How does the 718 GT4 compare with 981 GT4 and 991.1 GT3 on track?
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718 GT4 is around 2s faster per lap than the 981 GT4 around Silverstone GP Circuit. I would imagine half of that is made up by the N0 to N1 tyre, quite a nice step.
The time I've completed at Silverstone GP in our 718 GT4 is faster than any 991.2 GT3 time that I have seen around there. Make of that what you will but the 718 GT4 is a nice step up from the 981 absolutely no question.
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The time I've completed at Silverstone GP in our 718 GT4 is faster than any 991.2 GT3 time that I have seen around there. Make of that what you will but the 718 GT4 is a nice step up from the 981 absolutely no question.
JC
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My wife and I have a 981 GT4 and 991.1 GT3, and have tracked both extensively. We're thinking of replacing 981 GT4 with a 718 GT4. Would appreciate opinions on that.
Also, what are the prospects of PDK becoming available for the 718 GT4? We have two manual Porsches for the road, and prefer PDK for the track.
Also, what are the prospects of PDK becoming available for the 718 GT4? We have two manual Porsches for the road, and prefer PDK for the track.
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Pokerhobo (07-19-2020)
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You can get a manual in a GT3 so that can’t be it.
For me, it sum of the parts. Obviously Motorsport designed, but the mid engine, less weight, good power and torque, great shifter, it all adds up. As reviewers have said, it feels like an extension of your body. For me, it doesn’t feel like I’m driving a car. It feels like I’m piloting my own seated body around the roads. In other words, the car just disappears and you become one with it. You don’t have to think, you just act and do. You won’t get that with the GT3 even though it’s the better car.
For me, it sum of the parts. Obviously Motorsport designed, but the mid engine, less weight, good power and torque, great shifter, it all adds up. As reviewers have said, it feels like an extension of your body. For me, it doesn’t feel like I’m driving a car. It feels like I’m piloting my own seated body around the roads. In other words, the car just disappears and you become one with it. You don’t have to think, you just act and do. You won’t get that with the GT3 even though it’s the better car.
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you're right !!!
You can get a manual in a GT3 so that can’t be it.
For me, it sum of the parts. Obviously Motorsport designed, but the mid engine, less weight, good power and torque, great shifter, it all adds up. As reviewers have said, it feels like an extension of your body. For me, it doesn’t feel like I’m driving a car. It feels like I’m piloting my own seated body around the roads. In other words, the car just disappears and you become one with it. You don’t have to think, you just act and do. You won’t get that with the GT3 even though it’s the better car.
For me, it sum of the parts. Obviously Motorsport designed, but the mid engine, less weight, good power and torque, great shifter, it all adds up. As reviewers have said, it feels like an extension of your body. For me, it doesn’t feel like I’m driving a car. It feels like I’m piloting my own seated body around the roads. In other words, the car just disappears and you become one with it. You don’t have to think, you just act and do. You won’t get that with the GT3 even though it’s the better car.
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#84
just feeling .
i cut the assistance on gt4 , never on gt3 ....... because i feel it more ..... that what i want to say .....
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DFW01TT (07-19-2020)
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I've change my 981 gt4 for the 718 gt4 .
I do a lot of track days on several French race track ... For example :
On Magny cours , 1,57.5 (981) 1,55.8 (718)
On Le mans , 1,53,2 (981) vs 1,51,4 (718)
So , yes , the 718 go faster on track than 981 .
Some friend of mine have change their 981 for 718 like me , and it 's the same ... 1.5 to 2 sec better with 718 .
the pleasure is the same , but it's faster ...
I do a lot of track days on several French race track ... For example :
On Magny cours , 1,57.5 (981) 1,55.8 (718)
On Le mans , 1,53,2 (981) vs 1,51,4 (718)
So , yes , the 718 go faster on track than 981 .
Some friend of mine have change their 981 for 718 like me , and it 's the same ... 1.5 to 2 sec better with 718 .
the pleasure is the same , but it's faster ...
stock 981 GT4 Le Mans 1:51
perhaps you have improved your driving over time. Dont think 718 is 2 seconds quicker.
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gr3 is better ,yes , more powerfull , better engine , better sound , but if you want to beat a gt4 on a track (, we speak of immatriculate car ) , you've to be a very good driver ...... for me its more fun to push gt4 to the limit than a gr3 , because it's easier ,, less dangerous than a gt3 .... the oerfect road car to improve as a gentleman driver .... that's all .... I had a 997.2 gt3 , and actually a 997 gt3 rs 4.0 ... for me in term of rate price/feeling/search for limit , gt4 is the best . because i can push it to the limit not my gt3rs !!!!!
i cut the assistance on gt4 , never on gt3 ....... because i feel it more ..... that what i want to say .....
i cut the assistance on gt4 , never on gt3 ....... because i feel it more ..... that what i want to say .....
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYGVBGQtXs
stock 981 GT4 Le Mans 1:51
perhaps you have improved your driving over time. Dont think 718 is 2 seconds quicker.
stock 981 GT4 Le Mans 1:51
perhaps you have improved your driving over time. Dont think 718 is 2 seconds quicker.
We all know the biggest and best mod is to the driver and not the car. So unless your a pro driver like JCR or really credentialed AM, some claims need to be taken with an amount of sodium chloride!
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i think this is why it’s hard to really take too much from what people say, unless they can demonstrate they are already extracting the most from the previous package.
We all know the biggest and best mod is to the driver and not the car. So unless your a pro driver like JCR or really credentialed AM, some claims need to be taken with an amount of sodium chloride!
We all know the biggest and best mod is to the driver and not the car. So unless your a pro driver like JCR or really credentialed AM, some claims need to be taken with an amount of sodium chloride!
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DK7 (09-08-2020)
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYGVBGQtXs
stock 981 GT4 Le Mans 1:51
perhaps you have improved your driving over time. Dont think 718 is 2 seconds quicker.
stock 981 GT4 Le Mans 1:51
perhaps you have improved your driving over time. Dont think 718 is 2 seconds quicker.