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Old 11-22-2017 | 06:36 PM
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I wonder if someone is confusing the limited run 911 convertible (the Speedster?) with the Spyder?

I was told the GT4 was getting the 3.0 turbo, I can't imagine the Spyder getting the 4.0 and the GT4 not.
Old 11-23-2017 | 04:02 AM
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State of "journalism" in our time. They also said .2 GTS would be NA, GT4 would come w/ detuned GT3 engine..........
I like the one when they said the 991.1RS is going to be a Turbo, Due to the vents in the rear wings........Lol
Old 11-23-2017 | 08:51 AM
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I will believe that when I see it.

If they did do it that would be one expensive car.
Old 11-23-2017 | 09:20 AM
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Wishful thinking. You forgot the main reason they switched all their models (except GT) to FI. Emissions. They can't go back NA even if they wanted. We should be lucky if GT stays NA.
Old 11-23-2017 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by qbix
Wishful thinking. You forgot the main reason they switched all their models (except GT) to FI. Emissions. They can't go back NA even if they wanted. We should be lucky if GT stays NA.
spot on .....at some point GT cars will have to evolve can’t get too much more power out of the flat 6 ....525 as expected for the next RS is pushing the limits if power is the premise. Other option is to lose weight 100lbs or so which will be a task and expensive more carbon.
Old 11-23-2017 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
spot on .....at some point GT cars will have to evolve can’t get too much more power out of the flat 6 ....525 as expected for the next RS is pushing the limits if power is the premise. Other option is to lose weight 100lbs or so which will be a task and expensive more carbon.
I thought I heard AP say they can push 600 on the new 4L?
Old 11-23-2017 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by neurotichamster8
I thought I heard AP say they can push 600 on the new 4L?
if possible we’re being spoon fed power, and we will get 25 hps per year (:
Old 11-23-2017 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by neurotichamster8
I thought I heard AP say they can push 600 on the new 4L?
Walliser said that, but he was talking about the race engine (with no sonic restrictor)
Old 11-23-2017 | 10:51 PM
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This would be awesome but I‘d be surprised. I can see 3.8 again or 3.0T. It would be smart to make the first GT car to switch forced induction in the GT4 to gauge customer reaction to it before doing it to the GT3 which is more valuable to the company’s image.

Funny that we will probably buy whatever they sell anyway
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fake news!
Old 11-24-2017 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable
This would be awesome but I‘d be surprised. I can see 3.8 again or 3.0T. It would be smart to make the first GT car to switch forced induction in the GT4 to gauge customer reaction to it before doing it to the GT3 which is more valuable to the company’s image.

Funny that we will probably buy whatever they sell anyway
Nope, I'm not buying an turbo and/or hybrid power plan GT car...as soon as they stop building NA cars I'm done buying the car. I'm sure I'm not alone when it comes to that sediment either.
Old 11-24-2017 | 06:30 PM
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If this is true I suspect it's an attempt to spur/ignite sales of the 718...from what I hear it's been lackluster! There's nothing like the hint of a GT engine in a lightweight convertible to get the Porsche community excited...Porsche A.G. we see you at it again!!
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
Nope, I'm not buying an turbo and/or hybrid power plan GT car...as soon as they stop building NA cars I'm done buying the car. I'm sure I'm not alone when it comes to that sediment either.

Fair enough, but then, what are you going to buy instead? Lol

If FI serves to make the GT3 an absolute track king, I’m down. Just keep a >8000 rev limiter please.
Old 11-24-2017 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable
Fair enough, but then, what are you going to buy instead? Lol

If FI serves to make the GT3 an absolute track king, I’m down. Just keep a >8000 rev limiter please.
We are all addicts here, but it is not necessary to buy a new car every 3 years.

If Porsche GT cars go turbo with the 992, I then will stick with my 991.2 GT3 for 15-20 years. The engine is rated for 300,000 kilometers, and there are other things I can buy instead of a new Porsche every few years.
Old 11-24-2017 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Drifting
We are all addicts here, but it is not necessary to buy a new car every 3 years.

If Porsche GT cars go turbo with the 992, I then will stick with my 991.2 GT3 for 15-20 years. The engine is rated for 300,000 kilometers, and there are other things I can buy instead of a new Porsche every few years.
I like how you think, but where did you get the 300km from?

I hope you’re right and honestly any German car that can’t get than many miles is a POS. That said, I bet there won’t be more than 1-2 in the world that EVER see that many miles lol hope so though.


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