Porsche CEO Confirms Upcoming 718 Spyder Will Be Naturally Aspirated!
#31
Race Director
Originally Posted by Marvinta
So this pretty much means the GT4 will be naturally aspirated as well. 4.0L for both?
And the beat goes on...
#32
#34
As I've said elsewhere I'm still hoping for a destroked 3.6L (or even 3.4L) version of the 9A1.5 that still revs to 9. Keep the head, dry sump, etc and simply drop the displacement. Let it scream.
#35
While I would love to see this happen, but the markups would be more insane than they are now (the car was underpriced though).
I think they will need to be cautious approaching price points of the GT3, and doing a de-tuned version of the GT3 motor might push that price too close. Then again, hope I'm wrong. As someone else said, they'd have all my money.
I think they will need to be cautious approaching price points of the GT3, and doing a de-tuned version of the GT3 motor might push that price too close. Then again, hope I'm wrong. As someone else said, they'd have all my money.
#36
While I would love to see this happen, but the markups would be more insane than they are now (the car was underpriced though).
I think they will need to be cautious approaching price points of the GT3, and doing a de-tuned version of the GT3 motor might push that price too close. Then again, hope I'm wrong. As someone else said, they'd have all my money.
I think they will need to be cautious approaching price points of the GT3, and doing a de-tuned version of the GT3 motor might push that price too close. Then again, hope I'm wrong. As someone else said, they'd have all my money.
GT models are always a bit better than Porsche's regular lineup in $ per performance, but not too much. Looking at the landscape (below) there will be a nice slot at ~420 hp and ~98k USD (roughly 280 hp/ ton) that I would be tempted to aim at if I were Porsche. With a short-stroke 3.4L that would require virtually no de-tuning of the GT3's 9A1.5 to get there, and as a side benefit the relative lack of torque vs the 3.8 and 3.0 turbos should mean they won't need to saddle us with overly tall gearing (to keep 0-60 slower than the Carrera S) again.
The short stroke should also mean the bottom end rods, pistons and crank wouldn't need to be as exotic as the GT3s, while the economies of scale on the GT3's head and oiling system spread across more cars should make up for the higher cost of those parts. The lower friction and small displacement should also improve fuel economy over the 3.8. You do need a new lower final drive, but overall it'd be awesome without being too awesome, and make a better platform for the next clubsport due to the dry sump, etc.
I agree markups would be even higher, but isn't that almost their goal? If it were me...
#40
Three Wheelin'
Spyder will have PDK. AP is on record, more than once, saying that they would want to provide both the options for the consumer to choose.
#41
Three Wheelin'
I like this idea better than 4.0. Might be lighter; and, who wouldn't want to rev to 9k?? While they are at it, make at least first 3 gears shorter. However, such an engine might not meet current regs. Will it?
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Would any of us with 981 Spyders have checked the box for PDK if offered? My guess is very few.
#45
Three Wheelin'
............ But given that the Spyder is not a track-oriented model and falls within that niche of Porsches like the R that are marketed as purist offerings that are more analog in nature, my bet is no PDK.
Would any of us with 981 Spyders have checked the box for PDK if offered? My guess is very few.
Would any of us with 981 Spyders have checked the box for PDK if offered? My guess is very few.
As for the PDK take-rate for Spyder, I suspect, would be substantial. We already seen forum members criticizing Porsche for not offering PDK. So, we might see a sizable group opting for it. MT die-hards are a tiny minority. And, those truthfully eschew auto-rev matching are the real MT Guardians, and even smaller group!!
Brave in what way?