991 GT3 - 'Shut up and drive' says Porsche GT3 boss
04-29-2013, 10:53 PM
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BBMGT3 and Macca; excellent points. AP has established his credentials as an engineer and someone who is clearly interested in creating exceptional cars. It blows me away that in one moment we have posts about the greatness and timeless appeal of the 4.0RS and other GT cars that AP has developed, and in the next, comments that suggest that he has suddenly become a mere shill for the company and forgotten what makes a great performance car. Not to mention that all of the negativity is based on pure conjecture rather than real world results. No wonder the man says "Shut up and Drive". If I were him, I could think of rather more pithy things to say. 
04-30-2013, 01:33 AM
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Look at it this way. The 991 GT3 will go down in the Porsche timeline as an absolutely historical achievement if not solely on it merits of "moving the game on", revolution vs evolution, then at least in the controversy it caused before it even went into production and the number of "torn nighties" its left in its wake LOL! Its destined for "greatness" either way!
Makes me want one even more. Hurry up that production line!
Makes me want one even more. Hurry up that production line!
04-30-2013, 12:24 PM
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04-30-2013, 12:59 PM
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And the one with the big engine is way overpriced.
04-30-2013, 12:59 PM
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Aston has never characterized its models as performance sport cars. They are grand Tourers and their customer base understands this. If they tried to sell the car as a high performance sport car they would look silly. There is not a car they can compete with in this category. BTW, I am surprised they offer their cars in manual.
04-30-2013, 01:05 PM
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Aston has never characterized its models as performance sport cars. They are grand Tourers and their customer base understands this. If they tried to sell the car as a high performance sport car they would look silly. There is not a car they can compete with in this category. BTW, I am surprised they offer there [SIC] cars in manual.
04-30-2013, 01:08 PM
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04-30-2013, 01:13 PM
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This could be an alternative if they build it, and if they would use the 2.5L (TTRS) engine, and bump it to 400hp
At 2445lbs, AWD, proper buckets, manual, etc
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/564...wrthersee-show
At 2445lbs, AWD, proper buckets, manual, etc
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/564...wrthersee-show
04-30-2013, 03:19 PM
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I liked the way it steered, the driving position and the compact size. I would buy one. I agree the V12 is pricey.
04-30-2013, 05:12 PM
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Does anyone here really think anyone is going to want a 991 GT3 over the previous variants in 15 years? I see it being about as desired as an old 996 or a base 997.1
For what it is - the V8 Vantage is destined to be a classic car. As the little kid from the Porsche commercial who's always wanted a 911 and finally reached the point in my life where I can afford them - I've come to the sad realization that Porsche no longer makes the cars I fell in love with. I don't think I'm alone in this realization.
