New GTS is out - 450 hp
01-09-2017, 12:21 AM
#47
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I know you were being a little facetious, but it made me think about this (because the GTS is interesting in some ways) and these are the reasons I came up with:
1. LWB seats optional
2. ~50hp and 1,000 rpm more (with better response and sound)
3. Bigger brakes with better cooling
4. Suspension with real coilovers (height adjustable for corner-balance) and wider range of camber adjustment (with more monoballs and less rubber).
5. Adjustable sway bars to tune understeer/oversteer
6. Forged wheels
7. 6spd manual (vs 7 spd in GTS) should shift better
8. Better resale value performance
9. Developed in Weissach for the track
10. Dry sump oiling
11. Delivered with track tires
Feel free to suggest more (beyond the obvious, "it's a GT3"
)
1. LWB seats optional
2. ~50hp and 1,000 rpm more (with better response and sound)
3. Bigger brakes with better cooling
4. Suspension with real coilovers (height adjustable for corner-balance) and wider range of camber adjustment (with more monoballs and less rubber).
5. Adjustable sway bars to tune understeer/oversteer
6. Forged wheels
7. 6spd manual (vs 7 spd in GTS) should shift better
8. Better resale value performance
9. Developed in Weissach for the track
10. Dry sump oiling
11. Delivered with track tires
Feel free to suggest more (beyond the obvious, "it's a GT3"
)
01-09-2017, 01:49 AM
#48
Kudos to Porsche to keep coming up with such tempting cars. This would not get me out of my RS, but to have one of these with a manual and buckets would be a lovely prospect for Alp tours and Ring combined with some daily driving.... slightly in love.
01-09-2017, 03:04 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by rosenbergendo
That car will likely beat a .1 Gt3 at the track. With a tune it'll be gone on power circuits. Welcome to turbos. Why there wont a NA .2 GT3.
01-09-2017, 03:27 AM
#51
PDK Targa GTS would be the ultimate DD
01-09-2017, 04:03 AM
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what a number of ignorantly written posts
(not so) surprised also from some ex and current gt3 owners....go figure 997 ones
http://www.elephantracing.com/tool-b...n-overview.htm
(not so) surprised also from some ex and current gt3 owners....go figure 997 ones
http://www.elephantracing.com/tool-b...n-overview.htm
01-09-2017, 05:09 AM
#53
Now I know you don't believe that the upcoming GT3 won't be NA.. we all know it won't be turbo as we've seen it on circuit. In fact, this is confirmation that it will have a 4.0 so as to separate it from the GTS powerwise, as well as previous GT3. (Not that's been a question either but.. ).
as far as i am concerned, 500 hp is fast enough, they could sell a new gt3 every 3 years with 500 hp and loose 30kg every time and i would be buying it every time
01-09-2017, 05:13 AM
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01-09-2017, 09:55 AM
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01-09-2017, 10:11 AM
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On equal tires, the new GTS should be close to the lap time of the GT3, but I'm not convinced that it will be faster. While the extra torque of the GTS will give it a nice muscular response on the road, the GT3 still has more peak power, and will stay near enough peak power on the track. Keep in mind that power = force x speed, so at any given speed, power is a better indicator than torque of how a car will accelerate, provided that the gearing allows the car to be near peak power at that speed. While the NA GT3 may feel a bit sluggish under 5K rpm, it generally stays above that on the track and makes effective use of its power.
And of course, aside from lap time, there's the question of what a car is like to drive. I predict that the GT3 will remain 'sharper' and more satisfying to drive on track than the GTS (though the GTS may be a better choice as a road car).
And of course, aside from lap time, there's the question of what a car is like to drive. I predict that the GT3 will remain 'sharper' and more satisfying to drive on track than the GTS (though the GTS may be a better choice as a road car).
01-09-2017, 10:19 AM
#60
Having said that, can't blame Porsche for offering many options for folks of all opinions.