The 718 GT4 might be arriving sooner than you think!
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Even in that brief GT3 clip you can hear that the engine note is a higher pitch than the Spyder mule. It sounds much like the 981 Spyders I posted a few minutes ago.
Based on the two Spyder clips we've now heard, I'd be putting my money on an F6T in that car and also the GT4 (given the same diffuser and exhaust arrangement). It would also explain why the official leaked pics etc never have any sound, Porsche may be wanting to keep people guessing to promote speculation in the press and forums. I appreciate that could work both ways of course!
I'd be surprised if the GT4 is an F6T, but I really don't think it sounds like it's NASP.
Based on the two Spyder clips we've now heard, I'd be putting my money on an F6T in that car and also the GT4 (given the same diffuser and exhaust arrangement). It would also explain why the official leaked pics etc never have any sound, Porsche may be wanting to keep people guessing to promote speculation in the press and forums. I appreciate that could work both ways of course!
I'd be surprised if the GT4 is an F6T, but I really don't think it sounds like it's NASP.
That first video is hilarious. Sounds turbocharged to me. Muffled resonance of a turbocharged flat 6.
If it was naturally aspirated it would be a pure blaring exhaust note with no hint of dampening.
It just reeks of forced induction.
Could even be a equal length manifold setup on a flat 4.
I would laugh my pants off if it didn't have a flat 6 naturally aspirated engine, as 981 GT4 and Spyder prices will skyrocket.
If it was naturally aspirated it would be a pure blaring exhaust note with no hint of dampening.
It just reeks of forced induction.
Could even be a equal length manifold setup on a flat 4.
I would laugh my pants off if it didn't have a flat 6 naturally aspirated engine, as 981 GT4 and Spyder prices will skyrocket.
Sorry, I meant pics only - no video. We've had video of cars on the 'ring previously but they were suspiciously absent last year.
The only advantages I can see are that it's an existing engine and it follows the brief of the 981 GT4 in using the Carrera S engine.
Like I said, I'd also be surprised if it's an F6T but from those clips (and the autobahn clip) it sure sounds like it is one.
The only advantages I can see are that it's an existing engine and it follows the brief of the 981 GT4 in using the Carrera S engine.
Like I said, I'd also be surprised if it's an F6T but from those clips (and the autobahn clip) it sure sounds like it is one.
I'm no expert but that all sounds like a forced induction engine to me with OTT pops and crackles that are often engineered into these engines to make them sound more sporty than they would otherwise do.
I hope I'm wrong as I really would like the next GT4 to be NA, if it's not then I'll be keeping existing one for a very long time.
I hope I'm wrong as I really would like the next GT4 to be NA, if it's not then I'll be keeping existing one for a very long time.
anonymous said:
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Please. That sounds nothing like a 981, not one ounce. You're telling me that sounds like a flat six naturally aspirated lump? Please direct me to a YouTube video of these "special" 981's you've driven that sound similar? 
It sounds awfully like the dull muffled tones of the 3.0T.
I think you're not being honest with yourself at all. I'd be the same if I was in the market for a new 718 but I'm not, so I'm indifferent on what the resultant engine will be. I'd also be the same if I was trying to keep my reputation intact from previous inside claims, but again I'm not in that position.
I reckon it could be a turbo too on listening to it. I have far fewer over run pops on my GT4 and from experience of driving the 3 litre turbo, it has much more in the way of overrun pops - just like the spyder in this video.
What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
Based on the exhaust and diffuser arrangement, and the brakes/wheels, seen on the Spyder and GT4 mules I would say the cars will identical bar the roof (or not!). I can't see Porsche developing two new engines for niche products, it just doesn't make sense.
If all the NASP rumours turn out to be incorrect that'll be madness!
If all the NASP rumours turn out to be incorrect that'll be madness!
Fokker said:
I reckon it could be a turbo too on listening to it. I have far fewer over run pops on my GT4 and from experience of driving the 3 litre turbo, it has much more in the way of overrun pops - just like the spyder in this video.
What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
This, Amen brother!What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
Fokker said:
I reckon it could be a turbo too on listening to it. I have far fewer over run pops on my GT4 and from experience of driving the 3 litre turbo, it has much more in the way of overrun pops - just like the spyder in this video.
What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
This, Amen brother!What i can't fathom though is that the Spyder will have a different engine to the GT4?
If it is a F6T then the GT4 will have to have a properly good N/A lump akin to a slightly restricted GT3.
Here's hoping to be honest. I couldn't give a toss about the Spyder, its the GT4 I'm interested in!
Another video from the same Instagram poster, with a 718 following:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhrqbzPA_OS/
Not exactly conclusive, but the Spyder doesn't sound like an F4T based on that. I think it sounds F6T?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhrqbzPA_OS/
Not exactly conclusive, but the Spyder doesn't sound like an F4T based on that. I think it sounds F6T?
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