OFFICIAL 991.2 GT3 RELEASE *Confirmed 500HP 4.0 & Manual option*
03-11-2017, 09:03 AM
#1006
Three Wheelin'
Simply a matter of semantics..... he never got a R for himself long term but for several months he was driving a company R.
Last edited by sccchiii; 03-11-2017 at 09:44 AM.
03-11-2017, 09:17 AM
#1007
Nordschleife Master
Can someone explain the difference between a solid lifter system vs hydraulic lifter system. I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't know so I'll ask the question. Thank you.
03-11-2017, 09:19 AM
#1008
Race Director
Thread Starter
Regarding lower mirrors:
They seem to look like they come standard in a matte black with an optional gloss black option.
What the configurator shows as standard:
They seem to look like they come standard in a matte black with an optional gloss black option.
What the configurator shows as standard:
Last edited by STG; 03-11-2017 at 10:10 AM.
03-11-2017, 09:23 AM
#1009
Race Director
Thread Starter
Center marker not available in RED if choosing leather wheel option. Only available on Alcantara.
I assume the leather wheel just has the matched black leather marker?
I assume the leather wheel just has the matched black leather marker?
03-11-2017, 09:58 AM
#1012
Race Director
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
Hmm - if one chooses the CF should they choose they lower trim in Gloss black???
After looking the lower mirrors in pictures from the show looks like they come standard matte black with a gloss black option on the configurator.
The configurator pictures also show black lowers as standard when NOT choosing the gloss black version.
With carbon mirrors, not sure if I'd leave matte black lowers or do gloss? My first intuition would be to do gloss to match the gloss look of the carbon.
Last edited by STG; 03-11-2017 at 10:25 AM.
03-11-2017, 10:16 AM
#1013
Three Wheelin'
I would rather have this than the 911R. Better engine. Same gearbox, steering, suspension. There's really very little difference. Very minor weight savings on R with CF wings, front lid and Mg roof. That's it isn't it? More bling interior I guess if that's any value to you.
03-11-2017, 10:57 AM
#1015
Race Director
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by KINGSRULE
Are the wing end plates gloss or matte?
From pics they look matte and match the rest of the black trim. Even look at the rear diffuser, a matte black. Note matte does has have a slight sheen to it. Not flat black.
Last edited by STG; 03-11-2017 at 11:17 AM.
03-11-2017, 11:11 AM
#1016
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Jrtaylor9
Doubt anyone can truly answer this with anything other than speculation:
AP always mentioned how expensive some of the 4.0 engine components were in the RS and R. Do you think they had to get production costs of new 4.0 down to keep w/I'm budget of the 1.2 MSRP? Or is the incremental cost of each new engine peanuts after they spread the development costs for 9A1 over more and more cars?
Meaning, is RS/R still a more expensive engine with more expensive/exotic component materials (although probably inferior engine)? Was part of the engineering feet to get a lower budget engine to have similar to better performance?
I am not asking this as a "is my RS still better" question. It's pure curiosity after discussion with a friend of mine reminding me of all the talk about uber expensive engine parts in 991RS and R. No doubt this Gt3 and all future GT product will be better than the last; no debate.
AP always mentioned how expensive some of the 4.0 engine components were in the RS and R. Do you think they had to get production costs of new 4.0 down to keep w/I'm budget of the 1.2 MSRP? Or is the incremental cost of each new engine peanuts after they spread the development costs for 9A1 over more and more cars?
Meaning, is RS/R still a more expensive engine with more expensive/exotic component materials (although probably inferior engine)? Was part of the engineering feet to get a lower budget engine to have similar to better performance?
I am not asking this as a "is my RS still better" question. It's pure curiosity after discussion with a friend of mine reminding me of all the talk about uber expensive engine parts in 991RS and R. No doubt this Gt3 and all future GT product will be better than the last; no debate.
03-11-2017, 11:38 AM
#1017
Rennlist Member
[QUOTE=997rs4.0;14022883]Most importantly. Porsche has been testing these engines on the racetrack all last year. It took them a while to get it right.
E engines = disaster
F engines = improved to fix E shortcomings
G0/G6 engines = reliable
991.2gt3 engines = race proven and 5 year of feedback of this new platform.[/QUOTE]
This-
E engines = disaster
F engines = improved to fix E shortcomings
G0/G6 engines = reliable
991.2gt3 engines = race proven and 5 year of feedback of this new platform.[/QUOTE]
This-
03-11-2017, 02:39 PM
#1018
I would rather have this than the 911R. Better engine. Same gearbox, steering, suspension. There's really very little difference. Very minor weight savings on R with CF wings, front lid and Mg roof. That's it isn't it? More bling interior I guess if that's any value to you.
03-11-2017, 02:39 PM
#1019
Nordschleife Master
Regarding lower mirrors:
They seem to look like they come standard in a matte black with an optional gloss black option.
Attachment 1143531
What the configurator shows as standard:
Attachment 1143575
They seem to look like they come standard in a matte black with an optional gloss black option.
Attachment 1143531
What the configurator shows as standard:
Attachment 1143575
03-11-2017, 02:44 PM
#1020
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Gravs
I would rather have this than the 911R. Better engine. Same gearbox, steering, suspension. There's really very little difference. Very minor weight savings on R with CF wings, front lid and Mg roof. That's it isn't it? More bling interior I guess if that's any value to you.