Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Makes a Strong Case For Manual Cars At The Autobahn
This manual Porsche 911 GT3 Touring goes over 190 mph on the Autobahn, makes a strong case for stick shift cars
The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring proves it's equally at home on the Autobahn than it is on the race track
The more subtle version of the 911 GT3 showcases its acceleration and gets to very high speeds and gets near its 199 mph top speed
This particular 911 GT3 Touring comes equipped with a manual
While the PDK is quicker, it's more suitable for the more track-focused GT3. The GT3 Touring is more of a canyon carver than a track weapon, plus the manual provides a more visceral driving experience
There's a price to pay for the manual gearbox
No, Porsche will not charge you extra for it, but it takes 0.5 seconds longer to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) - 3.9 vs the PDK's 3.4 seconds. Top speed seems to be the same, at 199 mph (320 km/h)
How the normally-aspirated, manual GT3 Touring stacks up to other vehicles
the 62-124 mph (100-200 km/h) takes 7.74 seconds - 0.49 longer than with a PDK. However, it's slightly quicker than the much more powerful Challenger Hellcat and on par with many other high-performance vehicles
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The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is a rare case of joy over performance. While not as quick as some of the turbocharged and automatic-equipped sports cars, it certainly provides one of the most unique driving experiences