KresoF1:
Thanks all for your replays.
Do you know what my P source wrote to me in his email? That most of you who are sceptic about 991 range probably want 997.2 GT3 4.0 RS...
Let me tell you few of his remarks:
-engine? 991 GT3 engine is better then any 997/997.2 GT3 engine. From at least few technical points. You will understand when new GT3 appear in few days...
-gearbox? Why is everybody so hesitant about PDK? Do you really think that Porsche can not build very, very sporty PDK?
-track times? 991 GT3 will be faster then any version of 997/997.2 GT3 on the track. Do not look at "leaks" about Ring times.
-technical gimmicks? Yes, new GT3 will feature some very nice gimmicks that will extend its drive dynamics a lot, both on the road and on the track.
-price? Unfortunately, new 991 GT3 will be more expensive. It will NOT cost 150K € as base price in Germany.
-new 991 GT3 will please about 80% of current GT3 costumers and will additionally bring some new costumers as well.
-those that want hard core sportcar(or track car thatcan be used on the public road) need to wait for GT3 RS. It will be a dream, even for purists.
I may add that I do not know how to interpet his last sentence? Manual and PDK maybe?
Hi Kreso,
thanks for the info..and it seems a few things have turned to the posive side,,,at least for me:
1) wing - looks good
2) redline..wow..this is very very high...I hope the engine is capable of sustaining "race track" torture - for longer time. So far the GT3 engines were very good.. I hope Porsche knows about its heritage on this subject - and Im waiting for the engine to appear in racing. However, it more or less also confirms that the scepticism towards the 997/991 9A1 was/is justified. Again Porsche will not use it in racing.
3) no PDCC or PTV = great..get rid of that "crap"..:)
4) Engine - new engine: good - as long as it will be used in racing..fine for me..a normal 911 engine wont do the job..
5) Ring time aroun 7:30..- dont forget the 4.0 was mentioned with 7:27 by Porsche drivers..but it doesnt matter at this high level. However, if the car doesnt do 7:35 or better in the Sport Auto test..this is still better than a 458..and then the 991 GT3 would be a bargain - compared to the Italian one.
6) I need to see pictures from the intererior..otherwise final judegement is not possible. From a purely aestehthical point of view I personally still prefer the 997 GT variants..but it has to do with the fact that for me a 997 is more beautiful than a 991..but this is personal preference..the 991 looks also good (from outside)..but as I told you the back is not my thing
Conclusion: there is hope - 
..but nevertheless, I will not sell/change for now. I will keep my 997 GT variants..and will wait for 991 GT3RS..or 991 GT2 if one will be build. 960 is also interesting. I will wait until all these models are there on the market..in the mean time the 991 GT3 has the time to convince future buyers..and my "old 997 GT2" isnt that slow either...
What a wing!! It's time to place an order!
