Speedster detail video with AP and Catchpole- uses 911R engine!
07-23-2018, 11:18 AM
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SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
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Ya, but he says it could have been the GT3 or GT3RS engine and that they used the R engine because it was on the shelf.
Chris says 991.2 GT3RS engine so my money is on that. ;-)
Chris says 991.2 GT3RS engine so my money is on that. ;-)
07-23-2018, 11:42 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Used 911R engine but GT3 slushbox (i.e., no SMFW). Odd. But just prototype, nothing yet decided. Seems quite late in 991 cycle for no decision.
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07-23-2018, 12:10 PM
#4
I think it's a bit of a hard sell with just a tonneau cover, or did I miss a reference to a manual top along the lines of a Boxster Spyder? If no top, Porsche could probably balance the supply and demand with a run of 356 units.
07-23-2018, 12:13 PM
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The idea of a topless 911r is pretty fun, minus the fact you can't really tour in it if you ever expect to get caught in rain...but then again who would do such a thing... ... ...
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07-23-2018, 01:15 PM
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SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
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It is going to have a real soft top roof. I actually really like tonneau cover vehicles. I have one for my Defender 90. If you get caught in rain you don’t get all that wet driving because you are on the seat and are presumably wearing a rain coat. But on a 911 with carpet and leather it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.
Also, anyone notice the wear (patina) on the seat handle?
Also, anyone notice the wear (patina) on the seat handle?
07-23-2018, 01:16 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
So in other words it’s all BS since everything about the production car has already been determined and settled?
07-23-2018, 01:18 PM
#10
No top is a deal killer for me. You can't get out of the rain or sun. This will be another garage queen.
07-23-2018, 02:25 PM
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07-23-2018, 05:08 PM
#13
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No top is not a problem. No one will drive this in the rain unless they get caught in it. Cars and Coffee/Donuts/Croissants usually on sunny days. Just keep a tarp handy.
07-23-2018, 05:15 PM
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It does look pretty good. I hope they keep some of the retro styling cues.
Not that I could ever get one but I am not a Convertible guy but does not mean I do not appreciate the car- I like to be covered. I once bought a 2011 White R8 V10 Spyder because I thought it actually looked better than the coupe. Never took the top down and traded 5 months later.
Not that I could ever get one but I am not a Convertible guy but does not mean I do not appreciate the car- I like to be covered. I once bought a 2011 White R8 V10 Spyder because I thought it actually looked better than the coupe. Never took the top down and traded 5 months later.
07-23-2018, 05:24 PM
#15
If Porsche makes 1948 of these without a top, I'd wait and pick it up under MSRP. No top, no sale.