992 GT3 to be turbo
02-06-2018, 11:04 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
We are a ways away from zero turbo lag and linear power curves. True most people won't really care or even notice, but even the new turbos lack feel and response in the pedal. I think this will be the bridge to hybrid/electric until they can get the weight down. Still glad I could get a Touring in manual for a proper old school "sports" car. I may just end up being one of those old timers in vintage racing.....
02-06-2018, 11:19 AM
#33
Rennlist Member
This has been discussed often at other threads. One thing that has been alluded to and has been missed by the naysayers is that turbo or not, this will still be a GT3. Suspension, brakes, general feel, etc, will still have a GT3 purpose. It will just be a GT3 with a better engine. So what if it's a turbo? You don't hear anyone complaining about the GT2RS, the car that just set a record at the 'Ring, do you? Now THAT is a Porsche GT car with a turbo engine, one that has a lot more ADM and desire associated with it than even the NA GT3 RS. While we all will look back wistfully at the NA GT3 as the bygone era, I predict the turbo powered GT3 will command similar ADM, respect, and desire, and most if not all of us here will want one. It will be a better GT3.
02-06-2018, 11:19 AM
#34
To be fair, despite the trend at Porsche, the GT3 as a name isn't really tied to being NA. They GT3 will still be the road-going tribute to their lineup of GT3 race cars and most of the competition is already using forced induction. Same goes for GT4.
02-06-2018, 02:49 PM
#35
Race Director
This has been discussed often at other threads. One thing that has been alluded to and has been missed by the naysayers is that turbo or not, this will still be a GT3. Suspension, brakes, general feel, etc, will still have a GT3 purpose. It will just be a GT3 with a better engine. So what if it's a turbo? You don't hear anyone complaining about the GT2RS, the car that just set a record at the 'Ring, do you? Now THAT is a Porsche GT car with a turbo engine, one that has a lot more ADM and desire associated with it than even the NA GT3 RS. While we all will look back wistfully at the NA GT3 as the bygone era, I predict the turbo powered GT3 will command similar ADM, respect, and desire, and most if not all of us here will want one. It will be a better GT3.
03-02-2018, 11:44 AM
#36
Rennlist Member
We are a ways away from zero turbo lag and linear power curves. True most people won't really care or even notice, but even the new turbos lack feel and response in the pedal. I think this will be the bridge to hybrid/electric until they can get the weight down. Still glad I could get a Touring in manual for a proper old school "sports" car. I may just end up being one of those old timers in vintage racing.....
03-02-2018, 06:38 PM
#37
03-02-2018, 07:18 PM
#38
Rennlist Member
That said, I have extensive seat time in both a 991.2 carrera and Turbo, and both have noticeable lab (and still annoying to me for street driving), however neither has any lag on the track because the turbos are spooled up the whole time on the track.
Last edited by Drifting; 03-02-2018 at 09:59 PM.
03-02-2018, 08:52 PM
#39
Rennlist Member
500 NA hp with 9K redline and weighs 31xx pounds
550 turbocharged power and 8K redline and weighs 3400 pounds,
Unless I am racing for money, I will take the first one all day long.
And if I am racing for money, I will even take PDK, autonomous driving and some KERS.
550 turbocharged power and 8K redline and weighs 3400 pounds,
Unless I am racing for money, I will take the first one all day long.
And if I am racing for money, I will even take PDK, autonomous driving and some KERS.
Last edited by Terrence; 03-02-2018 at 08:53 PM. Reason: additional info
03-03-2018, 08:42 AM
#40
porsche has certainly decreased lag with the 991.2 carrera/Turbo.
That said, I have extensive seat time in both a 991.2 carrera and Turbo, and both have noticeable lab (and still annoying to me for street driving), however neither has any lag on the track because the turbos are spooled up the whole time on the track.
03-03-2018, 11:34 PM
#41
Rennlist Member
Go to the experience center and drive the Turbo and GT3 on the track back to back.....GT 3 is like someone shoved you hard from the back and Turbo feels like someone is pulling you along real fast...lag was not apparent.....Turbo was softer in its handling and GT3 relatively speaking was like a scalpel...
09-04-2018, 08:40 PM
#42
Rennlist Member
As much as I do not believe it- I think the info is correct. I think, for certain, the RS is going FI and maybe the GT3 has one more life cycle. I think the GT4 will continue to be NA for the next few iterations because rumor is they will be using the detuned 4.0 which they can milk for awhile.
09-04-2018, 09:04 PM
#43
09-04-2018, 09:46 PM
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