Porsche fixes fire-prone 911 GT3s with free engine replacements

Let's keep things in perspective: The troubles of 785 wealthy buyers of brand-new 2014 Porsche 911 GT3s, with a starting sticker price of $120,000, don't compare to the millions of people affected by other vehicle defects in the news. But those 785 owners who've had their cars parked for nearly a month after Porsche discovered a defect that could lead to a fire can rest easier today, as Porsche finally announced it had a fix.

And much like the 911 GT3 itself, the repair is rare and expensive, at least for Porsche: Replacing the entire engine.