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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Let's hope they have manuals available for the press in May (or whenever that event takes place).


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Kobalt:

    Let's hope they have manuals available for the press in May (or whenever that event takes place).

    I think they want all the magazines to get pdk to test for numbers, then they'll give Chris Harris Manual to slide around and gush about the involvement Smiley


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Grant:
    Kobalt:

    Let's hope they have manuals available for the press in May (or whenever that event takes place).

    I think they want all the magazines to get pdk to test for numbers, then they'll give Chris Harris Manual to slide around and gush about the involvement Smiley

    Sport Auto will have two cars for their reviews: One PDK car for the Nordschleife (apparently Porsche insisted on PDK, no surprise here...they don't want to be slower Smiley) and one car for normal reviews and maybe Hockenheim (possibly even in comparison to the PDK version). This is an excellent idea in my opinion.


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Just had a look at the new car - very nice. Rear styling/spoiler changes are pretty subtle. I prefer the new front - looks very neat. Rear diffuser is quite big and looks like it will be a 'service item'. Plastic vanes though so should be cheap.

    Don't like the striped seats, but otherwise kiss


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Thanks Dave!

    Our man on the floor!


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Kobalt:

    Thanks Dave!

    Our man on the floor!

    Dave Bond, 0911, secret agent in the services of Rennteam. Smiley


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Luckily I was able to blend in with the other hundreds of people looking at it with little effort. I don't think anyone noticed me indecision


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Grant:
    RC:

    Porsche seems to make a big deal out of the secrecy about a new 991.2 GT3 RS, probably because they want to sell the GT3 first. Smiley Smiley Smiley

    Porsche is smart to offer RS with pdk only - this means they'll have no problem selling out the GT3 (and RS)...


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    No idea if they will ever release the real numbers but I doubt manuals will account for much more than 20% of all GT3 sales.


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    DaveGordon:

    Luckily I was able to blend in with the other hundreds of people looking at it with little effort. I don't think anyone noticed me indecision

    Good job, agent 0911. Smiley Smiley Smiley


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    SciFrog:

    No idea if they will ever release the real numbers but I doubt manuals will account for much more than 20% of all GT3 sales.

    Well, they released the Manual take rate for the 911R and it was 100% Smiley  No trouble selling those for $40k more...


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    You cannot even compare, the R was a unique limited edition car which brought some things never seen before (i.e. A GT3 without a wing and fitted with a diffuser). 


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Every recent Manual GT Department car has sold like crazy (with big premiums).  No reason to believe the market is saturated yet.  Just because you can't imagine choosing manual over PDK (or a wing over wingless), doesn't mean all the buyers agree...


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Sorry but it is just an opinion based on an educated guess. Practicality and ultimate performance will trump nostalgia when times comes to choose the options. Recently people bought manuals because they though it was the last one. Doesn't seem like the last one is anywhere close...


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    SciFrog:

    Sorry but it is just an opinion based on an educated guess. Practicality and ultimate performance will trump nostalgia when times comes to choose the options. Recently people bought manuals because they though it was the last one. Doesn't seem like the last one is anywhere close...

    I think some markets will be heavily skewed to PDK, but I think overall worldwide manual sales will be well over 20% (probably at leastdouble that for US).

    The performance delta is way smaller than what most people think. PDK is a big advantage for 0-60 due to launch control.  But on most road courses (where the GT3 lives), the manual will be very close to PDK (especially with the enhanced redline and torque where 7 gears is not much advantage anymore).


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    To what extent will the performance numbers comparing PDK-S to MT influence those who initially preferred MT?


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    nberry:

    To what extent will the performance numbers comparing PDK-S to MT influence those who initially preferred MT?

    I think the real question is:  To the extent that there is almost no performance advantage for PDK-S on a road course, would you still forego the pleasure of manual shifting? Smiley

    Can't wait to see the laptime comparisons at Hockenheim that RC mentioned.  The 911R beat the 991.1 GT3 and the new GT3 will be quicker than the R for sure. I expect the cars to be within a couple or few tenths.

    http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/hockenheim-short


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    My dealer said that all new GT3 pre-orders he has so far are all...PDK. Of course this isn't really saying much but still...


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    RC:

    My dealer said that all new GT3 pre-orders he has so far are all...PDK. Of course this isn't really saying much but still...

    Will just make my car more collectible Smiley

    Germany is definitely a market where I expected big volume advantage for PDK.

    RC, as an Autobahn guy you should prefer Manual - it has a higher top speed Smiley


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Grant:
    RC:

    Will just make my car more collectible Smiley

    kiss


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    During the press conference on Tuesday, Mark Webber said, though he understood the customers who wanted a manual, he preferred the PDK...


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Btw, there won't be a 039 Touring Paket option.  It was cancelled after some thinking. And it did not feature wingless GT3. Rather 2+2...angry

    PTS deliveries should start in EU from January 2018 earliest.


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    At least they though about it... One small step in the right direction...


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    martini964:
    Grant:
    RC:

    Will just make my car more collectible Smiley

    kiss

    In 10 to 20 years, surely... But as long as manual 911 come out the line...


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Oh how I loved the original gt3 with the folded taco wing!


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    SciFrog:
    martini964:
    Grant:
    RC:

    Will just make my car more collectible Smiley

    kiss

    In 10 to 20 years, surely... But as long as manual 911 come out the line...

    How long do you expect manual with an NA motor that revs to 9,000 rpm?


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    RC:
    Ziggy:

    RC, all - So is the 911.2 GT3 RS a sure thing now or is it still up in the air?

    Rumors are getting stronger... Smiley 

    One of our sources says the car comes for sure but probably after the GT2 RS.

    Our sources with Porsche Motorsport are limited, so... Smiley

    Thank you and to all others who provided input on this subject!


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    RC:

    My dealer said that all new GT3 pre-orders he has so far are all...PDK. Of course this isn't really saying much but still...

    In my opinion, it is a shame to order such an engineering-optimized car with manual, in a sense it defeats its purpose.  It is like pairing the courses of a menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant with cheap wine.


    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    SciFrog:

    Sorry but it is just an opinion based on an educated guess. Practicality and ultimate performance will trump nostalgia when times comes to choose the options. Recently people bought manuals because they though it was the last one. Doesn't seem like the last one is anywhere close...

    Practicality and ultimate performance will never trump driver's involvement and feeling. That is why manual still sells.

    I have met enough people on track days who said they want manual because it is more fun than PDK. 


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    Re: OFFICIAL: New 991.2 GT3

    Ziggy:
    RC:

    My dealer said that all new GT3 pre-orders he has so far are all...PDK. Of course this isn't really saying much but still...

    In my opinion, it is a shame to order such an engineering-optimized car with manual, in a sense it defeats its purpose.  It is like pairing the courses of a menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant with cheap wine.

    When Ferrari went to all paddle shifter, they were asked why they did not offer MT. The answer;

    The car was designed for performance and the F1 transmission is designed to enhance that performance. MT does not enhance performance.

    Seriously if someone feels strongly that MT is more fun to drive, they should considered a Miata or other cheaper cars which offer MT. It make no sense to handicap the GT3 with MT.


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