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EVO magazine started in 1998. In 2010, EVO named the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 their car of the year. EVO magazine had a special edition in October, 2014 for their 200th issue. They picked 20 cars over their 16 years of publication to represent the best of what EVO stands for, including CGT, GT2, LFA… Numerous journalist spent days, driving many miles in these cars…. In the end they picked the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 as THE car, the best among the best of the prior 16 years. Chris Harris is a motorsports journalist and an incredible driver. In a recent video named “The future of the Porsche 911”, the hosts asks Chris if he could only pick ONE 911 to have/drive, only one, what would it be? His response, the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8. This machine is legendary and will go down as one of the greatest analog driving experiences ever.

I think the whole range of 997.2 is some of the best 911's made! 😍

0:31 "The gen 1 version of the 997 GT3 RS " I'm slightly confused because it is a 991 that's shown on the screen.

The RS 4.0 will always be THE 911 to have.

Best car in my garage. Maybe

997.2 is peak Porsche and peak sports car 🔥

I prefer the looks of the 997.1, especially the non-RS version with that weird wing... 😍 The 997.2 had better sounding engines in the whole lineup (very noticeable in the Turbo).

My dad got this fr me yesterday, fun to drive. I personally went for the white color. Bought it from target hotwheels section. Worth buying

The period when I really dreamed of cars... The ultimate decade. Megane r26r, focus rs mk2, golf r32, 997 gt3 rs and gt2 rs, f430 scuderia, Nissan gtr, m3 e92 .... Design was crisp, feeling was still there, many different layouts, proper personality between each brand...

God damn, I had a day in one of these, slinging it around the back roads, hearing the engine hit redline before stomping on the heavy clutch and finessing the gear one ratio higher is a memory I will NEVER forget. Need to get one of these onto my channel ASAP. Great video!

Mat! Any update from your Jimmy?? 💥🔥

Porsche sure know how to engineer a good car; not just fast but also practical. Another nice video by Mat. Thanks!

This isn’t just my favourite Porsche of all time it’s my favourite car of all time 😍😍

I've played NFS Hot Pursuit 2010 a lot and the 997 is always the one that pops in my mind whenever I think about a GT3 RS.

Hey g'day Mat! Can you do another fun video with your Fiat? My son loved your London drive in that car and he's wondering if you can do another one when you have some free time. Cheers Mat! 👍

This is why I've kept my 997.2 c2s for 10 years ☺️

The 991 GT3 RS had a 4.0 liter not a 3,6. The regular GT3 of the 991.1 had a 3,8. The last 3,6 was the 997.1 GT3/RS

I love this car so much that I used it to complete one racing game in it! Would love to have one in the future!

Thanks for the video mat! Its nice that you are doing videos now apart from carwow!

I just want to have more of mats personal channel than carwow because he deserves that! The best car journalism you can get is from mat no doubt!

Wow what a beauty! That’s for the review Mat!

Agree 100% that car is so special! Hope I can own one someday

Mat PLEASE review the renault megane rs 265/275, its an excellent car without much reviews on youtube plus its affordable for many people

Dad has a 997.2 4S in brown from december 2011. Awsome awsome car.

Thank you, nice Video. I've got one 997.2 Gt3 RS 2011 with less than 3,000 Kilometers on it.. mint state... Absolutely love it.

Had a C2S 997.2 a couple of years ago and my god do you need to be on top when that tail kicks out, had some scary moments for sure. It was some getting used to when i had only driven modern cars with systems that saves you a** all the time. Fun time tho!

That spec is freaking sick 🔥🔥

To all those who are saying that he showed a 991 while speaking about 997, *all that matters is you get what he is trying to say!!!*

Mat, do you still have the supercharged MX-5?

Love u matt stay alive motor journalism

@matwatson please also review the old gen Rs5 facelift (b8.5)

Oh what the car! 997 gt3 It’s big dream, It’s coming before anything else.

You can replace the carbon fiber cup holder delete. Had mine custom made by db carbon in Germany 🇩🇪 Awesome craftsmanship and fitment. Hey Matt! Great content btw 👍👍

Hey Mat, can you review the Toyota GR86?

That's some phone you've got Mat. Works even when your thumbs aren't touching the screen 🤪

Haven’t seen Hebe in a while, good to know she’s still running strong!

I always love mat videos 😻😻😻

Hello Mat. I'm Matt. Fan of you vids. Love this 3.8L, 3.73L 911.

I reckon this test was done around Woburn and Millbrook?

My all time favourite car -- thank you!

Just looked up a the GT3 RS 4.0 there’s only two for sale in the states on Autotrader…One doesn’t have a price the other they want $900k! my bad it’s actually $899,999k lol

The most beautiful Porsche I've ever seen 😍!!!

997 is simply beautiful!

the 4.0L was peak GT3Rs

Peak Porsche. The RS is almost a pure track car (RIP Sabine), whereas the GT3 is more suitable for road and track. Both are super raw. A world away from the approachable, VW owned 991s and supersized GT 992s. The 997.2 GT cars were the last of the true, great Porsches. As we transition to electric, there's an argument for these being the best ICE sports cars ever. A bargain considering the price of modern kit.

Now do a review against the 997.1 GT3 and see which you prefer and if the extra money is worth the investment in a 997.2 RS… it’s a big delta. 👍

0:31 ....Somebody literally just Googled GT3 RS gen 1 😂

I didn’t know the 997.1 generation looked identical to the 991.1 ?! Hahah

The crashed Lamborghini was featured on Salvage Rebuilds UKposts channel a few weeks back, Beautiful Porsche😍

This looks beautiful

Nice Porsche 911 bro thanks you

I love how you can operate your phone without actually touching the screen🤣🤣🤣😉

How do u decide which video to post here and which one on car wow

My late brother owned the exact same car which I sold last year for $225k = $100k more than what he paid for it 11 years ago! Needless to say, the car is epic and then some! Memories I'll treasure forever!

It is the ultimate 911, especially with the Red accents and wheels on White or Grey paint 😍😍

Driving through bradfield I see Matt!

Matt can you review nissan patrol?

Congrats on 666k subs man

Matt what ever you do don't sell your 996! Yeah that 997.2 is peak!

Definitely my favorite modern porsche

Hi mat can I ask what did you study in Varsity or college to become an automotive journalist

One of my dream cars but that 70+ in 2nd is disappointing, would much rather it was 70+ in 3rd, not being able to redline this through a few gears on the road must be frustrating.

Huge fan of the channel! But the one in the photo is the 991.1 GT3 with a 3.8 liter (very unreliable engine) not the 997.1.

first time I've heard the term "rev hang" but I understand exactly what it refers to. now another thing to judge cars by haha

I did a track day in a 997 GT3, stunning cars.. Made my 996 feel a bit boring in comparison.

Dosent the gt3 make 500bhp and the RS makes less? Im confused. Is this an older car?

Love the Galaxy fold

We buy any car adverts in the middle of your videos feels very wrong lmao

Been long since you posted here

At 0:32 you showed 991.1, and you were referring to 997.1 gen

Beyond perfection !

Fantastic video

Mat can the next drag race on the car wow channel be old american muscle cars? 😊

This is arguably the greatest 911 EVER.

Where is your tesla model s plaid mat?

whats in the shipping containers?

Porsche cools my heart ❤ 💙

You should’ve reviewed the 4.0

Yes but is this car available on Gran Turismo 7?

Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

Please do a Review of a 911 GT3 991.1

Love the comments about showing the wrong car while 90% of us can't keep track of every number designation and didn't even notice. You could make up half the 911 numbering and I prob wouldn't notice

The Best channel ever

I was always suspicious that you hated Porsche Matt and this video confirms it!

i was just so confused after the introduce into the video i did not hear Mat say "Buying a new car? Than head to carwow" xdddd

More gt3 content 🥺🙏

Even you are talking about car vertical, wow

Does Mat still have his 996?

I think the Car Vertical thing is a bit misleading if I'm honest. Sure, the photos might be useful if a car has been written off before so that you can see the extent of the damage and make your own assessment as to whether you feel the repair would be safe however, if the vehicle was repaired by an approved manufacturer bodyshop and not written off, then it will have been repaired to manufacturer standard and any photos should be irrelevant.

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩,Asia

Are you replacing your porsche for the E92 M3?!?!

The first blue car cut in in the beginning is a 991...

Hands down the best 911 ever.

Where is your suzuki jimny upgrade video?

Fucked the launch up! And cocked the gear change up into 2nd. Could’ve knocked half a second off the 0-60 if you could drive a manual properly Matthew.

Can't wait the Nordschleife Time !!! Ahh, thought it was the new gen.....

oh my god I love porsche997🔥

Hi mat can u review a Rolls Royce wraith black badge

Everytime Mat posts here, I know instantly its a promotional, not really about the car. Which kinda makes this channel less desirable to watch. I salute your hustle though.