Larry Cable

I'm more than just a wee bit sceptical that this is in fact an RS mule...

Jon70

What else could it be? Everything points to it being the 997.2 RS.

Larry Cable

A 997 GT3 mkII mule ... i.e not an RS

NJ-GT

Why would they test a 997 GT3 mkII mule when they already have released the full specs on the new car?

Why test a three-way induction airbox when the production 997.2 GT3 has two already?

This is as close to the 997.2 GT3 RS as the production car showing up in less than 12 months at your favorite dealer at the usual mark-up.

Boxster Coupe GTS

The 997 GT3 RS mk2 (MY2010) will be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show from 15-27 September 2009...

Jon70

The car posted in this thread is clearly a widebody, so it cannot be a GT3. There is no other explanation for it except it is the new RS.

///Mous3

Is it remotely possible that it is a GT2.2 with a 3.8L Turbo?

2nd Edit: Perhaps the new wing for the GT2.2 has not completed the design stage? Or that, if it were to test it with the wing with intake in them, every one would know it is a GT2.2?

cgomez

Not possible, as it is missing all the mandatory side cooling ducts needed for the extra heat of the Turbos. It is a wide body N/A engine car.

Larry Cable

I think these pictures are pretty old.

but since other seem so convinced ... I bow to their assessment.

sorry for the confusion

Turbo4ever

I hope Porsche will show us a real RS this time.

mooty

then i will be game.
something really light, 300 lbs lighter than non RS.
otherwise, i think i am done with RS cars. just got to save enough dough for cup cars.

BerryS

So John, what color are you going to order for this RS?

I put my deposit down today.

BerryS

Jon70

Berry,
As much as I'd like to, I am going to happily continue with my current car. I'd take a huge hit $$$ wise to trade for the new one. Porsche will always be making better cars. Maybe I'll replace it with the 998/991 version in 5 yrs.

9fan64

I hope they have more HP

Larry Cable

I would doubt that very much ... it's most likely to follow the previous gen RS approach ... same engine/bhp+LWFW, some suspension changes, weight
reduction exercise, full cage, maybe different aero kit (although with the
upgrade the mkII has even that is questionable in my mind) etc ...

the 996 RS engine 'upgrade' was an anomaly ...