JohnSyn Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Lonewolfgjp said: One way round the Spyder roof is to only drive it on sunny days and leave the roof down in the garage and buy the GT4 for the rainy days 👍 Expensive but a practical solution 😂 Sounds ideal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Both beautiful cars and anyone who gets one is very lucky! Both cars sound fantastic with the n/a engines in them. The Spyders roof wouldn’t bother me it’s just finding the money to afford one that’s the problem 😂 and finding one for sale. One way round the Spyder roof is to only drive it on sunny days and leave the roof down in the garage and buy the GT4 for the rainy days 👍 Expensive but a practical solution 😂 I like your thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'd like your bank account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 9:40 AM, Jason986S said: I wonder how this will effect 981 GT4 values?! Expect them to get a hammering. The batch of GT4s this year will be limited (so expect to see some flipped to people with more money than sense) but then next year there's no limited numbers - the car is even on the configurator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 What about the ClubSport by Manthey racing? Or even the latest extreme GT4 ClubSportMR. Absolute weapons for the track day or completion buyers. Brilliant video with Misha & Manthey explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 We had one of the new 718 GT4 Clubsports at the last Britcar round - should be out at Oulton Park again this Saturday. Hardly any difference from the 981 version, same engine - not this new one. The Manthey pack for the 981 race cost an extra 25k Euros! I believe all of the 718 Clubsports are all being built by Manthey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toocan Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 22 hours ago, Araf said: Expect them to get a hammering. The batch of GT4s this year will be limited (so expect to see some flipped to people with more money than sense) but then next year there's no limited numbers - the car is even on the configurator. So in 2020 anyone can order a GT4 or Spyder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, toocan said: So in 2020 anyone can order a GT4 or Spyder? That's supposed to be the plan. And they will take their place on the production line with all other orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berty987 Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 I do hope so. At present even the dealers are treating the Spyder and GT4 as " invitation only " orders. If the alternate flat six appears , I suspect it will be a GTS with a new powerplant, maybe a detuned 911 engine with smaller turbos or a new flat six based on the Spyder and Gt4 ( with different internals or stroke to make it non tuneable ) . Don't forget at present the spyder and Gt4 are using an all new engine that's not used elsewhere, so Porsche will probably want to improve their productivity to make it cost effective. I think there is room in the market for a higher spec flat six that's not as hardcore as the GT4 or impractical as the spyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmal Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Sorry if this already mentioned but new 718 GTS for sale at end of year will be a 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Great news 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 54 minutes ago, Nickmal said: Sorry if this already mentioned but new 718 GTS for sale at end of year will be a 6. Ssshhhh🤫. Don't let @JohnSyn find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, Gutley said: Ssshhhh🤫. Don't let @JohnSyn find out. That's old news Matt....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 8/19/2019 at 2:43 PM, Nickmal said: Sorry if this already mentioned but new 718 GTS for sale at end of year will be a 6. From the conversation i had it wont be called a GTS and will sit above the present GTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, MIkeyv60 said: From the conversation i had it wont be called a GTS and will sit above the present GTS Ah, like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 7:59 AM, MIkeyv60 said: From the conversation i had it wont be called a GTS and will sit above the present GTS Yep..I've been told it will be called the 718 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 10 hours ago, JohnSyn said: Yep..I've been told it will be called the 718 6 Random thought, if and when they get around to a 2nd generation refresh will it be a... 718.2 6 or a 718 6.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 The 718 is actually a 981.2; tweaked bodywork, new engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, John K said: Random thought, if and when they get around to a 2nd generation refresh will it be a... 718.2 6 or a 718 6.2 I think a 6.2l in a Boxster would be a step too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham W Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: The 718 is actually a 981.2; tweaked bodywork, new engine. Actually Porsche call it a 982 and it comes with a host of extras that were options on the 981 as well as improved PCM, steering and brakes😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 TBH, coming from the engineering design world, the Porsche numbering schemas hold no fear for me. All they are doing with the 987.1 and 987.2 is a major (987) and minor (.2) revision increase (or uptick) And the 911 is the Seed file, the 991 is the project file and then we get the minor revs 991.1 991.2 etc All very logical and German... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 32 minutes ago, Graham W said: Actually Porsche call it a 982 and it comes with a host of extras that were options on the 981 as well as improved PCM, steering and brakes😉 Exactly. With exceptions, the pattern with the Boxster is same body, new engine (2.5-2.7 - then body revisions), same engine in new body (987.1), same body with new engine (987.2), same engine in new body (981), same body new engine (718).... I don't need to mention adding a glovebox or LED rear lights, but that's the very basic pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 hours ago, CliveH said: I think a 6.2l in a Boxster would be a step too far It's been done before. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/945950-00-boxster-s-v8-renegade-hybrids-kit-ls3-480hp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Wow, has the traction control been upgraded also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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