Mat Armstrong unleashes yellow Porsche GT3 RS with no mods on the track and its raw power is jaw-dropping
Published on Aug 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Aug 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When Mat Armstrong let a yellow Porsche GT3 RS loose on a track, its raw power was nothing short of jaw-dropping.
The YouTuber said he was expecting a day of ‘pure Porsche power’.
With no mods, this was to be the car at its rawest and most authentic.
But it didn’t take long for things to take an interesting turn.
Things went awry with this Porsche GT3 RS
From his efforts fixing up a damaged Lamborghini Gallardo to his long-running saga with a Bugatti Veyron, it’s safe to say Armstrong has spent a lot of time around cars.
This time around, he was enjoying some time out on the track behind the wheel of a Porsche GT3 RS.
On early laps, the car felt ‘floaty’, which Armstrong and his team attributed to the older tires and issues with heat buildup.
But it was another car which really had issues – an orange Lamborghini Huracán, to be exact.
After three laps, the driver, Matthew, completely lost braking power as the pedal went straight to the floor.
“I did three laps and my brakes have gone… my foot went all the way to the floor. Oh my god. Absolutely nothing,” Matthew said.
“I had nothing else. I was a passenger.”
What had gone wrong with the Lamborghini Huracán?
Fortunately, the brakes giving out didn’t injure the driver and the car was left with only minor cosmetic scuffs – mostly mitigated by the paint protection film.
The primary issue was severe thermal brake fade caused by boiling brake fluid.
The fluid in the calipers had reached the boiling point and turned into gas.
This left the driver without hydraulic pressure.
Things didn’t get any better from there
Out on the track, Armstrong and his Porsche GT3 RS were continuing to wind around the curves at ease.
That made all the more embarrassing for Matthew and his Huracán out on the side of the track.
“These tires were black when we started,” one guy joked, as he stroked the greyish tires.
And this led to a whole host of unfavorable comparisons to other cars on the track like the Audi R8.
“I’ve been saying this since day one – the R8 is the best car in the world!” one man declared.
Talk about rubbing salt in the wound.
At least Armstrong got to enjoy the Porsche GT3 RS in its glory.
Timeline of the Porsche GT3 RS
1973: The Carrera RS 2.7 serves as an ‘ancestor’ for what’s to come, establishing the RS formula with its signature ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler.
2003 – 2004: First official GT3 RS model is launched.
2006 – 2008: Second generation is launched.
2009 – 2011: The 4.0L variant marked the final evolution of the race-derived Mezger engine.
2015 – 2017: Third generation is launched, bringing a magnesium roof and a Turbo-width body.
2018 – 2019: For the Weissach Package, NACA hood ducts are added.
2022 – present: Fourth generation is added, with a massive active rear wing with Drag Reduction System.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
