'10 911 Turbo coming w/ PDK
08-07-2009, 06:30 PM
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'10 911 Turbo coming w/ PDK
Porsche announced today that they will intro the new Turbo in Frankfort Sept. 16th w/ a 3.8L D.I. producing 500 bhp, and 516 ft lbs of t w/ Sport Chrono.
Optional PDK w/ wheel mounted paddles...right for up, left for down!!!
Oh, if only they would offer this on the RS...never a chance of a missed downshift.
Optional PDK w/ wheel mounted paddles...right for up, left for down!!!
Oh, if only they would offer this on the RS...never a chance of a missed downshift.
08-07-2009, 07:21 PM
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When they do that to the RS, it would mean the end of the GT-1 block engine, I guess?! (sounds like the turbo engine is based on the DFI 3.8L from the Carrera S)
08-07-2009, 07:56 PM
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08-07-2009, 11:55 PM
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Ouch! They just killed the Turbo, no more dry-sump for the 997TT, so the 2009 911 Turbo is the last one of the dry-sump engines.
It will be hard to justify the GT1 block for just the GT3/GT3 RS/GT2, and as cruel as it sounds, I won't be surprise if the next non dry-sump GT car is the GT2 based on this 2010 new Turbo powerplant.
It will be hard to justify the GT1 block for just the GT3/GT3 RS/GT2, and as cruel as it sounds, I won't be surprise if the next non dry-sump GT car is the GT2 based on this 2010 new Turbo powerplant.
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08-08-2009, 08:46 AM
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Ouch! They just killed the Turbo, no more dry-sump for the 997TT, so the 2009 911 Turbo is the last one of the dry-sump engines.
It will be hard to justify the GT1 block for just the GT3/GT3 RS/GT2, and as cruel as it sounds, I won't be surprise if the next non dry-sump GT car is the GT2 based on this 2010 new Turbo powerplant.
It will be hard to justify the GT1 block for just the GT3/GT3 RS/GT2, and as cruel as it sounds, I won't be surprise if the next non dry-sump GT car is the GT2 based on this 2010 new Turbo powerplant.
08-08-2009, 09:30 AM
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Personally, I am excited about the new Turbo w/ PDK. Porsche claims to have made the new Turbo more sporty and made it lighter. They also gave the Turbo the dynamic engine mounts. I wonder with you can get the Turbo with the lowered Sport PASM like I have on my 09 C2S>...how can 500HP and PDK be wrong? Now my dream is a GT3 with PDK...when Porsche finally comes out with that car I will be able to finally drive a GT3....SWEET!
08-09-2009, 10:54 AM
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08-09-2009, 03:36 PM
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Personally, I am excited about the new Turbo w/ PDK. Porsche claims to have made the new Turbo more sporty and made it lighter. They also gave the Turbo the dynamic engine mounts. I wonder with you can get the Turbo with the lowered Sport PASM like I have on my 09 C2S>...how can 500HP and PDK be wrong? Now my dream is a GT3 with PDK...when Porsche finally comes out with that car I will be able to finally drive a GT3....SWEET!
it will be very hard to decide whether to buy a PDK TT with 500hp, or a PDK GT3 that most likely will have 450hp. The decision between more hp or better handling...
08-10-2009, 12:31 AM
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^ if so, you should be driving a boxster or a cayman!
08-10-2009, 01:02 PM
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Ahh there's some truth to that...but the lack of rear seats renders that option infeasible...just as for the GT3.
To be a little more considered....one needs to balance power and handling...either in extremity lacks.
For instance, take a Mustang Cobra (power)....and Lotus Elise (control) to represents ends of the spectrum, either are less convincing than a well honed mix, eg: GT3.
Power with control or well handled power, that's why I like...
To be a little more considered....one needs to balance power and handling...either in extremity lacks.
For instance, take a Mustang Cobra (power)....and Lotus Elise (control) to represents ends of the spectrum, either are less convincing than a well honed mix, eg: GT3.
Power with control or well handled power, that's why I like...