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Old 11-13-2018, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsea
One could argue that the TTS Exclusive is a sort of non RS GT2 as it fills the performance gap between the TTS and 2RS.
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PAG knows what they are doing. Turbo Exclusive is the the 991 GT2. They limit that one to make VIP's happy to get a numbered car and they don't limit the 2RS which they make more money on. This makes perfect business sense to me.
I can't be alone in thinking a GT2 would be WAY more appealing than the TTS Exclusive (basically just a TTS with some fancy bits, some of which are tacky).

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Base GT2 would be a cool car. Definitely a missed opportunity.

"Exclusive" is just a bloatware cash grab. No cool factor like the GT2.
Couldn't agree more.
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Old 11-13-2018, 01:29 PM
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They do...it's just disguised as a GTS.
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Old 11-13-2018, 02:31 PM
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I don't see any connection between turbo exclusive and a gt2. That's a head scratcher to me?
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrtaylor9
I don't see any connection between turbo exclusive and a gt2. That's a head scratcher to me?
Same here; a GT car pretty much stands alone. While the power may be similar to the turbo, the dynamics are WAY different.
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:05 PM
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Yes, but count me in for a 6MT GT2 Touring.
That would be heaven sent.
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:06 PM
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I'm guessing they just don't have a place in the model lineup to place it.

Agree - would be a neat car to own. I presume price point north of GT3 and GT3RS.

Basically a turbo version of a GT3 manual?
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Es macht nichts
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I can't be alone in thinking a GT2 would be WAY more appealing than the TTS Exclusive (basically just a TTS with some fancy bits, some of which are tacky).
I suggest you actually look into what the TTSE is from a performance POV.
It is much more that an appearance package and power wise slots between the 2RS and tts, which is I believe what the gt2 did.
But yes it obviously isn’t a gt2 ... that’s why I said one could make an argument, I didn’t say it would be a good one.
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:31 PM
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GT2 is now GT2RS
GT2 RS is now GT2 RS with WP.
Simple, isn't it.

And what is the most funny, is the fact that the base GT2 RS is now rarer than the GT2 RS with WP.
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Old 11-13-2018, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrtaylor9
I don't see any connection between turbo exclusive and a gt2. That's a head scratcher to me?
Originally Posted by Sunny_M3
Same here; a GT car pretty much stands alone. While the power may be similar to the turbo, the dynamics are WAY different.
Another +1

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I suggest you actually look into what the TTSE is from a performance POV.
It is much more that an appearance package and power wise slots between the 2RS and tts, which is I believe what the gt2 did.
But yes it obviously isn’t a gt2 ... that’s why I said one could make an argument, I didn’t say it would be a good one.
I'm sure you're right and I'm sure you know much more about it than I do. I remember looking at it when it came out. It didn't appeal to me at all and I don't remember it being remotely GT2-like, but I understand what you're saying.
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Demand for the previous 997 Gt2 was low.
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Old 11-13-2018, 05:33 PM
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They should have a made a base GT2 with around 630 hp and manual transmission, keep the RS' PDK for ultimate lap times/Ring bragging rights.
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Old 11-13-2018, 06:23 PM
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The GT3 will be replace by the GT2 when it goes turbo.......duh
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GT2RS set up is perfect. Why would anyone want less that that?

Those wanting the budget version already have a non WP to choose plus the sofas option is available anyway along with sound upgrade and other leather features.
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Because it would be another freakin Turbo

Soon all 20 plus variants will just be Turbos.- Meh-just boring and they all look so similar

When that comes they be cooked- better options out there

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Difference btw the 997 GT2 & GT2RS was primarily weight reduction (if I'm not mistaken). So I suspect rather than introduce a standalone 991 GT2, Porsche simply opted to offer the WP as the weight reduction package! The 991.2 Turbo exclusive isn't the GT2 equivalent as its still AWD. Plus I believe marketing an RS 'Ring record smasher helps sellout the car quicker!
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