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911 GT3 Manual 4.0 or Cayman GT4RS - which to choose?

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Old 01-19-2017, 05:57 PM
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Default 911 GT3 Manual 4.0 or Cayman GT4RS - which to choose?

We don't know the details yet, but hear there is good stuff coming down the line from Porsche. Reportedly, we will soon learn about a new GT3 with a manual option, and a new 4.0 ltr engine derived from a Motorsports racing engine. And, now rumors about a new higher horsepower version of a GT4RS coming.

Do you stick with the Cayman platform and pay up for a "better" GT4RS? Or, does the prospect of a manual 4.0 GT3 win your heart?

Oddly, even with the utter lack of details, this is a question to answered soon if you want to stand the chance to get an allocation. Certainly, every 918 owner will want one of each!

What say you?
Old 01-19-2017, 06:07 PM
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I should be #1 on my dealer's 991.2 GT3 list. The decision will be that much more difficult if it is in fact a manual and if it has the 4.0.
Old 01-19-2017, 06:45 PM
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Both?
Old 01-19-2017, 07:22 PM
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991.2 GT3 will likely be a bit too rich for my blood, so it'll likely be whatever the next GT4 is for me.
Old 01-19-2017, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by C5driver
I should be #1 on my dealer's 991.2 GT3 list. The decision will be that much more difficult if it is in fact a manual and if it has the 4.0.
Same scenario.

If it is just the 3.8 fixed I still will not trade my GT4. And my reason is because I was one of the 785 cars that had the first engine replaced and I waited 5 months and when I finally received it; I never really had that sort of "New Car" experience because it was tainted for my first GT3 experience. So, no want the 3.8. In a perfect world would love to have both but no room and what would I actually do with (2) cars when I only get 3000-4000 miles on the one toy.

Now- if this GT4RS is truly the real thing with a Manual I think I may forfeit the 991.2 GT3 and continue to enjoy my GT4 even longer and then trade.

But - a 991.2 GT3 with a 4.0 L, 500 HP , and a Manual will probably be a "must have"
Old 01-19-2017, 10:08 PM
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4RS 4.0 PDk over 3 with 6 speed.

Matt you should put up a poll on top for votes - one versus the other.
Old 01-19-2017, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D

But - a 991.2 GT3 with a 4.0 L, 500 HP , and a Manual will probably be a "must have"
Most definitely. Wish they'd also drop the 4WS, but I can look past that for a manual.
Old 01-19-2017, 11:14 PM
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A 3 with a 4.0 and manual will be the one to beat if it's true imo
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Im waiting for the 2rs if they offer in manual =)
Old 01-20-2017, 09:02 AM
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I am #1 on my dealers list for GT4RS. Put deposit down 24 month ago just in case...and got lit up as stupid on this board....no hard feelings but HA!

If the 4 RS comes with detuned motorsports engine, I am for sure in. If its a X51 on the current platform, probably keeping my GT4 with my 997.1RS or moving the GT4 into the 991.2 GT3 as I am #2 on the list there and shoot for PTS.

No bad choice here. Good luck to everyone who wants either.
Old 01-20-2017, 10:52 AM
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Neither, I'm just pleased Porsche keeps coming out with better and better gear. I will pick up the "regular" gt4 scraps, or maybe a mezger gt3 when everyone moves to the next hot Porsche.
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GT4 RS. The mid engine design is awesome.
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Decisions, decisions ......
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Probably just keep my current GT4.

We'll see what happens when the 991 generation is over.
Old 01-20-2017, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
But - a 991.2 GT3 with a 4.0 L, 500 HP , and a Manual will probably be a "must have"
Since I don't have a zillion dollaras to drop on a 911R, this will be the next best thing


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