982 GT4 Spyder?
04-29-2018, 08:06 AM
#616
Rennlist Member
Thanks Tom
if your information is correct reference engine , that will be great
Do you know how long they will produce them, as I was hoping for later delivery time frame like into 2020
if your information is correct reference engine , that will be great
Do you know how long they will produce them, as I was hoping for later delivery time frame like into 2020
04-29-2018, 08:07 AM
#617
I can’t remember who stated this earlier, but IIRC someone here mentioned they had a discussion with a Porsche Executive a while back and they voiced that the 981 Spyder was the one to have and it is a keeper based on what was coming. At the time I didn’t think anything of it, but now starting to think otherwise.
If the 982 Spyder is going to be Motorsport developed, will it stray too far from its roots as being the perfect balanced pure road/canyon carving sportscar? Will the engine, suspension, brakes, tires be over the top for our beloved Spyder? Everyone (Including several 911 GT3 and GT3 RS owners) state how perfect the 981 is. I ask the serious question, will Porsche jump the Shark with the 982 Spyder by focusing on the wrong things (performance over purity of connecting with the car and the environment it is in.)
If the 982 Spyder is going to be Motorsport developed, will it stray too far from its roots as being the perfect balanced pure road/canyon carving sportscar? Will the engine, suspension, brakes, tires be over the top for our beloved Spyder? Everyone (Including several 911 GT3 and GT3 RS owners) state how perfect the 981 is. I ask the serious question, will Porsche jump the Shark with the 982 Spyder by focusing on the wrong things (performance over purity of connecting with the car and the environment it is in.)
04-29-2018, 08:11 AM
#618
this will be interesting because it will have a better to HP ratio than the GTS as 450 if around the same weight as the Spyder. Sounds risky as we all know the mid-engine car performes better. Porsche has always protected the 911 .......also the GT3 engine is a 50k plus motor not sure how that math hunts at 3% increase if so deal of the century.
04-29-2018, 09:55 AM
#619
Rennlist Member
this will be interesting because it will have a better to HP ratio than the GTS as 450 if around the same weight as the Spyder. Sounds risky as we all know the mid-engine car performes better. Porsche has always protected the 911 .......also the GT3 engine is a 50k plus motor not sure how that math hunts at 3% increase if so deal of the century.
I hope it does for new buyers - would love to see the Spyder's continued improvement and some lucky folks get a great deal. I have a feeling if it does come to pass that markup will be insane.
04-29-2018, 11:45 AM
#623
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04-29-2018, 12:55 PM
#627
Well Tom I am sure I am not speaking for just myself but boy there are a lot of people here who hope you are right!
04-29-2018, 01:43 PM
#628
Race Director
Originally Posted by Tomco
I allready signed a pre-order form for thuis new 718 Spyder, that is online valid if it is with 4.0 gt3 engine :-)
04-29-2018, 01:59 PM
#629
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04-29-2018, 03:22 PM
#630
As soon as I read the post about the Spyder debuting in Paris and having the 4.0 GT engine, I took my 981 Spyder for a drive thought the back roads of North Carolina south of Raleigh. Glorious day for a top down ride, and what a ride it was. I'm first on the line at my dealership for the 982 Spyder but that said the 981 reminded me again today how totally satisfying and quick it is. Sold a 13,000 mi 500 hp Turbo cab after buying the Spyder that I loved but miss not at all. If the 982 version is indeed a 4.0 my problem will be how to keep both at least for a while. Adrenaline still pumping...
