Can't wait to see the new RS!
02-09-2009, 08:27 AM
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The 997.2 GT3 is almost certainly going to be faster, even around a track, than the 997.1 RS. At $112k, what would that do to current RS resale prices? Except for its wild livery, the RS will seem a bit pointless next to the newer, cheaper, faster GT3.
That's why I think there'll be a 997.2 RS.
That's why I think there'll be a 997.2 RS.
02-09-2009, 09:31 AM
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3.8L, 8500 redline, more torque, more power, more downforce, same weight (almost), faster, newer... A wide *** and orange paint may hold a lot of appeal, but they can't beat all of that. It just makes no sense to me that Porsche would not make an RS.2. I guess we'll see in time.
02-09-2009, 10:23 AM
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3.8L, 8500 redline, more torque, more power, more downforce, same weight (almost), faster, newer... A wide *** and orange paint may hold a lot of appeal, but they can't beat all of that. It just makes no sense to me that Porsche would not make an RS.2. I guess we'll see in time.
02-10-2009, 08:17 PM
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When was the last time Porsche AG produced 2 revisions of RS on a same 911-chassis?
Better yet; when was the last time Porsche had to homologate their RSR twice?
In my opinion, if there is going to be a 997 RS MKII, and it happens that the car isn't for the homologation of a RSR, it defeats the spirit of the RS line. At this age where most car companies are going back to the roots, why would Porsche want to tarnish theirs?
Better yet; when was the last time Porsche had to homologate their RSR twice?
In my opinion, if there is going to be a 997 RS MKII, and it happens that the car isn't for the homologation of a RSR, it defeats the spirit of the RS line. At this age where most car companies are going back to the roots, why would Porsche want to tarnish theirs?
02-10-2009, 08:46 PM
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When was the last time Porsche AG produced 2 revisions of RS on a same 911-chassis?
Better yet; when was the last time Porsche had to homologate their RSR twice?
In my opinion, if there is going to be a 997 RS MKII, and it happens that the car isn't for the homologation of a RSR, it defeats the spirit of the RS line. At this age where most car companies are going back to the roots, why would Porsche want to tarnish theirs?
Better yet; when was the last time Porsche had to homologate their RSR twice?
In my opinion, if there is going to be a 997 RS MKII, and it happens that the car isn't for the homologation of a RSR, it defeats the spirit of the RS line. At this age where most car companies are going back to the roots, why would Porsche want to tarnish theirs?
02-10-2009, 09:42 PM
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Unless I read their posts incorrectly, CJ and MJ saw the new RS in-person at Weissach (see here: https://rennlist.com/forums/6064180-post42.html), so it appears to be a foregone conclusion. Hopefully it won't just be a widebody with fluorescent paint and decals for an extra 20 grand (not that people wouldn't still buy it).
I know nothing.
02-11-2009, 05:19 AM
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There is no need to re-homologate the possible new RS provided the changes do not violate the eligibility of the car and thus the eventual RSR that originates from it.
As per ACO regulations for GT2:
2.2.5. –Evolution of the type:
Modifications introduced for good on the road model
homologated will be permitted provided this model thus
modified fully respect the eligibility criteria as defined above
including the minimum of production;
The evolutions should be described on the homologation
form and approved by the ACO. They will be also allowed on
the old models if they are fully applied.
As per ACO regulations for GT2:
2.2.5. –Evolution of the type:
Modifications introduced for good on the road model
homologated will be permitted provided this model thus
modified fully respect the eligibility criteria as defined above
including the minimum of production;
The evolutions should be described on the homologation
form and approved by the ACO. They will be also allowed on
the old models if they are fully applied.
02-11-2009, 07:39 AM
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Does the RSR have TC, PASM, exhaust butterflies, a/c, power windows...? The spirit of homologation has been replaced by the spirit of marketing and profits (not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that).
My 996 RS is closer to the homologation spirit than the 997 RS, and feels so when you drive it. Which is why I still have it. But the bigger, beefier powerband of the 3.8 will be hard to resist. I just wish I could get one without all the fluff.
My 996 RS is closer to the homologation spirit than the 997 RS, and feels so when you drive it. Which is why I still have it. But the bigger, beefier powerband of the 3.8 will be hard to resist. I just wish I could get one without all the fluff.
