Why do Porsche restrict colours on GT cars so much?
Discussion
Traditionally the RS was a focused track car for the tracker driver and always came in a limited set of colours, lairy graphics, and few options.
...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
Edited by LaSource on Sunday 5th April 07:04
LaSource said:
Traditionally the RS was a focused track car for the tracker driver and always came in a limited set of colours, lairy graphics, and few options.
...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
You've got to love ph these days. No cars delivered yet and already we have the verdict, these cars are being bought by investors to go to dinner parties. It must be true, because of a lack of graphics ...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
Edited by LaSource on Sunday 5th April 07:04
Obviously when you suggested to your wife going out in your car that was to attack Eau Rouge flat in 6th?
Porsche spent so much money on the RS they could only do 4 pants colours ;-)
I was told that porsche done the RS cars in solid colours for reasons of weight, cost and repainting.
They figured that the track cars would need repainting more often so easier to match solid colours.
Solid paint is cheaper and needs less lacquering. Less paint and lacquer = less weight. Amazing how much liquid can weigh over a big area.
1l of paint == 1kg
I was told that porsche done the RS cars in solid colours for reasons of weight, cost and repainting.
They figured that the track cars would need repainting more often so easier to match solid colours.
Solid paint is cheaper and needs less lacquering. Less paint and lacquer = less weight. Amazing how much liquid can weigh over a big area.
1l of paint == 1kg
DasChin said:
Porsche spent so much money on the RS they could only do 4 pants colours ;-)
I was told that porsche done the RS cars in solid colours for reasons of weight, cost and repainting.
They figured that the track cars would need repainting more often so easier to match solid colours.
Solid paint is cheaper and needs less lacquering. Less paint and lacquer = less weight. Amazing how much liquid can weigh over a big area.
1l of paint == 1kg
Metallic colours actually add a couple of kg over solid ones. Hence solid colours rule - as much as I personally like GT SilverI was told that porsche done the RS cars in solid colours for reasons of weight, cost and repainting.
They figured that the track cars would need repainting more often so easier to match solid colours.
Solid paint is cheaper and needs less lacquering. Less paint and lacquer = less weight. Amazing how much liquid can weigh over a big area.
1l of paint == 1kg
AndrewD said:
LaSource said:
Traditionally the RS was a focused track car for the tracker driver and always came in a limited set of colours, lairy graphics, and few options.
...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
You've got to love ph these days. No cars delivered yet and already we have the verdict, these cars are being bought by investors to go to dinner parties. It must be true, because of a lack of graphics ...this one is a bit different. I don't think all buyers are trackers but a lot of drivers, and driver/investors. They did not do the lairy graphics so the car has broader usage. Most buyers are speccing as if it was their regular road sports cars and therefore expect the same flexibility of options. This version will be used more for dinner outings then any previous RS ever was.
My other half is not impressed if I suggest we go anywhere in a white car with blue wheels and blue graphics
Unfortunately in following the same limited colour theme as before, Porsche have also tried to put a different mark on this variant but come out with suboptimal colour choice.
All IMHO.
Edited by LaSource on Sunday 5th April 07:04
Obviously when you suggested to your wife going out in your car that was to attack Eau Rouge flat in 6th?
I did say IMHO...so, its an opinion not a verdict or data driven result. That's stating the obvious. You may have a different one...so we can share our opinions.
Likewise, not all buyers are the same...its just about the general centre of gravity of the buyer segment based on my discussions with existing 7.2 RS owners and some who are getting the new one.
The values bit cannot be ignored with this car. The purchase price sits very well against the competition..plus there is the upside story...a say £250k car for £170k? If that is true then of course every 918 owner should get one...I would too if I had a 918. Its either free motoring for a year or two, or a discount on the 918 outlay.
In my opinion, a car worth £250k is harder to justify as a regular (say 5-6 times a year) track car..especially if it could be risking the potential premium in the car. Naturally, it depends also on your level of wealth, financial attitude, risk appetite, etc.
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