718 GT4?
05-17-2018, 11:20 AM
#1891
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There was something sitting there without a hard top 991.2 Speedser, but it was completely ignored as the car next to it is the Youtube car, I already placed an order directly with Weissach, it is the ultimate widow maker, good luck to my wife. These comments do not fit with the 718 GT4 CS, IMO. Must be something else: GT3 R, GT2 RSR? . I suggested a mandatory training session with purchase. They also think its' a good idea just so their customers won't be dying left and right. Race car only, not everybody will get one?
05-17-2018, 11:26 AM
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05-17-2018, 11:28 AM
#1893
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Thanks for all the info Whoopsy!
05-17-2018, 11:30 AM
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I had assumed the bespoke engine was a bored out 3.8L to 4.0L or 3.8L with powerkit, but when he says - without the snails at the end, could it be the bespoke engine is a turbo 6 in the production car? That could be used elsewhere later. Or is he just referring to the Mac and AMG that have snails? - Scratch that thought, he’s saying what I had in the first sentence.
05-17-2018, 11:34 AM
#1896
I think people are too concerned with Porsche's bottom line. You shouldn't be...
It doesn't need to be in thousands of cars,the 718 GT4,Spyder and RS is enough to make it profitable. The GT3 engine is only in 2 models too : GT3 and RS. Also,many parts of these engines are shared,even with the Turbo cars!
Regulations apply to fleet emissions,since the rest of the fleet numbers are so low,they can throw in a few with higher numbers to satisfy enthusiasts.
It doesn't need to be in thousands of cars,the 718 GT4,Spyder and RS is enough to make it profitable. The GT3 engine is only in 2 models too : GT3 and RS. Also,many parts of these engines are shared,even with the Turbo cars!
Regulations apply to fleet emissions,since the rest of the fleet numbers are so low,they can throw in a few with higher numbers to satisfy enthusiasts.
It seemed that Whoopsy implied this engine may not be bespoke to the GT4/Spyder model however and may find its way into another model in the future. I was curious as to what that may be.
05-17-2018, 11:37 AM
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05-17-2018, 11:42 AM
#1898
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Originally Posted by 4nroots
It seemed that Whoopsy implied this engine may not be bespoke to the GT4/Spyder model however and may find its way into another model in the future. I was curious as to what that may be.
05-17-2018, 11:59 AM
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Yes? Once the camo is off of the 718 GT4, the detailing inside the head and taillights, and the rear bumper are going to be the biggest visual changes. Claiming one is beautiful, then turning around and saying the other is fugly is ridiculous.
05-17-2018, 12:15 PM
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Thanks Whoopsy!
05-17-2018, 12:23 PM
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In regards to looks, lets remember that it is a 981.2 GT4. Expect only subtle differences which we have seen thus far.
The motor will also be a subtle difference IMO.
Expect to see the 3.8L bumped to 4.0L and most likely different heads, throttle body, cam profile and maybe intake.
Redline will be slightly higher.
Will it be enough to get 981.1 GT4 owners to trade up is the question.
The motor will also be a subtle difference IMO.
Expect to see the 3.8L bumped to 4.0L and most likely different heads, throttle body, cam profile and maybe intake.
Redline will be slightly higher.
Will it be enough to get 981.1 GT4 owners to trade up is the question.
05-17-2018, 12:54 PM
#1902
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Well yes, if you think of the 3.8 sans powerkit as a "385hp engine." But if you think of it as a "400hp engine," which it was in the vast, vast number of instances it was made, then a linear power gain that matched the 5.263% displacement bump would yield 421hp.
05-17-2018, 01:11 PM
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Whoopsy just posted this on the other forum in regards to the GT4 RS: "9k redline. More than the regular twins with manual box."
So that means the Manual Box for the GT4 and Spyder and a PDK for the RS with a 9k redline.
This has been a fun riddle game! Thanks again Whoopsy!!! Super fun!
So that means the Manual Box for the GT4 and Spyder and a PDK for the RS with a 9k redline.
This has been a fun riddle game! Thanks again Whoopsy!!! Super fun!
05-17-2018, 01:13 PM
#1905
Whoopsy just posted this on the other forum in regards to the GT4 RS: "9k redline. More than the regular twins with manual box."
So that means the Manual Box for the GT4 and Spyder and a PDK for the RS with a 9k redline.
This has been a fun riddle game! Thanks again Whoopsy!!! Super fun!
So that means the Manual Box for the GT4 and Spyder and a PDK for the RS with a 9k redline.
This has been a fun riddle game! Thanks again Whoopsy!!! Super fun!