So what does this mean for 991.1 RS??
03-08-2017, 09:12 AM
#46
Interesting how Pistonheads says this new GT3 makes the RS feel like "a bit of a tractor".. they're referring to peak power in the old engine being reached lower in the rev range while new GT3 has so much further to go
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-g...eva-2017/35879
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-g...eva-2017/35879
03-08-2017, 09:13 AM
#47
Very curios to try this new gt3. AP seemed very happy and excited about their new engine and fast and snappy the throttle response was without SMF.
Can't wait for a R against 991.2gt3 back to back test.
Can't wait for a R against 991.2gt3 back to back test.
03-08-2017, 09:15 AM
#48
Race Car
Interesting how Pistonheads says this new GT3 makes the RS feel like "a bit of a tractor".. they're referring to peak power in the old engine being reached lower in the rev range while new GT3 has so much further to go
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-g...eva-2017/35879
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-g...eva-2017/35879
IMHO: I don't think Dan Trent has had the chance to experience the engine in the new GT3. It is just writing. He has probably never driven a tractor either.
I'd like tractor that revs +8000rpm
... or maybe not.
03-08-2017, 09:29 AM
#50
Same. I see the diesel engine comment referring to the RS and all I take from that is "more torque" although that's only based on my perception that diesel engines are all about torque. Then I took that a step further and reaffirmed to myself that the RS is still better on the track due to this torque. 
03-08-2017, 09:50 AM
#53
Rennlist Member
The new heads must make more power on top.
The RS seems to be quicker short shifting it a bit. I tried leaving it in auto to get every last Rev out of it and it didn't sound like it was making full power and I lost 1 mph seems like.
Butt dyno said faster shifting a bit earlier as well.
The RS seems to be quicker short shifting it a bit. I tried leaving it in auto to get every last Rev out of it and it didn't sound like it was making full power and I lost 1 mph seems like.
Butt dyno said faster shifting a bit earlier as well.
03-08-2017, 10:26 AM
#54
Rennlist Member
I'm not an expert so my understanding may not be right. All 991.1 RS are a G-series 4.0? Have there been any failures or is this considered a "solid" engine?
Time will tell on the new 4.0 in the .2 I guess.
Id seriously consider an "as new" .1 RS for sticker if one fell in my lap if the engine is solid. Otherwise, I'm on list for the .2 GT3 and hope to get one.
Time will tell on the new 4.0 in the .2 I guess.
Id seriously consider an "as new" .1 RS for sticker if one fell in my lap if the engine is solid. Otherwise, I'm on list for the .2 GT3 and hope to get one.
03-08-2017, 10:30 AM
#55
Rennlist Member
03-08-2017, 10:32 AM
#56
Race Director
My mistake, I wrote tractor instead of diesel.. brainfart on my part. The line in the article still stands explaining how the power keeps climbing in the new engine vs the old 4.0. Having tracked an RS a few times i can't say I ever felt that, but maybe in comparison the new engine gives this impression?
03-08-2017, 10:43 AM
#57
Rennlist Member
I'm not an expert so my understanding may not be right. All 991.1 RS are a G-series 4.0? Have there been any failures or is this considered a "solid" engine?
Time will tell on the new 4.0 in the .2 I guess.
Id seriously consider an "as new" .1 RS for sticker if one fell in my lap if the engine is solid. Otherwise, I'm on list for the .2 GT3 and hope to get one.
Time will tell on the new 4.0 in the .2 I guess.
Id seriously consider an "as new" .1 RS for sticker if one fell in my lap if the engine is solid. Otherwise, I'm on list for the .2 GT3 and hope to get one.
As for the 991.2 GT3, you will get one. Porsche will keep making them to fill all orders. Just pick a color (standard color, or a metallic color), add the full bucket seats, and you are done at $150K. Great lightweight car, and you will thank me when it is time to sell. Here is what I will most likely order when I receive an allocation.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJD28YM6
03-08-2017, 10:45 AM
#58
Rennlist Member
My mistake, I wrote tractor instead of diesel.. brainfart on my part. The line in the article still stands explaining how the power keeps climbing in the new engine vs the old 4.0. Having tracked an RS a few times i can't say I ever felt that, but maybe in comparison the new engine gives this impression?
03-08-2017, 11:05 AM
#59
Rennlist Member
According to those with RS, and R envy, now that the 991.2 GT3 is out, the RS will soon be below MSRP, and the R will be lucky to sell at MSRP.
As for the 991.2 GT3, you will get one. Porsche will keep making them to fill all orders. Just pick a color (standard color, or a metallic color), add the full bucket seats, and you are done at $150K. Great lightweight car, and you will thank me when it is time to sell. Here is what I will most likely order when I receive an allocation.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJD28YM6
As for the 991.2 GT3, you will get one. Porsche will keep making them to fill all orders. Just pick a color (standard color, or a metallic color), add the full bucket seats, and you are done at $150K. Great lightweight car, and you will thank me when it is time to sell. Here is what I will most likely order when I receive an allocation.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJD28YM6
RS is still an RS though and I wouldn't mind having one if one popped up for reasonable money. Most likely though, I'll be getting the .2 GT3 and not looking back.
03-08-2017, 11:19 AM
#60
Race Car
