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Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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bostonmini said:
confused...how would a carrera RS differ from a GT3??? and now from a GT3 RS??? its too confusing...
I suspect it would be not just a compromise, such as the GT3(RS), but a fully-fledged racer, capable of driving on the street. Seriously lightweight, no power windows or A/C, no rear seats, no sound-deadening material, carbon fiber shell, PCCB brakes, old GT3 engine and under 3000 lbs (maybe even less). That's what I think it should be.
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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ale75 said:
Rc, do you have more info about GT2? relase date? power?etc
The GT2 is not coming this fall. This is the only thing I know now. Everything else is speculation.
I'm not 100% sure but I think that this autumn will be the time of the Targa and GT3 RS. Next year, the 997 Turbo Cab should be the most important product. And funny enough, I heard about another 997 variant but not even a rumor has been available yet (and no, it is not the GT2).
Porsche has to be careful not to put too many new products on the market, this could confuse customers and also create some sort of "saturation".
So the rumors are currently looking like this:
1. 2006: 997 GT3RS, 997 Targa
2. 2007: 997 Turbo Cab, 997 Carrera RS (just a vague rumor), Cayenne "Facelift"
3. 2008: 997 GT2, 997 Facelift
4. 2009: 997 Turbo S, Panamera
This is NOT an official schedule, just one based on current rumors. It may not be very accurate, so PLEASE DO NOT make your buying/ordering decisions based on this schedule.
A bit off topic, but will the Targa be available in a "S" version - i.e. 3.8 NA engine. I hope so....
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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RC said:Quote:
ale75 said:
Rc, do you have more info about GT2? relase date? power?etc
The GT2 is not coming this fall. This is the only thing I know now. Everything else is speculation.
I'm not 100% sure but I think that this autumn will be the time of the Targa and GT3 RS. Next year, the 997 Turbo Cab should be the most important product. And funny enough, I heard about another 997 variant but not even a rumor has been available yet (and no, it is not the GT2).
Porsche has to be careful not to put too many new products on the market, this could confuse customers and also create some sort of "saturation".
So the rumors are currently looking like this:
1. 2006: 997 GT3RS, 997 Targa
2. 2007: 997 Turbo Cab, 997 Carrera RS (just a vague rumor), Cayenne "Facelift"
3. 2008: 997 GT2, 997 Facelift
4. 2009: 997 Turbo S, Panamera
This is NOT an official schedule, just one based on current rumors. It may not be very accurate, so PLEASE DO NOT make your buying/ordering decisions based on this schedule.
Thanks.
One more question for you.
In this schedule there aren't Boxster ,Cayman and a rumored (in past)997GT1.
Can you give me some notice about these prodouct?
Thanks in advance
Ciao
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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MKSGR said:
Could AMS be that wrong about the timing of the GT2 introduction? And also, the GT2 mules look pretty refined already... They might launch the GT2 sooner than usual to satisfy former TT customers who do not like the TT as introduced
Have you ever heard of a product called "Turbo Aerokit"?!
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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RC said:Quote:
MKSGR said:
Could AMS be that wrong about the timing of the GT2 introduction? And also, the GT2 mules look pretty refined already... They might launch the GT2 sooner than usual to satisfy former TT customers who do not like the TT as introduced
Have you ever heard of a product called "Turbo Aerokit"?!
Oh no
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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RC said:Quote:
MKSGR said:
Could AMS be that wrong about the timing of the GT2 introduction? And also, the GT2 mules look pretty refined already... They might launch the GT2 sooner than usual to satisfy former TT customers who do not like the TT as introduced
Have you ever heard of a product called "Turbo Aerokit"?!
Oh no
MKSGR, I can't say I'm too disappointed. An aerokit, which would significantly improve aerodynamics would surely be a very good thing (not like the ugly 996TT aerokit). I remember how everybody installed GT2 front bumpers and rear decklids for improved high speed handling (and some only for looks
). On the other hand, I wonder how the GT2 will actually look like.
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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Crash said:Quote:
bostonmini said:
confused...how would a carrera RS differ from a GT3??? and now from a GT3 RS??? its too confusing...
I suspect it would be not just a compromise, such as the GT3(RS), but a fully-fledged racer, capable of driving on the street. Seriously lightweight, no power windows or A/C, no rear seats, no sound-deadening material, carbon fiber shell, PCCB brakes, old GT3 engine and under 3000 lbs (maybe even less). That's what I think it should be.
sounds orgasmic
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
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john999s said:
It must come with -20mm then as well, if you look at the pics.
Have you seen some early pictures of 997 Turbo prototypes? How low were they?
I'm not sure if Porsche will offer a sport suspension for the Turbo but it may be possible. I wouldn't recommend to anybody to play around with shorter springs on the 997 Turbo. The PASM is part of the networked design, adding shorter springs could result into weird reactions, even dangerous ones. Like I said before regarding engine tuning, this is valid for suspension tuning as well: WAIT for at least 12 months after the launch end of June.
Re: GT2 coming in fall already!
Hmm. If past performance predicts future performance then I suppose it's a case of when not if?
With manual LSD then if they were going to offer it soon, then I suppose it would have been a no-cost option like the Carrera S. But it is hard to see that they would offer an 'S' model turbo without such a change.
Either way it will be interesting to hear how is the standard car especially how PASM behaves in its evolved form.
With manual LSD then if they were going to offer it soon, then I suppose it would have been a no-cost option like the Carrera S. But it is hard to see that they would offer an 'S' model turbo without such a change.
Either way it will be interesting to hear how is the standard car especially how PASM behaves in its evolved form.
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