718 GT4?
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From: Sparks, NV
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I’m also one of those “old guys” and currently have a .2 GT3 and a 2019 T. Oh raced Porsches for 20+ years before hanging up the helmet. The only street car I’ve ever driven that made me feel like I was in my race car was my GT4. It felt light, tosssable, not super fast but race car fast and the steering response is outstanding. I only sold it because this old guy got tired of getting out of those one piece buckets. I still troll the internet looking for another with 18 way seats, hard to find.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
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I would be shocked if we see anything other than a naturally aspirated engine. Seems like whoopsy, Chris and Fokker have hinted at a 4.0, along with well other connected people here. I'll go with that for now!
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From: Cumming,GA
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The GT4 was the first GT car that began the separation between what Porsche considers a "drivers car " and hardcore, street legal track car. It will always be special for that reason although they made a bunch of them . I never wanted one but will never sell the one I own as it is one of the best cars I have ever owned and I am an "old guy " as defined elsewhere on this forum.
The 2, 3 and upcoming 4 RS are the track specific cars. The T's , Touring's etc are the '"drivers cars " w the manual option, less severe ride, etc.
If the gt4 and spyder are too " hard " opt for a gts or s of either the mid engine or rear engine platform you prefer.
Whatever you choose drive it like you stole it and in good health...
Cheers
The 2, 3 and upcoming 4 RS are the track specific cars. The T's , Touring's etc are the '"drivers cars " w the manual option, less severe ride, etc.
If the gt4 and spyder are too " hard " opt for a gts or s of either the mid engine or rear engine platform you prefer.
Whatever you choose drive it like you stole it and in good health...
Cheers
Regarding the GT as hard riding, I consider it normal, so does my elderly mother.
The only thing hard about it is sometimes it's hard to avoid scraping the lip.
I’m also one of those “old guys” and currently have a .2 GT3 and a 2019 T. Oh raced Porsches for 20+ years before hanging up the helmet. The only street car I’ve ever driven that made me feel like I was in my race car was my GT4. It felt light, tosssable, not super fast but race car fast and the steering response is outstanding. I only sold it because this old guy got tired of getting out of those one piece buckets. I still troll the internet looking for another with 18 way seats, hard to find.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
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I’m also one of those “old guys” and currently have a .2 GT3 and a 2019 T. Oh raced Porsches for 20+ years before hanging up the helmet. The only street car I’ve ever driven that made me feel like I was in my race car was my GT4. It felt light, tosssable, not super fast but race car fast and the steering response is outstanding. I only sold it because this old guy got tired of getting out of those one piece buckets. I still troll the internet looking for another with 18 way seats, hard to find.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
Im on list for new GT4 but worry that the 4.0 L motor be great for track enthusiasts, it won’t be as tractable on the street as the 2016 GT4.
I have 18-ways on mine, with only 1k miles, and would love to trade for buckets! We're all in different places in life, and I was hoping to find some one like you that wants the other end of the trade I'm looking for. My older brother had bought his GT4 with 18-ways due to his back issues, and now I'm taking it over from him.
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From: Houston Texas
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Don't get me wrong, I will check the touring box if offered, just seems like the 718 T and a 718 GT4 Touring would be aimed at a similar price-point and customer (kind of) and the timing is so close to each other in terms of availability. Personally I am not interested in the T but extremely interested in the prospect of a 718 GT4 Touring. Time will tell, fingers crossed that it happens!
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I'm unsure which post you're referencing... That said, for me, I like the mid-engine platform and smaller size of the Cayman. It's also not even close from pricing perspective. You can acquire GT4s under $100k easily and for a GT3 it's well above that. For a manual GT3, it's basically double.