Rear Seats
08-01-2013, 02:12 AM
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Rear Seats
VW has added 77 lbs to the 991 GT3, and still there are no rear seats.
I understand that even without rear seats, the fact of bringing an automatic transmission will be a sales success.
However, there is enough space in the back for additional passengers, and a rear seats option would be magnificent.
The rear seats in the 997 and 991 add just 25 lbs, and this weight addition can be offset with PCCB. Porsche could force the optional rear seats to require PCCB to keep the performance focus on this amazing new hyper car.
Rear seats are already certified for the 991 Carrera, C4 (wide body) and Turbo (extra wider body), so the GT3 could take advantage of such privilege.
This could help resale values as well, to offset the anticipated depreciation for the PDK-only slush-box.
I understand that even without rear seats, the fact of bringing an automatic transmission will be a sales success.
However, there is enough space in the back for additional passengers, and a rear seats option would be magnificent.
The rear seats in the 997 and 991 add just 25 lbs, and this weight addition can be offset with PCCB. Porsche could force the optional rear seats to require PCCB to keep the performance focus on this amazing new hyper car.
Rear seats are already certified for the 991 Carrera, C4 (wide body) and Turbo (extra wider body), so the GT3 could take advantage of such privilege.
This could help resale values as well, to offset the anticipated depreciation for the PDK-only slush-box.
08-01-2013, 04:32 AM
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VW has added 77 lbs to the 991 GT3, and still there are no rear seats.
I understand that even without rear seats, the fact of bringing an automatic transmission will be a sales success.
However, there is enough space in the back for additional passengers, and a rear seats option would be magnificent.
The rear seats in the 997 and 991 add just 25 lbs, and this weight addition can be offset with PCCB. Porsche could force the optional rear seats to require PCCB to keep the performance focus on this amazing new hyper car.
Rear seats are already certified for the 991 Carrera, C4 (wide body) and Turbo (extra wider body), so the GT3 could take advantage of such privilege.
This could help resale values as well, to offset the anticipated depreciation for the PDK-only slush-box.
I understand that even without rear seats, the fact of bringing an automatic transmission will be a sales success.
However, there is enough space in the back for additional passengers, and a rear seats option would be magnificent.
The rear seats in the 997 and 991 add just 25 lbs, and this weight addition can be offset with PCCB. Porsche could force the optional rear seats to require PCCB to keep the performance focus on this amazing new hyper car.
Rear seats are already certified for the 991 Carrera, C4 (wide body) and Turbo (extra wider body), so the GT3 could take advantage of such privilege.
This could help resale values as well, to offset the anticipated depreciation for the PDK-only slush-box.
Quite a number of the GT3 in our market were converted to rear seat. I had one with such 99996.1 GT3) as original owner wanted to take his young boys to track days. Heres a another below just gone on the market (997.2 GT3). I believe 991 GT3 also will be possible and the seller of the car below is already talking with the dealer about doing the same with his 991 GT3. It looks like it will probably be feasible.
At least two of the first four 991 GT3 in NZ will be installing Recaro Pole Position for track days for a savings estimated at over 80lbs. Shame you guys in the states cant do that. It brings the gross weight down to under 997.2 GT3.
Also two of the four new 991 GT3 owners have ordered the Cobra 0358 rear park sensor aftermarket system for install when the car arrives. Both are previous multiple GT3 owners who had the system fitted to previous GT3 and with the 991 are intending to do double the annual mileage of their previous GT3s by using for a few days each week for the work commute.
The new car lends itself to a much wider spread of use which was the complaint of the old car for those here that owned it. Its no fun keeping such a wonderful car in the garage 5 days out of 7....
08-01-2013, 06:47 AM
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Just an observation, those rear seat cushions are installed wayyyyy to low and would be down right dangerous in an accident... No upper support would mean any rear passenger who isn't a young child (ie really small) would end up whip lashed or with fractured vertebrae... That car should have had the brackets installed correctly in the same spot as other 911 variants or should have them removed before sale...
08-01-2013, 08:01 AM
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Hi There. Im not really sure about all that. They have to pass compliance and they did. They dont look any more dangerous than the rear seats in my 993 to be honest (actually they look quite a bit more spacious). Heres another from a 997.1 GT3 recently for sale over here. last time I counted there were 4 x 997.1/2 GT3 In Auckland with them (from total of around 24 sold from 2006-2010).
Many first time owners of these cars when they are new want to take their kids to events.
Many first time owners of these cars when they are new want to take their kids to events.
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08-01-2013, 09:57 AM
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For comparison, the rear seats in the 911 turbo. Huge height difference. I would suggest that after impact, the lack of upper body and head support will result in significant injury with those other sear backs... I know which I'd rather any child or friend of mine sitting in... just saying...
08-01-2013, 12:16 PM
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Where would people put all the groceries after a nice leisurely drive in D mode to the grocery store?
