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Old 11-25-2020, 01:47 PM
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I like the color but it isn't much different than other blues they already offer, so it's not very exciting to me. Definitely an improvement over Miami though.

Anyone notice the colored rim on the headlight? That's a new touch.
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Old 11-25-2020, 01:51 PM
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That color looks great and don’t care what they call it.

While similar to many other blues — that now cost $12.8K through PTS — hopefully this slots in cost wise where Miami was.

Personally, great upgrade from MB and I would have checked it for sure.
Old 11-25-2020, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
if that *is* shark blue - the cars will be EPIC!!!

sad to see that the dash has gone fully digital...
Tach is still analog
Old 11-25-2020, 02:24 PM
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Not loving the lipstick moves. Those rim lines look like $9 rim protectors from Napa auotparts.

(I can't afford this so I rant lol)
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Originally Posted by UncleDude
.....Those rim lines look like $9 rim protectors from Napa auotparts.
Do you have a link?

I like that shark, or whatever, blue so much, I'm sitting on my order until it's available.
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Old 11-25-2020, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
I like the color but it isn't much different than other blues they already offer, so it's not very exciting to me. Definitely an improvement over Miami though.

Anyone notice the colored rim on the headlight? That's a new touch.
yep saw that ... v.cool!

Agree that the color is somewhere in the current palette between Voodoo and Nograro ???

At least its not $12280!
Old 11-25-2020, 04:32 PM
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So will this blue be available in time to order it on a Spyder before it stops production?
Old 11-25-2020, 04:35 PM
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So will this blue be available in time to order it on a Spyder before it stops production?
all depends when the 992 GT3 is launched *and* if/when the (launch) color will be made available on other GT cars ...
Old 11-25-2020, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
all depends when the 992 GT3 is launched *and* if/when the (launch) color will be made available on other GT cars ...
That much I understood. I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to what those relevant dates (incl. the last date to order a Spyder) may be. Not sure if waiting for the blue would be worth the risk of missing out on ordering the Spyder.
Old 11-25-2020, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hf1
That much I understood. I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to what those relevant dates (incl. the last date to order a Spyder) may be. Not sure if waiting for the blue would be worth the risk of missing out on ordering the Spyder.
My SA told me today that the GT3 would not be order-able until Aug '21 ...
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
My SA told me today that the GT3 would not be order-able until Aug '21 ...
Perhaps a late 2021 or early 2022 US spect Spyder/GT4 could be ordered in Shark Blue, if that build follows start of 2021 Euro spect GT3 production?
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We finally have confirmation that the blue in the You Tube video with AP and Chris Harris was in fact Shark Blue. It's a nice color and I think a worthy replacement for Miami Blue although I will say Miami Blue was a very unique color. It seems that at least on the GT3, Porsche is going all in with this Shark Blue with the wheel pin stripe, the headlight trim stripe, deviated stitching and seat belts.

Obviously having not seen it in person and only in pictures, we can't see exactly what the color is just like how seeing Miami Blue in pictures aren't in many case accurate renditions of the color. It seems that Shark Blue is just a touch darker than Mexico Blue and just a touch lighter than Voodoo Blue. On the Euro configurator, it shows to be 2525 Pounds upcharge. Now if PAG can hurry their a$$es up and introduce the GT4 RS along with Shark Blue to the GT4/Spyder.

I know this isn't the GT3 forum but one thing I can't help but touch on is the fact that there is a CF roof option for 2517 Pounds. Not too bad compared to the upcharge for the Shark Blue color.
Old 02-16-2021, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by halfmonkey
We finally have confirmation that the blue in the You Tube video with AP and Chris Harris was in fact Shark Blue. It's a nice color and I think a worthy replacement for Miami Blue although I will say Miami Blue was a very unique color. It seems that at least on the GT3, Porsche is going all in with this Shark Blue with the wheel pin stripe, the headlight trim stripe, deviated stitching and seat belts.

Obviously having not seen it in person and only in pictures, we can't see exactly what the color is just like how seeing Miami Blue in pictures aren't in many case accurate renditions of the color. It seems that Shark Blue is just a touch darker than Mexico Blue and just a touch lighter than Voodoo Blue. On the Euro configurator, it shows to be 2525 Pounds upcharge. Now if PAG can hurry their a$$es up and introduce the GT4 RS along with Shark Blue to the GT4/Spyder.

I know this isn't the GT3 forum but one thing I can't help but touch on is the fact that there is a CF roof option for 2517 Pounds. Not too bad compared to the upcharge for the Shark Blue color.
well spotted ... and worth ticking that option IMO



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