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Old 11-28-2018, 02:47 PM
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I am certain with how Porsche has always been with their 911's, it will be bloody fantastic. Now it's time to wait for the 992 GT3
That is a safe bet!
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Old 11-28-2018, 02:48 PM
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That is a safe bet!
I cant wait to see it this weekend at the LA auto show
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Old 11-28-2018, 02:53 PM
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Had WW’s hedge fund scheme not blown up and Porsche ended up in the VW group the 992 would not be the car before us today. The 992 is the corporate 911 in both its exterior and interior design with the intent to integrate “product” across platforms the overarching priority.

This , cost control as the number of units grows , the two tire size amiss to that though , and surprised on how little banter here , 20---21's ????
wish Michie made a 325 /20 for the *** end of my 991 .1 GT3 bet I could take a sec off a lap at Sebring
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Old 11-28-2018, 02:54 PM
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I cant wait to see it this weekend at the LA auto show
Please report back!
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Old 11-28-2018, 02:58 PM
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Please report back!

Ill try. I might just disappear for 1.5 years again LOL
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The good news for those who love it is that they'll probably have no trouble getting an allocation, and likely at a good discount at that. Except in China.
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:15 PM
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Therse's interesting option: "Lightweight roof Carbon" so 992 RS will be with "lighter" painted magnesium sheet metal roof again
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:32 PM
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I’m really wondering how the new 992.1 GT3 will outperform the 991.2 GT3 if the 911 weighs truly 55 kg more than the previous model, which is 120lbs!
Don't worry, it will. Porsche doesn't make slower cars.
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:34 PM
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Looks better than the 991 - interior too. I'll' wait for the Turbo S model however.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:30 PM
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I want the little ashtray thing. I will order one from parts.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:33 PM
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I actually really like it. The only thing I’m not totally on board with is the speedo cluster. It does make me very excited for the turbo and GTs.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:39 PM
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couple interesting 992 tidbits - you can order full clear film from the factory and you can order PCCB in gloss black.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EST
Therse's interesting option: "Lightweight roof Carbon" so 992 RS will be with "lighter" painted magnesium sheet metal roof again
I didn't see (or maybe just didn't notice) the "Lightweight" on the Carbon Fiber roof option. I was thinking that was just decorative CF.

SO, if it really is a lightweight option, does that mean that the 992 is 50kg heavier including this weight-saving?
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From what I've seen I like the new 992 design. Agree though the interior is a little 'Panamera' and not sure about the center shifter which has shrunken to more of a lever. Had I not been fortunate enough to get a .2 GT3 RS I would have probably upgraded my .2 C4S.
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I like most of it, except the stupid cup holder.
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