Porsche 911 GT3 Touring | How Much Does a Manual Transmission Slow You Down?

Carlos Lago tests and reviews the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. We all know manual transmissions are slower than automatics. But have you ever wondered by how much? Or, more importantly, is that difference worth the premium a typical automatic commands over a manual transmission? That's exactly what we set to find out. In this video, we'll test and compare a Porsche 911 GT3 with a manual transmission against one with an automatic transmission to see what that difference is and whether it's worth anything.

Q: What kind of engine and transmission does the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring have?
A: The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring has a 4.0-liter flat-six and a six-speed manual transmission.

Q: How much does the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring cost?
A: The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 starts at $145,650, including destination and gas-guzzler tax. The vehicle tested in this video has a few options ― including carbon-ceramic brakes, a front-axle lifting system and bucket-style seats ― that bring the price to $164,210. The Touring package that adds the manual transmission is a no-cost option.

Q: How quick is the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring?
A: During testing, the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring reached 60 mph in 3.8 seconds (3.6 seconds with a 1-foot rollout, as on a drag strip) and clocked a quarter-mile time of 11.7 seconds at 121.9 mph. That's half a second slower than the automatic-equipped 911 GT3 across the board.

Q: Should I buy a manual?
A: If you enjoy the act of driving, most definitely.

Read our review of the Porsche 911 here: https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/

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