Definitive 991 GT3-Part 2
02-10-2013, 07:52 PM
#136
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According to this article/post, it seems GT3 will continue with the Mezger block.
Other things seems to coincide with the what was posted in the this thread - 450HP and 7:34 lap time.
Oh, well I guess we will know in a month's time one way or another.
http://germanboost.com/content.php?3...wheel-steering
It seems Porsche dealers in Europe are contacting their known clientele in order to get them to order the 2014 991 GT3 already. Information obtained in an e-mail from a user contacted is that the motor will be a 3.8 liter flat-6 using the GT1 block still (thank goodness) with dry sump naturally putting out 450 horsepower.
Oh, well I guess we will know in a month's time one way or another.
http://germanboost.com/content.php?3...wheel-steering
02-10-2013, 08:57 PM
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02-10-2013, 09:27 PM
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According to this article/post, it seems GT3 will continue with the Mezger block.
Other things seems to coincide with the what was posted in the this thread - 450HP and 7:34 lap time.
Oh, well I guess we will know in a month's time one way or another.
http://germanboost.com/content.php?3...wheel-steering
Other things seems to coincide with the what was posted in the this thread - 450HP and 7:34 lap time.
Oh, well I guess we will know in a month's time one way or another.
http://germanboost.com/content.php?3...wheel-steering
Actually, very cool, but the dueling info is making me crazy! Can't wait for the unveiling so I can start dealing with reality.......
02-10-2013, 11:02 PM
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The Lamborghini was well balanced but with an obvious hesitation between shifts.
The 458 was absolutely intoxicating!!! The engine and trans were as good as I've ever driven. You found yourself counting the seconds between shifts... Far from boring!
Granted I was on the very tight 1.2 mi infield course, still managed 110 on the front stretch each lap.
If the new GT3 is anything close I will not be disappointed...
02-11-2013, 12:04 AM
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Back in 2011 I had the opportunity to drive a 458 coupe at LVMS along with a Gallardo Superleggera.
The Lamborghini was well balanced but with an obvious hesitation between shifts.
The 458 was absolutely intoxicating!!! The engine and trans were as good as I've ever driven. You found yourself counting the seconds between shifts... Far from boring!
Granted I was on the very tight 1.2 mi infield course, still managed 110 on the front stretch each lap.
If the new GT3 is anything close I will not be disappointed...
The Lamborghini was well balanced but with an obvious hesitation between shifts.
The 458 was absolutely intoxicating!!! The engine and trans were as good as I've ever driven. You found yourself counting the seconds between shifts... Far from boring!
Granted I was on the very tight 1.2 mi infield course, still managed 110 on the front stretch each lap.
If the new GT3 is anything close I will not be disappointed...
02-11-2013, 12:46 AM
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I continue to hope the new GT3 pdk is a big seller and all the current owners of the low mileage RS's start dumping them on the market so I can "freshen up" my track car with a near new 997.2 at a rock bottom price 
In fact all you guys waiting for the 991 pdk better start selling the RS now to beat the large price declines coming soon
In fact all you guys waiting for the 991 pdk better start selling the RS now to beat the large price declines coming soon
i have the warehouse emptied out.
should be able to park two more.
02-11-2013, 05:04 AM
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We just spent 10 pages in the GT3 sales pitch thread arguing (discussing?) how the 9A1 will ruin (or not) the new GT3 and now this source says it will still be the Mezger??
Actually, very cool, but the dueling info is making me crazy! Can't wait for the unveiling so I can start dealing with reality.......
Actually, very cool, but the dueling info is making me crazy! Can't wait for the unveiling so I can start dealing with reality.......
But for me the two main questions are not be answerd - even after Geneva:
1. How well does the 991 GT3 do in the real world (Driver events etc. reliability)
2. What will the RS be like..-since it wont be available for antother 1,5 years..I will frist wait until the whole picture is complete..for the moment we are lost in the fog..
02-11-2013, 10:59 AM
#145
458 is only good on track - -for normal driving it's un-involving and quirky.
gt3 is much more rewarding - imo
gt3 is much more rewarding - imo
Back in 2011 I had the opportunity to drive a 458 coupe at LVMS along with a Gallardo Superleggera.
The Lamborghini was well balanced but with an obvious hesitation between shifts.
The 458 was absolutely intoxicating!!! The engine and trans were as good as I've ever driven. You found yourself counting the seconds between shifts... Far from boring!
Granted I was on the very tight 1.2 mi infield course, still managed 110 on the front stretch each lap.
If the new GT3 is anything close I will not be disappointed...
The Lamborghini was well balanced but with an obvious hesitation between shifts.
The 458 was absolutely intoxicating!!! The engine and trans were as good as I've ever driven. You found yourself counting the seconds between shifts... Far from boring!
Granted I was on the very tight 1.2 mi infield course, still managed 110 on the front stretch each lap.
If the new GT3 is anything close I will not be disappointed...
02-11-2013, 11:04 AM
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Has anyone heard anything more specific about the date on which Porsche might begin to leak some information on the 991 GT3 ahead of the official debut in Geneva?
I heard "mid February" for some GT3 pictures. And that would be consistent with what other manufacturers seem to be doing (e.g. there are teaser pictures already out for the Alfa 4C, the Rolls Royce Wraith, Audi S3 etc.)
I heard "mid February" for some GT3 pictures. And that would be consistent with what other manufacturers seem to be doing (e.g. there are teaser pictures already out for the Alfa 4C, the Rolls Royce Wraith, Audi S3 etc.)
02-15-2013, 07:39 PM
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Blockbuster.
My take is we will get nothing official until the first few days of March when the press get a look see at Geneva. If anything occurs before then it will be forced by a leak.
Im very skeptical of the thread based on a dealers phone call. The information does not sound accurate.
The OP first thread here is of interest but again doesnt sound 100% accurate either.
I speculate starting 5 months ago on my thread called "The definitive Porsche 991 GT3" that we are talking a non Metz engine, probably 9A1 (or derivative) making 455bhp, PDK only, 8800+ RPM limiter , Ring time 7.30, 320kmph top speed, etc etc
The ring time quoted in a previous thread given by a dealer of 7.34 sounds low to me. Porsche test drivers were heard commenting a few months ago on teh ring (and reported by UK EVO magazine) as saying that the car was very quick already around 7.30 before final specification...
My take is we will get nothing official until the first few days of March when the press get a look see at Geneva. If anything occurs before then it will be forced by a leak.
Im very skeptical of the thread based on a dealers phone call. The information does not sound accurate.
The OP first thread here is of interest but again doesnt sound 100% accurate either.
I speculate starting 5 months ago on my thread called "The definitive Porsche 991 GT3" that we are talking a non Metz engine, probably 9A1 (or derivative) making 455bhp, PDK only, 8800+ RPM limiter , Ring time 7.30, 320kmph top speed, etc etc
The ring time quoted in a previous thread given by a dealer of 7.34 sounds low to me. Porsche test drivers were heard commenting a few months ago on teh ring (and reported by UK EVO magazine) as saying that the car was very quick already around 7.30 before final specification...
02-15-2013, 08:10 PM
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That said, rumors were rampant that the 997.2 GT3 would have a 9A1 and PDK...
02-15-2013, 08:56 PM
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The ring time quoted in a previous thread given by a dealer of 7.34 sounds low to me. Porsche test drivers were heard commenting a few months ago on teh ring (and reported by UK EVO magazine) as saying that the car was very quick already around 7.30 before final specification...