2025 Porsche GT3 - The Only Honest (And Funny) Review. 2025 Porsche 911 992.2 GT3 Review.

It's been a little over a week since porsche debuted the new GT3 and apparently everyone, even porsche, has completely forgotten why the GT3 exists in the first place.

In this video I'm covering the new GT3 in extremely deep detail and I'm exposing a lot of things that Porsche has completely swept under the rug, but I'm going to try to do it in the most humorous way possible, because it's frustrating how Porsche is handling this new update, and at this point all we can do is laugh about it, so just stick with me on this, especially the part where I go over all of Andreas Preuninger claims about this car, and how bogus they actually are.

Just like many of you, I was glued to my computer monitor as I eagerly watched the reveal event for the new Porsche GT3, well, I was eager when the event began, because as I was watching it, I started becoming a little concerned, because instead of talking about the engine and the performance and the lap times, like they did for the previous GT3, the reveal event for the new GT3 was much more focused on all the new luxuries and interior customization that was now available.
And then after the event ended I started researching the new GT3 and my concerns were unfortunately confirmed, because the reason the reveal event was focused on all the new luxuries instead of the performance, was because the new luxuries are the only real difference between the new the GT3 and the old one, well, that and now it looks more like the base model carrara.
And I can't believe that I have to say this, but the point of the GT3 is not luxury, the point of the GT3 is to forgo luxury in order to maximize lap times. The GT3 was special because it was stripped down, not luxurious. The GT3 offered a sanctuary for people who wanted to get away from the latest luxuries and the latest technologies, and simply enjoy driving fast without all of the distractions. With the new GT3, Porsche is making you think you're getting something truly unique, but the fact of the matter is that the new GT3 has more parts in common with the base model carrera, than ever before. And not only is the new GT3 *less* eunique, it's 50 thousand dollars more than the last one.
But none of this seems to be phazing porsche's customers because I keep reading all of these comments from people who are completely losing it over how excited they are about the new luxuries, and customization options, and all these comments are reminding me of this old episode of the simpsons that revolved around this doll called malibu stacey. In the episode the doll needed to be updated, but instead of giving the doll any meaningful updates, the company simply takes the old doll and puts a new hat on it. And people completely lose their minds.
And watching people lose their minds over all the new ways they can customize the interior of the new GT3 is like watching the people of springfield losing their minds over the doll's new hat.
Instead of giving the GT3 more horsepower, porsche now offers partially embossed leather on the dashboard.
Instead of faster laptimes for the GT3, porsche now offers folding seats.
And Instead of improving the looks of the new GT3, porsche now offers carbon fibre covers for the sideview mirrors.
So lets talk about how the new GT3 differs from the last one. Normally when porsche makes the GT3 they do everything they can to make it different from the base model carrera. But not this time. Because the new GT3 is not an exercise in performance, and it is not an exercise in uniqueness, as porsche is claiming, the new GT3 is an exercise in cost savings. Here is the base model 992.1 carrera and here is the 992.1 GT3, pretty different right? Here's the base model 991.2 carrera and here is 991.2 GT3, again pretty different. But here is the base model 992.2 carrera, and here is the 992.2 GT3 - pretty similar! Part of Porsche's cost savings measure for the new GT3 was to reuse more body panels from the base model carrera than ever before. And let's face it, it doesn't look good.
With the interior of the GT3 everything we like is gone. No tachometer bezel, no keyed ignition, and unless you pay the 25 or 30 thousand dollars for the weissach package, you're essentially getting a standard 911 interior.

[BlackwingDan]

OTHER REVIEWERS have uniformly said that “you need to sell your 992.1 GT3 before the market crashes, because of the superiority of the NEW 992.2 GT3.” I knew that was total crap when Porsche jumped the shark on the analog tach and the turn-key ignition. People now revere the ugly 996.2 and 991 GT3’s BECAUSE they’re old school: No driver nannies, and DEFINITELY NO LUXURY STITCHED FOLDING EMBOSSED CUSTOM-COLORED BLA-BLA-BLA. When the hype dies down (and it will!), your view of the 992.2 GT3 will become universal. Thank you Porsche for making my 992.1 even more valuable. GREAT VIDEO. I know it hurts to call out your favorite brand. But being real, is more important than getting likes. That’s why I subscribe. Thank you.

[zooski]

The 50k markup is tragic but not surprising from this current company management.

Nobody will play your silly buy taycans to have a chance at your own anymore.

[sebastianrosenbach]

The whole point of the 992.2 GT3 is that it keeps a NA engine while complying to the utterly absurd emission requirements for new cars in the EU. That‘s why the Ferrari F80 sounds so bad for example. Read up on EU Emission regulations before rambling into the camera 😒

[TheGreekCarGeek]

It has the same engine as the RS and the S/T, but the addition of 2 cats (4x total) and 2 OPFs (filters) took the hp and torque down. Great news: a simple aftermarket exhaust, and 2 cats deleted and you have RS & S/T power! (likely a bit extra)

[gbarton]

Porsche’s customers have changed for (the) better margin$$$.
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Porsche used to be an enthusiast brand and car company.
They were always pricy but within reach of an enthusiast that prioritized their discretionary income to have the best driver’s car. Today, you have to be an elite buyer that is able to afford the prices that can go for $100K+ over MSRP for a new GT /Turbo/special Ed car. And a lot of times you have to be ‘chosen’ as worthy of an allocation based on your spending history.
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👆This has translated to the used market now and you have more speculators and those wealthy folks looking to invest rather than true enthusiasts that want to drive.
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End result… as a Porsche enthusiast, I bought an Emira.

[albundy]

From what I understand, Porsche did make the car more powerful, but only to counteract the losses that the additional filters (6 ctas in total) have had due to (stupid) government dictates. Maybe they could have made even more power to give us an extra 20? 🤷‍♂️

[ProcyonZED]

Things they did not talk about in the reveal that I thought was a lot more interesting and should have been covered. The entire top end of the block is RS, the suspension is a combination of S/T and RS. The break calipers are bigger, and the steel break rotors are thicker to prevent warping they had seen on track with the .1. Underbody aero was improved. Also if you are going to make this a track day car in a state that does not emission testing you are just a mod away from a lot of horsepower. I think the front end was a rush job to get the car out before the new standards change again in 2026 and the RS maybe coming soon also. This is going to be a short term unlimited model, and could be the reason we have not seen the Turbo or S models yet. Lots of moving parts here as this GT3 was not made in a vacuum and could be the last NA motor in a GT3.

[Silas-]

As someone who was involved in the Development I can Tell you we cant Improvisation the Engine due to Regulation

[haraldrieder]

most reviewers at best give a hidden hint if the news are not as good as marketing wants us to believe. alas, honesty in plain sight. Thank you.

[philtechGT]

Let’s talk about your previous video titled « sell your 992 GT3 NOW »… 😭🤡

[DonaldKHoaty]

The 992.2 seems to be solely about Porsche capturing all of the profits being scored in the secondary market.

[johnwilliams]

Its time for some of the other car companies to step up. Sub 3000 lbs, 400 hp, manual trans, dif, 9000 rpm NA, $100k

[PRS-dkmz]

Nice video and presentation. All I know is that I’m keeping my 997.2 RS forever while having sold my 991.1 RS and 991.2 RS. I’d still like to try out the newer cars but never to replace the 997.2 RS: that’s the pinnacle of Porsche GT cars for me.

[richardly]

Lighter, more horsepower, higher rev. People do not buy gt3 to go shopping.

[danieldelaney]

Here in France, we can get a back seat in our gt3 touring if we want. I personally want a touring with the all leather interior and the 18 way seat, with none of that crappie fabric. No fake leather. I want the engine, a 6 speed manual and max out the leather. That’s what a touring is.

[Aidansharaf]

I always enjoy your weekly videos but this one was great. You made me bust out laughing several times. You really nailed it. You cut through all the bullshit in the nicest most humous way.

[pedrowhite]

So glad I opted for the 4RS instead of this thing! But wait… can we get a Malibu Stacy doll with a more aerodynamic hat with this new model!

[TheGreekCarGeek]

Porsche engineers: you all did a great job 👏🏽 for those that understand the headwinds caused by emissions regulations, you chose the best path with the only concessions being easily reversible with an aftermarket exhaust. Bravo!

The masses are only happy when horsepower numbers go up and lap times go down, despite 10 more horsepower being impossible to “feel” and the majority will likely never track their GT3, and if they do, they’ll be unable to match the Nurburgring lap times that they’ll inevitably quote at their local c&c.

We could have easily lost the last holdout in the market with natural aspiration and a third pedal, and when we do (which we will) THEN you all will have something to complain about! Until then, we should be COMMENDING the engineers who figured out how to keep these amazing NA/manual machines legal for one more model generation!

This comment section is shameful, and looking back 5 years from now, you’ll see exactly what I mean. This was a WIN for enthusiasts. Actual bad days are ahead, and this ain’t it.

[jefruscione]

Porsche is no different than the other major supercar and high end luxury car manufacturers (Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls Royce, Bentley etc, ) - with higher production, the way they market the once very-rare cars to customers is by offering customization, and you pay dearly for it. Unique bespoke colors, nameplates, interior finishes - you name it. All so that someone that is ordering a car that was at one time rare can now SAY that what they have is rare. How many times have you seen a car marketed for re-sale as "1 of 1" because it was the only car painted in some bizarre color (Lamborghinis are good for this)? Or that it is the only one that is a manual and in color-X sold in America. It used to be that a 911 Turbo or a Testarossa or a Rolls Royce of ANY kind were all special. Now it's this package and that package and Tailor Made and Weissach and McLaren's MSO group...now you're special, and you're also another $200k lighter in the bank account...it's crazy.

[DarkClosetOfTheMind]

I agree with you for 90% of your video, you did miss a few things. 1. You missed the part about the gear ratio change, which can improve the 0-60 and lap times. 2. The car does have improved aero under the car (non-visible), and no not the drive shaft reference. 3. The GT3 does have the key still (it's not a pushbutton). That all being said, Porsche did "Phone it in". I honestly think all European companies have been told by their governments to downplay their high-end cars, to prep the population for unimpressive electric models.