Consolidated 991RS thread
#2671
Burning Brakes
Bill, Thought you were getting a GT3. No ?
#2672
Burning Brakes
agreed!!!
The 3.8RS looked liked a teenager with red lipstick that was overdone. However, the 4.0 is perfect. This new RS makes the 3.8RS look tame. If those front fender vents are for cooling/aero, then I hope it can be proven to work. Else, it's like sticking coffee cans on the back on a honda civic exhaust. I may let my deposit go if the final version doesn't look good. What a shame. I think the best deal right now is the GT3.
The 3.8RS looked liked a teenager with red lipstick that was overdone. However, the 4.0 is perfect. This new RS makes the 3.8RS look tame. If those front fender vents are for cooling/aero, then I hope it can be proven to work. Else, it's like sticking coffee cans on the back on a honda civic exhaust. I may let my deposit go if the final version doesn't look good. What a shame. I think the best deal right now is the GT3.
#2673
Nordschleife Master
I can ! How often do we see mom anyways.
Just need to make sure I can grab one. I was led to believe the GT3 would be difficult to obtain...it was not. I'm led to believe the RS will be near impossible...I'm thinking it'll just be difficult. Fingers crossed and money deposited.
FWIW, the wing is a touch too racer and the front fender vents are vette-esque but I'm loving the overall package and anticipating the performance.
Just need to make sure I can grab one. I was led to believe the GT3 would be difficult to obtain...it was not. I'm led to believe the RS will be near impossible...I'm thinking it'll just be difficult. Fingers crossed and money deposited.
FWIW, the wing is a touch too racer and the front fender vents are vette-esque but I'm loving the overall package and anticipating the performance.
#2674
Rennlist Member
I'm led to believe the RS will be near impossible...I'm thinking it'll just be difficult. Fingers crossed and money deposited.
From conversations I've had with multiple P dealers, I don't believe it'll be too difficult for serious buyers to get a build on an RS.
Vivian.
From conversations I've had with multiple P dealers, I don't believe it'll be too difficult for serious buyers to get a build on an RS.
Vivian.
#2675
This one:
I share your belief. Although my dealer couldn't get me one as I believe they've sold several 918s. What helps those of us that really want one is it will not be a numbered limited edition (i.e. # of 600) car. Now I just need to figure out what to do with my February GT3 once June/July roll around .
I'm led to believe the RS will be near impossible...I'm thinking it'll just be difficult. Fingers crossed and money deposited.
From conversations I've had with multiple P dealers, I don't believe it'll be too difficult for serious buyers to get a build on an RS.
Vivian.
From conversations I've had with multiple P dealers, I don't believe it'll be too difficult for serious buyers to get a build on an RS.
Vivian.
#2676
Rennlist Member
If you can find a dealer that will take a deposit you are in luck, if you get an allocation for it you hit the Jackpot. One of the largest in the country by volume told me he is allocated half of the # of deposits he already has.
#2677
Three Wheelin'
Aren't those items the whole point to RS version? It's all business....the same can be said about the differences between 7.2 GT3 vs 7.2 RS. While maybe not as dramatic with exterior changes as the previous version I don't want a RS with sacrifices myself? I am told that the new wide track was creating some high speed front end lift and the fender vents were added to evacuate air buildup in fender wells. It also sounds as if the car creates a lot more drag overall than current GT3 that is why original runs at n-ring weren't dropping lap times vs regular GT3 as much as they were expecting. I am hearing lap times are now running just under 7:15s...over a 5 second improvement to RS from earlier this year.
#2679
Rennlist Member
I am told that the new wide track was creating some high speed front end lift and the fender vents were added to evacuate air buildup in fender wells. It also sounds as if the car creates a lot more drag overall than current GT3 that is why original runs at n-ring weren't dropping lap times vs regular GT3 as much as they were expecting. I am hearing lap times are now running just under 7:15s...over a 5 second improvement to RS from earlier this year.
Im very excited about the new 991 GT3RS dont get me wrong. It will do good for the whole GT3 image and will definitely outperform the current crop of supercars including the Speciale which is remarkable as again it will likely be considerably cheaper than the latter. This generation the car is a "big visual statement" backed up with some exotic tech. Nothing has really changed since AP alluded to what this car will be in relation to the cooking GT3 - namely a uncompromised track machine with few concessions to its road going breathern.
A couple of points I noted a number of months ago on these boards. Im still told 515 bhp (seems fair its a 40 bhp upgrade on the GT3 after all). 4.0L. PDKS only. Top speed will headline the same as the GT3 at 315kmph (drag will offset increased torque).
#2680
Race Director
That's the issue for me. This RS will be a spectacular track performer, no doubt, but certainly compromised as a road car compared to the 3, both visually and practically. I could also have had an RS allocation, but passed. The pornstar has appeal, but I prefer someone lower maintenance with a bit more....reserve.
#2681
Nordschleife Master
Needless to say the RS will be "special" no doubt, but it's not to be compared to the reg. GT3. Looks are one thing, performance is the big thing though. I for one am not a fan of the looks for a couple of reasons, some previously have been stated....front fender vents, turbo style rear vents and mostly the over size wing. It will certainly kick *** on the track, but it's just not for me.
#2682
Race Director
#2683
Race Director
#2685
Race Director