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The new 911 R
Probably will be sold out before it reaches our shores... GT3RS engine, no aero, back seat, and a 6 speed manual !!
Porsche 911 R preview - prices, specs and 0-60 time | Evo I find that latest tidbit interesting unless it's a mistake... I never took to the 7 speed manual when test driving it... Back to 6 huh ? ;-) |
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How much?
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I don't know... They haven't said yet... Everyone suspects close to the GT3RS. Serious $$$, instant collectible too... I expect dealer markup to boot !
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Only 991 examples and apparently they're already sold. Thanks Porsche for making a 911 that many of us would like but few can have. I don't have any interest in 918s, etc. but this is a modern Porsche that I would like to have (regular 991 doesn't interest me either).
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Apparently 918 buyers got first dibs. A perfec illustration of easy money for people who already have tons of money. The rest of us can dream.... I only brought it up because I am intrigued by the 6 speed reversal... I prefer the 6 box too, I'll be interested to hear why they went to that vs the 7 speed manual they foisted on the regular 991.
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Supposedly already sold out. Porsche has learned from Ferrari by catering to their best customers with special edition cars, offered privately before they ever hit the open market. This is not a car for us.
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O K , I really really want ! 493 naturally aspirated HP at 8250 rpm with no sound deadening, and only 2750 pounds, and a real 6 speed manual trans ? Wow, what a brain scrambling ride that will be.
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Get in line behind Bill, in 15 years ;-) I'm gonna wait for a 997.2 GTS myself, less expensive and probably the last modern 911 that interests me. Might cave for a newer Cayman S instead by the time I save enough !
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The 911R should be the standard base 911 model sold, and not just to a very limited audience.
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^^Agree 100%
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Sad thing is that most will never see the duty they are intended for.
In 15 years these will be collector items, nothing we will be taking to the track then either. I will cry a little in my 6 speed 993 tonight ... G |
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We should ask Jack O. what it's like to drive.
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 Holy smokes, I don't think I'll spend that much purchasing cars in my entire lifetime, combined!
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An interesting sidebar, if everybody wants PDK, why do the special edition manual transmission models sell out nearly instantly?
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What's wrong with a GTS?
Its got three pedals doesn't it? https://grrc.goodwood.com/road/drives-and-rides/chris-harris-living-with-a-manual-porsche-911-gts#8OCdFMvFpxhyT3Rc.97
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