randr

Some interesting (recent) reviews covering the 991.2 GT2 RS


http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsc...t-test-review/

"Weighing just 3,241 pounds with a full tank of gas, the new GT2 RS not only boasts more outright power than the 612-hp Carrera GT— the shrieking, edgy, V-10 powered, carbon fiber-bodied hypercar Porsche launched in 2004 to fight Ferrari’s Enzo—but also a better power-to-weight ratio. And at 4.63 pounds-per-horsepower, that power-to-weight ratio is within 10 percent of that of Porsche’s current hypercar, the 887-hp 918 Spyder hybrid" Motor Trend

"Just when you think Porsche couldn’t possibly extract any more pace and performance out of the 911, it turns around and builds a car like this. It’s tempting to suggest this GT2 RS might be the greatest 911 ever." Motor Trend

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-rev...-2017-review1/

"But nothing compared to the chassis. By normal standards the GT3 is a sensation. Bit of a dead spot at the centre of the steering, but otherwise a masterclass in how to entertain and engage a driver. The GT2 makes it feel almost ordinary. The steering is sublime" Car Magazine

"This is as close to a proper racing 911 you can buy and still legally use, it steers and handles noticeably better than a GT3, communicates more clearly and is still relatively useable." Car Magazine

http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/203...to-a-new-level

"The engine’s response has a ferocity that’s difficult to convey in words. It doesn’t ‘do’ turbo lag, and yet it has all the glorious sensations associated with a traditional high boost turbo engine." EVO Magazine

Ed911.2

Looks awesome but Autocar say there will only be 500 made. So forget having one and a large proportion of those sold will probably sit in a garage and never see the light of day. You’ve a much greater chance of coming across (or even being the happy owner of) a 918 Spyder or a 911R. (>1,800 between them). F40 + 959 there are more of.

Porsche say they don’t like speculators and just want enthusiasts driving their cars, then they make desirable *very* limited edition specials and wonder why they get flipped all the time. If you have the $$$, why can’t you buy one? Seems a total wasted opportunity.

Car: 11/10. Porsche: -1/10.

randr

I think Autocar may have that bit wrong - I'm fairly certain another article said 2,500 units

Ed911.2

Well, that would be better but why limit it at all? If you hang around for long enough you can get hold of a GT3(RS) - fair do’s that there’s a queue but when there’s a velvet rope as well...

WCE

700hp and $300k... not including a $31k Weissach pkg to make it even sharper - does Porsche know how to make money on the 911 or what!

wareaglescott

This is a pretty awesome statement!

"Andreas Preuninger says the GT2 RS is on average 15-mph faster than a GT3 RS on any given racetrack."

porsche42

I was surprised they went with the 3.8 instead of the 4.0.

I'm just thinking of a way I can shoehorn the motor into my TTS!!

phx991

Porsche's net income is a shade over 10% of revenues, so it isn't exactly printing money. Anyone who owns a business can attest that this doesn't leave much room for downturns.

It is likely that Porsche would not be very profitable but for these limited edition GT cars and the myriad of expensive options on their other cars.

But compared to other manufacturers, Porsche is certainly more profitable. Ford, GM, and Toyota range from 3-7%.

StormRune

This car came up while talking with my local dealer contact. They said the dealership is now listing their allocation at $300k OVER sticker! The premium increased significantly after all of the publicity about the record time on the ring.

Dewinator

Sounds about right...

randr

Plenty of 488GTB owners would and do disagree and there are plenty of GTB owners that have owned the 458 in various guises.

Its pretty clear from the reviews, the GT2RS is in a different performance league to the GT3 not just in terms of power but in braking and handling as well.

Its also not new for Porsche, they have a very long history of producing very good and challenging turbo charged cars - and this made me laugh, as the 488GTB mill and the 991.2 3l were the number 1 and 2 performance engines for 2017.

In contrast, if you have a look at the 997 GT3 RS 4.0l - you will see its outputs and profiles are very similar to that found in the 991.2 GT3 and that was released in 2011. It also weighed about 80kg less than the 991.2GT3.

From a performance point of view, and this does matter to the track guys (and to many others as well), the 6 cyl NA boxer is near maxed out in a form that will be sufficiently reliable for street duty.

The other point to consider is the "GT" market seems to have shifted quite significantly - there was a time you would see a stack of the latest GT offerings on a track near you - these days you see plenty of 996/997 variants but far fewer 991.1GT3/RS despite the numbers produced. I would suggest this reflects a change in buyer profiles.