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Would you pay an extra 2k for a clear bra in the strategic areas of wear?
I will.
Yes. But not to the factory. The shops that do PPF well, every day, will be cheaper - or offer more coverage for the same cost - and will be no worse, maybe better, than the factory.
Yes. But not to the factory. The shops that do PPF well, every day, will be cheaper - or offer more coverage for the same cost - and will be no worse, maybe better, than the factory.
Just my .02, but I would have an independent shop install paint protection film. For a couple grand, you can get more coverage and also specify the product. Not trying to trash Porsche for offering, but I just purchased a '19 Toyota Landcruiser and it came with the protective film.
I know it's Toyota and not Porsche, but I am NOT impressed with the factory film.
I have not noticed any of the cars with the "wart" between the humps, which was only present on cars given certain option selections. Curious to see if the placement of it is somewhere else in the car now. I prefer cars without it.
All North American cars will have it. Same as the 981. All press and launch photos are cars for Europe... which do not have it. All NA regions test cars have had the wart.
All North American cars will have it. Same as the 981. All press and launch photos are cars for Europe... which do not have it. All NA regions test cars have had the wart.
from a design perspective and engineering one is there a reason it is located in the rear of the car between the humps ? Couldn't it be incorporated into the dash as part of the center clock/stopwatch on top of the dash?
from a design perspective and engineering one is there a reason it is located in the rear of the car between the humps ? Couldn't it be incorporated into the dash as part of the center clock/stopwatch on top of the dash?
It likely creates 1000 kg of downforce.
At least this is what I tell myself so I am not sad
Nice! Higher redline, more HP at higher rpms, same torque but much wider band, only 30kg (65lbs) heavier so better hp/kg ratio, wider tires especially in the back.
The power-to-weight ratio, at least as reported by Porsche, is actually better on the 981 than the 982, albeit just slightly:
And do we know that 65 lbs. is the actual weight difference between the 981 and 982 Spyders after factoring in all the variances in the way the weight of each car is measured, or is this a reference to what AP said in one of his interviews about the weight of the new GT4 (not the Spyder):
With any Porsche, and GT products in particular, there's always a focus on saving weight. The Cayman GT4 reportedly weighs in at 3,130 pounds, a noticeable gain over the old car's 2,954 pounds. Preuninger is quick to point out that the way homologated weights are legally measured has changed. Where previously a car could be optionally optimized with weight-reducing equipment, cars now need to be homologated without any options added or, indeed, removed.
Considering that (heavy) exhaust particulate filters are required in this generation, along with a larger battery and starter motor to provide stop-start functionality — another requirement — the weight gain isn't too substantial.
"There are so many [option] boxes to tick that make the car lighter, so this car nominally is about 130 pounds to 176 pounds heavier on paper, but it's only about 66 pounds heavier in the real world if you compare apples to apples," says Preuninger.
"boxster 6"
is this a thing? are there real indications or just rampant speculation?
Originally Posted by hf1
There have been hints from various sources that more user-friendly "Touring" (wingless) GT4 and (auto-top, humpless) Spyder iterations may be on offer -- akin to the GT3 Touring. The actual name is irrelevant (Spyder Touring package, Boxster 6/R/GTS). An auto-top Spyder would be interesting to me as I open/close the top on my Boxster at least 2x a run. Many others have expressed the same interest. No reason why the top Boxster engine and suspension must exclusively come with a cumbersome top.
I'll throw a log on the flame of rampant speculation. Word on the street is:
PCNA is no longer allocating 718’s to US dealers. Except for the Spyder and the GT4, there will be no more 4-cylinder base, S or GTS 718 cars allocated and there will not be another 4-cylinder 718. Then, in July 2020, Porsche will bring to market a 718 T with a 6-cylinder engine.
Originally Posted by Mash
With Mr. Catchpole in Goodwood
Looking good, Mash! Thanks for the intel and impressions from FOS.
Originally Posted by the_rider
As for the length of production run, in Europe and elsewhere, the cars are being delivered this year. So, they would be MY2019. AP mentioned about enough allocations being available in '20 and '21; not, '22. So, I'm guessing, the 3-year run could mean '19-'21. In '22, the next gen platform could be launched.
Henry, I was under the impression deliveries would not commence until spring 2020 and that the Spyder would thus be a MY2020. What makes you think the new Spyder will be delivered this year as a MY2019? Did I miss something?
Originally Posted by the_rider
Wow, where is the sound?? No aural drama at all! These euro-spec cars sound AWFUL! Suddenly, many seem to embrace this muffled note. Personally, this crappy sound is gonna be a deal breaker! We'll have to wait for the US-spec cars. Hopefully, they aren't as bad as these. What a disappointment!
I know sound is important to many, but I can't see throwing out the baby with the bath water if the sound does prove less compelling than on the 981. So many things the 982 has going for it. Pity to scrap all that just because the ear candy is less than hoped. I say keep the faith and if the U.S. cars are found to be aurally wanting, resort to the aftermarket for exhaust options if you must, but don't throw in the towel on the car. I know many 981 owners (like me) thought they were buying the last NA car, but with the 982 that will likely be the case IMO with electric/hybrid on the horizon.
Originally Posted by JAhmed
It likely creates 1000 kg of downforce.
Last edited by Suicide Jockey; 07-09-2019 at 04:30 PM.
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