Waxer

I know that the GTS was produced in limited numbers. I called my Porsche dealer and they don't know exactly but the manager estimated 1000 to 2000 units when its all done. Porsche NA wouldn't give me the info. They said "Vee (insert German accent) dun't releaze zat information to zee public".

Anyone have a clue what the production numbers are on GTS's.

I know Porsche shuts down in July. I can't see them continuing productoin of the 997s in the fall in view of the upcoming 991s. I would think GTS production is done at this point.

pewter82

I was told Tuesday at the Porsche dealer, you could still order one.
It might be a case of ordering a car right now and it gets kicked out of the system and never gets built too.
They had no idea on the production numbers either, if you scan all the inventories on Porsche USA, there are not too many sitting as stock units ,and you can't get access to customer ordered numbers.

If you use the 911 Black edition as an example, its slated for 1911 units total ,and built for 11 and 12 only.

ADias

GTS production - as many as there are takers.

gravedgr

I doubt that. Any evidence to back your claim, or pure conjecture?

Leader

I believe the GTS was originally promoted (to the dealers and the public) as a "limited edition" vehicle.
Judging by the number of GTSs each dealer was able to order (after being told they'd each get 2-4, at the most), I don't think the term "limited edition" really applies to the GTS any more.
Still a cool iteration of the 997, though.

ADias

Fact. Plenty of GTS on dealers lots. I have been offered a few myself.

DLennox

The Black Edition was just a 2012 model.

Mike in CA

I'm inclined to agree with Tony. Typically with "limited production" vehicles, the manufacturer announces specifically how any vehicles will be in the limited production run. That's what makes the model rare. Porsche didn't do that with the GTS. Also, I haven't heard of anyone being turned away from ordering a GTS, at least for as long as the production year lasted. Yes, the GTS was built only for a certain period of time but there was no constraint on the number built except for production capacity. Porsche has the ability to build only a finite number of every model; but that doesn't mean they are all "limited production" in the real sense of the term.

Alan Smithee

Actually, probably more than there are takers. No doubt there will be unsold cars on dealer lots when the 991 arrives near the end of the year.

Porsche will certainly not miss an opportunity to sell as many outgoing parts-bin specials as it can for $100k+. I don't mean that in a negative way, as they are great parts...however, they are pure profit for PAG, PCNA, and dealers.

Besides, I don't recall anything about 'limited production' in press material...

Leader

Just looked up the original press release announcing the GTS (from last SEP). Doesn't mention a thing about "limited edition."
However, my dealer had only two allotments for GTSs initially, and they weren't sure they'd be able to order any more. Naturally, they got several more later. (Sigh)

10 GT3

GTS is not limited at all, it is just a regular production model. There are also plenty around. I have been a little surprised by the stickers as I haven't seen one with a sticker under $120K. Considering that is right in GT3 territory (my GT3 stickered for $121K including the $1300 Gas Guzzler/hippie tax), I am not surprised there are so many GTS' available.

What I am really confused with is the GTS 4. Why does it exist? Who would buy one? Carrera 4S already is a widebody, so it is just an 4S with an X51 engine. Considering that typical equipment, it is hitting $130K stickers; it makes any easy decision to just step up to a Turbo that has a lot more standard equipment (Full leather, PCM, etc.).

rijowysock

unless theirs a numbered plate, its not limited... they will make as many as they can

the black editions i think were purely made because excess black panels and interior parts... and they removed some colors so they wouldnt have to reorder them ;-)

gravedgr

Where are the facts?

The fact that they have built "some" in no way indicates they will build "as many as there are takers". That would indicate the ability to turn any production slot a dealer has into a GTS. I think if you ask for that at your dealer you will be corrected.

Will they build more than than they have orders for? Of course, no one ever disputed that.

sin911

+1! Pretty much everything on the GTS 4 can be ordered on a C4S from factory (X51, SPASM, LSD, Sport Front Bumper, already WB) It just leaves the CL wheels...

Ynot

There are a couple at my local Porsche shop, one is for $113K and it's been sitting in the showroom for quite some time now. The convertible version is $124K. I'm sure you can get it for less than 120K.

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