Chris3963

Sport Classic end of year. Production 2022.
Do not know dates for 3RS yet but it is well over 1 year away. Crickets on anniversary RS.

I am getting GT3 Touring. Do not care about back seat. More practical wo IMO.
Also getting a 4RS. And to be strictly correct, I was getting a Spyder but changed to Boxster GTS due to wife's reluctance to manhandle a manual roof. Besides, instructor friend of mine swears the GTS is just as quick.He cannot tell the difference!! At least in a straightline.

Zhao

I might be wrong but my memory says PTS usually ends well before a model is discontinued and if that is ending in about 6 months like I think i read on here, there is probably still months of GT4 production left after that. My guess is GT4s will be available still, just very few allocations.

Chris3963

They have only just started to deliver the PDK models into most markets and indeed are yet to start deliveries in some others. The pent up demand for PDK cars is huge and will see production run well past July.

Zhao

^ that would make sense for GT4 production to remain going into next fall also. I know you said you dont know exactly what will happen but as someone who probably knows more than any of us, is your feeling they'll be producing GT4s next to 4RS's until the entire line GT line shuts down for everything, or do you think they'll end GT4's well before they'll stop 4RSs?

Chris3963

I honestly have no idea. But taking a WAG, the GTS has effectively the same engine as the GT4 and it will run to the end so why not the GT4..as long as demand is still there.

993RR

That’s a cool mix of cars - the Boxster GTS is the best value Porsche.

GT4 RS will rattle many cages with its reputed 500ps. And the 992 Touring will raise the bar that much higher from the 991 Touring. I assume both transmissions will be on offer.

Chris3963

It will not have 500hp.

993RR

I was hoping for a mildly detuned 2018 GT3 engine.

JPMD

As always thank you for the great information.

Will the Sport Classic be a 992 Carrera S with 3.0L turbo?

UncleDude

550?

Chris3963

Its a turbo but not a CS.

Chris3963

Why? if it’s de tuned it’s not going to rev to 9000 rpm anyway so does it matter? Besides, I have always failed to see the magic in a 9000rpm rev line. If I hear one more reviewer claim...” and it revs to 9000rpm” I will strangle them.

CAlexio

I think we may finally see the end of perception of limited production and dealers having the ability to play games. With so many GT or high level product in the market at the same time, the customer base gets more naturally segmented. For example I've decided after owning one that the GT3 isn't for me and I want a mid-engine track car with lower price point that I can use without as much concern. The GT4RS is for me and I've got my spot for an early delivery. But many will go in the opposite direction or up and down the list... that and the coming economic downturn and massive inflationary pressures which will hit the economy, should eliminate a lot of the buyers who are only able to buy these cars because of easy financing.. a sick financial habit of the past decades which has infected and distorted the market. Inflation will destroy the speculation potential of sports cars instantly. Sports Cars will go back to being fast depreciating devices not speculative vehicles, and bring true utilization back. machines are meant to be consumed, not coveted. (Getting off Soap box)

I for one am really looking forward to the GT4RS for what it is, a perfectly balanced car like the GT4 with a bit more engine and hopefully some lightening to bring it closer to a GT4CS feel but still able to drive it to and from the track. good times ahead.

EDIT: my only true qualm is that I also want a C8 Z06 which should arrive at dealer at almost exactly the same time (early 2022) and very similar price (around $130k) for its amazing 650hp flat crank mid-engine v8 and I can't decide between the two allocations.


Yea, but admit that it makes you horny so you're actually ok with it.

Chris3963

I agree on the GT4CS vs RS conundrum. After spending quite a bit of seat time in the CS, I was besotted and was going to buy one but the logistics of getting it to the track put me off. That and the prospect that the GT4 RS was going to be significantly quicker (at least in a straight line) with good aero and big brakes convinced me to get one instead. If it’s as good as I think it’s going to be, I will probably sell my 3 RSs and just track the 4RS.

ExMB

Transfomer evolution. That is just FUGLY IMHO.