consolidated

Despite that, look at how much the rear wheel is tucked even overlapped on the wheel well. It looks aftermarket dropped.

rockitman

what's not to like when you see pics like this...

nova996

Are we sure it's a gimmick? I thought the lid is CF. I think it might be hard to accommodate the normal badge on a CF panel, because of the small depression and small holes.

aamersa

I agree with this. It is just not my time to make the jump this time. Perhaps the .2 RS. AP has promised that GT cars will remain N/A for a while yet.

I encourage any one who can afford one, has or can make the garage space for one and really wants one should get this car.

The purpose of this thread was not to beat up on the RS. Rather just point out things I would prefer to see different on it.

I agree with the wing comment above. It seems aftermarket with scaffolding. I forgot to add that to my list of not likes.

fxz

Everything is understated
but 0.1 sec 0 to 62 mph
and 0.5 sec 0 to 124 mph
gives you exactly the reality

-eztrader-

don't really care for the turbo air intakes, or the automatic trans.
If was a manual, I would be fighting for an allocation.

mrsullivan

+1 , just couldn't agree more with this

Jimmy-D

Well- I think it will be a great car but let me explain my position:

- I have had my GT3 since end of Aug and only have 1500 miles. Still have not had the chance to really enjoy it but looking forward to it as soon as the weather breaks
- I do not track my cars so this car would not be practical for me but you can argue the GT3 could fall in same category
- The wing is just too much and looks very aftermarket. I think they nailed the wing in the GT3
- I do not think the performance numbers are that much impressive over the GT3- my opinion
- I do not like the Turbo air inlets on the side. Never liked it on the Turbo- love how smooth the GT3 looks

Now- I can get one at MSRP if I would like but would not be able to give to some one. I may buy the Cayman GT4 and enjoy the Manual 6-speed

kosmo

1. color choices
2. ride height
3. 21 rear wheels
3. black side scoops and rear lid
4. doors and quarter panels are not CF
5. the presence of door pockets
6. titanium only in center muffler. what about the 2 on the side?

fxz

Btw if i wont have a GT3 (991) i would go for RS

Petevb

• 7:20 'Ring time: If you're going to sacrifice purity and involvement for technology and speed you need to deliver the goods. Nissan is sitting on a 7:08, the Z06 will be around the same, the Viper ACR ran 7:12 half a decade ago. The 'Ring is Porsche's turf, they should have something that can compete. If the RS isn't it, what is?
  
• Flip side, if it's not all about speed: why can't we get a manual?
  
• Also: the GT cars should not be bound by street car pricing structure. It takes power to compete, power costs $$ in Porsche's world, hence it seems anything that can go toe to toe with the ~$100k cars above must cost 250k+. That's not competing. We know Porsches cost more, but at this rate Porsche is headed for surrender medium term at the track: competitors are not playing by the same rules.

Wish list:

1. Stickier factory track tire option on the RS, treadwear ~50- worth ~8 seconds at the 'Ring and lets the RS mix it up. Also on local tracks (no Hoosiers available or coming).
2. Manual option on the RS.
3. Harder model above the RS. Truly stripped, more track focused, harder to drive. Porsche still needs a scary car.

$.02

Napoli

The cheap-looking bolt on park bench at the rear.

LAGinz

Yeah, spoiler is too much for me too.

Jimmy-D

I do think the ultraviolet color is going to be awesome although there is a lot of people concerned

And Yes- If I did not have a GT3 I would grab the RS

Nizer

No manual option
Bin the fru fru interior
Race the motor

Otherwise the list of likes is considerably longer.

Ride height largely a function of need to offset downforce. Stack 475lb of weight on the back and 225 on the front and see what happens to ride height.