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Old 08-09-2013 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SanibelSpeed
It's way too early in the 991 lifecycle for the GTS, don't you think?
I would say yes, but I read somewhere that, according to Porsche's marketing department, the GTS has become a standard model in a Porsche line-up (see cayenne, panamera) and not a "special" model anymore. That said, when this car would hit the showrooms, it probably is the second half of 2014, which is pretty close to the end of the 991.1 cycle.

We'll see... Guessing about the car is the only thing we can do, untill someone has well sourced, accurate info from inside...

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Old 08-09-2013 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by reidry
We've seen the turbo body running the ring that we suspect is the GT3 RS, could this be a different way of camoflaging RS parts for testing?
That's another possibiliy.... But I think that the GT3 RS is already in it's final stages of testing and Porsche doesn't do much camouflage anymore when they are about to intrduce a new model. Mostly it's just very little camouflage, as seen by the Macan recently. We'll see...

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Old 08-09-2013 | 08:17 AM
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After seeing the attached picture, I have to take back what I said about the car being a GTS...

There is something behind the break disc. Maybe it is indeed, like some already mentioned, some kind of hybrid version. If it is used to help get more torque at low revs, than it's a great idea. A system like KERS, with only small batteries. No need to drive fully electric in a 911... Ughh! I would hate the idea!!!

Could still be a GTS though.. With hybrid system...

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Old 08-10-2013 | 05:24 PM
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Suzy --haha...as I said (still think it ain't GTS )

Biggest indication for hybrid to me is the laser drilled engine mesh...just like 918..




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