I might have missed this info somewhere but....Where do you get the info it will be different?

 

I know....it's a bit frustrating to be shown something and later everything is changed. I guess we will all have to wait till Geneva....

 

BOP

 

That plus CJ and others have hinted with some ambiguity that the CS and streetcar could have different engines....

 

IIRC even in a street version PDK 7th gear was electronicly locked by using Sport Plus. How is that different from the CS version which is locked into Sport Plus AFAIK?

 

That would make sense to me if the race car needed more power to hit the bop target. Otherwise, if the streetcar engine was in fact more powerful, Porsche could just detune it to meet the bop target just like mb and mac?

 

John,

I have to make an observation about the new engine reveal. In 2016 I saw you pull the engine out of your perfectly good brand new GT4, and asked what the heck are you doing! You explained that you are installing an X51 kit, which required the disassembly of the engine. I saw the engine in pieces, and thought to myself at the time - that is just crazy for a few more horsepower who in their right mind would do such a thing? And, today, it appears that Porsche has once again followed your lead. This is not the first time.

- Before there was a GT4, there was a BGB 3.8 transplanted into a 987.
- Before there was a PDK equipped racing Clubsport, there was a BGB PDK race car.
and now...
- Before there was a 718 Clubsport 3.8 X51, there was a BGB X51 converted GT4.

Always 2 years, and 2 steps ahead. Are you really a secret agent for Porsche?

 

and Whoopsy, who at the time had the best and latest intel was wrong about some things.......I think CJ comment is based on someone asking about the 3.0 liter turbo engine.....Corporate and marketing logic doesn't support too well the idea of a different engine, besides a few changes to this version of the 9A1.
Would love to get my hands on the FIA/RACB/SRO homologation sheet for the GT4......that would give us the info on the basis for the CS engine and if SRO made any concessions to the race car for BoP.
We also have to look at the weight/hp formula for GT4 class....if this car is at the limit don't expect a more powerful engine on the street car

 

BoP is done through weight, inlet restriction (or boost) and restriction of downforce......cars are tested by professional drivers of SRO in France and then are compared to the group before deciding on the formula to equalize competition.
Porsche GT4 CS is basically the standard that SRO was using....at least when it entered GT4.

 

 

 

Whoa! Ok this is a big bombshell. I hope this is true then lll save some money this year.

 

 

 

To the teams that received your cars today, congratulations. I'm sure it was a busy, exciting, and fulfilling day. And you all still took time to contribute to this community, which is greatly appreciated. Thanks for that.