The 718 GT4 might be arriving sooner than you think!

The 718 GT4 might be arriving sooner than you think!

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av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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GT4 late Spring. Waiting to see whether PDK or PDKS and cost of option. Otherwise 'manuel.'

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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anonymous said:
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Yes PDK will clearly be later even a summer car would be ok but hopefully earlier.

rkwm1

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1,476 posts

102 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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anonymous said:
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On a GT4RS wink

rkwm1

Original Poster:

1,476 posts

102 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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dysart200 said:
Anyone got confirmed build slot yet for either car?
Considering they are saying that they will be building quite a few of these, info on allocations seem to be even rarer than last time around!

RSVP911

8,192 posts

133 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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rkwm1 said:
dysart200 said:
Anyone got confirmed build slot yet for either car?
Considering they are saying that they will be building quite a few of these, info on allocations seem to be even rarer than last time around!
Yes; September build for a Spyder (UK car) smile

dysart200

45 posts

110 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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RSVP911 said:
rkwm1 said:
dysart200 said:
Anyone got confirmed build slot yet for either car?
Considering they are saying that they will be building quite a few of these, info on allocations seem to be even rarer than last time around!
Yes; September build for a Spyder (UK car) smile
Congrats, expect that will be one of the 1st UK cars. I've not come across anyone else who has deposited and got confirmed build # etc. I'm caught in 2 minds just now as I sold my GT4 a couple of months ago and driving the family car is killing me! If I get an early Spyder I'll just wait but if I have to wait right through until Spring next year may need to get something else first (That's if I even get an allocation). Looking at 981 Spyders and 987 R's....not easy to find the right spec. Did everyone spec white on the 981 Spyder?!

RSVP911

8,192 posts

133 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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dysart200 said:
Congrats, expect that will be one of the 1st UK cars. I've not come across anyone else who has deposited and got confirmed build # etc. I'm caught in 2 minds just now as I sold my GT4 a couple of months ago and driving the family car is killing me! If I get an early Spyder I'll just wait but if I have to wait right through until Spring next year may need to get something else first (That's if I even get an allocation). Looking at 981 Spyders and 987 R's....not easy to find the right spec. Did everyone spec white on the 981 Spyder?!
981 Spyder is an epic car and I can’t believe that the new one can be much better so I wouldn’t worry too much if you can or can’t get an allocation - best of luck either way smile

GT4RS

4,425 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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anonymous said:
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I asked about pdk and said I may be happy to wait if they did. The response back was Porsche have not confirmed they will even be making a pdk gt4 so if I waited it would be at my risk.

Did down my head says manual will make the car more engaging drive for what I want.

Even if pdk is an option I can’t see it being the same box as the gt3 unless it’s a pricey upgrade.

Fish

3,976 posts

282 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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also September builds spyder
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av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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GT4RS said:
I asked about pdk and said I may be happy to wait if they did. The response back was Porsche have not confirmed they will even be making a pdk gt4 so if I waited it would be at my risk.

Did down my head says manual will make the car more engaging drive for what I want.

Even if pdk is an option I can’t see it being the same box as the gt3 unless it’s a pricey upgrade.
With the right gear ratios as is the case with the GT3, a ''manuel' box would be a no brainer for the GT4. With the same ratios as the 981 and with a lighter clutch, the choice is less less clear cut.

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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dysart200 said:
Did everyone spec white on the 981 Spyder?!
White was the most popular UK colour with 78 out of 227 cars. Followed by GT silver with 62 cars.

Mines white with leather red stitching (of course) carbon, heated buckets and satin wheels.

Gentian looks like it could be one of the most popular colours for the 718.

But as a colours go, it is a particularly dire range this time from Porsche.

CrashBang

225 posts

155 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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rkwm1 said:
dysart200 said:
Anyone got confirmed build slot yet for either car?
Considering they are saying that they will be building quite a few of these, info on allocations seem to be even rarer than last time around!
This ^ - I feel the chat from Porsche that there will be a GT4 for every punter that wants one is nothing more than clever marketing to get and keep people interested! - Eternal hope springs to mind!

Numbers will be limited to protect the GT brand and these will be difficult to get hold of, as initial numbers are suggesting!!

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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The initial numbers this year were always going to be low and only a handful of cars are expected.

R5PCN

71 posts

68 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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dysart200 said:
Anyone got confirmed build slot yet for either car?
Yes, GT4 approx. mid October...

Romo

320 posts

116 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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From Rennlist;





Don`t know the above green name but I would like to see a Mamba Green GT4

Edited by Romo on Wednesday 17th July 20:53

leemanning

557 posts

152 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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GT4RS said:
I asked about pdk and said I may be happy to wait if they did. The response back was Porsche have not confirmed they will even be making a pdk gt4 so if I waited it would be at my risk.

Did down my head says manual will make the car more engaging drive for what I want.

Even if pdk is an option I can’t see it being the same box as the gt3 unless it’s a pricey upgrade.
AP in his interview with Henry on Carfection confirmed that a PDK would be coming, but not for this year. Likely mid/end next year and into 2021.

n12maser

580 posts

92 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Love that green + gold, really works.

gt3rswp

207 posts

60 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Romo said:
From Rennlist;





Don`t know the above green name but I would like to see a Mamba Green GT4

Edited by Romo on Wednesday 17th July 20:53
Likely a Porsche family member car!

RSVP911

8,192 posts

133 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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av185 said:
White was the most popular UK colour with 78 out of 227 cars. Followed by GT silver with 62 cars.

Mines white with leather red stitching (of course) carbon, heated buckets and satin wheels.

Gentian looks like it could be one of the most popular colours for the 718.

But as a colours go, it is a particularly dire range this time from Porsche.
Agree on colours - really poor choice : No grey , no new colours , very limited

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Thursday 18th July 2019
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RSVP911 said:
Agree on colours - really poor choice : No grey , no new colours , very limited
Hi R are you going GTS/classic again for the Spyder?

Will probably go Guards again on the GT4. The Gentian looks a touch dull.