Mike in CA

Auto Motor und Sport might disagree but I get your point. This wasn't a feature story just a quick blurb with a photo as part of a "what's new in 2013" web article, so I'm wondering if it's just some junior writer's guess. I'm probably too cynical....we'll know for sure in a couple of months.

mike2727

Not sure where you found the "confirmation" that it will have the pdk optional

Not sure if I am missing something, but this is what I found;

Porsche stellt auf dem Genfer Autosalon (7. bis 17. März 2013) die Neuauflage des 911 GT3 vor. Der Supersportler bekommt eine modifizierte Optik mit größeren Kühleinlässen an der Front und mit einem großen, nicht verstellbaren Heckflügel. Den Antrieb übernimmt ein 3,8-Liter-Sechszylinder mit rund 450 PS – das sind 20 mehr als bisher. Erstmals ist ein Doppelkupplungsgetriebe lieferbar.

The last line only states that a pdk is available, no mention if it is an option, or if it is the only transmission available

And this article was from 11/30/12

Just my 0.02

Mike

FFaust

So, how will it be possible to select the PDK option if the first iteration of the 991 GT3 still has the Mezger... or is that just for the cups in 2013?

Reply to self: I guess it means that the cup gets the Mezger and the street version gets the 9A1.

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mike2727

Got it, well lets hope their source is reliable, because this is only 1 german magazine, I guess we have to wait another 2 months to know for sure

Mike

Macca

The picture used in that small piece dates back around 12 months and was produced in an EVO magazine. I suspect you will find the direct translation indicates only that there will likely be a PKD variant, noting more.

I believe the data points previously discussed to still hold true (PDK, 9A1, 450bhp, 1370kg, 8800+rpm redl line etc). The only data point that had surfaced that was no my original list was the C4S wide body shell. The photographs make it hard to determine without a production C4S nearby the mule to make comparison. There has also been mention of the 4WS in various threads but not sure if its based on any facts.

My thoughts on 4WS are the same as PDK - that if Porsche offer these in the 991 GT3 they will be as standard equipment and only 4WS if it helps with Ring times. This isnt a car they will offer options on that make you go slower than the factory claims. Its Porsches 50th anniversary of the 911 in 2013, so I wouldn't be surprised if the 991 GT3 (which will be their only "enthusiast orientated" delivered product in 2013) isnt a technical powerhouse and a game changer on a number of levels. After all with an expected 15% hike in base price before tax we would expect nothing less!

aircooled77

This is what's been spread on German Porsche forums / message boards as well...and the text from "Auto Bild" translates into the PDK being an option. ("lieferbar" = available but not the only choice)

911Jetta

Agreed. It will be a stunning car.

I think we'll see a couple neat tricks on this car.
4-wheel steering and active aero?

I haven't seen much mention of an adjustable Gurney flap? Is that what I see in these pictures?

Bullitt44

I am sure this car will be nothing short of a marvel, but I really hope they do not take the driver out of the car. We need a purist car and there are not many of those left.

BG

Exactly, that is what the GT3 is.

drnano

The plot continually thickens on this car.

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Porsche 991 GT3 mule testing on Autobahn...





(11 January 2013)

C.J. Ichiban

looks very pogo-y

Macca

I agree. Maybe its an option. Like those US cars that hope up and down....!

almeena58

Ground Clearance is too high for GT3