This was my first time spotting a 991-gen 911 GT3 on the streets (this should tell you that I am still not up-to-date content-wise). The main reason for this is because several months back a 991 GT3 in Switzerland caught fire abruptly near a gymnasium. After the investigation process, Porsche decided to recall every unit of the 991 GT3 due to a fire risk. In addition, every unit of the current GT3 was required to have their engines replaced. Despite all this, the Porsche 911 GT3 was named the 2014 World Performance Car of the Year. Just like every other 911 ever produced, the GT3 comes with the traditional flat-six engine in the rear, except this produces 475 horsepower and 324 foot-pounds of torque. 0-60 mph happens in 3.3 seconds, onto a top speed of 195 mph. In one to two years' time, the entire 911 lineup will be refreshed and possibly carry the codename 992. There have also been rumors swirling around that the next-gen 911 may be turbocharged (the entire lineup, that is) and a hybrid version of the 911 may be on its way. In conclusion, the current Porsche 911 GT3 is a great, enticing daily driver with raw performance and excellent handling.
Later this month, the Los Angeles Auto Show will be taking place, and for those of you who are new to my website, I attend this major auto show every year and I am looking forward to it again this year. So far, it looks like mostly German brands (i.e. Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, BMW) will be stealing the spotlight this year. I don't know if I said this already, but the main reason L.A. is such a fantastic city is because of its car culture.
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