Motor Trend 2011 GTS road test 12/06/10
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They seemed to like it and hit the nail on the head with the purpose of the GTS (at least my view of the purpose).
Interesting configuration for the tester (and a bit worn it seemed).
One note, I originally had spec'd my GTS with clear tail lights then removed them I am not sold on the look (which these pictures continue to back up). Looks very toyota scion to me. I think I would have liked all clear or clear and smoked. Clear with the red seems not really get rid of the red color, yet the lights themselves seem to draw attention vice being smooth and blend in. My two cents obviously.
Overall, love the GTS (guess that is why I am ordering one for my first P-car).
Geoff
Interesting configuration for the tester (and a bit worn it seemed).
One note, I originally had spec'd my GTS with clear tail lights then removed them I am not sold on the look (which these pictures continue to back up). Looks very toyota scion to me. I think I would have liked all clear or clear and smoked. Clear with the red seems not really get rid of the red color, yet the lights themselves seem to draw attention vice being smooth and blend in. My two cents obviously.
Overall, love the GTS (guess that is why I am ordering one for my first P-car).
Geoff
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GTS making a 24.3-second run at an average of 0.76 g - near spot on to our previous Carrera S time. All this despite a wider rear track, more horsepower, and just over 100 pounds less weight than our last Carrera S. What gives? We blame a well-used tester plucked fresh off a media event and already used hard for several thousand miles with virtually no refreshing. Slap a new set of tires on our car and we'd expect to see a slight increase in the numbers
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Actually, it's exactly within the right context as you tried to explain why GTS numbers were almost the same as "S", and your reasoning was weight... which is NOT the issue in this case.
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The GTS is a great package if one likes that specific package. It is even better now, that dealers are discounting them. Go for it!
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Wider rear means added metal. Wider track more metal and larger wheels. I cannot see how it weighs the same. Where was mass reduced?
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Or are you suggesting everyone should take your assumptions as fact vs. printed Porsche information?
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Oh - so you're assuming. Perhaps you should learn to indicate where you simply guessing vs. stating known facts. Additions like "I think" or "in my opinion" help reduce impressions of know-it-all-ism. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Or are you suggesting everyone should take your assumptions as fact vs. printed Porsche information?
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Or are you suggesting everyone should take your assumptions as fact vs. printed Porsche information?
Note: FYI this is a forum. People post stuff here, many based on their experience. We do not have to regurgitate PAG printed info or lawyer every sentence. I, for one, appreciate what many post here. I see no need for the continuing overly aggressive stance some take, I guess when they do not like, for whatever reason, what they see.
Yeah, I think the widebody car is slightly heavier and more cumbersome to drive. It is my opinion. You do not like it but there's little I can do.
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For those 1/4 mile buffs note that the terminal speed in the qtr is 113. This is the best indicator of engine output. It has not changed significantly since the 997.1. What has made the car quicker is the robo tranny/launch control. The review mentions the GT3's terminal speed of 119. That is a huge difference despite what MT says. I do agree that it is hard on the road to use the GT3's top end but real hosepower shows in that terminal speed number.
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I'll take the wider rear for mechanical gripe when accelerating at the apex out of the corner.
I can lighten the rear end by taking off the heavy sport exhaust system for a much lighter Tubi system....or for something really loud the Fabspeed side muffler delete kit.
I can lighten the rear end by taking off the heavy sport exhaust system for a much lighter Tubi system....or for something really loud the Fabspeed side muffler delete kit.