All-New Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS Review: Fast, but is it Fun? | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat

The new, 992 generation of Porsche’s GT3 RS is the most extreme, ever. Henry Catchpole gets behind the wheel of this latest 911 on track at Silverstone during the international launch and is understandably blown away by the speed it is capable of delivering. It certainly lives up to its Rennsport name. But he has a question: Is it fun as well as fast?

In this episode of The Driver’s Seat, we look at the latest GT3 RS’s glorious naturally aspirated flat-six engine, the wild aerodynamics, the lightweight Weissach pack and then, perhaps most interestingly of all, the adjustability. Because in this new car you can easily tweak and tune the set up to your heart’s content. You can adjust differential settings, traction control, stability control and the dampers all from behind the wheel.

That last topic is where the mountain bike comes in. To help explain some of the basics of the suspension Henry decided to head to the woods with a YT Industries Capra, complete with Flight Attendant (that’s a fancy suspension system not someone who serves a meal on a Boeing).

Finally we delve into some of the more technical aspects of setting up the car for a circuit like the Nurburgring Nordschleife with none other than Jörg Bergmeister. A Winner at both Le Mans and Daytona, Jörg then gives Henry a passenger lap to demonstrate just what 860kg/1900lbs of downforce (combined with a lot of talent and experience) can do through high-speed bends like Maggots and Becketts or braking into Brooklands.

We hope you enjoy the film. If you’d like us to make a video with the GT3 RS on the road or perhaps compare it to a GT4 RS, then let us know in the comments down below.

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[HenryCatchpole]

I hope you all enjoy this. I think I'm still getting over those passenger laps with Jörg! I also just want to give huge credit to Glenn Winhall who is the unseen talent behind these films and managed to get this edited so quickly.

[jamesrucker]

As daunting as it is that Hagerty is snatching up all of my favorite auto journalists, I can't thank Hagerty enough that you're allowing Henry to do what he does. He is such an awesome (and I truly mean awe-some) personality in and out of the drivers seat. Truly one of my generations all time greats.

[terminatedphil]

Catchpole is rarely speechless, he definitely was after the ride with Jörg 😊
What a machine, what a driver🏆

[peanusbenis]

First Camissa, now Catchpole... damn you guys are on fire.

[albonfilms]

Catchpole storytelling with Hagerty production is perhaps the greatest thing ever to happen to automotive YouTube!

[TheBackRoads]

Hagerty and Henry... the gift that keeps on giving.

Stella job to all involved!

[ALEXANDARRR]

There is simply no other presenter out there like Henry. There's just something about him that makes you give your 100% attention to. The information he gives is clear and easy to understand to any level of car enthusiast. Cannot wait to see what he has in store with Hagerty!

[wearethetraffic]

Henry left speechless after his ride along says it all for me. Jorg is a master behind the wheel PERIOD

[CarsGarage]

13:41 first corner entry speed is 230 km/h, second corner after is 193 km/h - that’s impressive.

[aaaaachew]

Hagerty scored a bigger goal with Henry than Porsche did with the new RS. Well done!

[ShadyMrk]

Signing Mr. Catchpole was such an excellent move by Hagerty, now i can watch my 2 favorite journalists in the same channel!
Henry, i have to say, the way you explain how the car feels makes me vividly imagine the feeling myself, you just rock!

[ShoummoIceman]

This is like the nearest experience of a GT3 car one can have without having a racing license. Stuttgart brilliance!

[CharlieBeveridge]

Out of the RS videos i have watched tonight, yours has been the best Henry. It looks like the RS is going to lap Silverstone GP around the same as a Senna. Which is insane.

[mjraval]

I don't believe I've ever seen Henry so much at a loss for words. Henry has seen it all and it's a testament to the car that he was speechless, excited, amazed, and staggered by its competence when driven by someone who knows what it can do. I think a whole new world opened up for dear HC. Thanks Henry for all your fantastic reviews.

[Unicornpirate]

Henry Catchpole on Hagerty? Best team up ever. Been following him since Evo. One of the best automotive journalists here on an amazing channel.

[freddydaimler]

My absolute favorite moments in the entirely brilliant review: when Henry, during the brief moments on the straights, just stares at Jörg Bergmeister in disbelief and you can just see Jörg grinning under his helmet.

[RandGTFan]

That last onboard footage was PHENOMENAL.

[kookiethebear]

Starting around 16:00, the lack of words from Henry says it all! Amazing driver and insane car if you plan to race it...on a track.

[Deepimpactocean]

The speed he carries through the turns…. Mind blowing. Seeing that steering wheel not shimmy or shake says everything.

[K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

I'm absolutely sold on the Catchpole/Hagerty combo. It's paying off well so far and I can't wait to see what's coming next.