I agree with your concern and I do know that MB had some initial issues with the 7-spd. Guess we'll just have to wait until there are some "first drives" and by fall we should know whether the new tranny is a go on the order form or not. I am torn between the 6 spd. or a "tip" style auto. I don't know what type trannys the F-1 cars use (DSG or PDK style) but when they rev and shift up or down it is amazing. Clearly faster than a manual.

 

The new dual clutch manual-auto boxes are far superior to the Ferrari F1 type boxes as they are much more atune to a street car (meaning much smoother shifts in auto mode) but still can shift at lighting speeds...MB's new dual clutch box which is already out and BMW's (coming out soon) look to be quite promising and I'm sure Porsche's will be too. My next 911 will have the new PDK type box; I'm just getting burnt out with the 6 speed and the clutch in and out routine especially in city traffic.

 

What do you mean no chance. The current 3.6 GT3 has 415 hp. Seems very logical that the 2010 GT3 with a 3.8 can produce 450!

 

Is it possible that Porsche is getting conservative with HP #'s now that gas is escalating in cost?

maybe the HP figures will not be as high as originally thought.

Any ideas as to why they may not produce the two mentioned models?

 

Pardon my stupid question but , how long would the current GT2 remain as "new" ?
I was planning on getting one, but wanted to confirm that it would remain as current gen for some time.

 

^^^

Not a stupid question. I would also like to know if there may be a 'Mark II" 997 GT2 planned. Any inside info, anyone?

Seems to me that the whole 'Mark I' followed by a mid-generation improvment to a 'Mark 2' would tend to **** off a few early adopters...but I'm sure that has been discussed on these forums for some time.

Given Porsche's past timeline, one has to surmise that a 998 GT2, if any, would be introduced around 2014 or 2015.? Fingers-crossed.

 

Yeah, going by the current scenario , I think it is widely misunderstood that the 998 series is around the corner. May be a face lift I think , which comprises of the PDK , newer looks and increase in output.

But even with that in mind, wouldn't the same apply across the entire range? We even saw the GT3RS being face lifted and tested ( as per leftlane) , so the GT2 would be getting the same LED's and changes too?

 

Any one?

 

Ok - Lets resume what is rumored/known:
350 bhp for Carrera
385 for Carrera s
Both models will be announced in May and production to start after factory's summer vacation (September).
PDK will be offered. (looks like sequential shifter - no flappy paddles)
A red reflector stripe on the rear will return (rumored only for 4S but could be for both).
Head lights will have dynamic cornering lights.
LED rear lights.

GT3 and GT3RS face lift only in 2009.
No Turbo face lift till MY10.
No news on GT2

Thats about all I can remember.

 

That sound correct. That is what my AD said.

 

I thought it was July ?

 

Some interesting posts from Rennteam lately...

Images from the new Porsche's Electronic Catalogue for Rear reflector stripe, new engine, new headlights, and pdk!

 

The '09 is getting more and more interesting!

 

time for a new car.
the 09s are looking promising.

 

so you guys think there will be a huge improvement?