dark knight

the configurator is up?

GrantG

Hopefully they changed the caliper pucks which are prone to cracking (and no spare parts available)...

STG

Yes. See second USA link on first page. Sneak peek.

ChicagoM4

Are dynamic engine mounts not standard? Or am I ust reading the Sport Chrono option incorrectly

Gofishracing

I didn't read through? Is there a 5 lug nut option?

RealityGT

Thanks gents!!! SO EXCITE

STG

No 5 lug option
No wing delete
No PCM delete (USA)

PwAg

Solution.

With that said, so excited about this release and details. Yet so disappointed I won't be getting an early allocation. Way down the local list.

STG

robmypro

The car sounds great. It is just the next step in the evolution. This is what we sign up for with Porsche. The next one is always better. Always.

STG

^ Disclaimer: *as long as N/A

andrewordrew

The front axle lift system will remain as useful as the system offered on the 991-I GT3. The rear underbody diffusor does not change the angle of approach or departure, it merely creates a new low point in the rear center under the engine. It is the new minimum ground clearance point for the vehicle at 88 mm clearance.

neanicu

STG

^^^^

CAlexio

-no manual until september.. those with early allocations who want a manual are SOL. I predict there will be a huge number of manual cars specced vs pdk.
-the valvetrain with the hard valve settings is a really cool setup.. the fact that they don't have to be oil-pressurized and thus have 20% less friction is a genius move.
-the oiling system with the oil passthrough crankshaft is also a really elegant solution to the oiling issues.
-918 guys are already waiting for the gt4RS.. gonna be limited.
-the manual is going to be making more power, is lighter, and AP said that unless you track constantly.. that is the one to get "it makes it a true driver's car" he says.
-the wingless "touring" car is coming at some point
-AP hates black wheels, but loves the pinstripes. pinstripes not yet showing on configurator.
-it isn't possible to install the LWFW, and while you can go buy one and install it because it will fit, it will damage the engine. However AP says the engine with the new dual-flapper intake manifold makes the engine very snappy at low revs from 2k on up.. that's very exciting.
-the VIP program has just become a lot more restrictive with flippers. those who received the letter yesterday know this. These gt3's won't be flipped as easily during the first year as RS's and R's have been or the penalties for VIP customers will be expulsion from program. Donohue has been under a lot of pressure with his USA VIP program, and they are cracking down. each VIP client only gets ONE GT3 allocation guaranteed. However.. AP specifically says in the video that they will make as many GT3 as the market requests... so, get in line and eventually you'll get one.
-some options like sport chrono have gone down in price, but others like the black headlights have gone up in price.. tough to spec a car below $160k now if you want leather and LWB.
-still no yellow stitching inside.. what a pity.. for those who care about "matching" means that a lot less PCCB yellow calipers will be specced.
-the aero on the car is very interesting, with the new underbody flow management really being a huge step forward... reduces the need for the big front splitter lip.. may make ramps a little easier to negotiate?
-That rear wing is the ****. the carbon mirror housings will go well with all the black detailing.. this car should look gorgeous on the road. not a fan of chalk.

SUMMARY: what a nice evolution of an already semi-perfect car. I don't want to talk values as AP already spoke of how silly this all is.. those who can grab a manual 4.0 gt3 better hold on tight. this is a special car. I'll be driving a 911R a lot this coming week.. while i now realize how different these two cars will be, with the gt3 engine actually being more responsive and torquey than the R's, I'm still excited to get a taste of what the manual gt3 will feel like. I'll report in the "911R driving impressions" thread next week.