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Old 05-19-2018, 06:06 PM
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I already asked if I can CXX my Speedster with a PDK.

Nein!
Damn. Oh well, there are other Cabs that will suit me fine.
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Which ones? Porsche has never said so...
Most of them, I'll try to post some examples later today.
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I hope they make it an outrageous wide body with manual only option and even lighter than the RS. Then I won't be bummed out when I can't get one.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:09 PM
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The Speedster GT (assuming the correct nomenclature) is an interesting curiosity for internet discussion, but the marketing decisions already made for this car guarantee it will be little more than that for the vast majority of enthusiasts. Porsche is evidently satisfied with that arrangement for a variety of reasons we can only speculate upon.
I've heard "Carrera Speedster" from my AD
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by juanpablo046
Most of them, I'll try to post some examples later today.
I am very curious to see this (and will be shocked if it’s truly “most” parts). Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by GrantG

I am very curious to see this (and will be shocked if it’s truly “most” parts). Thanks in advance!
Other than limited production, Speedsters have alway been just a parts car. This time, it’s different.
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Old 05-20-2018, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris3963


Other than limited production, Speedsters have alway been just a parts car. This time, it’s different.
I assume this Speedster pays tribute to the 50s Furhman 4 cam variant specifically.
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Other than limited production, Speedsters have alway been just a parts car. This time, it’s different.
Why and what's different?
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Why and what's different?
GT3 RS engine.
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GT3 RS engine.
Any special styling?
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Humps of course!
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Old 05-20-2018, 06:54 PM
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Humps of course!
lol. Other than jumps?
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Originally Posted by GrantG

I am very curious to see this (and will be shocked if it’s truly “most” parts). Thanks in advance!
991.2

Cylinder Block
GT3: 9A1.101.938.90
GT3 RS: 9A1.101.938.96

Rod:
GT3: 9A1.103.170.96
GT3 RS: 9A1.103.017.84

Crankshaft:
GT3: 9A1.102.077.94
GT3 RS: 9A1.102.081.92

Piston:
GT3: 9A1.103.038.96
GT3 RS: 9A1.103.043.93

Cylinder Heads
GT3: 9A1.104.911.90 (1-3)
GT3 RS: 9A1.104.911.93 (1-3)

Intake / Exhaust Valves:
GT3: 9A1.105.320.90
GT3 RS: 9A1.105.320.95

And so on...

Could be Porsche messing with us trying to hide the unchanged engine, I don't know
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Originally Posted by Whoopsy
I already asked if I can CXX my Speedster with a PDK.

Nein!
As a special project? Has Porsche done transmission swaps before?
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GT3 RS engine.
I have no cleaning lady this go around, she was fired. So dunno
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