991.2 GTS, GT3, GT2, GT3 RS, Mission E - Update
#1788
From: http://press.porsche.com/vehicles/2014/2014_GT3_USA.pdf
"The distinctive identifying feature of the rear of the new 911 GT3 is its fixed wing. The completely newly developed decklid is made of a composite material consisting of glass and carbon fiber. Spoiler supports, the large ram-air intake for the air supply of the engine, and the spoiler lip are all integral components of the design. The rear spoiler is mounted on supports, which remains individually adjustable for use on the track."
So it seems like they went from carbon fiber and glass composite to just carbon fiber.
Interestingly enough, I thought PAG would have focused a little more on weight savings. Curb weight is exactly the same, if not fractionally more: http://press.porsche.com/vehicles/20...ifications.pdf
Maybe it's the larger size of the CF rear wing and the 4.0 that have eaten away any minute weight savings of going from CF / glass composite to all-out CF.
"The distinctive identifying feature of the rear of the new 911 GT3 is its fixed wing. The completely newly developed decklid is made of a composite material consisting of glass and carbon fiber. Spoiler supports, the large ram-air intake for the air supply of the engine, and the spoiler lip are all integral components of the design. The rear spoiler is mounted on supports, which remains individually adjustable for use on the track."
So it seems like they went from carbon fiber and glass composite to just carbon fiber.
Interestingly enough, I thought PAG would have focused a little more on weight savings. Curb weight is exactly the same, if not fractionally more: http://press.porsche.com/vehicles/20...ifications.pdf
Maybe it's the larger size of the CF rear wing and the 4.0 that have eaten away any minute weight savings of going from CF / glass composite to all-out CF.
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#1791
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Looks good. I think the current GT3, RS, and R just lost some value. C'est la vie.
The price is around what I expected, though I don't know if PDK is now an extra-cost option.
The price is around what I expected, though I don't know if PDK is now an extra-cost option.
#1793
#1794
I doubt LWFW since it isn't in the release, but who knows. From the 911R PR:
"Motorsport development has specially adapted the control systems of the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) for the 911 R. A double-declutch function activated by pressing a button for perfect gearshifts when changing down is also part of the repertoire of the 911 R as is the optional single-mass flywheel. The result is a significant improvement in spontaneity and high-revving dynamics of the engine."
"Motorsport development has specially adapted the control systems of the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) for the 911 R. A double-declutch function activated by pressing a button for perfect gearshifts when changing down is also part of the repertoire of the 911 R as is the optional single-mass flywheel. The result is a significant improvement in spontaneity and high-revving dynamics of the engine."
#1795
The way it reads to me is PDK is standard and the MT is an option (whether it is a no-cost option remains to be seen)
#1796
Press release shows PDK is standard, although we're still not 100% sure if the manual is a no-cost option or if there's some twist to the story. My guess goes towards the former. If I'm wrong, this will likely be the first time in Porsche's history that the manual option is pricier than the PDK (within the same model), which I highly doubt will turn out to be true. Though who knows... in an oddball of a move, it may be a nod to the range-topper R.