RE: Porsche 911 GT2 RS: Driven

[AndrewD]

Awesome car though would like to see Chris Harris' video.

Picked up its baby brother today courtesy of OPC:

[Bradley1500]

WhisperingWasp said:

There is something about this car that I find completely mesmerising! Can't explain it but I cannot think of a new car that I want more. Nor a car in recent memory for that matter.

Epic.

Sums up my feelings perfectly.

GT119 said:

If you were to put this car next to a Huracan Performante and asked to choose which one you are taking home, who would seriously choose this?

I would happily give up 70 bhp for the far better looks, noise and driving experience of the Lamborghini.

I'd rather have the Porsche - so that's one. I suspect there would be a lot of others like me too.

Is it the Weissach Package that adds the stripes across the bonnet and roof? I personally think the cars would look a lot better - and a lot more subtle - in one solid colour.

[Onehp]

xjay1337 said:

GroundEffect said:

Rick101 said:

How does the charge cooler work? Do I understand it correctly that you need to full a water tank accessible in the front?

Sounds like it does what the M4 GTS does - it sprays water in to the cold charge duct.

The M4 GTS has meth injection

A charge cooler uses water circulated in a sort of radiator to cool inlet charge temps (in place of an air-air intercooler).

So I suspect some clarification from the author is needed.

No, M4 GTS uses (distilled) water which is sprayed into the inlet, evaporating and so cooling the air.
Charge cooling or probably more accurately, water to air intercooler, uses water to cool the compressed air after the turbo. Contrary to air to air intercoolers, these don't have to be placed in an airstream and are a lot more compact. Allowing for a shorter pipe routing and high cooling effect, resulting is less lag and more power. Downside is that the water needs to be cooled, but the water piping is more compact and in this case are easily routed to the front where cooling air is 'cheap'. So especially beneficial here I would say.

The s55 (M3 engine) and upwards use charge cooling, as do all the turboed AMG's, also the A45, allowing for descent throttle response despite very high boost pressures on the latter. Not sure about other modern turboed super cars. Most of the were designed from the outset to be turbocharged, so then it makes sense to incorporate huge side intakes to house regular air to air intercoolers. Something the 991 design doesn't really have space for.

Edit: I am officially confused because I've now read three different accounts by different journalists, so now can't say I know what system the GT2 RS has...

Edited by Onehp on Thursday 9th November 17:53

[smilo996]

More power even though two years ago they said they would no longer pursue this.
More arse, more ugly, more wing, more money.

Buy a McLaren, more modern, more car, more looks, more performance.

[footsoldier]

AndrewD said:

Awesome car though would like to see Chris Harris' video.

Picked up its baby brother today courtesy of OPC:

Non-Weissach for you, or just for the model..?

[AndrewD]

footsoldier said:

Non-Weissach for you, or just for the model..?

Just for the model Mark. My spec is for Weissach. Did you decide yet?

[WCZ]

AndrewD said:

Just for the model Mark. My spec is for Weissach. Did you decide yet?

can the Weissach be retro fitted to the model?

[Ian_C]

PhantomPH said:

700hp. SEVEN HUNDRED!! I need a lie down...and a mop.

Indeed. This car is now double the horsepower of the original 1999 GT3!

(was quoted as 360 bhp, which was widely agreed to be a tad optimistic bar maybe tweaked press cars)

[TooMany2cvs]

stradman said:

Its amazing how many haters there are on this thread. C'mon guys its a track tool

No, it's an investment product.

[Quickmoose]

TooMany2cvs said:

stradman said:

Its amazing how many haters there are on this thread. C'mon guys its a track tool

No, it's an investment product.

It isn't a track tool, bought by investors?

[MDL111]

footsoldier said:

AndrewD said:

Awesome car though would like to see Chris Harris' video.

Picked up its baby brother today courtesy of OPC:

Non-Weissach for you, or just for the model..?

Still think it would look much better if the entire car including the lower rear bumper was painted in one colour. Still don't get the bare carbon painted panels mix - just makes cars looks disjointed. Or make the entire body out of bare carbon (probably not possible on a 911 I suspect).
Worst offender imo still the bare carbon lower sills on some Ferraris

[footsoldier]

AndrewD said:

Just for the model Mark. My spec is for Weissach. Did you decide yet?

Probably go Weissach, but can't say I like how it looks. Might get paint brush out.

[Glendower]

Looks just Ike every other Porsche....bland.

[Quickmoose]

Glendower said:

Looks just Ike every other Porsche....bland.

Thank god you've come along and pointed out the most simplistic non-enthusiasts' position....a 911 thread wouldn't be the same without someone who's not interested taking time out to post something this banal

[Ergie]

Please stop giving Porsche coverage and press inches for this nonsense.

You cannot buy these cars. I approached three dealers on the day the GT2 was announced and they basically told me that there was no chance.

I previously purchased a brand new GT2 back in 2002 when no-one was buying. However, they care not.

[AndrewD]

footsoldier said:

Probably go Weissach, but can't say I like how it looks. Might get paint brush out.

Let's see if exclusive can do some custom paint, e.g. Stripe delete?

[jakeb]

They need to get some stickers on these things and go racing like the good old days of the 993 GT2

[Rawwr]

AndrewD said:

footsoldier said:

Probably go Weissach, but can't say I like how it looks. Might get paint brush out.

Let's see if exclusive can do some custom paint, e.g. Stripe delete?

Oh god yes. I can't help thinking it'd look a bit more cohesive if you could have the whole thing in one colour. I mean, you could always go black but I've heard rumours that once one has gone black, one may not return.

[D200]

Ergie said:

Please stop giving Porsche coverage and press inches for this nonsense.

You cannot buy these cars. I approached three dealers on the day the GT2 was announced and they basically told me that there was no chance.

I previously purchased a brand new GT2 back in 2002 when no-one was buying. However, they care not.

It is a complete joke.

At same time I can see why PH & Co give the car press time, it does sound like a great car, but they really need to stop mentioning the list price as it is completely irrelevant/incorrect/made up nonsense.

This car is not 200k – it’s probably about 700k in reality if you wanted to actually buy one

They should list the price as 'POA - circa 700,000+' or something

[Durzel]

DamianQS said:

Slightly off topic .

But if your numbers come on the Lotto how many Supercar manufacturers can you actually walk into your local dealer and order prior to having a previous relationship.

I wonder what the lead time for a non youtuber /previous customer.

If you walked into any dealership and said you were prepared to pay £X overs then I'd imagine they'd find a way to source you a car or know someone/a customer who has one who would be motivated to sell.