992GT3 or 991.2 RS
04-08-2021, 05:58 PM
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Catdog.. acceleration is not everything to me.. but its an area that i don't want to turn out to be a step back from the RS, given my view on the RS acceleration already. I have owned 2 RSs and a Cayman 981 GTS.. no substitute for NA flat six!!
plus the weight... So for sure im in the GT market... my concern is going from an RS to GT3.
plus the weight... So for sure im in the GT market... my concern is going from an RS to GT3.
04-08-2021, 06:01 PM
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04-08-2021, 06:17 PM
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Are you considering a 992GT3 touring or one with the wing? One could argue a 992 GT3 with a wing will attract a similar amount of attention, and in some instance more due to its newness. Color plays a role in this too. If that's a speed yellow WP RS you currently own there is no doubt you could jump into any version GT - e.g. silver and attract less attention.
Regarding acceleration, you're going to have to rely on the videos until someone on here takes delivery of a 992GT3 and can provide their own perspective. I suspect many will share it feels sharper, refined, etc. My interpretation from your comments would be to look at a turbo. I believe your car (991.2 RS) is very capable but local or city driving doesn't enable one to consistently enjoy its best features The turbo gets you to illegal speeds quicker and will blend in more.
You may find the turbo offers the best solution to everything you want. Give it a try. If it doesn't you can simply get another RS in a different color to blend in when you're not in the canyons or at the track.
Good luck!
Regarding acceleration, you're going to have to rely on the videos until someone on here takes delivery of a 992GT3 and can provide their own perspective. I suspect many will share it feels sharper, refined, etc. My interpretation from your comments would be to look at a turbo. I believe your car (991.2 RS) is very capable but local or city driving doesn't enable one to consistently enjoy its best features The turbo gets you to illegal speeds quicker and will blend in more.
You may find the turbo offers the best solution to everything you want. Give it a try. If it doesn't you can simply get another RS in a different color to blend in when you're not in the canyons or at the track.
Good luck!
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04-08-2021, 06:18 PM
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04-08-2021, 06:33 PM
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Well, tired a 488 for a day, canyons and city .....did not like it... Gt2 RS for 225k??..... Never the less.. im a fan of the NA.. so turbos are out.My issue is not that i dont like the RS and maybe a TTS would be a better answer... been there, done that... its not.
My question IS about how different would a 992GT3 be acceleration wise from a 991.2 RS.. since im taking a step back here.
Also I have a couple months worth (2.5k miles) of experience with a Huracan Performante as well.. which is a rocket ship.. but still prefer the RS’s driving feel and characteristics.. BY A BIG MARGIN. so its not just about acceleration... But RS’s acceleration being marginaly ok.. taking a step back is a concern if there is significant difference in feel.
My question IS about how different would a 992GT3 be acceleration wise from a 991.2 RS.. since im taking a step back here.
Also I have a couple months worth (2.5k miles) of experience with a Huracan Performante as well.. which is a rocket ship.. but still prefer the RS’s driving feel and characteristics.. BY A BIG MARGIN. so its not just about acceleration... But RS’s acceleration being marginaly ok.. taking a step back is a concern if there is significant difference in feel.
04-08-2021, 06:33 PM
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04-08-2021, 06:45 PM
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Imo there is a difference between fast and quick. Quick to me is acceleration, being nailed to the seat when flooring it... Fast is how short of time it takes to go around a track or do a certain stretch in canyons.
I love The Porsche GTs becouse they are fast..and the way they communicates and feels to the driver. But acceleration, imo, is not one of their strengths, with the exception of GT2 RS .. but then we are taking turbo with 7k rpm redline (not for me) ... and even slightly more aggressive looking than the RS.
I love The Porsche GTs becouse they are fast..and the way they communicates and feels to the driver. But acceleration, imo, is not one of their strengths, with the exception of GT2 RS .. but then we are taking turbo with 7k rpm redline (not for me) ... and even slightly more aggressive looking than the RS.
04-08-2021, 06:52 PM
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It's the way it takes turns which is fun, these aren't fast cars. Get a turbo if that's what you want, the 992 turbo is as close to feeling like a GT3 as it ever has before.
The other option is to get a 992 GT3 manual... much more engaging than pdk and it will feel faster.
The other option is to get a 992 GT3 manual... much more engaging than pdk and it will feel faster.
... TTS is heavy and that redline and sound... 😕I know GTs are where i belong... have had about 20k experience in them combined between my 2 RS’s. Im just a bit apprehensive of the 992GT3 acceleration numbers. Dont want it to feel like a step back from RS... at least not in a noticeable way.
04-08-2021, 07:43 PM
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04-08-2021, 07:45 PM
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"My main concern is acceleration !
991.2 GT3 RS’s acceleration, in my opinion , is its least exciting aspect and kind of borderline for a car of that caliber."
On streets or on a track? 991 3RS beats 99.99+% cars on streets for a drag race.
991.2 GT3 RS’s acceleration, in my opinion , is its least exciting aspect and kind of borderline for a car of that caliber."
On streets or on a track? 991 3RS beats 99.99+% cars on streets for a drag race.
04-08-2021, 08:00 PM
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More than subjective, Fast is entirely relative. I think the GT3 is fast, but it’s not fast compared to some Hypercars - it all depends on your frame of reference (and whether if going fast in a straight line is even important to you - I find that gets boring quickly).
04-08-2021, 08:19 PM
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Cubs Fan.. i have owned 2 RSs. Yellow, which was bought back by Porsche after 14k miles of track, canyon and street use in one year ... due to a recurring problem.. and now i own a silver one and have 5 k on it. Yes yellow is loud .. but the silver is not to far behind.. in my experience.. its not just color imo. Aiming for a white 992GT3 with the wing... i find the wing on the 992 much more subtle and elegantly implemented.... and lack of the side air ducts and fender gills and the extra large wing..make it a much smoother and subtle looking car relative to the RS. Im not a Turbo fan at all... i have tried them and they are not my cup of tea.. AWD, No NA, Weight..... i drive my car in canyons mostly but tracks and City also. Im most definitely a Porsche GT fan... the key question for me is how does the GT3 compare to the RS acceleration wise.
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