KresoF1:
...and match made in heaven with updated PDK-S.
Absolutely, the pdk version would be the better performer with 7 gears and instantaneous shifting. But if the new motor has a lower redline and more mid-range torque than the RS, it could be slightly less engaging with PDK for former 991.1 GT3 owners used to the 9k redline. But for manual users, there has never been an NA 911 engine better suited to a 6 speed manual.
With the 911R, the car goes about 200mph at close to 8,250 rpm (its power peak). If the new GT retains the identical gearing, the car will be geared too low to achieve its maximum theoretical Vmax (peak power at only 7,500 rpm), but will be stunning for acceleration and track performance (compared to other manual GT3's, including better performing than the 997 RS 4.0). PDK, still faster though (but maybe less fascinating than pdk GT3 before). I hope they don't consider adding a taller final drive gear for higher Vmax and better fuel consumption.
For purposes of straight-line performance, imaging a GT4 with over 100 hp more, 1,100 rpm higher redline, 15% (45 ft-lbs) more torque, and much lower gears. All of these 4 things spell excitement to me!
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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
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