Carrera T-- rage free thread
10-25-2017, 08:37 PM
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In the end, I'm having fun building a T, but I'm not going to be trading-in the 991TT any time soon.
My wife on the other hand, is missing her manual. Her PDK 981CS might be on the block at some point. On the flip side, she likes her exhaust loud. But, can't go into THAT bucket of worms unless I go back to the other thread.
10-25-2017, 08:42 PM
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The gearing would be one of the major selling points for me.
Can't wait to see some specs published.
Can't wait to see some specs published.
10-25-2017, 10:10 PM
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The 911T I believe is a great tribute to the natural abilities of the base Carrera. It's amazing how truly minor the revisions are to the car to make a base into a T, which tells me the base Carrera is very much a maximized package. It's also pretty neat that what was once S only options can be had on T.
The T is not for me, really no interest in the incremental performance the T provides. The weight savings is so small, I can take my matts out, the owners manual, my radar detector, digital tire gauge, a few less gallons of gas in the tank, knock off a few pounds from me and be well ahead of the T's weight saving.
The T is destined to be a specialty car and will likely be quantity limited. They will have no problem selling them.
The T is not for me, really no interest in the incremental performance the T provides. The weight savings is so small, I can take my matts out, the owners manual, my radar detector, digital tire gauge, a few less gallons of gas in the tank, knock off a few pounds from me and be well ahead of the T's weight saving.
The T is destined to be a specialty car and will likely be quantity limited. They will have no problem selling them.
10-25-2017, 10:19 PM
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New Panorama says 992 base retains 3L turbo motor but with a bump to 415 HP. I'm guessing there'll be a price bump too, but I'd think a well optioned coupe could be had for 120. Always the same debate about the last and best of the old models or the new tech and power of the new. I need to think on this one........that's a lot of HP, and I'd have to believe they'll continue to make advancements in sound and throttle response.
10-25-2017, 10:21 PM
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New Panorama says 992 base retains 3L turbo motor but with a bump to 415 HP. I'm guessing there'll be a price bump too, but I'd think a well optioned coupe could be had for 120. Always the same debate about the last and best of the old models or the new tech and power of the new. I need to think on this one........that's a lot of HP, and I'd have to believe they'll continue to make advancements in sound and throttle response.
10-25-2017, 10:27 PM
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New Panorama says 992 base retains 3L turbo motor but with a bump to 415 HP. I'm guessing there'll be a price bump too, but I'd think a well optioned coupe could be had for 120. Always the same debate about the last and best of the old models or the new tech and power of the new. I need to think on this one........that's a lot of HP, and I'd have to believe they'll continue to make advancements in sound and throttle response.
10-25-2017, 10:41 PM
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If it's just software then it really isn't much of anything.
The base car is already making over 400 hp based on dyno's so this is just Porsche making sure to maintain the model hierarchy artificially.
The factory 991.2 base 9A2 turbos have another 80+ hp in them as they sit (only 13 psi stock) so we'll see what Porsche does. They certainly gave themselves headroom.
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10-25-2017, 10:46 PM
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10-25-2017, 10:58 PM
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.2 base/T = 450Nm and 370HP
.2 S = 500Nm and 420HP
.2 GTS/51 = 550Nm and 450HP
and the 992.1 will look like
992.1 base = 500Nm >400HP (most likely ~ 420)
992.1 S = 550Nm >450HP (most likely ~ 450)
992.1 GTS = 600NM >500HP (most likely ~ 480)
With regard to the T, I think I would definitely spec RAS - it really is super effective and works seamlessly with PTV, with S-Pasm and short gears it'll be a great corner carver.
10-25-2017, 11:03 PM
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10-25-2017, 11:18 PM
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My ideal Porsche is a 930 body and exterior (exactly) but with a 991.1S 3.8L engine with a 991.2 interior.
But to get back on topic: The 911T just sounds fantastic to me. If this model had come out before I bought my 2018 911, I would have chosen the 911T. If it had a NA engine with a wider body (or fender flares like the 930), my 911 with 3900 miles on it would be listed in STG's HFS thread yesterday....and I wouldn't give a **** about the 30k depreciation that I already have taken.