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Old 01-08-2012, 07:57 PM
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Default 997 GTS is Benchmark by Which 991 is Compared to: Motor Trend
Guys,

Check out Feb issue of Motor Trend and 991 S test. While the 991 is a Fresh Horse, GTS numbers are respectable in comparison.

Also, at end of article, they suggest the possibility of a 991 GTS.

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Old 01-08-2012, 08:31 PM
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By the end of it's model run we'll no doubt see many 991 variants including a GTS or similar.
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Originally Posted by unclejosh
Also, at end of article, they suggest the possibility of a 991 GTS.
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Well sure, next will come the 4's, then a Turbo, GT3, GT2, RS's and just before we get the 991.2 they will roll out a GTS, I'm sure I've left out a few, maybe a Speedster or a Sport Classic?
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There will be a 991 GTSS in the works possibly!
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Originally Posted by Bruce R
I'm sure I've left out a few, maybe a Speedster or a Sport Classic?
Don't forget the highly sought after Black Edition.......
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Guys,

I would speculate that the GTS has been a hit, and definately fills the niche between the S and GT3 nicely

- performance car- no comparison to cosmetic specials.

Whatever the case, whatever develops will be interesting!

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They'll find a way to mount a duck tail too.
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Dang, howd you guys get so cynical.

Time for a nice drive to let off some steam.

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I wonder if my wife would know if I upgraded to a GTS in the same exact color combination As my current C2S including yellow PCCBs? I can always say that I got new wheels.
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Originally Posted by Sharkys
I wonder if my wife would know if I upgraded to a GTS in the same exact color combination As my current C2S including yellow PCCBs? I can always say that I got new wheels.
LOL. Worth a try.....
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I just hope they don't come up with 20 something models this time....
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Originally Posted by unclejosh
While the 991 is a Fresh Horse, GTS numbers are respectable in comparison.
Shouldn't really be a surprise, since the engine of the 991 is basically a GTS engine, no?

I understand the track time advantage is largely due to the fancy electronic suspension.
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Originally Posted by Sharkys
They'll find a way to mount a duck tail too.
Have you seen the Porsche Canada site, in the configurator they already have a ducktail.

EDIT- I just checked the site again an they took it off

This is with the Aerokit.
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Originally Posted by Sharkys
I wonder if my wife would know if I upgraded to a GTS in the same exact color combination As my current C2S including yellow PCCBs? I can always say that I got new wheels.
go for it, maybe you can even pull of a 991?
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^ That front bumper on the Aerokit is FUGLY!!!
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