The 718 GT4 might be arriving sooner than you think!

[TDT]

anonymous said:

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Yeah i understand that..and glad from a choice perspective that they didn't... but from a comparable offering in the current market place and with an eye on what they wanted to do in motorsport..i felt it might have been a good direction for them to go with. They choose differentiation(vs marketplace as you say) and they have no direct competitor at the price point.

[Romo]

All I want/need;

- NASP 6F
- PDK

I used to own a 981CGTS, the synergy NA 6F and PDK was just perfect IMHO, given the 718 GT4 is the top of the 718 range, I do want the best/fastest transmission that suits that specific car and really crown it to be king!


As a Dutchman I would like to thank all forum members for all information that has been given here, I do like it a lot and I do read it all !!

Edited by Romo on Monday 21st May 18:19

[TB303]

anonymous said:

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Exactly - I would take less power for more engagement.

The rest is really only relevant for pub / forum chatter or if tracking the car.

I used to really enjoy driving a MK1 MX5 for this reason, and it’s the same reason I enjoy a 964C2 manual to balance out the modern “fast” stuff.

[Romo]

I did like the PDK and that as a MT enthousiast !

The only thing I do hope is that Porsche would give it`s GT4/Spyders buyers/consumers a choice in transmission, like they did with the GT3. Pick your poison !!

We wil see what is coming.

[Porsche911R]

TB303 said:

anonymous said:

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Exactly - I would take less power for more engagement.

The rest is really only relevant for pub / forum chatter or if tracking the car.

I used to really enjoy driving a MK1 MX5 for this reason, and it’s the same reason I enjoy a 964C2 manual to balance out the modern “fast” stuff.

it's why the Cayman R has a good following now days, a few sold GT4's to buy Cayman R's it's a real sweet spot.

[Budflicker]

Porsche911R said:

it's why the Cayman R has a good following now days, a few sold GT4's to buy Cayman R's it's a real sweet spot.

I have to say having driven the R on some b roads yesterday it really is a cracking car.
The damping is firm enough while remaining smooth and compliant and the engine is really sharp and revs wonderfully, this coupled with the fantastic balance and high speed cornering ability makes the R a great package.

I've not driven a GT4 yet so can't draw a comparison but the R has really impressed me.


And its green

[TB303]

Agreed. The cayman R is fantastic. I loved my week in one.

[otisdog]

rkwm1 said:

Will the RS if built have this engine or the GT3 engine?

GT3....maybe down 20 horses, but with the full rev range.

[rkwm1]

otisdog said:

GT3....maybe down 20 horses, but with the full rev range.

[Twinfan]

420PS in the GT4 and 480PS in an RS version if it comes? Not a chance!

460PS is in the mule, along with a high rev limit, but what's in the mule hasn't been signed off...

[Upnorthgt3]

anonymous said:

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Are they not already homologating PDK via the Clubsport? They don’t race a manual model. If the above were true, this would make manual less likely than PDK (which is obviously incorrect).

[Twinfan]

Exactly. I think the RS mule was a bit of fun and good initial testing for the engineers. I can't see it being made.

[Twinfan]

Upnorthgt3 said:

Are they not already homologating PDK via the Clubsport? They don’t race a manual model. If the above were true, this would make manual less likely than PDK (which is obviously incorrect).

Under GT4 rules the engine has to be homologated but the gearbox doesn't, apparently.

[Upnorthgt3]

anonymous said:

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Then make your posts easier to understand man........

Haha

[rkwm1]

anonymous said:

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Just because we havent seen pictures of it doesn't mean the testing hasn't happened.

[rkwm1]

Twinfan said:

Exactly. I think the RS mule was a bit of fun and good initial testing for the engineers. I can't see it being made.

I still think it will happen. It doesn't make sense to let people see it if its not going to make it to production! Its an easy way to get some cash back for the development costs of the 4.0 engine. Also if they build in extremely limited numbers its not really going to be competing for sales against GT3.

I just hope they offer a manual option.

[otisdog]

Twinfan said:

420PS in the GT4 and 480PS in an RS version if it comes? Not a chance!

460PS is in the mule, along with a high rev limit, but what's in the mule hasn't been signed off...

Well, can you tell me what other engine Porsche has that rev's to 9K?

[otisdog]

Twinfan said:

Exactly. I think the RS mule was a bit of fun and good initial testing for the engineers. I can't see it being made.

Open your eyes....

[BE57JAM]

anonymous said:

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This is an interesting point. If the car starts with a PDK why do we see the manual as the only transmission option on the road car?

Seems counter intuitive that the Decission to not provide choice is cost based but then the only available option of the 2 is the manual when the pdk is already in place.

[TDT]

The PDK they used for the 981 GT4 CS race car from the 2.7 and it has 7th blanked off.
Maybe they don’t want that on the street.... too quick for its place in the range.