Prospective 991 GT3 RS Owners discussion forum.

[RDMcG]

The press days are May 19-22, so we should see the articles shortly. If they are really good, ( and I am anticipating nothing until I see them) then the interest is going to skyrocket.

[Mermaid]

RDMcG said:

The press days are May 19-22, so we should see the articles shortly. If they are really good, ( and I am anticipating nothing until I see them) then the interest is going to skyrocket.

Probably the most track focused RS?

[peteresser]

first report on sport auto and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLkehF9c5eU

[peteresser]

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/fahrberichte/po...

[peteresser]

http://www.ams-mag.com/comparison-tests/porsche-91...

[AL001]

RSVP911 said:

Anyone got any news about delivery dates - I've been told November. Also OPC said PTS is on the cards -anyone else heard this ?

I'm not getting far on firm details on PTS unlike RS buyers in States who seem to get much more information from PCNA than we receive from Porsche UK.

Any UK RS buyers got a firm commitment on PTS yet?

[isaldiri]

peteresser said:

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/fahrberichte/po...

1460 kg and that's without the roll cage? As a press car one has to assume the lightweight battery was selected but I guess it would be without aircon/stereo delete.

[keep it lit]

[RDMcG]

Seems properly brisk...looking forward to my pickup September 2 at the factory!

[anniesdad]

Ade,

You getting one of the RS's? Look forward to seeing it around sometime if so.

S

[Robbo66]

keep it lit said:

That is awful...

[JJMatrixx]

AL001 said:

RSVP911 said:

Anyone got any news about delivery dates - I've been told November. Also OPC said PTS is on the cards -anyone else heard this ?

I'm not getting far on firm details on PTS unlike RS buyers in States who seem to get much more information from PCNA than we receive from Porsche UK.

Any UK RS buyers got a firm commitment on PTS yet?

I spec'd my RS on Wednesday and am told zero chance of PTS on this car - apparently with the magnesium roof, they would need to test the application of each PTS colour on this metal and that would take a year.

Also looks like the 918 buckets are causing an issue, which will result in a delay. I'm an October build but right now delivery this year is looking unlikely.

[Scott Parker]

Not sure if this has been picked up on yet but it appears the "new" GT3 engine will get some race credibility with the GT3R

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/05/porsche-unleashes...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/91461/por...

[GR GT2RS]

JJMatrixx said:

AL001 said:

RSVP911 said:

Anyone got any news about delivery dates - I've been told November. Also OPC said PTS is on the cards -anyone else heard this ?

I'm not getting far on firm details on PTS unlike RS buyers in States who seem to get much more information from PCNA than we receive from Porsche UK.

Any UK RS buyers got a firm commitment on PTS yet?

I spec'd my RS on Wednesday and am told zero chance of PTS on this car - apparently with the magnesium roof, they would need to test the application of each PTS colour on this metal and that would take a year.

Also looks like the 918 buckets are causing an issue, which will result in a delay. I'm an October build but right now delivery this year is looking unlikely.

Porsche exclusive Germany still cannot confirm PTS and yes its the mag roof that is a problem. However I wouldn`t be surprised if the USA end up getting PTS somehow as happened with the 997.2 GT3RS 4.0 My car is a September build, October delivery. By the time we all have to spec them we will know about the paint issue. The problem will be if we have to have one of the four colours.
Lava Orange - look at me!
GT Silver - Better on a turbo?
Ultraviolet - Blimey!
White - Boring but probably the best of this lot for me?
Guess its about the driving not worrying about looking like a satsuma.

Edited by GR GT2RS on Friday 15th May 17:47

[JJMatrixx]

GR GT2RS said:

Porsche exclusive Germany still cannot confirm PTS and yes its the mag roof that is a problem. However I wouldn`t be surprised if the USA end up getting PTS somehow as happened with the 997.2 GT3RS 4.0 My car is a September build, October delivery. By the time we all have to spec them we will know about the paint issue. The problem will be if we have to have one of the four colours.
Lava Orange - look at me!
GT Silver - Better on a turbo?
Ultraviolet - Blimey!
White - Boring but probably the best of this lot for me?
Guess its about the driving not worrying about looking like a satsuma.

Edited by GR GT2RS on Friday 15th May 17:47

I'm surprised at how good it looks in white. Shows off the accents very well. I spec'd Orange - it should be as wild as possible in my mind. It's a real shame PTS looks unavailable as it's the one car you want to stick out. I think Porsche have been pretty good about NCO like body coloured cage - that's cool. My spec came to £151k - no point in holding back with a car like this.

[Mermaid]

JJMatrixx said:

I'm surprised at how good it looks in white. Shows off the accents very well. I spec'd Orange - it should be as wild as possible in my mind. It's a real shame PTS looks unavailable as it's the one car you want to stick out. I think Porsche have been pretty good about NCO like body coloured cage - that's cool. My spec came to £151k - no point in holding back with a car like this.

White is looking better by the day, as is silver. Porsche classics colours are chosen by Porsche for good reason. As launch colour, Lava will prevail though.

Stinking value at circa £150k

[TrackTwit]

After going to see it in Geneva I was sold on Orange, now I have seen it in White I am going to switch. A very close call but it just looks sooooo good and a little less 'shouty' in White. As a long term keeper I think White will be the final choice for me, unless of course we get PTS very soon then it's Carmine Red.

[RSVP911]

I didn't make it to Geneva - does anyone know if it is being shown in the UK anywhere - The GT3 was shown at Goodwood pre deliveries ? Cheers

[TrackTwit]

RSVP911 said:

I didn't make it to Geneva - does anyone know if it is being shown in the UK anywhere - The GT3 was shown at Goodwood pre deliveries ? Cheers

They have one at the Festival of Speed this year.

[RSVP911]

TrackTwit said:

They have one at the Festival of Speed this year.

Ok cheers may pop and have a look - do you know if it's open to the public or an unveil , invite only as per the GT3 ?