Consolidated 991RS thread
03-02-2015, 07:43 PM
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From my reading of the Die Welt press release, I think that the 10 kg weight savings refers only to the magnesium roof, plus possibly the carbon fiber front and rear lids.
I could be wrong, since my German is weak. I hope we will see more satisfying weight totals when we see the specs soon.
I could be wrong, since my German is weak. I hope we will see more satisfying weight totals when we see the specs soon.
03-02-2015, 07:48 PM
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03-02-2015, 07:57 PM
#5299
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From my reading of the Die Welt press release, I think that the 10 kg weight savings refers only to the magnesium roof, plus possibly the carbon fiber front and rear lids.
I could be wrong, since my German is weak. I hope we will see more satisfying weight totals when we see the specs soon.
I could be wrong, since my German is weak. I hope we will see more satisfying weight totals when we see the specs soon.
03-02-2015, 08:20 PM
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03-02-2015, 08:25 PM
#5301
Burning Brakes
[QUOTE=Macca;12083675]Gents. I think we should caution about jumping to conclusions so fast.
Speciale? Not so Special now! /QUOTE]
I agree with the jumping to conclusions. Official info will come soon enough.
LOL - I like that line!
Speciale? Not so Special now! /QUOTE]
I agree with the jumping to conclusions. Official info will come soon enough.
LOL - I like that line!
03-02-2015, 08:30 PM
#5302
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Hahaha flower pot is the first thing I thought of when I saw the pictures. Not digging that color, maybe looks different in person. The 997 RS Orange is sooooo much better in my opinion.
Car looks very nice and muscular though. If I was to take one I'd go white if PTS was not available.
Car looks very nice and muscular though. If I was to take one I'd go white if PTS was not available.
pales to my RS orange,
Hoping for PTS...
03-02-2015, 08:32 PM
#5303
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I want an exclusive option where they mold the front vender vents in glow in the dark plastic, I want a tach where redline is at 1 or 2 o'clock, i want a big titanium covered exhaust fast and furious style
03-02-2015, 08:46 PM
#5308
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Gents. I think we should caution about jumping to conclusions so fast.
Firstly the picture we see is not the true representation of the colour. It is the same as the first picture we saw of the 991 GT3 (see below) a few hours before the official information. As you will agree that red doesn't look like guards red in real life.
The steering wheel we expected. I personally not a big fan as you find this wheel on the Macan. Small detail. Also very suprised full sized door car with pocket seems to be used not light weight door card, only change seems nylon strap which is more a nod to "RS" than any meaningful weight savings. The last surprise to me was the gear lever being so tall. I was not told this nor did I anticipate this. I was told gearbox was essentially the same as PDK-S in the 991 GT3 and PAG now marketing this box as "Racing" PDK as they never officially coined the term PDK-S (we did that for them LOL!). However the tall gear lever makes me wonder if there are further changes other than possibly gearing?
I have a copy of the order sheet for the car last week. You will be pleased to know in Europe the Chrono can be ordered WITHOUT track (CR)App! I suggest that will be same for USA too. In this case I suggest you all order option 640!
Initial feeling is:
Negative=
a). 0-100 not a big improvement
b). 8800 redline (headline number down on 991 GT3)
c). Weight
d). Expensive jump up from 991 GT3 but as always secondary market will support decision to pay the extra....
Positive -
a). That Torque. if that is true its very significant and a sign of what is to come with this engine. 15lbft more than 7.2 4.0RS and probably fatter and flatter. This is significant and explains top speed increase.
b). Top speed 320kmph - very significant given extra aero and supports above torque increase.
Overall if the information is accurate Im very pleased. With this torque and aero the RS is a winner. The Ring time is a red herring. with 354lbft and the correct gearing plus massive aero this car will be an absolute performer on the Ring and on track and will kick everything else on the market shy of the new 675 for twice the money! Speciale? Not so Special now! Assuming this comes in around 170K USD (remembering no cage, Clubsport option of lightweight windows) then its s stella bargain IMO!! I believe the real Ring time will be below 7.20s!!
P.S. However we assuming the information we have been given in that new link is true and we have been here before and this early information could be inaccurate in places as its clearly jumped the embargo?
Firstly the picture we see is not the true representation of the colour. It is the same as the first picture we saw of the 991 GT3 (see below) a few hours before the official information. As you will agree that red doesn't look like guards red in real life.
The steering wheel we expected. I personally not a big fan as you find this wheel on the Macan. Small detail. Also very suprised full sized door car with pocket seems to be used not light weight door card, only change seems nylon strap which is more a nod to "RS" than any meaningful weight savings. The last surprise to me was the gear lever being so tall. I was not told this nor did I anticipate this. I was told gearbox was essentially the same as PDK-S in the 991 GT3 and PAG now marketing this box as "Racing" PDK as they never officially coined the term PDK-S (we did that for them LOL!). However the tall gear lever makes me wonder if there are further changes other than possibly gearing?
I have a copy of the order sheet for the car last week. You will be pleased to know in Europe the Chrono can be ordered WITHOUT track (CR)App! I suggest that will be same for USA too. In this case I suggest you all order option 640!
Initial feeling is:
Negative=
a). 0-100 not a big improvement
b). 8800 redline (headline number down on 991 GT3)
c). Weight
d). Expensive jump up from 991 GT3 but as always secondary market will support decision to pay the extra....
Positive -
a). That Torque. if that is true its very significant and a sign of what is to come with this engine. 15lbft more than 7.2 4.0RS and probably fatter and flatter. This is significant and explains top speed increase.
b). Top speed 320kmph - very significant given extra aero and supports above torque increase.
Overall if the information is accurate Im very pleased. With this torque and aero the RS is a winner. The Ring time is a red herring. with 354lbft and the correct gearing plus massive aero this car will be an absolute performer on the Ring and on track and will kick everything else on the market shy of the new 675 for twice the money! Speciale? Not so Special now! Assuming this comes in around 170K USD (remembering no cage, Clubsport option of lightweight windows) then its s stella bargain IMO!! I believe the real Ring time will be below 7.20s!!
P.S. However we assuming the information we have been given in that new link is true and we have been here before and this early information could be inaccurate in places as its clearly jumped the embargo?
Macca, does your order sheet list colors? are we sure no black as standard
