Gotta keep it active until someone actually contributes real info on the Sport Classic.

 

That's dedication to the cause right there!

 

inventing "special" cars is definitely not the same having SPECIAL cars. This car completely reeks of artificially conjured up "special" car. There is absolutely no reason for this car to exist as a standalone model, let alone in limited numbers. Sounds like what it really should be, is the GTS. I get the feeling that this car wont be "special" enough for the VIP's, so they'll just leave this one alone. Then the the SC will find their way into the hands of those who wanted but couldn't get an R. This is Porsche's conciliatory offering to those who couldn't get an R and answering of the complaints about feeling left out and unappreciated by Porsche by it's most loyal patrons who may not buy million dollar halo cars such as the CGT and 918, yet purchase a new 911 every 2 years for the past 30+ years etc. But the truth is, if they keep doing limited editions and everyone gets a limited edition, just of a different flavor, then this cheapens the and dilutes the exclusivity of the truly SPECIAL cars. The SPECIAL (GT3, GT3RS, 997.2 GT3RS 4.0, GT2RS and others) cars are special not simply because of limited numbers, but because of how they came about, or because of homologation standards or because of use of exotic materials or advances in technology. Lowercase "special" cars are just conjured up and while they may still be more exciting than a standard Carrera or Carrera S, there's really no need for them and now they risk alienating their bread and butter customers who buy Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera GTS cars. I honestly, don't know what the purpose of this car. Well, other than for the opening of wallets.
Nail on the head!

 

Who cares. If you like the car then buy it, if not then don't. Exclusivity is only a factor for cars and coffee show and tell.

For the record, I think this the gt3 touring package and not a 'sport classic'.

 

^+1

 

Fwiw Porsche have been doing RS touring editions since before the GT3 was even a thing.

Here is a 1963 example.

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car...language=en-US

 

....and I believe there was a "ducktail" delete option which included an aluminum deck lid. Very, very rare. Any photos out there?

 

This is why I've gone with GTS' now vs the GT cars. Too much hassle.

 

Or worse, buying a subscription to the NYT.

 

You may be right, although I've heard the name Sport Classic uttered by an employee and then a dealer.. but I agree that "touring" would make more sense for a name in this case

 

They are a business. The goal is to make product and profits.

 

i sense the market is starting to get fatigued.. i bet the early response has been underwhelming for porsche on this new GT3; sure the VIPs are buying into it; as they get MSRP and feel it's a no-lose situation; but once they get burned by seeing their R go from $500k to $200k.. they will become more gun shy. IMO, we are at the end of the great NEW car bubble of the last 4-5 years. i see classics continuing to appreciate, just at a slower rate; while new cars normalize and sell at MSRP and depreciate; although GT cars will at a lower rate vs. standard 911's.

 

It's not a special edition, it's a package for the 991.2 gt3. Stop dramatizing.

 

This is not the Sport Classic which is coming in the summer of 2018.

 

all these cars are boring compared to your pair of 73's. see u at luftgekhult next week?