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Old 03-19-2018, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by docfink
I’ll go against the grain and guess the new car will have a Carrera S engine, as ours did two years ago. It’ll have a nice jump in power, and won’t be nearly as costly as using a GT3 engine. The exhaust pipes on these mules look the same as a present-day 911, so I’ll guess it’ll have about 420HP or a bit less from it’s turbo motor.
No idea whether this is the case or not, but it certainly makes the most sense to me. It seems there will either be a Turbo 6 in it OR it will cost a lot more than it did, like $115-120k or so. Which would sell out in about 20 minutes anyway so why not?

As to the claim by Porsche that the Turbo flat-six won't fit in the 982 platform... yeah, right. Maybe that's true. But maybe, just maybe, it is a case of Porsche wanting a "hey, you can't blame us, it's Physics!" excuse for sticking a cheaper 4 in their cheaper sportscar. It is totally believable that they would say that for that reason. I have to believe that if it fits in a 911 it could be made to fit in the 982. But maybe not...
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Old 03-19-2018, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
I also do not think they would make just one model GT4 and call it "GT4RS" They tend to save "RS" badge for the 911 line so not to dilute the appeal.
Remember the Cayman R? The same argument was brought forth at that time. The "R" was reserved for the 911 etc, etc, etc.

Originally Posted by tcsracing1
Of course they would be able to build and sell a "limted" RS version, im just not sure what it would do to the non RS version from a sales and marketing stand point.
The same as the relationship between the GT3 and the GT3RS; manual = GT4 and then PDK for GT4RS. Porsche is very good at variants and emptying wallets.


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Old 03-19-2018, 11:31 AM
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Looks like a spyder test mule was finally captured with sound

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Old 03-19-2018, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Looks like a spyder test mule was finally captured with sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l6npj5Ukmk
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Old 03-19-2018, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Looks like a spyder test mule was finally captured with sound
Oh My!
I think the price of our GT4's just caught a bid.
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Old 03-19-2018, 11:43 AM
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Definitely turbo... and sounds pretty 4 cylinder turbo at that.
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:11 PM
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it seems so
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Five12Free
Definitely turbo... and sounds pretty 4 cylinder turbo at that.
Say maybe a 2.7L... 405 hp/ 380 lb ft?
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:30 PM
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That is turbo 1000%!!!! Wow!

Now the question is: Would they stick a non turbo in the GT4 if the Spyder has a turbo?
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Buteo


Say maybe a 2.7L... 405 hp/ 380 lb ft?
I bet that is in the realm of possible. ~400hp was probably the target number from Porsche, since the GTS is 365hp.
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:39 PM
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So there's a certain irony to this if the GT4 finally gets a bona fide GT Department drivetrain but it's not the one that everyone was hoping for... at least the marketing department will be able to spin it accordingly
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bk_911
That is turbo 1000%!!!! Wow!

Now the question is: Would they stick a non turbo in the GT4 if the Spyder has a turbo?
possible... but I think that would be unlikely. I can’t think that would make sense financially for Porsche.
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Originally Posted by 35Mugen
So there's a certain irony to this if the GT4 finally gets a bona fide GT Department drivetrain but it's not the one that everyone was hoping for... at least the marketing department will be able to spin it accordingly
Actually- makes sense. The baby GT gets its own engine (2.7L) with a bit more power and torque.

Combined with more aero, it will perform well, meet emissions and still be an introductory GT car and Porsche protects its 911 GT3 (RS) owners from having a cayman owner suggest they have the same engine, but detuned.
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Old 03-19-2018, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Buteo
Porsche protects its 911 GT3 (RS) owners from having a cayman owner suggest they have the same engine, but detuned.
i would’ve been that guy
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