CloseJan 30, 2018 9:01:36 PM
For those in love racing in snow with mid engine cars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcgu4xedAjs ,check last 20 seconds tho
Feb 1, 2018 9:56:02 AM
Feb 1, 2018 10:16:58 AM
Feb 1, 2018 10:42:14 AM
I did see one yesterday on the Autobahn. It was together with 2 992 mules. Can not say anyhting about the engine sound.
Finding a GT3 engine in this car would mean the world. This car would instantly be top of the most adorable Porsches list. .
And - if this is true that they take all isolation out and make it lightweight they rather would call it "Speedster" instead of "Spyder".
Feb 1, 2018 11:47:16 AM
Feb 1, 2018 12:27:12 PM
Though I find the idea of detuned GT3-engine amazing, I doubt very much this will / would be happening. Porsche would somehow (using a polite expression) "disappoint" those customers having accepted the 4cly., if they really put a 6zyl. in whatever form into the spyder. My guess is a ~380hp turbo 4cyl. engine.
Why disappoint the 4cyl.? The 982/718 Spyder will be last of the line.
The old 981 Spyder received also for the first time the 911-engine and brakes and was something real special.
Why not take the midengine-platform one step further with GT3-Tech. and then stop the whole thing...just a thought.
Blueflame
Feb 1, 2018 1:13:19 PM
It has been rumoured that Porsche developed the new Motorsport engine on the basis that it could used across racing models and several different road car models.
It had been noted how successful AMG were using a single (great) engine across several different models, providing the desired "halo" for the full range of AMG models.
The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman both need a "halo" model (with a six-cylinder engine) to improve their reputation with the customer base.
Porsche are planning to release new models that will build upon the great reception for the last generation GT4...
Feb 2, 2018 1:12:44 PM
Latest rumor: 718 Spyder gets turbo charged 4-cyl. 
Information isn't official (yet) but two rumors from two different sources indicate the same.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
Feb 2, 2018 1:25:12 PM
RC:Latest rumor: 718 Spyder gets turbo charged 4-cyl.
Apparently it is common for spurious rumours to circulate from Porsche HQ at these times... 
There are two different sources in the UK indicating a flat-six naturally-aspirated motorsport engine from the GT3...
Link 1: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-718-boxster-spyder-use-911-gt3-flat-six-power
Feb 2, 2018 1:38:25 PM
Gauss:^ wishful thinking.
GT3 engine in the limited more expensive Speedster makes more sense.
Speedster gets a GT3 engine but maybe with more than 500 hp (could be the 991.2 GT3 RS engine?).
Very limited production, almost no chance to get this car. Heard something about under 200 cars. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
Feb 2, 2018 3:02:30 PM
Gauss:Brand image.
Indeed and of course they need to get rid of those GT3 n/a engines... 
September 1st...a real horror date for many manufacturers (look at BMW and how it impacted them with the M3 and M550i xDrive).
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
Feb 2, 2018 4:29:05 PM
RC:Very limited production, almost no chance to get this car. Heard something about under 200 cars.
How can they make fewer than the number of current VIP members who have a contractual right to purchase any limited vehicle?
18 GT3 Manual, 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
Grant:RC:Very limited production, almost no chance to get this car. Heard something about under 200 cars.How can they make fewer than the number of current VIP members who have a contractual right to purchase any limited vehicle?
They can.
The Right buy is subject to priority on the sequence and that goes by order number.
See the Turbo S Exclusive for example, they only made 500. That one they sequenced it by market. So the. first 125 USA 918 buyers got first dib on the Exclusive, the rest can only hope guys before them turn it down so they can get the offer. At least they are also making 125 cabs and one can only take either a cab or coupe, so there are leftovers Exclusive in the USA for non-918 VIPs. Only a few cars but at least non-918 VIP also get a shot. These last fews are basically assigned by PCNA to their very best VIPs.
For 200 cars, if they do it by market, then in the USA perhaps the first 60 or so will get the invite. Maybe even less asno doubt a few will be reserved for those special VIPs.
Whoopsy:They can.
The Right buy is subject to priority on the sequence and that goes by order number.
See the Turbo S Exclusive for example, they only made 500. That one they sequenced it by market. So the. first 125 USA 918 buyers got first dib on the Exclusive, the rest can only hope guys before them turn it down so they can get the offer. At least they are also making 125 cabs and one can only take either a cab or coupe, so there are leftovers Exclusive in the USA for non-918 VIPs. Only a few cars but at least non-918 VIP also get a shot. These last fews are basically assigned by PCNA to their very best VIPs.
For 200 cars, if they do it by market, then in the USA perhaps the first 60 or so will get the invite. Maybe even less asno doubt a few will be reserved for those special VIPs.
Interesting. I'd still be surprised to see fewer than 356 Speedsters...
18 GT3 Manual, 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
Feb 2, 2018 8:15:29 PM
RC:Gauss:Brand image.
Indeed and of course they need to get rid of those GT3 n/a engines...
September 1st...a real horror date for many manufacturers (look at BMW and how it impacted them with the M3 and M550i xDrive).
It seems reasonable to assume that Porsche engineers in Weissach have already worked out how to fit a particulate filter to a naturally-aspirated motorsport flat-six engine... 
Of course, Porsche engineers working with GT motorsport engines have plenty of experience working with restrictors imposed by BoP directives to equalise performance, so they shouldn't be too concerned...
You recall a few years ago that some individuals questioned whether it would be possible for the Porsche Motorsport flat-six engine to survive, given the lack of direct fuel injection at the time... that worked out ok in the end! 
Feb 2, 2018 8:48:19 PM
Boxster Coupe GTS:RC:Gauss:Brand image.
Indeed and of course they need to get rid of those GT3 n/a engines...
September 1st...a real horror date for many manufacturers (look at BMW and how it impacted them with the M3 and M550i xDrive).
It seems reasonable to assume that Porsche engineers in Weissach have already worked out how to fit a particulate filter to a naturally-aspirated motorsport flat-six engine...
Of course, Porsche engineers working with GT motorsport engines have plenty of experience working with restrictors imposed by BoP directives to equalise performance, so they shouldn't be too concerned...
You recall a few years ago that some individuals questioned whether it would be possible for the Porsche Motorsport flat-six engine to survive, given the lack of direct fuel injection at the time... that worked out ok in the end!
There's no doubt about that. However, they could very well have deemed it unprofitable and scrapped the idea.
White 991.2 GT3, production week 10
The problem is that the discussion about particulate filters for petrol cars just started "recently" and car manufacturers don't seem to be prepared.
It is my understanding, I may be wrong though (I'm no engineer), that especially the lower capacity turbo charged direct injection petrol engines need particulate filters, not necessarily the higher capacity n/a engines. Again, I am no engineer, so I may have understood this the wrong way.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
RC:It is my understanding, I may be wrong though (I'm no engineer), that especially the lower capacity turbo charged direct injection petrol engines need particulate filters, not necessarily the higher capacity n/a engines. Again, I am no engineer, so I may have understood this the wrong way.
That would mean that they do not have to stop production of the RS in fall ? Will we see again new batch of cars coming every few month ? Ending with a production of 5000 cars ?
964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991 GT3 RS
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