Man drives his 3D-printed Porsche GT3 for the first time and gives his verdict on it

For the first time ever, a 3D-printed car modeled after a Porsche GT3 RS has hit the road.

The project, which took months of planning and precision work, aimed to replicate the look and feel of the iconic sports car in detail.

While it may look like a full-scale GT3, the car started with a standard 2.5-liter Porsche Boxster engine, meaning it needed some creative engineering to match the performance experience.

The team added a custom turbo setup, turning an ordinary motor into something far more thrilling.

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Installing the exhaust on the Porsche GT3 wasn’t easy

The brains behind the operation is YouTuber Mike Lake.

The build process, which was done using regular 3D printers, was as ambitious as it sounds.

Every component was carefully crafted, from the body panels to the exhaust system, blending 3D-printed precision with real automotive hardware.

To boost performance, a Turbosmart 5862 turbo was installed, supported by a fully tuned Heltech ECU to handle the extra power.

Fabrication included mounting the turbo, routing custom intercooler piping, and designing a one-of-a-kind exhaust system.

In a previous video, Lake also fitted real supercar wheels onto his 3D-printed car, and was blown away by the result.

This was all executed with meticulous attention to detail.

However, installing the exhaust proved particularly challenging.

Using a combination of stainless steel and titanium, the team created a system that was not only functional but also visually striking.

Every bend, weld, and joint was handled manually, resulting in a unique exhaust layout unlike anything seen on a standard GT3.

How did it perform on the road?

After all the components were fitted, the car’s first drive revealed both the engineering skill and the dramatic transformation achieved.

Even at low revs, the turbocharged Boxster motor produced a sound that hinted at its newfound capability.

Beyond performance, the 3D-printed body captured the iconic styling of the Porsche GT3 flawlessly.

High rooflines, aerodynamic curves, and a carefully recreated rear end all contributed to a convincing replica.

The project proves how far 3D printing in automotive design has come, being able to produce road-ready vehicles with astonishing realism.

In fact, Ford even used 3D printing at Nürburgring to shave five seconds off the Mustang GTD’s lap time, so it seems like 3D printing isn’t just for hobbyists.

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