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Old 01-04-2017 | 11:13 AM
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Those are renderings done by a Toronto photographer found on IG as "mb_photography_gta".
Old 01-04-2017 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wysl94
Those are renderings done by a Toronto photographer found on IG as "mb_photography_gta".
Clearly renders yes, but as we know basically every detail of the design, 99% accurate with the stripes added for flair. Pity if they don't do a small update for wheel design though, just for differentiation.
Old 01-04-2017 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Pity if they don't do a small update for wheel design though, just for differentiation.
And five small holes
Old 01-04-2017 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rosenbergendo
That is not an attractive front end.
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Old 01-04-2017 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
And five small holes
Other than that the current one is hard to improve upon :-)
Old 01-04-2017 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sccchiii
Nope marketing had no input in matter. Besides, they were busy filming upcoming promotional videos of .2 GT3 with incorrect preproduction tach redline displayed to get everyone talking! They are brilliant....
I'm wondering whether they'll promote the car as a worthy track car, this time around?
Old 01-06-2017 | 04:15 AM
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Would it make sense to release both the GTS and 991.2gt3 in Geneva?

All this talk about wing delete makes me wonder if it wouldn't be smart to put them both on the podium at the same time.
GTS with the 3.8l g engine and wing delete/MT option. How hard would it be to hook up the MT to the 3.8l instead of the 4.0l?
991.2gt3 with the 4.0l and PDK?
Old 01-06-2017 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 997rs4.0
Would it make sense to release both the GTS and 991.2gt3 in Geneva?

All this talk about wing delete makes me wonder if it wouldn't be smart to put them both on the podium at the same time.
GTS with the 3.8l g engine and wing delete/MT option. How hard would it be to hook up the MT to the 3.8l instead of the 4.0l?
991.2gt3 with the 4.0l and PDK?
Not that I think this will happen, but if they did but the 3.8 in the gts, it would allow them to put a slightly detuned 3.8 in the next gen gt4. 👍
Old 01-06-2017 | 06:27 AM
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Ppl confused here s the GTS
not the 3.8 nor the 4


Old 01-06-2017 | 07:36 AM
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991.1 GTS= 3.8L NA
991.2 GTS= 3.0L turbo

GTS= pimped out Carrera and not relation to GT cars

991.2 GT3= 3.8/4.0L

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Old 01-06-2017 | 08:14 AM
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Sales are down on the regular 911 line. GT cars are selling like hot cakes.
I know what I would have done if in charge in Stuttgart. Not sure it will work with Euro emissions rules tho.

Maybe a special US 3.8l GTS NA version?
Old 01-06-2017 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by neurotichamster8
991.1 GTS= 3.8L NA
991.2 GTS= 3.0L turbo

GTS= pimped out Carrera and not relation to GT cars

991.2 GT3= 3.8/4.0L
Correcto.

3.0l tt in GTS nipping at heels of 3.8l GT3. Ergo 4.0l in .2 GT3.

Question really becomes what do they do with GT cars when Carrera S and GTS is bumped to 3.2 tt in 2018 or 2019?

I don't follow their sales data but if Carrera sales were down one answer may be less expensive new TT competition with better performance. Ergo new TT Base Carreras and GTS plus helps with CAFE. GT cars sell to core enthusiasts. Others sell to dentists and salon owners and others looking for a perceived fast status symbol. A GT owner and driver will give a thumbs up or flash lights to another GT3. By contrast, the non GT owner doesn't even know or care you are there. You will find their Carrera sandwiched between two mini vans at the A&P.

Thus despite AP saying GT cars will remain na my bet is they won't. He's the same guy who also said "flappy paddles are for grandmas" too not that long ago. Just say'n.
Old 01-06-2017 | 09:19 AM
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GTS is Turbo with powerkit,I don't know why it's being discussed as if it would come from the GT department... Sure,even the top of the line RS is now assembled on the regular line,but GT cars benefit from even more performance and Motorsports oriented parts.
Old 01-06-2017 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Waxer
A GT owner and driver will give a thumbs up or flash lights to another GT3. By contrast, the non GT owner doesn't even know or care you are there. You will find their Carrera sandwiched between two mini vans at the A&P.
So true. Happens all the time.
Old 01-06-2017 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Waxer
A GT owner and driver will give a thumbs up or flash lights to another GT3. By contrast, the non GT owner doesn't even know or care you are there.
Originally Posted by bronson7
So true. Happens all the time.
You guys pass other GT cars on the road? Never happened once in seven years of ownership in my area. Maybe they need to build more.....


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