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Porsche 911 GT2 (2008) CAR review

By Georg Kacher

28 September 2007 05:17

Another yawnworthy 911? Or a yee-hah one?

Definitely the latter. 911 Turbo not hard enough? Then how about removing the four-wheel drive, sir? Want to smash the magical 200mph barrier? Soak in the GT2's 204mph v-max and quake in your boots. Oh, and it has semi-slick Cup tyres too. Make no mistake, the GT2 isn't for fools. You won't miss the GT2, either. Beside the Turbo's LED look-at-me lights sit new extra-large air intakes to cool the brakes, a reprofiled spoiler, rear diffuser and sills. It's a lesson in Teutonic purposefulness.

Enough cosmetics, does it drive as hard as it looks?

Inevitably, the answer is yes. The explosiveness of the package is matched by an explosion of the senses. The minute you start driving the GT2, it comes alive. Turn-in is instant and the wheel jitters with feel and road detail, letting you know exactly what's what. This much power in a physics-defying 911 is a lesson in trepidation and a test of the nerves. Why? Well, the noise is intense for starters, but it's mainly because you are always - and I mean always - aware that the rear wheels are doing the work and that blown flat six is only a mistimed prod away from wreaking carnage with those shaved Cup tyres.

By: Georg Kacher
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Statistics

How much? £131,070
On sale in the UK: Now
Engine: 3600cc 24v twin-turbo flat six, 523bhp @ 6500rpm, 501lb ft @ 2200-4500rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Performance: 3.7sec 0-62mph, 204mph, 22.6mpg
How heavy / made of? 1440kg/steel/aluminium
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CAR's rating

Rated 5 out of 5

Handling

Rated 5 out of 5

Performance

Rated 5 out of 5

Usability

Rated 3 out of 5

Feelgood factor

Rated 5 out of 5

Readers' rating

Rated 4 out of 5

 

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