The new 718 Gt4/Spyder are here!

[mobil1]

Jim1556 said:

mactrack said:

No wonder you can't get a 718 Spyder in the UK. They're all going to China along with the 2.0T engines!

https://www.porsche.com/china/en/models/718/718-sp...

Didn't realise the Chinese Spyder was only 300hp?

Glad we don't have their pricing structure!

718 Boxster £62.5k 250ps
718 Boxster S £88k 350ps
718 Spyder £82k 300ps

911 Carrera £141k 385ps
911 Carrera S £163k 450ps
911 Turbo S £260k 650ps

Well i certainly hope I don't end up with one of these! Looks like other markets may follow.

https://www.motor1.com/news/502359/porsche-718-spy...

[luckyhands]

What was the change in the MY22 with the reverse camera please?

[mobil1]

luckyhands said:

What was the change in the MY22 with the reverse camera please?

MY2021 - Both the Camera and Reverse Sensors were an option around £830 for both from memory.

MY2022 - reverse sensors are now standard within the price increase so cannot be deleted. Additional option is the camera at around £460.

[webstercivet]

Jim1556 said:

Didn't realise the Chinese Spyder was only 300hp?

Glad we don't have their pricing structure!

718 Boxster £62.5k 250ps
718 Boxster S £88k 350ps
718 Spyder £82k 300ps

911 Carrera £141k 385ps
911 Carrera S £163k 450ps
911 Turbo S £260k 650ps

Can certainly see why the UK isn't a top priority for Porsche: these prices, and more units sold in China than the whole of Europe!

[mondie]

Those prices look similar to Australia. It's all extra taxes. A 911 Turbo S is $475k + on-road costs in Oz which is around £260k. On-road costs would be another $14k or so.

[ClioTrophy55]

mobil1 said:

Twinfan said:

I think with the semi conductor shortage, and the ~1000 engines that need new con rods, it's really screwed up Cayster 4.0 production. Remeber also that these are the "dirty" engine cars, so cancelling or delaying them helps bring the fleet average emissions down. Therefore there's a knock-on bonus if moving production drops them into a later reporting period if you're close to or over the limit in the current period.

I wouldn't want to be in Porsche's shoes at the moment - it must be a nightmare keeping their (frankly awesome) just-in-time production process running.

Yes it looks as if this chips shortage is pretty serious as JLR has just announced UK production to be suspended. Obviously now drastically affecting car manufacturers.

On the bright side, I did finally manage to get hold of an XBox Series X for my 9 year old son last week. That may be where the missing chips have gone.

[mobil1]

ClioTrophy55 said:

On the bright side, I did finally manage to get hold of an XBox Series X for my 9 year old son last week. That may be where the missing chips have gone.

Oh well, at least someone’s happy!

[MPorsche]

Sorry if it’s been done already. But has anyone done the Houndstooth cushions , I know JCR does but £1,500 is too punchy for me. Are there any other suppliers?

[Twinfan]

MPorsche said:

Sorry if it’s been done already. But has anyone done the Houndstooth cushions , I know JCR does but £1,500 is too punchy for me. Are there any other suppliers?

Try here?

http://classicfx.net/porsche-seat-covers/

[MPorsche]

Twinfan said:

Try here?

http://classicfx.net/porsche-seat-covers/

Thanks, more my price bracket. Is there a compromise on quality?

[Twinfan]

No idea I'm afraid! Just a supplier I'm aware of.

[Champs]

MPorsche said:

Twinfan said:

Try here?

http://classicfx.net/porsche-seat-covers/

Thanks, more my price bracket. Is there a compromise on quality?

You will be very happy Sir !
I got a pair from Gary for my Touring and they are no different in workmanship than that of the factory pepita on my R !
The pepita he used was OEM, and his fit and finish are 100 % equal to factory. Identical fit and quality !

[Mark-ri571]

Shmee collects a used 718 GT4 manual
https://youtu.be/2K_yz8K9Yqo

[davidc1]

Schmee is a hard watch. Watched the first half then clicked away.
He is like a gurning teenager.
White and gold is very meh.
Taycan and gt4 in order to secure a gt4rs perhaps....

[MPorsche]

Champs said:

You will be very happy Sir !
I got a pair from Gary for my Touring and they are no different in workmanship than that of the factory pepita on my R !
The pepita he used was OEM, and his fit and finish are 100 % equal to factory. Identical fit and quality !

Brilliant thank you!

[gtsralph]

MPorsche said:

Champs said:

You will be very happy Sir !
I got a pair from Gary for my Touring and they are no different in workmanship than that of the factory pepita on my R !
The pepita he used was OEM, and his fit and finish are 100 % equal to factory. Identical fit and quality !

Brilliant thank you!

I have a set of Gary's in Pepita removed from my 718 GT4, PM me if you are interested.

[MPorsche]

gtsralph said:

I have a set of Gary's in Pepita removed from my 718 GT4, PM me if you are interested.

Same style as this ? I can’t tell.

[gtsralph]

MPorsche said:

Same style as this ? I can’t tell.

No, mine are for the lightweight buckets (a.k.a 918 seats)

[Melvynr]

gtsralph said:

No, mine are for the lightweight buckets (a.k.a 918 seats)

Is it just the covers you have , or inserts as well.Cheers.

[MannyLon]

Talking of seats, here's my trip to classic FX:

https://youtu.be/-4Udwmpkg0U