mid engined 991 GT3?

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02-07-2011, 07:13 PM

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...That one bit will be enough to have purists up in arms, but that's not the end of it. An enthusiast on the Rennlist forum citing high-up Porsche sources also claims the GT3 will pack a 4.0-liter flat-six with some 480 horsepower on tap and nearly 200 fewer pounds to schlepp around...

Here you go: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...he-source.html

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02-07-2011, 07:31 PM

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If the engine were moved forward as suggested, wouldn't it be true of the entire 991 lineup? I can't see special engine positioning for the GT3 only.

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02-07-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swbatte

I can't see special engine positioning for the GT3 only.

Highly doubt it, even the Race cars come off the same Production Line...

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02-08-2011, 07:44 AM

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Never heard of Porsche calling two different cars by the same model designation. A mid engined car would not be called 991 but a separate number.

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02-08-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jumper5836

This gives me a few years to save up for a down payment. Should be a great car, new engine and 200 lbs lighter with PDK as a option though I am sure that will raise the weight up a bit.

Add a couple more years and save 1/2 MSRP in depreciation Greg.