nberry:Can anyone confirm or debunk the rumor that the factory will shut down in August and September of this year?
Didn't I say this in a thread? Sorry if you missed it. Rumor is pretty strong, so...
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If I had that I'd hug them on a weekly basis...
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RC:nberry:Can anyone confirm or debunk the rumor that the factory will shut down in August and September of this year?
Didn't I say this in a thread? Sorry if you missed it. Rumor is pretty strong, so...
If true, why is the factory giving build dates for US cars in September? If Porsche knows it’s going to shut down in September it could easily just scheduled US cars for October.
Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.
nberry:RC:nberry:Can anyone confirm or debunk the rumor that the factory will shut down in August and September of this year?
Didn't I say this in a thread? Sorry if you missed it. Rumor is pretty strong, so...
If true, why is the factory giving build dates for US cars in September? If Porsche knows it’s going to shut down in September it could easily just scheduled US cars for October.
No clue.
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TB993tt:AB Sportscars Supertest available this Friday... :)
Please can some kind soul post this up for us as soon as its out.
Excited to see how the GT2RS's water sprayed 700PS fares against the 720S;s 720PS in a 0-300kph power/traction play
720S was
0-100kph in 2.7s
0-200kph in 7.2s
0-250kph in 11.3s
0-300kph in 19.4s
Also interested in what the car actually weighs in its presumably Weissach road trim, I am expecting 1475kg but
Here we go, 720s about 3,5 sek faster to 300kmh and track time on normal sport tyres simular to the street tyres time of the 720s 1:29,4
Weight: 1501 kg
Tires: Performance measuring: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
Racetrack: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 "R" (pre-heated for lap)
0-50: 1,2 s
0-100: 2,7 s
0-160: 5,5 s
0-200: 8,1 s
0-250: 13,0 s
0-300: 22,9 s
1/4mile: 10,32 s @ 224,1 kph
1km: 18,73 s @ 281,2 kph
Braking:
100-0 (c/w): 36,7/30,7 m
200-0 (w): 114,6 m
300-0 (w): 242,6 m (-1,46 g)
Laptime: 1.26,61 on Cup2 "R" (1.28,56 on Cup2 N2)
noone1:And so the tire wars continue. Never heard of Cup2 R.
I assume that's the special compound used on cars like AMG GTR and Corvette Z06 at the Ring
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nberry:So overall the 720 has better performance?
Maybe in a straight line, but I don’t think around a race track (720LT may correct that)
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noone1:They're probably very close on a track if you give them the same tires. Cup2 have typically been more aggressive than Corsas.
1.28,56 on Cup2 N2 vs 1:29,4 Corsa
very well said...
and looking into braking date, the 720s is as well a head, 100-0, 200-0 and 300-0 as well despit the magic tyre R of the Gt2RS
Mcracing1:TB993tt:AB Sportscars Supertest available this Friday... :)
Please can some kind soul post this up for us as soon as its out.
Excited to see how the GT2RS's water sprayed 700PS fares against the 720S;s 720PS in a 0-300kph power/traction play
720S was
0-100kph in 2.7s
0-200kph in 7.2s
0-250kph in 11.3s
0-300kph in 19.4s
Also interested in what the car actually weighs in its presumably Weissach road trim, I am expecting 1475kg but
Here we go, 720s about 3,5 sek faster to 300kmh and track time on normal sport tyres simular to the street tyres time of the 720s 1:29,4
Weight: 1501 kg
Tires: Performance measuring: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
Racetrack: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 "R" (pre-heated for lap)
0-50: 1,2 s
0-100: 2,7 s
0-160: 5,5 s
0-200: 8,1 s
0-250: 13,0 s
0-300: 22,9 s
1/4mile: 10,32 s @ 224,1 kph
1km: 18,73 s @ 281,2 kph
Braking:
100-0 (c/w): 36,7/30,7 m
200-0 (w): 114,6 m
300-0 (w): 242,6 m (-1,46 g)
Laptime: 1.26,61 on Cup2 "R" (1.28,56 on Cup2 N2)
The GT2RS does not fully convince me, I have to say Even Porsche's top product seems to fall behind McLaren's street car these days. A 720s on Corsa is probably as quick as the GT2RS on the track. Also faster in the straight line. And you don't have to refill water every 10 minutes.
What will happen with the LT version of the McLaren...
991 GT2 RS VS The Competition 0-100-200-250-300 kph
991 GT2 RS : 2,7 / 8,1 / 13,0 / 22,9
Power / Torque: 700 PS / 755 Nm
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720S : 2,7 / 7,2 / 11,4 / 19,4
488 GTB : 2,8 / 8,4 / 13,6 / 23,9
997 GT2 RS : 3,5 / 9,4 / 15,0 / 26,7
991 Turbo S Exclusive (607 PS) : 2,7 / 9,2 / 15,4 / 28,6
BiTurbo:991 GT2 RS VS The Competition 0-100-200-250-300 kph
991 GT2 RS : 2,7 / 8,1 / 13,0 / 22,9
Power / Torque: 700 PS / 755 Nm
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720S : 2,7 / 7,2 / 11,4 / 19,4
488 GTB : 2,8 / 8,4 / 13,6 / 23,9
997 GT2 RS : 3,5 / 9,4 / 15,0 / 26,7
991 Turbo S Exclusive (607 PS) : 2,7 / 9,2 / 15,4 / 28,6
All great cars with great times though with varying target markets/uses. However, once thing is abundantly clear - the 720S is a phenomenal all round package which is currently unmatched by anyone. I did a long motorway run with plenty of traffic the other day which ended mercifully with some clear twisties - could have been driving two different cars its that good at both purposes.
MKSGR:Mcracing1:TB993tt:AB Sportscars Supertest available this Friday... :)
Please can some kind soul post this up for us as soon as its out.
Excited to see how the GT2RS's water sprayed 700PS fares against the 720S;s 720PS in a 0-300kph power/traction play
720S was
0-100kph in 2.7s
0-200kph in 7.2s
0-250kph in 11.3s
0-300kph in 19.4s
Also interested in what the car actually weighs in its presumably Weissach road trim, I am expecting 1475kg but
Here we go, 720s about 3,5 sek faster to 300kmh and track time on normal sport tyres simular to the street tyres time of the 720s 1:29,4
Weight: 1501 kg
Tires: Performance measuring: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
Racetrack: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 "R" (pre-heated for lap)
0-50: 1,2 s
0-100: 2,7 s
0-160: 5,5 s
0-200: 8,1 s
0-250: 13,0 s
0-300: 22,9 s
1/4mile: 10,32 s @ 224,1 kph
1km: 18,73 s @ 281,2 kph
Braking:
100-0 (c/w): 36,7/30,7 m
200-0 (w): 114,6 m
300-0 (w): 242,6 m (-1,46 g)
Laptime: 1.26,61 on Cup2 "R" (1.28,56 on Cup2 N2)
The GT2RS does not fully convince me, I have to say Even Porsche's top product seems to fall behind McLaren's street car these days. A 720s on Corsa is probably as quick as the GT2RS on the track. Also faster in the straight line. And you don't have to refill water every 10 minutes.
What will happen with the LT version of the McLaren...
Many thanks Mcracing1 for the data
The GT2RS does what Porsche said it will do it is only Mclaren moving the game on which undermines the GT2RS's excellent numbers. the 250 to 300kph acceleration does indicate that the 700PS is reaching the limits of this set up, probably the VTGs with their inherent hot running nature and the 1.5bar boost they have to run at.
The 1501kg is quite disappointing when the 997GT2RS could be easily specced near 1400kg but I guess there's not a lot they can do with the 991 platform it has become quite lardy
997 GT2 2014 3.9 Mezger, 800PS @ 1.2 bar
McLaren 570S
993 Turbo, 2006 built 3.8, 577PS/797NM, 1440kg DIN sold to a worthy enthusiast.
TB993tt:. the 250 to 300kph acceleration does indicate that the 700PS is reaching the limits of this set up, probably the VTGs with their inherent hot running nature and the 1.5bar boost they have to run at.
One additional thought: the 250-300 performance could also point the the difficult aerodynamics (huge wing etc.)?
crayphile:BiTurbo:991 GT2 RS VS The Competition 0-100-200-250-300 kph
991 GT2 RS : 2,7 / 8,1 / 13,0 / 22,9
Power / Torque: 700 PS / 755 Nm
-----------------
720S : 2,7 / 7,2 / 11,4 / 19,4
488 GTB : 2,8 / 8,4 / 13,6 / 23,9
997 GT2 RS : 3,5 / 9,4 / 15,0 / 26,7
991 Turbo S Exclusive (607 PS) : 2,7 / 9,2 / 15,4 / 28,6
All great cars with great times though with varying target markets/uses. However, once thing is abundantly clear - the 720S is a phenomenal all round package which is currently unmatched by anyone. I did a long motorway run with plenty of traffic the other day which ended mercifully with some clear twisties - could have been driving two different cars its that good at both purposes.
Would definitely prefer it over the GT2 RS, as sad as it makes me to say this. The GT2 RS may be the better track machine though...
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MKSGR:TB993tt:. the 250 to 300kph acceleration does indicate that the 700PS is reaching the limits of this set up, probably the VTGs with their inherent hot running nature and the 1.5bar boost they have to run at.
One additional thought: the 250-300 performance could also point the the difficult aerodynamics (huge wing etc.)?
991 GT2RS Cd 0.35 with CdA quoted at 0.75 compared to 997GT2RS CdA of 0.71, I'll need to get my formulas out but that doesn't seem a massive difference
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997 GT2 2014 3.9 Mezger, 800PS @ 1.2 bar
McLaren 570S
993 Turbo, 2006 built 3.8, 577PS/797NM, 1440kg DIN sold to a worthy enthusiast.
RC:Would definitely prefer it over the GT2 RS, as sad as it makes me to say this. The GT2 RS may be the better track machine though...
Agreed, I am sure it is. However, the astonishing thing is that the 720S would not be far behind on the track and recall still with wonderful hydraulic steering.
TB993tt:MKSGR:TB993tt:. the 250 to 300kph acceleration does indicate that the 700PS is reaching the limits of this set up, probably the VTGs with their inherent hot running nature and the 1.5bar boost they have to run at.
One additional thought: the 250-300 performance could also point the the difficult aerodynamics (huge wing etc.)?
991 GT2RS Cd 0.35 with CdA quoted at 0.75 compared to 997GT2RS CdA of 0.71, I'll need to get my formulas out but that doesn't seem a massive difference
So formula shows that the following amount of extra power is absorbed by the 991s CdA versus the 997s CdA
255kph +11hp
275kph +14hp
285kph +16hp
300kph +19hp
In other terms at 300kph the 991 needs 357hp to maintain that speed whereas the 997 needs 338hp so theoretically the 991 has 700-357 = 343hp accelerating it versus the 997 620-338= 282hp available for acceleration.
Obviously it works a bit differently to this as the acceleration is following the torque curve as it rises with the revs but since both cars have similarly shaped curves it is quite valid.
My conclusion, the 991 VTGs are struggling at high loads due to temps even with the bigger exhaust turbines..... in my Mezger tuning journey the biggest VTGs they could make (with small 997Gt2 turbines/housings) maxed out at about 740PS, bolting on similar sized compressor side on a K24 platform gave another 100hp without other modifications all down to the limitations of the VTGs. Note of course the 720S seems to be able to make strong high end power using conventional turbos enhanced with twin scroll and full electronic wastegating.
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997 GT2 2014 3.9 Mezger, 800PS @ 1.2 bar
McLaren 570S
993 Turbo, 2006 built 3.8, 577PS/797NM, 1440kg DIN sold to a worthy enthusiast.
It is pretty clear that for the road with occasional track visit the 720S is the car to have. It also looks and better and more importantly YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUY ONE if you want. If I cared for these kind of cars, I would totally get the 720S and forget the rest (Porsche, Ferrari which you cannot buy either, Lambo...). It was also mentioned that the 720S was tuned to be more fun on the street with smaller tires. Kudos to McLaren. It even looks way better than the GT3 cars with the wings... Can;t wait to see a 720S Roadster or what a 720LT could do on the track.
SciFrog:It is pretty clear that for the road with occasional track visit the 720S is the car to have. It also looks and better and more importantly YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUY ONE if you want. If I cared for these kind of cars, I would totally get the 720S and forget the rest (Porsche, Ferrari which you cannot buy either, Lambo...). It was also mentioned that the 720S was tuned to be more fun on the street with smaller tires. Kudos to McLaren. It even looks way better than the GT3 cars with the wings... Can;t wait to see a 720S Roadster or what a 720LT could do on the track.
If your willing to ignore huge depreciation, lack of service delearships and over the top joker face styling. Otherwise I agree.
Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.
The low depreciation is only as side effect of the fact that YOU CANNOT BUY ONE. And the day you will be able to buy one easily, the deprecation will be the same as a normal car... Better yet, save lots of $$ and BUY one of these CHEAP used 720S that are so cheap and so plentiful...
TB993tt:TB993tt:MKSGR:TB993tt:. the 250 to 300kph acceleration does indicate that the 700PS is reaching the limits of this set up, probably the VTGs with their inherent hot running nature and the 1.5bar boost they have to run at.
One additional thought: the 250-300 performance could also point the the difficult aerodynamics (huge wing etc.)?
991 GT2RS Cd 0.35 with CdA quoted at 0.75 compared to 997GT2RS CdA of 0.71, I'll need to get my formulas out but that doesn't seem a massive difference
So formula shows that the following amount of extra power is absorbed by the 991s CdA versus the 997s CdA
255kph +11hp
275kph +14hp
285kph +16hp
300kph +19hp
In other terms at 300kph the 991 needs 357hp to maintain that speed whereas the 997 needs 338hp so theoretically the 991 has 700-357 = 343hp accelerating it versus the 997 620-338= 282hp available for acceleration.
Obviously it works a bit differently to this as the acceleration is following the torque curve as it rises with the revs but since both cars have similarly shaped curves it is quite valid.
My conclusion, the 991 VTGs are struggling at high loads due to temps even with the bigger exhaust turbines..... in my Mezger tuning journey the biggest VTGs they could make (with small 997Gt2 turbines/housings) maxed out at about 740PS, bolting on similar sized compressor side on a K24 platform gave another 100hp without other modifications all down to the limitations of the VTGs. Note of course the 720S seems to be able to make strong high end power using conventional turbos enhanced with twin scroll and full electronic wastegating.
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997 GT2 2014 3.9 Mezger, 800PS @ 1.2 bar
McLaren 570S
993 Turbo, 2006 built 3.8, 577PS/797NM, 1440kg DIN sold to a worthy enthusiast.
Great analysis - again