If this is true, maybe not the smartest move for the 992 revenue
10-12-2018, 11:48 PM
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Especially considering Turbo has, lately, been wider than the 4S.
10-13-2018, 01:24 AM
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Burning Brakes
Why is this thread posted in the 991GT3/GT3RS/R forum when there is a 992 dedicated subforum?
10-13-2018, 02:01 AM
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10-13-2018, 02:13 AM
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ps: after all, all 911s share the same chassis, and are basically the same, except the engine, suspension, brakes, and a few added details. The base 992 will likely be the best bang for buck outside of NA GT3 / RS.
10-13-2018, 03:08 AM
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They go all wide body to have space for hybrid option
10-13-2018, 11:58 AM
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10-13-2018, 01:34 PM
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10-13-2018, 01:39 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
The newest 991 GTS model is already within a few tenths of a second of the new 991-2 GT3 Laptimes.
Knowing Porsche's history, I would guess the new 992 Models will be faster .than the current crop of 991 GT models.
I would also guess that electric motors will be added to some models which will make huge low RPM Torque
levels that will make the relatively slow throttle response time of Turbochargers look archaic.
Knowing Porsche's history, I would guess the new 992 Models will be faster .than the current crop of 991 GT models.
I would also guess that electric motors will be added to some models which will make huge low RPM Torque
levels that will make the relatively slow throttle response time of Turbochargers look archaic.
10-13-2018, 03:32 PM
#27
Agreed. I actually think that’s one of the reasons why they did it. The styling changes they’ve made would look even stranger on a narrow body car. I’m sure it’s not the primary reason but I’ll bet it was part of the decision to go this route.
10-14-2018, 10:45 PM
#28
Seems like a cost savings measure. The tooling cost for stamping big body panels like those are not cheap. Maybe in the realm of a million dollars. Then they also save costs in inventory, logistics, etc by only have one part number for the rear fenders. So what will be different about the Turbo vs. Carrera? My guess is e-turbo for one to replace the VGT turbos. But that may require the hybrid system for the 48V system to power the e-turbos. And the Turbo will for sure get a bigger displacement engine than the Carrera.
10-15-2018, 09:57 AM
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I agree this is all about economics and profits. Porsche likely did some market analysis and determined that the wide body was more desirable (probably by a wide margin). So if they had to pick one body style to mass produce, they picked that one. Economies of scale, lower R&D, tooling etc.