718 Spyder 1st Sighting... & it looks like a Turbo.
#31
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#32
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GT4 is the only GT not built by the GT division. Parts were borrowed from other GT cars rather than developed specifically for the car. But yes, you are correct the GT division did select and test the combination.
#33
Developed? Other than the rear suspension, the entire car is a parts bin special. What development did they have to do on the GT4 other than horning in the 3.8, a 6 speed box and getting the aero right, all of which they had to do on the Spyder as well?
#34
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One thing that's gonna disappoint me for sure, as seen on the picture, is that stupid 'P O R S C H E' script in the back. I hope that section gets redone. If not, I will do whatever I can to get rid of it!
#37
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The 987.2 Spyder debut November 2010... 981 Spyder debut April 2015 with first deliveries late September 2015. IMHO the 981 Spyder was launched the wrong time of the year. Rumors are the 982 GTS will debut in LA in a couple months. Meaning deliveries in late Spring. I would expect the Spyder/GT4 to mirror that a year after. I have had my name down at the dealer at the dealer for some time now... almost a year. If you are interested in one, I would do the same. Orders won’t commence until debut.
#38
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The 987.2 Spyder debut November 2010... 981 Spyder debut April 2015 with first deliveries late September 2015. IMHO the 981 Spyder was launched the wrong time of the year. Rumors are the 982 GTS will debut in LA in a couple months. Meaning deliveries in late Spring. I would expect the Spyder/GT4 to mirror that a year after. I have had my name down at the dealer at the dealer for some time now... almost a year. If you are interested in one, I would do the same. Orders won’t commence until debut.
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#42
Three Wheelin'
It's a brand new designation. Given the model name change to "718" and the association to the historic namesake, Porsche felt the need to call it Type 982.
#43
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Technically the 982 chassis is a 981.2... yes the exterior is almost completely new (IMHO not new enough to justify the change.) There has to be some tweaks for the 4 pot... but it is a 981.2. Like Rider mentioned it’s more a marketing strategy with the new 718 model designation. It also may mean we will see three full generations with this chassis? The 992 911 will be a huge jump and if the 983 doesn’t get that leap it may be a little weird and out of place? Time will tell.
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#45
Technically the 982 chassis is a 981.2... yes the exterior is almost completely new (IMHO not new enough to justify the change.) There has to be some tweaks for the 4 pot... but it is a 981.2. Like Rider mentioned it’s more a marketing strategy with the new 718 model designation. It also may mean we will see three full generations with this chassis? The 992 911 will be a huge jump and if the 983 doesn’t get that leap it may be a little weird and out of place? Time will tell.
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