Anyone else a little underwhelmed by the new GT3RS?
03-09-2018, 05:04 PM
#47
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When you look at it in isolation, it's the masterpiece of the Porsche lineup. There is no better Porsche you can buy new today, it's better than GT3 and GT2RS. BUT, there are other cars that have been launched now or not so long ago that make it look very old ! And I think this is why so many people are underwhelmed. Many feel Porsche is falling behind at a faster pace than anticipated !
03-09-2018, 05:13 PM
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When you look at it in isolation, it's the masterpiece of the Porsche lineup. There is no better Porsche you can buy new today, it's better than GT3 and GT2RS. BUT, there are other cars that have been launched now or not so long ago that make it look very old ! And I think this is why so many people are underwhelmed. Many feel Porsche is falling behind at a faster pace than anticipated !
Also, if price wasn't factor, I'd take the GT2RS over the GT3RS.
03-09-2018, 06:08 PM
#50
New 4.0 motor in .2 RS I think is a bigger step up from the old 4.0 in the .1 RS than the specs would suggest. And as others have stated it WILL be faster than the older car.
Aesthetically I've never been a big fan of 991 RS's (though many are) and to me they are both very similar.
Aesthetically I've never been a big fan of 991 RS's (though many are) and to me they are both very similar.
03-09-2018, 06:26 PM
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Wow. I did not think anyone would respond to this thread after I posted it!. Many good points. I have not owned a .1RS. Only driving experience was beating the snot out of one at PELA. I went in as a street, not track car driver not really knowing what to expect. I came out thinking what an amazing car-loved the ride. I think I would sound like less the bitter bitch if I had an allocation for one
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03-09-2018, 09:27 PM
#54
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New 4.0 motor in .2 RS I think is a bigger step up from the old 4.0 in the .1 RS than the specs would suggest. And as others have stated it WILL be faster than the older car.
Aesthetically I've never been a big fan of 991 RS's (though many are) and to me they are both very similar.
Aesthetically I've never been a big fan of 991 RS's (though many are) and to me they are both very similar.
Aesthetics similar except if you go WP. You can always do WP like wrap on .1RS hood and roof if you want that look.
03-09-2018, 09:31 PM
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03-09-2018, 09:35 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by Waxer
.2GT3 4.0 and .1RS 4.0 near identical performance. .2RS will perform like 20hp more and 0 torque better. Stiffer springs not always a plus depending on track and definitely a minus on public roads.
.2 RS will be produced less #'s and will be more desirable with better engine version. RS is an RS, unless it's a .2 RS
03-09-2018, 10:13 PM
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Depends on how you define performance. If part of the criterion is being able to reliably do 3+ hours at the track per day, day after day, for more 100 days, what rival cars deliver better performance?
03-09-2018, 10:31 PM
#58
I like the visual bits offered with this .2 3RS that help differentiate it from the .1 3RS like offering the WP and side stripe, naca ducts...
The 991.1 3RS design was a home run IMO, so I thought PAG was smart in doing very minor body design changes compared with 997.1 GT3RS to 997.2 GT3RS
Sure on paper maybe the .2 improvements minor compared with what the .1 already had, but I bet the sum is greater then the parts. At this price point there are a lot of options from competitors to consider, but at the end of the day I think only very few will hold up to owning this new iteration of the classic GT3RS.... The 991 GT cars are just so good.
I never care for the fastest car or most HP or best technology, but what will deliver the emotion and feeling that makes driving a car a pleasure rather than a necessity...
The 991.1 3RS design was a home run IMO, so I thought PAG was smart in doing very minor body design changes compared with 997.1 GT3RS to 997.2 GT3RS
Sure on paper maybe the .2 improvements minor compared with what the .1 already had, but I bet the sum is greater then the parts. At this price point there are a lot of options from competitors to consider, but at the end of the day I think only very few will hold up to owning this new iteration of the classic GT3RS.... The 991 GT cars are just so good.
I never care for the fastest car or most HP or best technology, but what will deliver the emotion and feeling that makes driving a car a pleasure rather than a necessity...
03-09-2018, 10:47 PM
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03-09-2018, 10:52 PM
#60
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My 0.02
Once again PAG delivers an new version RS that is “better” than it previous model. �� wow
for the technically cognizant that is a feat to be recognized and appreciated
I am sorry but I don’t understand the belly aching.
Developing industry leading new products year after year is the holy grail many co’s strive for and rarely achieve
Once again PAG delivers an new version RS that is “better” than it previous model. �� wow
for the technically cognizant that is a feat to be recognized and appreciated
I am sorry but I don’t understand the belly aching.
Developing industry leading new products year after year is the holy grail many co’s strive for and rarely achieve