OT:911R
06-18-2016, 01:23 AM
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06-18-2016, 02:11 AM
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Great car, no question.....just like all the other GT cars that have come before.
Maybe someday Porsche will build enough that those of us who showed them the way can drive one too.
Last edited by Nizer; 06-18-2016 at 02:46 AM.
06-18-2016, 02:15 AM
#2628
So is this car commanding even more absurd 'market adjustment' prices than the RS? How much is the asking price now, compared with the RS? And Porsche is making almost double of those. Who'd think a manual car half as exclusive (and less capable) would have better reviews and demand than the mighty RS? Guess Porsche hit a homerun with this parts-bin car. Hopefully that will keep manual tranny+NA engine alive longer. I was seeing the writing on the wall when the GT3 went from manual only to auto only, and now turbos only.
Finally, a friend had engine failure on both a 2014 and 2015 GT3, and now he's enjoying a 2016. It never revved to a real 9K (that was only the tach), but 8,800 might still be a bit too much for engine longevity. Maybe they all rev to 8,500 now (apparently 911Rs show 8,600 on the tach, with rev limiter at 8,500), which is more than plenty fast. Ferrari 458s never revved to 9K either. But Yamaha won the wall of shame with a 17,500 redline that turned out to be 16,200. Have a great weekend everybody.
Finally, a friend had engine failure on both a 2014 and 2015 GT3, and now he's enjoying a 2016. It never revved to a real 9K (that was only the tach), but 8,800 might still be a bit too much for engine longevity. Maybe they all rev to 8,500 now (apparently 911Rs show 8,600 on the tach, with rev limiter at 8,500), which is more than plenty fast. Ferrari 458s never revved to 9K either. But Yamaha won the wall of shame with a 17,500 redline that turned out to be 16,200. Have a great weekend everybody.
06-18-2016, 09:08 AM
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So is this car commanding even more absurd 'market adjustment' prices than the RS? How much is the asking price now, compared with the RS? And Porsche is making almost double of those. Who'd think a manual car half as exclusive (and less capable) would have better reviews and demand than the mighty RS? Guess Porsche hit a homerun with this parts-bin car. Hopefully that will keep manual tranny+NA engine alive longer. I was seeing the writing on the wall when the GT3 went from manual only to auto only, and now turbos only.
06-18-2016, 09:40 AM
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06-18-2016, 02:16 PM
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06-18-2016, 03:07 PM
#2633
So the only choice for a manual 4.0 991 now is hopefully the 991.2 GT3.
06-18-2016, 06:08 PM
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06-18-2016, 08:09 PM
#2636
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Originally Posted by Nizer
Those who think a manual GT3 will replace or be a good substitute are missing the point of the R.
06-21-2016, 11:03 AM
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So is this car commanding even more absurd 'market adjustment' prices than the RS? How much is the asking price now, compared with the RS? And Porsche is making almost double of those. Who'd think a manual car half as exclusive (and less capable) would have better reviews and demand than the mighty RS? Guess Porsche hit a homerun with this parts-bin car. Hopefully that will keep manual tranny+NA engine alive longer. I was seeing the writing on the wall when the GT3 went from manual only to auto only, and now turbos only. Finally, a friend had engine failure on both a 2014 and 2015 GT3, and now he's enjoying a 2016. It never revved to a real 9K (that was only the tach), but 8,800 might still be a bit too much for engine longevity. Maybe they all rev to 8,500 now (apparently 911Rs show 8,600 on the tach, with rev limiter at 8,500), which is more than plenty fast. Ferrari 458s never revved to 9K either. But Yamaha won the wall of shame with a 17,500 redline that turned out to be 16,200. Have a great weekend everybody.
Just read the EVO review. I love my PDK-S for the track, where I use my GT3. I'd have to loose my 993RS spec to get a R even if an allocation was available. I couldn't do that as its air cooled with 6 speed and hydraulic steering, 1290 kg and very involving to drive in the road. I value feedback from owners who have seat time in cars they are comparing the R with (RS etc) more than journos in this regard. I look forward to that feedback on this board when cars are delivered. It certainly is a very special car, every iteration gets better than the last it seems....
