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Old 06-17-2019, 07:02 PM
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It's not using the "DGG" engine - i.e. 4.0 (991.2 GT3/RS).
Instead, it's based on the current turbocharged motors, minus the turbos.

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They increased the displacement of the previous 3.8L GT4 engine.
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They increased the displacement of the previous 3.8L GT4 engine.
No, according to AP they increased bore and stroke of the newer 9A2 3.0L twin turbo motor and removed turbos...
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As I said in the 718 forum, Bella!! Fantastico for the Spyder!! to my eye and taste, my favorite Porsche rag top. Had a 2015 Boxster GTS and still miss it. My updated signature says it all!

Just a quick question re the GT4 - does anyone believe it will be offered with a PDK option for the track?
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No PDK?
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Total Bad ***! And that sound!
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Word of the day... "Puristic"
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Disappointing that the Spyder no longer has an analog suspension...it was the best thing about the car, in both the previous 987.2 and 981.1 generations.
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That Spyder looks very nice: https://newstv.porsche.com/en/article/126455.html
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8k redline. should be a ton of fun!
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Sorry I haven't looked at all the articles ...

Is there any word anywhere in regards to the rumored GT4 RS?
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The spyder looks much nicer to me than the 991 speedster. Any news on price? I imagine at least 15% jump over the 981 version.
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8k redline; definitely not a GT motor.
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Originally Posted by GrantG
No, according to AP they increased bore and stroke of the newer 9A2 3.0L twin turbo motor and removed turbos...
Yes, that's correct. However, I don't see a big difference between 9A2 and 9A1 - unless I'm missing something?

It's not like the M96/97 to 9A1 change.
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