718 GT4?
06-18-2019, 05:12 AM
#7486
Racer
Well, to be perfectly frank, in the end using a version of the current Carrera Engines is the most cost-efficient way forward. This engine will probably now be used as a base for the upcoming Turbo and Turbo S 992 Porsches. Again, the GT4 is a parts bin car, and it seems like it always will be. Porsche are seemingly not interested in giving the platform what it truly deserves. Shame that.
06-18-2019, 05:40 AM
#7488
Wow drab colors. Looks like the extended fuel tank is included in the base price.
https://www.porsche-code.com/PLVP2GK1
Not sure what color I would go for
https://www.porsche-code.com/PLVP2GK1
Not sure what color I would go for
06-18-2019, 06:04 AM
#7489
Whilst all 981 owners will be biased, having read everything all day and looked at the figures and various features etc, I genuinely think the 981 has ended being the 'better car'.
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
Better value for money (new or used).
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
Better value for money (new or used).
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
Last edited by Bausse9; 06-18-2019 at 07:56 AM.
06-18-2019, 06:27 AM
#7490
Rennlist Member
06-18-2019, 06:52 AM
#7491
Burning Brakes
Whilst all 981 owners will be biased, having read everything all day and looked at the figures and various features etc, I genuinely think the 981 has ended being the 'better car'.
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
Pretty disappointed Porsche neutered the GT4....again.
06-18-2019, 07:24 AM
#7492
Could we get a link to the configurator? Thanks.
06-18-2019, 07:35 AM
#7493
Rennlist Member
06-18-2019, 07:38 AM
#7494
Rennlist Member
Whilst all 981 owners will be biased, having read everything all day and looked at the figures and various features etc, I genuinely think the 981 has ended being the 'better car'.
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
Same power (power-to-weight is practically identical, and the 981 is in any case a mere set of headers away from 420+).
Same gearing.
Same suspension.
Same torque.
Looks better (particularly the rear).
Will sound better (we have all seen the videos, the 718 is obviously not going to sound as good).
Doesn't have all the nannying emissions stuff (I simply do not want things like cylinder deactivation on a sports/track car).
Is lighter (also thus a better base car for modifying).
More exclusive.
What am I missing?
I'd love to say I have a '4.0', but actually it would seem the capacity hike is for all the wrong reasons (sure explains why the racecar hasn't bothered with the 4.0...).
Wow, has the 981 just become the better car??
Who is with me?
06-18-2019, 08:03 AM
#7496
$134k... pretty disappointed in the colors.
https://www.porsche-code.com/PLSLQH63
https://www.porsche-code.com/PLSLQH63
123k for me. Now I have to seriously weigh a used gt3 in the 160s.... when I spec mine that’s where it would come out to. I think the extra sparkle from the motor is worth 40k. However the 160 ones seem to be multi owner with 5k+ miles so I’m betting they were driven hard.
06-18-2019, 08:39 AM
#7498
Burning Brakes
Jblaw I'm not sure either....but I clicked on the Porsche code that some people poated. Load it and then change the configuration.
Miami looks good with aurum wheels. Perhaps white looks better with it? I know I've asked it before, but are people going to go with navigation? I only use waze on my phone but I have a google phone. I would still get apple car play in case I get a iPhone or if my wife rides with me.
Miami looks good with aurum wheels. Perhaps white looks better with it? I know I've asked it before, but are people going to go with navigation? I only use waze on my phone but I have a google phone. I would still get apple car play in case I get a iPhone or if my wife rides with me.
06-18-2019, 08:48 AM
#7499
Rennlist Member
Pretty disappointed that they have clubsport package listed on the brochure page but can’t select it.
123k for me. Now I have to seriously weigh a used gt3 in the 160s.... when I spec mine that’s where it would come out to. I think the extra sparkle from the motor is worth 40k. However the 160 ones seem to be multi owner with 5k+ miles so I’m betting they were driven hard.
123k for me. Now I have to seriously weigh a used gt3 in the 160s.... when I spec mine that’s where it would come out to. I think the extra sparkle from the motor is worth 40k. However the 160 ones seem to be multi owner with 5k+ miles so I’m betting they were driven hard.
I used someone else’s code
06-18-2019, 09:18 AM
#7500
Rennlist Member
Can’t delete AC or radio? You could on the 981 I thought. Must be the back up camera requirement. Maybe there isn’t much weight gain factoring all the lightweight options on the old car?
The price increase isn’t that bad either when you factor in the first service is included. ��
wish the coilovers were ride height adjustable to corner balance. Overall they delivered what they always do....just enough. Wish the TVR would get here.
The price increase isn’t that bad either when you factor in the first service is included. ��
wish the coilovers were ride height adjustable to corner balance. Overall they delivered what they always do....just enough. Wish the TVR would get here.