I've been meaning to sell my RS 3.8, but prices are certainly trending higher and I see lesser cars (than my low miles white "stripper") advertised at prices that I find "ambitious' even though of course I want 'em the higher the better!

 

Mine just did..

 

I am shaking my head at the whole stupid thing. Centerlocks x100, but as you say, with added unnecessary complication on track...and yet another electromechanical point of failure.

 

WOW!

 

Starting at $131K

 

My recollection of Preuninger from the GT2 RS and RS 4.0 was that he is absolutely a marketing person and his protestations that he's "not" were not substantiated by describing his actual role in the company as an engineer. Did he contribute engineering work to the machine itself or manage a team and set goals, cost-benefit, and his slide rude is on the mantel piece while he drives a spreadsheet. I don't begrudge the guy one word of what he's said or done -- he's been the spokesperson for a series of great modern day 911's and he has been in a tough job to see the end of the 997 and the end of the Mezger. I don't even care that much about life-threatening centerlocks and coolant fittings -- these are things that Porsche has to have on their collective conscience, not to hold one department head accountable for not being able to steer the whole fleet from the engine room. And as you say, he's a likable guy, he clearly loves his work and his cars. I would rather this guy in charge of "my" next 911 than any number of Porsche (and other marque) decision makers I've encountered over the last couple of decades.

 

Best post of the thread. Short and to the point.











: )

 

Well - finally we have it!

Talk about a comprehensive make over. Reading the official press release makes this sound like a totally new car! No stone remains upturned!

Some positive surprises were the 475 bhp, PTV (standard), wider body, visual styling, forged wheels, lighter componentry, 4WS, 0-100 time (better than I expected)

Other points to note is that there is significant work to improve the PDK so that its probably unlike any weve experienced to date. Also steering software/firmware has revision to address previous criticism and improve feel. Lastly there is mention of the Centre Locks being revised. Hopefully that will address the 997.2 GT3 guys....

Overall I think if you look at this as a package and give Porsche the benefit of the doubt at this stage on the 4WS, Improved steering settings and CL wheel locks then you have to say they have achieved something remarkable.

The only dissapointments for me were the weight. I expected 50-80lb savings (25-35kg). There is conflicting data here. Given the increased size of body in white and PDK I knew this would be hard to achieve so it looks like they have saved 70kg and added back in 100kg.

Andreas. Remember the ring time is quoted in the press release as under 7.30 for the Ring. I know this is your favorite subject but it may be too early to compare apples with apples......

 

They're talking 1.5 degrees. Do you know how much 1.5 degrees are?
Nothing...

 

But you're missing the bigger picture VR! You'll be the fastest to park at cars and coffee with four wheel steer!! Is this not what its all going to be about soon?

 

That does not read like a real dry sump to me, because they would have used the word dry sump, instead of this lengthy explanation.

 

Like my car is out of allignment?

 

Also....love the white....

 

BS.

At speed, 1.5 degrees is a lot.

 

Yes,but we're talking left or right movement that goes back to center on straights,doesn't stay 1.5 off...