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Perfection · 2017-2019The return of the manual gearbox: prices, weak points, technical checks and a checklist. So you can assess the history, the engine and any track use with confidence on site.
The Porsche 911 GT3 of the 991.2 generation (from 2017) was Porsche's answer to the criticism of its predecessor. The engineers in Weissach delivered not a facelift but a technical redesign of the car's heart: the new 4.0-litre naturally aspirated engine (MA1.76) comes directly from the 911 GT3 Cup racing car.
More important still for purists and investors: Porsche brought the six-speed manual gearbox back. Together with the introduction of the Touring package (without the rear wing), that produced one of the most sought-after modern sports cars of all. It is regarded as mechanically extremely robust and free of the teething troubles of the 991.1, a genuine blue-chip asset.
A true 4.0 litres (MA1.76)
rpm, solid valvetrain
Manual available as an option
package available
500 PS · 9,000 rpm
Downforce against understatement
| Transmission | The assessment |
|---|---|
| PDK (seven-speed) | Faster on the racetrack. Perfect for a track tool |
| Manual (six-speed) | The emotional high point. A little slower, but better at holding value. Derived from the 911 R |
The 4.0 is reliable. The costs come from everything around it.
The MA1.76 is regarded as one of the best engines in the company's history. The problems of its predecessor (camshafts wearing through, connecting rods) are eliminated.
The suspension is uncompromising. Wear is unavoidable if the car is used as it was built to be used.
275 pages of specialist knowledge on the 991.2 GT3: detailed weak points, engine codes, specification details, inspection checklists, production figures, the options that add value and price forecasts.
Solid engineering, but running it on track costs money.
| Work / fault | Approx. cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch replacement (manual) | €2,000 - €3,500 | Wear item |
| PCCB brake discs (per axle) | 5,000+ € | Parts only (ceramic) |
| PDK gearbox replacement | 5,000 - 15,000+ € | If it fails (mechatronics) |
| Front axle lift repair | €1,500 - €3,000 | Leaks |
| Front spoiler lip | €200 - €400 | Wear item |
| Tyres (Michelin Cup 2) | €1,500 - €2,000 | High wear |
| Major service | €1,800 - €3,000 | Including spark plugs |
The 991.2 GT3 is extremely stable in value and sought after.
| Category | Price range |
|---|---|
| Entry level (PDK, over 60,000 km) | from €160,000 |
| Market level (well cared for) | €170,000 - €190,000 |
| Touring / manual / low mileage | €200,000+ |
The deciding factor: manual gearboxes and Touring packages are what drive the price. Paint to Sample colours command substantial premiums.
One of the best modern 911s of all. The engine is a masterpiece of engineering. Investment tip: If you are after performance, take a PDK with the Clubsport package. If you are after holding value, go for the Touring with the manual gearbox.
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