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12-26-2011, 09:41 PM
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I always wondered why the GT cars have no rear seats. Realistically the rear seats weight ~ 20lb total. Thankfully, one can safely transfer rear seats and belts from a non GT car and be reasonably assured that passengers belong there 
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12-26-2011, 10:52 PM
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Rep Power: 106 yeah, maybe. but consider that the 991S is far behind in any straight line run. the 0-100 and beyond times are still far apart. of course, it may run one lap with a similar time to the .2 3 at the ring, but it won't repeat that as many times as the gt3. the brakes are still too small and the suspension is not up to gt3 task. And, the cost of a 991S equipped to handle that well is more than the .2 gt3.
with that said, i expect the 991 gt3 to be a monster with a monster price tag.
with that said, i expect the 991 gt3 to be a monster with a monster price tag.
I think when a proper test is done the 991S will be very close even in straght line speed as well as the outgoing GT3, within a few tenths.
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#19
12-27-2011, 04:59 AM
if you tested a manual 7 speed against the gt3, the gap would worsen. And, how many times are you going to use launch control.
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#20
12-27-2011, 05:03 AM
As far as adding a rear seat to a GT car, be sure it's a .1 or later. Realistically, if involved in a personal injury accident, one would clearly have liability.
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12-27-2011, 10:46 AM
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Rep Power: 106 I really doubt it. 0-60 are meaningless, imo. 0-100 and beyond are what tests a car's capabilities. I believe even Porsche claims the 991 (W/PDK) is about 1.5 seconds behind the .2 gt3 to 100. It gets worse as the speed increases.
if you tested a manual 7 speed against the gt3, the gap would worsen. And, how many times are you going to use launch control.
if you tested a manual 7 speed against the gt3, the gap would worsen. And, how many times are you going to use launch control.
We shall see...
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12-27-2011, 10:47 AM
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Rep Power: 106 there is more than just the seats. The .2 gt3 only has one layer of metal below the rear compartment whereas a Carrera has two and is more reinforced. Porsche warns against adding a rear seat to a .2 gt3/rs.
As far as adding a rear seat to a GT car, be sure it's a .1 or later. Realistically, if involved in a personal injury accident, one would clearly have liability.
As far as adding a rear seat to a GT car, be sure it's a .1 or later. Realistically, if involved in a personal injury accident, one would clearly have liability.
Did not know this, good to know...
So the .1 GT3 is alright with adding the rear seats, just the newer ones don't have the reinforced back seat area, did I understand this correctly?
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12-27-2011, 02:53 PM
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If a track optioned 991S is approaching $112k without PDK and $116 with, my Lord what is a GT3 going to start at?!
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Joined the GT3 deposit club today
will be in current RS territory for pricing.
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01-05-2012, 10:38 AM
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911dev, did you see the R&T article on the 991S? 0-60 in 3.5 and the 1320 in 11.8 @118mph. As I said..the 991 S is definitely in the realm of the 997.2 GT3 in terms of speed. Incredible car.
Do I feel the 991GT3 will be faster? Of course it will, a lot more expensive to I would imagine.
Dave
Do I feel the 991GT3 will be faster? Of course it will, a lot more expensive to I would imagine.
Dave