Jan 16, 2020 11:50:07 PM
Boxster Coupe GTS:Grant:Whoopsy:If I want a manual Porsche, there is about 50 years worth of production on the road right now for me to choose.
I would agree, if I didn't want a warranty and Euro Delivery
I agree GTS is just as good as GT4 for the street. But for track, the bigger wheels, tires, brakes and adjustable suspension are big benefits...
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS will have PDK shifter...
...get your name on the VIP waiting list Whoopsy!
Not sure why Whoopsy is opposed to a normally aspirated flat six GTS with a manual transmission. Without the additional volume of the GTS model, it would be extremely difficult for Porsche to make a valid business case for the new 4.0 liter flat six engine for the GT4.
Jan 17, 2020 2:13:11 AM
Wouldn’t be surprised to see that engine in the 911T also...
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
Jan 17, 2020 7:50:52 AM
Yes, when I heard about a "4.0" coming I thought. "well done Porsche, with PDK, this will be a nice set-up", but, Porsche thinks, that the whole world is in favour of a manual transmission now, when some years ago everybody was asking for a super-fast auto with paddles...I use my PDK on the track in manual and have the involvement I think I need...when I drive my wife's 987 Boxster it feels ok, but a bit "old School"
...I am looking forward to the next generation of the "911 T" as a fun car, WITH PDK, slip diff, 90 l, AND, a base 3.0 l Turbo, which I believe is a very very underrated fantastic engine .... Therefore, I am keeping fingers crossed that the "4.0 l" will NOT be part of a future 992 T package ... by the way, I have not heard anything about the "4.0 l" being "certified or whatever" with PDK ?
And, last but not least, I now that Cayman / Boxster owners are a minority group here, but, perhaps the mods could open a thread on the GTS 4.0 ? (thx.)
d997h:, perhaps the mods could open a thread on the GTS 4.0 ? (thx.)
Anyone can open a new thread ....
Just click on '' new thread '' at the top right when you are on the main forum page .
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964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991.2 GT3 RS
Jan 17, 2020 8:42:08 AM
Boxster Coupe GTS:Grant:Whoopsy:If I want a manual Porsche, there is about 50 years worth of production on the road right now for me to choose.
I would agree, if I didn't want a warranty and Euro Delivery
I agree GTS is just as good as GT4 for the street. But for track, the bigger wheels, tires, brakes and adjustable suspension are big benefits...
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS will have PDK shifter...
...get your name on the VIP waiting list Whoopsy!
And a crazy price tag...
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
RC:Boxster Coupe GTS:Grant:Whoopsy:If I want a manual Porsche, there is about 50 years worth of production on the road right now for me to choose.
I would agree, if I didn't want a warranty and Euro Delivery
I agree GTS is just as good as GT4 for the street. But for track, the bigger wheels, tires, brakes and adjustable suspension are big benefits...
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS will have PDK shifter...
...get your name on the VIP waiting list Whoopsy!
And a crazy price tag...
Almost as high as GT3?? Real GT3 engine or GT4 engine with more power?
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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
Jan 17, 2020 10:58:35 PM
Will be interesting to see what gearbox they put in it. It deserves a PDK-S with nice linear ratios. But it will be very quick if it gets them.. I hope it does but I wonder where they will place it price-wise to fit in the chart in the right place.
2019 911 GT3 RS,1964 Type 1
Jan 17, 2020 11:47:10 PM
DaveGordon:Will be interesting to see what gearbox they put in it. It deserves a PDK-S with nice linear ratios. But it will be very quick if it gets them.. I hope it does but I wonder where they will place it price-wise to fit in the chart in the right place.
They always fuck them up on purpose to maintain the pecking order. Oh well. Marketing. Imagine if rules prevented a car company from building more than one model. Just a thought.
Jan 19, 2020 4:18:09 PM
CGX car nut:Boxster Coupe GTS:Grant:Whoopsy:If I want a manual Porsche, there is about 50 years worth of production on the road right now for me to choose.
I would agree, if I didn't want a warranty and Euro Delivery
I agree GTS is just as good as GT4 for the street. But for track, the bigger wheels, tires, brakes and adjustable suspension are big benefits...
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS will have PDK shifter...
...get your name on the VIP waiting list Whoopsy!
Not sure why Whoopsy is opposed to a normally aspirated flat six GTS with a manual transmission. Without the additional volume of the GTS model, it would be extremely difficult for Porsche to make a valid business case for the new 4.0 liter flat six engine for the GT4.
I am not opposing the GTS with manual. I am opposing that it is manual only. The manual GTS literally will be competing against just about the same customer base as the GT4.
The GTS will be capable enough on a track for 95% of their clients, the other 5% will be the one that needs a GT4 in order to perform better.
For mostly street driving, the GTS will be the better car. Restricting it to manual only limits the sales number. Offer both like they do on 911 GTS and that new engine will practically pays for itself.
I dont think we will see a PDK in the GTS until there is a PDK in the GT4 or else upset the marketing plan...
We wont see a PDK in the GT4 till we see a 992 GT3 launch or else upset the marketing plan....
Some things never change....like the way they do teh marketing plan lol....
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2017 991.2 GT3 Manual, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, 2017 Macan S (Petrol)
And then it will be a pointless exercise again as the performance of the PDK versions of GT4 and GTS is so close.
In the 911 range, at least the engine configuration between the GTS and GT3 is different, for the 718, it's the same engine with 20 less HP only.
Jan 20, 2020 5:59:45 PM
One would rather relish the thought of the last of the marginally affordable normally aspirated flat six engines made by Porsche than debate the merits of Porsche’s marketing decisions. They evidently feel that given the engineering and associated costs to further differentiate the two variants wasn’t worth it.
Jan 20, 2020 6:33:59 PM
Jan 21, 2020 8:54:52 AM
DaveGordon:Another difference might be the possibility of actually buying a GTS. Most people couldn’t get a GT4.
There are five(!) new 718 Cayman GT4 on the German used Porsche database and two(!) new 718 Spyder. Just saying...
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
Jan 21, 2020 9:30:13 AM
Jan 21, 2020 9:54:25 AM
DaveGordon:I just find something distasteful about filling the speculators pockets and perpetuating the games.. Also if I am going to pay full new price for a car I want to spec it and get the full warranty.
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2019 911 GT3 RS,1964 Type 1
I agree but unfortunately there isn't much you can do about it.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
And there are several new Spyders and GT4 standing at Porsche dealers not sold, waiting for customers.They got more cars that they could sell.
In Germany it is easy to get a Spyder or GT4 this year. Some people told me they even got offered some discount if they order a car. Not big discounts but in the range of 1-4%.
acky:And there are several new Spyders and GT4 standing at Porsche dealers not sold, waiting for customers.They got more cars that they could sell.
In Germany it is easy to get a Spyder or GT4 this year. Some people told me they even got offered some discount if they order a car. Not big discounts but in the range of 1-4%.
My guess is: Many interested customers are waiting for the PDK versions.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
RC:acky:And there are several new Spyders and GT4 standing at Porsche dealers not sold, waiting for customers.They got more cars that they could sell.
In Germany it is easy to get a Spyder or GT4 this year. Some people told me they even got offered some discount if they order a car. Not big discounts but in the range of 1-4%.My guess is: Many interested customers are waiting for the PDK versions.
Or... the speculators have disappeared from the GT4 / Spyder market afraid of the unfolding global debt crisis and associated risks - leaving more cars available for real enthusiasts :)
boytronic:RC:acky:And there are several new Spyders and GT4 standing at Porsche dealers not sold, waiting for customers.They got more cars that they could sell.
In Germany it is easy to get a Spyder or GT4 this year. Some people told me they even got offered some discount if they order a car. Not big discounts but in the range of 1-4%.My guess is: Many interested customers are waiting for the PDK versions.
Or... the speculators have disappeared from the GT4 / Spyder market afraid of the unfolding global debt crisis and associated risks - leaving more cars available for real enthusiasts :)
Or simply because the market is getting saturated ....
964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991.2 GT3 RS
Gnil:boytronic:RC:acky:And there are several new Spyders and GT4 standing at Porsche dealers not sold, waiting for customers.They got more cars that they could sell.
In Germany it is easy to get a Spyder or GT4 this year. Some people told me they even got offered some discount if they order a car. Not big discounts but in the range of 1-4%.My guess is: Many interested customers are waiting for the PDK versions.
Or... the speculators have disappeared from the GT4 / Spyder market afraid of the unfolding global debt crisis and associated risks - leaving more cars available for real enthusiasts :)
Or simply because the market is getting saturated ....
I'd say a combination of all above? Good for car lovers indeed.
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Jan 23, 2020 3:59:25 PM
If one recalls correctly, didn't Porsche state that the 718 GT4 was not a limited production model unlike the previous variant. This decision was made to prevent speculation in the marketplace, so it is working as anticipated. Now consider the 718 GTS as the touring version of the GT4 and all is okay in the world. Also consider that Porsche probably wants to limit the 4.0l six cylinder version in the EU to avoid excessive fines for exceeding the CO2 limits currently being imposed. One way to limit sales is to produce cars with manual transmissions only.
Mar 19, 2020 3:07:35 PM
Thanks for posting. The margin to the 992 S is not that much and temperatures etc. could easily lead to others results, However, the GT4 seems to have gotten the advantage from the curves, where hp and torque of the 992 S may not be that relevant...This course at Magny-Cours suits the GT4 more than the 992 S...amazing little beast...
Topspeed:
Interesting that the time is virtually identical to the last GT4...
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