RINGMEISTER27

Will the 991.2 GT3 run to 2019 or just a one year run in 18?

neurotic

so no SMF????? ugh

Setuber

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.

drdonger

Woohoo!!! I knew it would be 4.0 and manual. Where are all the 3.8 trolls at?

neanicu

Same weight more power=>zerr gut
37 LBS less for the manual version. I bet it's more since only the tranny accounts for 66Lbs.

Manifold

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.

signes

Production starts this year and likely to continue for 2 model years

Loess

Or the 991.2 GT3 just increased in value.

Just need info on LWFW.

signes

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."

strettyend

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)

Setuber

That's the way it goes! R has been and may continue to be in a bubble for some time, especially if SMF / LWFW isn't offered. Standard GT3 builds hold their values well, albeit still depreciating with time. The RS suffers the most in this equation, mainly because other than exclusivity and the effervescence of being the pinnacle of the range (whilst GT2 is unavailable in the .1 era), its specs are now being nearly mimicked and usurped in value proposition 'car-for-the-money' spiel by this .2 -- a feat we've become accustomed to for some time now.

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.

Jono809

very exciting! LWFW was never a GT3 option, I assume they'll use that to differentiate the R from GT3...but installing it afterwards shouldn't be that hard

rosenbergendo

3.8 troll here.

neanicu

" No manual " trolls are welcome too. " Wing delete " guys are priceless!

C2Spin

Not sure I am doing this correctly, but check out this link to video and look at the 40 sec mark. ??