would be suprised if its not gonna be a 500K Car within 5 years
Says braking power is strong slowing down from 25 mph in suburbia 😂
You made this car unhappy by not driving it just a little more spirited-ly. It wanted to be unleashed. The great thing is that it can be civilized and a warrior when you needed to be.
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
It did, we just didn't have the opportunity to open it up on the roads available to us.
Now you’re talking! Porsche on steroid content 👌🏾
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Lol you have the same issue my wife has: You think people don't notice you in a 911.
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
LOL
Too many GT cars with minimal mileage. They’re meant to be driven not displayed
If you cant drive dont review cars . You accelerate through things not let off when it gets squarely
@PorscheClubofAmerica
8 ай бұрын
LOL
Just wasting the miles on that highway….
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately those were the only roads available to us. Better than not driving it.
I'd not use a GT2 as road trip car, think of the rock chips it collects on long road trips. Yikes!!
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
PPF and drive on!
@DC5Brandon
Жыл бұрын
If one has $$$$$$ for a GT2, PPF is a trivial cost to protect one's investment.
Nhtsa mandated all 2008 model year vehicles in USA had to have traction control
@PorscheClubofAmerica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the factoid!