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Old 07-11-2021, 03:20 PM
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Wondering what will have more power and torque, the GT3 or GT4 RS? What will be more agile? What car do you think will be more fun?
Old 07-11-2021, 03:55 PM
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I think the educated guess is that Porsche keeps the power/torque of the GT3 on top of any Cayman variant including the GT4RS. Plus the horsepower/torque differential between a GT3 and GT3RS is generally not gigantic so it's probably unlikely the GT4RS gets another 80+ hp over the GT4 to top the GT3.

Personally, I feel like my GT4 has the perfect amount of power for fun on a daily basis on regular roads / backroads. If you need more power there is always the Deman 4.5 upgrade! I also thought the interior size and physical size of the current 911 was too large for me. I preferred the feel of the smaller GT4 interior and with the bucket seats you really feel tucked low and inside the car.
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Originally Posted by DP8
I think the educated guess is that Porsche keeps the power/torque of the GT3 on top of any Cayman variant including the GT4RS. Plus the horsepower/torque differential between a GT3 and GT3RS is generally not gigantic so it's probably unlikely the GT4RS gets another 80+ hp over the GT4 to top the GT3.

Personally, I feel like my GT4 has the perfect amount of power for fun on a daily basis on regular roads / backroads. If you need more power there is always the Deman 4.5 upgrade! I also thought the interior size and physical size of the current 911 was too large for me. I preferred the feel of the smaller GT4 interior and with the bucket seats you really feel tucked low and inside the car.
- my guess would be around 450-475 bhp for the 4RS ... i.e around an extra ~10% over the existing engine...
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
- my guess would be around 450-475 bhp for the 4RS ... i.e around an extra ~10% over the existing engine...
Agreed! I believe it will be 450

As for OP's question... no way will the GT4 GT4RS or any future variant have more than the GT3. I'd look more at the Power to weight ratios and I assume Porsche is never going to allow the GT3's to be the underdog.
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There is zero chance any cayman variant (sold by Porsche) will ever eclipse the GT3.
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Originally Posted by HooosierDaddy
Agreed! I believe it will be 450

As for OP's question... no way will the GT4 GT4RS or any future variant have more than the GT3. I'd look more at the Power to weight ratios and I assume Porsche is never going to allow the GT3's to be the underdog.
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There is zero chance any cayman variant (sold by Porsche) will ever eclipse the GT3.
agree! particularly with the 992 just launched ...
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Old 07-11-2021, 04:33 PM
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Objectively GT3 superior in all measures…

Fun? That’s purely subjective.

Love my Spyder, but if I was going closed top, it’d be the GT3.
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Originally Posted by Johnauto
Wondering what will have more power and torque, the GT3 or GT4 RS? What will be more agile? What car do you think will be more fun?
No change from previous question.
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GT3.
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Why would Porsche build something to outperform a GT3 for less money and mid engine????? Exactly, you already knew the answer......
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Will probably keep asking until someone tells him what he wants to hear.
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Originally Posted by OttawaSteve
Will probably keep asking until someone tells him what he wants to hear.
Thanks. Will fully concentrate on getting a GT3 and will forget about the Cayman.
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Originally Posted by Johnauto
Thanks. Will fully concentrate on getting a GT3 and will forget about the Cayman.
I assume that is far harder to land than a GT4, at least without a very fat ADM.
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I’m thinking a DeMan 4.5 GT4 / Spyder would be more powerful, cheaper and more unique than the GT3 but you give up the warranty and originality of the car. It is a very tempting option I think.
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Get a 718 GT4 and add a few Dundon goodies. If you are an accomplished driver you’ll be quicker than the average GT3 driver. Save a lot of cash as well.
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