AP hints again at a manual 991.2 GT3
03-02-2016, 04:28 PM
#46
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03-02-2016, 05:49 PM
#48
Although he explicitly states that this car is not a track car, however, it has all components of GT3 and RS which are track cars. Although language barrier is an issue here, I think he was trying to say that this car is not intended to be enjoyed as a track car. As mentioned above, it is fully capable as being a track car.
03-02-2016, 07:27 PM
#49
Burning Brakes
If you want to be the fastest you spec your GT3 with PDK,it's just as simple as that. The manual will be an option and you will perhaps be told by Porsche in the car's literature,that if you spec the manual transmission you'll be slower to 60 MPH by zero point something...whatever... 
A good driver will probably close the gap between manual and PDK anyway...
A good driver will probably close the gap between manual and PDK anyway...
03-02-2016, 07:28 PM
#50
Burning Brakes
Although he explicitly states that this car is not a track car, however, it has all components of GT3 and RS which are track cars. Although language barrier is an issue here, I think he was trying to say that this car is not intended to be enjoyed as a track car. As mentioned above, it is fully capable as being a track car.
03-02-2016, 09:12 PM
#51
Drifting
03-02-2016, 09:23 PM
#52
Three Wheelin'
You may be right and on to something. It's interesting to see that car has been baptized just "R." Maybe not to confuse with the race ready GT R or just in homage to original R? Nonetheless one would wonder why PAG would do something that would diminish the very valuable GT brand. They in effect are doing so by bringing to market a quasi GT car w/or the GT moniker. Interesting.
03-02-2016, 09:31 PM
#53
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The car has been " baptized " R because it's the successor of the original 911 R,that's it...I don't understand why it's so complicated...
Only today this car has been built by the " fancy " GT department at Porsche that didn't exist back in the day. Also,they couldn't make it to weigh 2400 LBS or whatever the original weighed...different times,different regulations,different customers. Still,by today's standards,a high revving NA 500HP engine,couple with a manual transmission and RWD on a modern 911 chassis is BRILLIANT IMO!
Only today this car has been built by the " fancy " GT department at Porsche that didn't exist back in the day. Also,they couldn't make it to weigh 2400 LBS or whatever the original weighed...different times,different regulations,different customers. Still,by today's standards,a high revving NA 500HP engine,couple with a manual transmission and RWD on a modern 911 chassis is BRILLIANT IMO!
03-03-2016, 12:45 AM
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03-03-2016, 01:36 AM
#55
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^ agree with you Tom.
The only thing in common between these two cars is the name - 911R.
Saving weight by deleting AC and radio is cheating. Remove the passenger seat and will save even more.
The only thing in common between these two cars is the name - 911R.
Saving weight by deleting AC and radio is cheating. Remove the passenger seat and will save even more.
03-03-2016, 09:24 AM
#56
Nordschleife Master
I believe if the next GT3 is offered in both manual and pdk, well see 997 gt3 prices drop as well as a bunch of GT4's up for sale.
I would definitely consider a 991.2 GT3 with manual, but then again that all depends on the mrsp. I am not will to pay more for manual.
I would definitely consider a 991.2 GT3 with manual, but then again that all depends on the mrsp. I am not will to pay more for manual.
03-03-2016, 10:00 AM
#58
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You could always buy one, and rip everything out but one seat and 3 gauges....Drill the floorboards. People would LINE UP to buy that.
03-03-2016, 11:59 AM
#59
x2. Without a doubt the prices of 997.1 & 997.2 GT3's will drop if the 991.2 GT3 has a manual option. I'd bet a $20K drop as soon as the 991.2 GT3 manuals hit the dealerships.
