4 Reasons the Porsche 911 GT3 is Perfect (for Me, in My Dreams)

The last time I drove a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, it literally made me cry. My parents also drove me home from the hospital after I was born in a 911 SC. So, yeah, I’m pretty biased about this, but I think the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is perfect. Chef’s kiss perfection. I’d buy one in a heartbeat if I had the funds and wasn’t the type of person who uses coupons at thrift stores. Indulge my optimistic delusion for just a bit while I live out this fantasy, OK? 

Here’s why I think this is the perfect car (for me, in my dreams).

Divine Driving Dynamics

Even the most basic 911 sets the standard for sports car driving dynamics, and the previous GT3 was already so flawless that I couldn’t fathom how Porsche could improve on such perfection with this 992.2 iteration. Despite increasingly stringent emissions and noise regulations, Porsche still rose to the challenge with zero compromises to be felt from behind the wheel.

Powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.0L flat-six that cranks out 502 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque, the GT3 is more than happy to wail all the way to its very tempting 9,000-rpm redline. If you have the runway, courage, and disdain for the law (or you’re on a closed course) to push it that far, the GT3 Touring will reward you with what I can only describe as an out-of-body religious experience.

Focused, precise, sharp, immensely quick, and balanced, the GT3 is everything a sports car needs to be and more. It’s a track-ready weapon that thrills you, makes you feel in total control, and turns you into a hero.

It’s Deceptively Subtle

Despite its ballistic driving dynamics, the GT3 Touring doesn’t look like a science project.

Porsche will happily sell you a lime green 911 with a foot-tall wing on the back and graphics on every side of the car if that’s your style. But for those with more discerning tastes, the 911 GT3 Touring is perhaps the most understated supercar you can buy. Many of today’s supercars aren’t timeless and will look dated in a decade. Some of them are just gaudy. Everything else in this segment looks like some kind of wedge or spaceship, shouting loudly and competing for attention.

The 911 GT3 Touring, however, is too dignified to beg for attention. Without the huge wing on the back, this supercar is deceptively subtle. Porsche enthusiasts will immediately recognize it as a special car, but for the average person, it really flies under the radar, especially when outfitted in this gorgeous Oak Green Metallic Neo paint and California Gold wheels.

As I get older, I’m less concerned with following trends and more interested in seeking timeless style. The GT3 Touring’s subtlety and strong adherence to the 911’s iconic original silhouette make it ageless. It looks incredible today and will continue to look incredible 50 years from now. 

It’s the Only Supercar Still Available with a Manual Transmission

No automaker — Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, BMW, no one — makes a supercar with a manual transmission anymore. Besides Pagani (which offers a manual in its $3-million hypercar), Porsche is the sole high-performance supercar maker that still offers a stick shift, making it unique in a segment where details and exclusivity matter. Nothing else with this high-calibre performance can offer this magical extra element of engagement. And that says a lot about who Porsche really cares about: its driving enthusiast fans. Sure, it’s faster and more efficient to have Porsche’s whip-sharp and highly intuitive dual-clutch automatic transmission do the work, but for a purist, it will never be as fun or rewarding as doing it yourself. 

Weirdly Practical 

If someone buys a 911 GT3 Touring, it’s likely they have a garage full of other vehicles to pick from to do the boring stuff like grocery runs or commuting to work, but let’s imagine a scenario where this wasn’t the case. Is the 911 GT3 Touring suitable for daily driving? If you think pain is pleasure, why not? The fixed carbon fibre seats are stunning but not exactly the most comfortable, and the suspension is built for the track and not city streets, but if you have your chiropractor on speed dial, it would be a shame to leave it lonely in a dark garage. It’s begging to be driven.

The frunk is surprisingly roomy, with its 135 L of space apparently designed to fit two standard-sized carry-on suitcases, and should you opt for the rear seats or not (I honestly think the rear seats in the GT3 are a waste), the back is decently sized to hold stuff that might not fit in the frunk. 

The front axle lift system also ensures you’ll never cringe from the sound of the front end scraping a steep driveway. You can also set locations for scary, mountainous driveways into the car’s memory so an unfortunate scrape can’t creep up on you after a long day of driving when you might not be as focused. You can also upgrade to a larger 84 L fuel tank so you won’t need to stop at the local gas station on the way back from the race track.

Final Thoughts

Every time I got into the 911 GT3 Touring, I was enchanted. Walking away from it after parking, I’d longingly look back, eager for the next time I could manufacture an excuse to drive it. This car demands all your focus to drive and rewards you with all-encompassing engagement, thrilling precision and control, divine agility, and the power to feel like you can do anything.

This car belongs on a race track (part of the headrest can be removed for more comfort when wearing a helmet, in case you needed more proof), but for me, it belongs on the high pedestal of being my dream car since birth. To me, this vehicle is the highest form of automotive perfection.