Porsche To Launch More 911 GT Variants Than Ever Before
03-23-2019, 12:39 PM
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03-23-2019, 12:45 PM
#18
I had a post about this happening with Porsche, the way it is with the “m”, “amg”, or “s” cars. “GT” will become a appearance and suspension package. The to get a real hardcore car will be a gt3rs MR.
03-23-2019, 12:50 PM
#19
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More 992 GT variants can only mean one thing: Here come the GT3/GT3RS/GT2RS cabriolets.
God I hope it doesn’t mean AWD models, too...
God I hope it doesn’t mean AWD models, too...
03-23-2019, 12:53 PM
#20
is this like BMW "M Performance" or Benz "AMG on everything" line?
It is great to hear Porsche will continue with NA and pump out GTs, but I am a little hesitant to see a GT badge on every 911 trim-- it sounds to me they are doing the M Performance/AMG equivalent; diluting the product. Hope I am wrong.
should be an interesting 12-18 months.
It is great to hear Porsche will continue with NA and pump out GTs, but I am a little hesitant to see a GT badge on every 911 trim-- it sounds to me they are doing the M Performance/AMG equivalent; diluting the product. Hope I am wrong.
should be an interesting 12-18 months.
All make sense and will not really dilute the GT brand that much more than when they introduced the 996 gt3 and offered sofas and lush heavy options on GT cars.
Contrast stiching steering console and tablier dilute more the brand and meaning of an RS than a touring or a gt2 or even a speedster.
03-23-2019, 01:20 PM
#21
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Other than the GT3 continuing to be NA, I don't think this means anything. Porsche being Porsche - they are the kings of marketing and that's what this is.
03-23-2019, 01:22 PM
#22
That's disheartening to see that they are slowly making the Gt3 less special. Not because I feel my car is going to drop like a rock in value, that was always a possibility, especially when you gift the dealer cash just for the "privilege" of ordering one. But because Porsche, themselves, market the model as a special experience to own and drive. If they start making 20 different variations, they'll lose the brand
Look at how deluded the M3 brand has become. The e30, e36, e46 were special and full of soul. But every model after that has become less special, water'ed down, with variants in every one of their model ranges. It would be a mistake going that route with the Gt3, imho.
Also find it funny to hear members of this board jump for joy about the prospect of a Porsche losing it's value so badly. Yes! these guys are gonna feel like @$%*&!
Look at how deluded the M3 brand has become. The e30, e36, e46 were special and full of soul. But every model after that has become less special, water'ed down, with variants in every one of their model ranges. It would be a mistake going that route with the Gt3, imho.
Also find it funny to hear members of this board jump for joy about the prospect of a Porsche losing it's value so badly. Yes! these guys are gonna feel like @$%*&!
How does making more cars change anything about them being special to drive? If the car fundamentally stays what the last generations of GT cars have been, who cares if they make 5x more so those who couldn't get them can now share that same experience.
One thing that will stop is treating these cars like appreciating assets and they will now be DRIVEN - the purpose of a car.
03-23-2019, 01:33 PM
#23
As long as they stay true to the GT philosophy, I'm all for it. NA, hard core ish, light, then make as many as there are people who want one. Have a couple boosted models to keep up with the Jones's.
Just don't cow to the tools who buy one and then whine about not having heated steering wheels, lane departure assist, and sunroofs.
There really is no other car like the GT3/RS out there. Make em. I'll buy em.
Just don't cow to the tools who buy one and then whine about not having heated steering wheels, lane departure assist, and sunroofs.
There really is no other car like the GT3/RS out there. Make em. I'll buy em.
03-23-2019, 01:42 PM
#24
Let me guess, you paid an ADM for that GT3?
How does making more cars change anything about them being special to drive? If the car fundamentally stays what the last generations of GT cars have been, who cares if they make 5x more so those who couldn't get them can now share that same experience.
One thing that will stop is treating these cars like appreciating assets and they will now be DRIVEN - the purpose of a car.
How does making more cars change anything about them being special to drive? If the car fundamentally stays what the last generations of GT cars have been, who cares if they make 5x more so those who couldn't get them can now share that same experience.
One thing that will stop is treating these cars like appreciating assets and they will now be DRIVEN - the purpose of a car.
03-23-2019, 01:44 PM
#25
Not to mention that huge J Lo rear end
03-23-2019, 02:15 PM
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03-23-2019, 02:22 PM
#29
As long as porsche makes the gt car I want. I'll be happy. Bring on 500 variations.
I dont think we can compare GT cars to M. Bmw lost their way a long time ago - going heavy / turbo / boring / fake sound etc. Even hearing 4wd for all future models.
Porsche still cranks out amazing n/a street cars that happen to be amazing and reliable on track. More models should make customers happier. IMO.
I dont think we can compare GT cars to M. Bmw lost their way a long time ago - going heavy / turbo / boring / fake sound etc. Even hearing 4wd for all future models.
Porsche still cranks out amazing n/a street cars that happen to be amazing and reliable on track. More models should make customers happier. IMO.
03-23-2019, 02:27 PM
#30
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As long as porsche makes the gt car I want. I'll be happy. Bring on 500 variations.
I dont think we can compare GT cars to M. Bmw lost their way a long time ago - going heavy / turbo / boring / fake sound etc. Even hearing 4wd for all future models.
Porsche still cranks out amazing n/a street cars that happen to be amazing and reliable on track. More models should make customers happier. IMO.
I dont think we can compare GT cars to M. Bmw lost their way a long time ago - going heavy / turbo / boring / fake sound etc. Even hearing 4wd for all future models.
Porsche still cranks out amazing n/a street cars that happen to be amazing and reliable on track. More models should make customers happier. IMO.
