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I just checked the CARB website. A new list of approved Porsche was added yesterday -- unfortunately the list only covers Boxsters & Caymans. The wait continues for the GT3 Touring CARB approval (my car is a few days away from the Davisville port).

evilfij

The new CARB approval is for the Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS (CARB issued a new executive order which superseded the one for the boxster/cayman that did not have the GTS on it).

Dr.Bill

Wow. Do they require a separate certification for every option package? Or are the changes to the GT3 engine significant enough with the touring option to warrant this?
Very strange.

evilfij

My working theory is that Porsche figured out that the MPG was slightly better on the touring package (no wing = less drag and the gas guzzler tax is $1000 not $1700) even though none of the mechanicals changed and did a separate EPA approval which triggered the CARB review.

Note that the 911 Carrera T also has a separate approval too, but that makes at least some sense as it has the S gearing for the manual and the base engine so there was a mechanical change.

Terrence

I think CA is just f#$%ing with VW because of the "diesel gate".

The Pope

There is a bit of truth in that...

evilfij

911 Flavors

My car is now in Davisville -- who have you been calling at PCNA to try to get more information on the timing of CARB approval? I am sure I will get the same answer about "February 23rd" but they might as well know how many customers are concerned about this timing issue.

The Pope

It doesn't matter how many customers are "concerned". It will happen when CARB says it happens.

911 Flavors

I guess I won't waste my time then.

DarkSideEwok

There is no one to call unfortunately


As per Porsche - updated on 2/9/18
Federal EPA Only certified:

911 GT3 with Touring Package 991810


911 Turbo S Exclusive Series 991480

Cayenne S E-Hybrid 92AAE1/Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 92ABE1

Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 97CBA1, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 97CDB1, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo 97CFF1

911 Carrera T 991150




For the EPA only certified models above we expect CARB certification around February 23rd.

evilfij

911 Flavors

Here we are on February 23rd and still no news. The posting of the CARB approval on the CARB website appears to be slightly delayed (by a few days) for all of the prior approvals.

johnny2five

https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad.../2018.php?so=4

I see something for the Cayenne e-hybrid posted today but nothing for the Touring

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