Leonard Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ooooo no tasty 991s when I was there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Loads of them. Counted 10 at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm E Box Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Stark said: That's me that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 4:26 PM, RBD914 v2 said: For those who sing the praises of their 718's that's fine, each to their own. I have driven several 718's over many days, but it's not for me, no thanks! I doubt Ferrari will ever dump their V8s and V12s for a 4 cylinder in their aspirational sports cars, no sir, they understand their market!. Errmmm you might be disappointed again as Ferrari release a V6 next year so much for understanding their market? That half the cylinders now gone. Again down to emissions, things change im afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Not a 4 cylinder though....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 8 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: Not a 4 cylinder though....! Strange comparison as in the real world dropping to a V6 is a 50% reduction in cylinders , whereas the Porsche 6 cylinder is a reduction of 33%. Its not about understanding their market at all, is about being told to change is a world driven by emissions and fuel economy. At the end of the day we may not like it but they want to continue to sell their cars and engines must change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cad Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 It hasn't got anything to do with understanding markets. Of course they both do. Ferrari are in a completely different position to Porsche as they do not belong to a pool. Ferrari can propose their own emissions targets as they are a low volume seller. So they negotiate a reduction level with the commissioner. In fact they missed their own target but a 400,000 euro fine isn't going to break the bank for them. They can retain V8's and V12's, downsizing the engines and adding hybrid features or turbos. That still produces 250g/km for the V8 turbo which is the low end Ferrari. Porsche needs to come in significantly under that. To illustrate, a 911 Carrera S would need to hit 155g/km by 2020. Of course reductions are across the fleet so reductions are not for each model and engine type but it's a good example of the kind of challenge Porsche faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Maybe it's just me then - a good old fashioned petrol head from an era when there was no substitute for capacity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cad Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Some people will keep these old things on the road for years to come, but I foresee a time when they are banned from city centres. Or can only be used on tracks, and for every lap you'll have to plant a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hopefully I will be 6 feet under by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Mike CadWhy I got the 981. Get a lovely Manual flat 6 whilst you can I reckon. I need to get a naturally aspirated V8, V10 and V12 then and can die happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee-money Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Is it just me or is everyone not getting feed up with the 4 or 6 cylinder thing! Bores the shyate out of me now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Gee-money said: Is it just me or is everyone not getting feed up with the 4 or 6 cylinder thing! Bores the shyate out of me now! You haven't been around for the PDK v M6 debate have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 3:43 PM, Mike Cad said: ....and for every lap you'll have to plant a tree. Not a problem. I've got plenty of laps in credit already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex247 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Pardon my ignorance, but is the Silverstone day 'given' when you buy a new Porsche or do you have to pay to attend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I was given mine / but had recently purchased an approve used 981 S from Nottingham Porsche Centre. You can pay for experiences up there too: http://www.porsche.com/silverstone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex247 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks, that's also answered my next question as I've just purchased an approved used 718. I think I might have to make polite enquiries! Andy, did you have to negotiate or was it just offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Vortex247 said: Thanks, that's also answered my next question as I've just purchased an approved used 718. I think I might have to make polite enquiries! Andy, did you have to negotiate or was it just offered? I think the dealers put you forward for it, my invite was 7 months after buying my 981, it probably depends a bit on their Callander of events, but having a word with your sales rep and expressing your interest should ensure you aren't forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Vortex247 said: Thanks, that's also answered my next question as I've just purchased an approved used 718. I think I might have to make polite enquiries! Andy, did you have to negotiate or was it just offered? Came out of the blue for me and was greatly appreciated - loved it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think you get an experience in the car you are buying (if buying new), but buying used approved from an OPC will probably get you invites to quite a few different events. I bought from Nottingham in October and was invited to the 718 drive day. I since been invited to a clay pigeon shoot event, with a drive in a new porker and lunch included. Long may it continue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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