neanicu

Let the speculation begin.

400HP
3.8 Carrera S engine
6 speed manual only
Lower stance
More aggressive aero
Bucket seats standard
Lighter
Special colors
CL wheels

105K $ Base price

Simon Templar

Let the speculation begin.

"400HP
3.8 Carrera S engine
6 speed manual only
Lower stance
More aggressive aero
Bucket seats standard
Lighter
Special colors
CL wheels

105K $ Base price"

Here is my speculation on your new standard features: Has to be closer to $110k-$115k.
$90k with bucket seats and an additional $20k-$25k for all the work that needs to be done on a vehicle that will have even lower production numbers than the GT4.
But what do I know.....
What is the price difference on the CL wheels?

Dave GT4

3.8 Carrera S engine......dry sump.......415HP......325TQ

More aero ......same ride height....front axel lift option.....

5 lug wheels ...305 tires in rear.........rear wheel steering like GT3.........wider rear fenders.........buckets not standard........

6 speed manual only...... long gearing...........less curb weight.....Upgraded LSD

100K base price.....

They have to be careful not to approach GT3 pricing...... because many will just get a GT3....... or just pass on it all together.

GT4Tony

400HP
Shorter gearing
PDK option
Slightly less weight
More aggressive front and rear aero (larger gurney)
CL wheels
Roll bar standard
LWB only
Special colors
$104K-108K

needmoregarage

From Car & Driver last month:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/porsche...your-hopes-up/
Here's the meat of the article:

We’re sorry to dampen this particular parade, but its fair to say that, when we spoke to GT Division boss Andreas Preuninger on this exact subject at the press launch of the GT4, we left the conversation with a very different impression on the viability of an even more extreme Cayman.

“We cannot do everything the market demands,” Preuinger told us, when explicitly asked about a GT4 RS. “It would be thinkable, but nothing more than that. It’s not been discussed, definitely not—not even the idea has come up.”

The big issue is that the GT Division is already overrun with potential projects but has such limited engineering and production capacity that relatively few of those vehicles ultimately will be produced. And basic economic theory tells us that any Cayman variant will command a smaller price tag and therefore contribute to Porsche’s bottom line far less than would another 911 GT-something.

Of course, Preuninger didn’t completely close the door on an RS Cayman—which will be enough to keep the fanboy dream alive. But it’s clear that it’s not on his radar, let alone a done deal.

PiB993

Are some dealers actually accepting refundable deposits on this speculative car? And if so does that truly put the individual 'at the front of the line' if the car is produced?

soupy

When I was inquiring about GT4 waitlists, one dealer I chatted with mentioned one of his best customers with "factory connections" already has a $1k deposit in for a potention GT4RS. He offered me #2 but I politely declined saying I'll wait until some spyshots first.

needmoregarage

It depends entirely on the dealer. I know of two dealers who have lists but are not taking deposits until the car is announced.

As for whether a slot on the list actually "protects" the person holding the slot....who knows? If they 918 guys get first crack at it (which they will) all bets are off in terms of the lists.

My assumption is that an RS version would be even more limited than the GT4 which means even fewer after the 918 owners take their allocation which means very few dealers would even get one slot.

It'll be interesting to see if it comes to pass. I hope it does.

Nacelle

405-415 HP.....

user1029

475HP
GT3 Engine
Lighter
Aggressive Aero
Kermit the Frog Green

Phokaioglaukos

I have the #2 deposit on a GT4RS at my dealer. Had #2 on the GT4 which he honored--late September delivery V200.

FORENN

This would be great (though I'd rather skip the CLs). Hope it comes true, I'm #1 at my dealer.

neanicu

Me too!

TRAKCAR

+1 keep it pure.

More lighter, more power, more aggressive LSD, more tire, more downforce and most importantly a more shortened gearbox and final drive.

GrantG

To me that seems like a pretty mild upgrade for a 24% price increase (and I'd pay extra to keep 5-lugs). Unless by "lighter" you mean more than 100kg (220 pounds) weight savings...