991.2 GT3 will come with "Touring Package" option
#856
From all I've read here and from public comments by Porsche officials, I highly doubt the Touring model represents a limited edition -- that would be making the same mistake they've already acknowledged with the limited run of the 911R. It's an option package for customers, nothing more, nothing less.
In other words, I'm buying 100% of what Chris3963 is selling...
In other words, I'm buying 100% of what Chris3963 is selling...
#857
'Anniversary' 911 are usually 'trimmed up' mainstream models, and the Sport Classic was the same, but with some nice additional design touches. The 'R' was very special, and the anticipation is that the, so called, Touring will be a very close in concept.
Anyway, only a month and we should know exactly.
Anyway, only a month and we should know exactly.
#858
The Sport Classic featured a bubble top, not imported to USA, VERY limited at 250 units, new seats, duck tail, Fuchs-style wheels (that put the 50th wheels to shame), MT only, PCCBs standard. Putting it in the category of "trimmed up" doesn't do justice to how appealing this car is.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
#859
Originally Posted by WernerE
The Sport Classic featured a bubble top, not imported to USA, VERY limited at 250 units, new seats, duck tail, Fuchs-style wheels (that put the 50th wheels to shame), MT only, PCCBs standard. Putting it in the category of "trimmed up" doesn't do justice to how appealing this car is.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
#860
Rennlist Member
#861
Long story short, just because a special model used to a special edition of the Carrera S or GTS, as in the last Sport Classic, last Speedster, and both the 50th and 40th anniversary 911's, doesn't mean Porsche won't change things up moving forward.
In fact, it seems to e more likely than ever for Porsche to start using a version of the GT3.2 engine in more special models since these short run special editions may be seen to be much less attractive with a version of the 3.0 turbo motor used in lesser 911's.
#862
Race Director
Bingo... naturally aspirated is the new "special" and it will be used to denote a premium sports car for Porsche. Let's not forget the comment AP made when he said that the engine made more power than the 500hp on the dyno. They are going to make all different rpm levels of this engine and base price and exclusivity on that one metric... the aura of the GT3 as a collector car will hopefully subside, as other cars inherit its engine.. and speedsters and other special versions will take its place in the garage queen world. And thank god for that...
Can't wait for this touring-sportclassic whatever car with the chrome windows.. my order is locked but I'm still curious to see what kind of pretty bells and whistle details they add to it.
My holy grail looks like this.. naturally aspirated, big ol' spoiler AND the chrome window/old school Fuchs wheels/ chrome headlight trim, old school look.. but doubt that will ever be an offered combo again
Can't wait for this touring-sportclassic whatever car with the chrome windows.. my order is locked but I'm still curious to see what kind of pretty bells and whistle details they add to it.
My holy grail looks like this.. naturally aspirated, big ol' spoiler AND the chrome window/old school Fuchs wheels/ chrome headlight trim, old school look.. but doubt that will ever be an offered combo again
#863
#864
Rennlist Member
The Sport Classic featured a bubble top, not imported to USA, VERY limited at 250 units, new seats, duck tail, Fuchs-style wheels (that put the 50th wheels to shame), MT only, PCCBs standard. Putting it in the category of "trimmed up" doesn't do justice to how appealing this car is.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
I've seen one in the metal and it's the best looking 997 made IMO.
#865
My 78SC was styled just like that, except for a whale tail on the back. Such a great look.
#866
As is true for all the 911s, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and in the case of the 997 Sport Classic, it's far more than a runway model with a boob job.
Here's another photo -- can't find the better images I captured years ago.
#870