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Old May 9, 2019 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by minchu0647
tbh i have lots friends who are more interested in the 718T than GTS, because the lower price tag and more driver focused... they should replace 718 base with T...
The T is just a badge / option package job. Seems dumb to not bring it.
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Old May 9, 2019 | 03:18 AM
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So I guess it's Geneva 2020 for the release. haha
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Old May 9, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by cmosman
Guys, remember that Porsche said to extend the life of the current 718 until the refresh when the electric versions come in. They are essentially skipping a refresh cycle on the mid-engine cars. The GT4 and Spyder are end-of-series specials. No surprise they are delayed. Maybe not to the very end of the current 718, but quite a bit. Maybe expect an RS at the very end of the cycle in 2021, and the regular GT4 in 2020. Again, no surprise after the skipping-refresh announcement. Just IMHO. Your mileage may vary.
Good point... since they decided to extend the platform, saving it makes sense.
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Old May 9, 2019 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrappy1972
Why are they fools and why would you pity them?
Cause they are damn ugly. And overpriced. But hey I totally realize to each his/her own!
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Old May 9, 2019 | 02:43 PM
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The five stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
I believe we are entering the bargaining stage. What car can we buy instead.
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Old May 9, 2019 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 911F1
The five stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
I believe we are entering the bargaining stage. What car can we buy instead.
Honestly... the M2 comp and a vintage porsche (80's) was my other side of the coin... yrmv
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Old May 9, 2019 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bk_911
Could also be they are having trouble fitting the turbo
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Old May 9, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 911F1
The five stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
I believe we are entering the bargaining stage. What car can we buy instead.
If the car is turbo, I plan to put a 4.0 in my current 981 GTS. Won't be unhappy either way
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Old May 9, 2019 | 03:09 PM
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The GT4 race cars that are new this season (and are insanely fast and incredibly competent) are NA.

I'd assume the same will go to the road car.
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Old May 9, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by raclaims
The GT4 race cars that are new this season (and are insanely fast and incredibly competent) are NA.

I'd assume the same will go to the road car.

Speaking of the GT4 CS, is there a rule that requires the road car to come out during the same year as the race car?
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Old May 9, 2019 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by s2kmunop
Speaking of the GT4 CS, is there a rule that requires the road car to come out during the same year as the race car?
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Old May 9, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by trkshoe
Honestly... the M2 comp and a vintage porsche (80's) was my other side of the coin... yrmv
I have driven a couple M2s, and I did not find them to be an adequate substitute for a porsche. It feels like a warmed up economy car to me. Now the new Camaros... especially the supercharged car... That was the closest to getting me out of a porsche.
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Old May 9, 2019 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cmosman
Guys, remember that Porsche said to extend the life of the current 718 until the refresh when the electric versions come in. They are essentially skipping a refresh cycle on the mid-engine cars. The GT4 and Spyder are end-of-series specials. No surprise they are delayed. Maybe not to the very end of the current 718, but quite a bit. Maybe expect an RS at the very end of the cycle in 2021, and the regular GT4 in 2020. Again, no surprise after the skipping-refresh announcement. Just IMHO. Your mileage may vary.
The 718 line is going to be the last non-electric Cayman line?
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Old May 10, 2019 | 05:46 AM
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Some "new" hi-res pictures, https://paultan.org/2019/05/10/spied...g-at-the-ring/




my wife found it on google, she can't stand me anymore I only talk about gt4, she can't wait for the car to debut so maybe I'll stop talking about it all the time

The driver has racing seats, usually they use it when they are looking for Nordschleife best lap.
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Old May 10, 2019 | 10:08 AM
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That link shows a car that is basically complete. Looks great. Personally speaking a late reveal and deliveries into 2020 fits my timeline to purchase. I am excited for it regardless of the running gear. Speculate whatever - it will STILL be a Porsche and a heck of a lot of fun!

Happy Friday to you all. Be blessed!

- Chris.
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