GTS 2015 Built -
10-05-2014, 04:45 AM
#46
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But I agree about the lead time, a 18-20th Nov launch for December builds does not fit the usual pattern ... I was assuming that a Nov launch would mean a Feb/Mar production start, i.e +12wks later ...
10-05-2014, 04:49 AM
#47
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10-05-2014, 09:51 AM
#48
Three Wheelin'
Embargo is on official model specific data. If the 8th is correct expect a GTS web special to appear on Porsche website. VW management wanted quicker deliveries after auto show debut to avoid loss of sales. This meant getting cars ready for sale prior to show rather than usual Porsche practice of showing car, gauging interest and taking orders, and only then building cars. Different mentality for different size auto manufacturer with different customer base expectations.
10-05-2014, 10:22 AM
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Embargo is on official model specific data. If the 8th is correct expect a GTS web special to appear on Porsche website. VW management wanted quicker deliveries after auto show debut to avoid loss of sales. This meant getting cars ready for sale prior to show rather than usual Porsche practice of showing car, gauging interest and taking orders, and only then building cars. Different mentality for different size auto manufacturer with different customer base expectations.
10-05-2014, 11:47 AM
#50
That is the information that has been 'leaked' to me. And that is apparently the information Targa 75 obtained since he is apparently affiliated with a US dealer. PCNA, the importer, would be in the know for planning purposes but would obviously not break its own company news embargo on this model. Alcantara® is offered by the world's leading sport car manufacturers on their sportiest models. That includes Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche. You think these companies don't do market research? Personally I love it. In my opinion, the biggest drawback at the moment is the inability of Porsche yet to create a ventilated seat solution using this grippy material. Alcantara S.p.A.* offers square and round perforation options, but PAG & its seat supplier apparently don't feel comfortable enough with its longevity (resistant to tears due to its perforations on the fabric) to offer a ventilated seat covered in this 'artificial suede' material. I anticipate auto manufacturers will increase their offerings of Alcantara in different colors in the future (PAG has used only charcoal and 'bordello red') and expect alcantara to continue to grow in popularity among sport car aficionados! But, at least at Porsche, a customer can usually opt for leather if that is what he prefers. So no worries, mate!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
*Alcantara® is manufactured by a specialized company based in Italy and apparently owned by the Japanese.
http://www.alcantara.com/en/automotive/27/index.do
10-05-2014, 12:42 PM
#51
Intermediate
I have been told that power Will be close to 430hp. So may be a little more of the powerkit...
It should also be a good value for money
Double central exhaust confirmed also
No rear directionnal wheels as the gt3
It should also be a good value for money
Double central exhaust confirmed also
No rear directionnal wheels as the gt3
10-05-2014, 03:07 PM
#54
Alcantara® is offered by the world's leading sport car manufacturers on their sportiest models. That includes Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche. You think these companies don't do market research? Personally I love it. In my opinion, the biggest drawback at the moment is the inability of Porsche yet to create a ventilated seat solution using this grippy material. Alcantara S.p.A.* offers square and round perforation options, but PAG & its seat supplier apparently don't feel comfortable enough with its longevity (resistant to tears due to its perforations on the fabric) to offer a ventilated seat covered in this 'artificial suede' material. I anticipate auto manufacturers will increase their offerings of Alcantara in different colors in the future (PAG has used only charcoal and 'bordello red') and expect alcantara to continue to grow in popularity among sport car aficionados! But, at least at Porsche, a customer can usually opt for leather if that is what he prefers. So no worries, mate!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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10-05-2014, 03:58 PM
#55
A preference for Alcantara might be geographic.
I live in Southern California, 50 miles inland from LA. Just last week it hit 112. I work further inland, in the High Desert - where it gets even hotter. Imagine sitting on a leather seat, and grabbing a leather steering wheel, that's been baking in that weather! Alcantara doesn't get as hot, and also doesn't get as cold as leather does.
I do a lot of track and AX events. I've always found leather to be a bit slippery. Alcantara holds better.
Frankly (and I hope Porsche isn't listening) I'd pay extra for Alcantara over leather. I like it that much better. I'll definitely be getting it in my 991 GTS.
DMoore
'13 991S (with leather, dammit)
'13 970GTS (with Alcantara)
I live in Southern California, 50 miles inland from LA. Just last week it hit 112. I work further inland, in the High Desert - where it gets even hotter. Imagine sitting on a leather seat, and grabbing a leather steering wheel, that's been baking in that weather! Alcantara doesn't get as hot, and also doesn't get as cold as leather does.
I do a lot of track and AX events. I've always found leather to be a bit slippery. Alcantara holds better.
Frankly (and I hope Porsche isn't listening) I'd pay extra for Alcantara over leather. I like it that much better. I'll definitely be getting it in my 991 GTS.
DMoore
'13 991S (with leather, dammit)
'13 970GTS (with Alcantara)
10-05-2014, 05:26 PM
#56
[QUOTE=DMoore;11699263]A preference for Alcantara might be geographic.
I live in Southern California, 50 miles inland from LA. Just last week it hit 112. I work further inland, in the High Desert - where it gets even hotter. Imagine sitting on a leather seat, and grabbing a leather steering wheel, that's been baking in that weather! Alcantara doesn't get as hot, and also doesn't get as cold as leather does.
I do a lot of track and AX events. I've always found leather to be a bit slippery. Alcantara holds better.
Frankly (and I hope Porsche isn't listening) I'd pay extra for Alcantara over leather. I like it that much better. I'll definitely be getting it in my 991 GTS.
DMoore
'13 991S (with leather, dammit)
'13 970GTS (with Alcantara)[/QUOTE
The ventilated seats worked quite well on my Boxster; I haven't heard of a ventilated steering wheel but there are threads on these ceramic window tints that seem like they help quite a bit in sunny climbs (we had snow and sleet yesterday).
I live in Southern California, 50 miles inland from LA. Just last week it hit 112. I work further inland, in the High Desert - where it gets even hotter. Imagine sitting on a leather seat, and grabbing a leather steering wheel, that's been baking in that weather! Alcantara doesn't get as hot, and also doesn't get as cold as leather does.
I do a lot of track and AX events. I've always found leather to be a bit slippery. Alcantara holds better.
Frankly (and I hope Porsche isn't listening) I'd pay extra for Alcantara over leather. I like it that much better. I'll definitely be getting it in my 991 GTS.
DMoore
'13 991S (with leather, dammit)
'13 970GTS (with Alcantara)[/QUOTE
The ventilated seats worked quite well on my Boxster; I haven't heard of a ventilated steering wheel but there are threads on these ceramic window tints that seem like they help quite a bit in sunny climbs (we had snow and sleet yesterday).
10-05-2014, 06:51 PM
#57
10-05-2014, 07:44 PM
#58
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+1
I guess we will have to wait and see, but I thought those cars with that ctr exhaust were .2 mules (esp since they had camouflaged bumpers, lights and engine cover etc) so in this case 2 + 2 != 4 for me... if this car is a parts bin
.1 and not a facelift ... what's it doing with a new exhaust...
I guess we will have to wait and see, but I thought those cars with that ctr exhaust were .2 mules (esp since they had camouflaged bumpers, lights and engine cover etc) so in this case 2 + 2 != 4 for me... if this car is a parts bin
.1 and not a facelift ... what's it doing with a new exhaust...
10-05-2014, 07:45 PM
#59
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Embargo is on official model specific data. If the 8th is correct expect a GTS web special to appear on Porsche website. VW management wanted quicker deliveries after auto show debut to avoid loss of sales. This meant getting cars ready for sale prior to show rather than usual Porsche practice of showing car, gauging interest and taking orders, and only then building cars. Different mentality for different size auto manufacturer with different customer base expectations.
10-05-2014, 07:45 PM
#60
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