GT3RS Launched
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GT3RS Launched
Around here, are we allowed to admit that we rather like the new GT3RS?
http://flash.porsche.com/microsite/911g ... ogin=false
http://flash.porsche.com/microsite/911g ... ogin=false
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Absolutely, or at least I will admit it.
I love the modern GT3, and in particular this latest version.
Might it be the last
Ian
I love the modern GT3, and in particular this latest version.
Might it be the last
Ian
Ian Highfield
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
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i think i prefer black with orange wheels/mirrors/spoiler/script like the mk1 997 GT3RS; not a big fan of the chequer-board and the script location on the new one, but otherwise
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ps.. the new wheels (assuming they carried them over from the mk2 GT3? can't 100% tell from the pics) with the centre lock look amazing!
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ps.. the new wheels (assuming they carried them over from the mk2 GT3? can't 100% tell from the pics) with the centre lock look amazing!
Is it me or, is it trying too hard??
I mean, the RS was never 'steroidal hard core' in it's day, was it? The 996GT3 was a bit of a Q car, the GT3 RS a bit less subtle but still, not totally in your face.
This? It's trying too hard to be an LP640 / LP560 / Fezza 430 CS etc. etc - all steroids and angry lines.
Or am I just getting too old and need to go and play with my 356?
I mean, the RS was never 'steroidal hard core' in it's day, was it? The 996GT3 was a bit of a Q car, the GT3 RS a bit less subtle but still, not totally in your face.
This? It's trying too hard to be an LP640 / LP560 / Fezza 430 CS etc. etc - all steroids and angry lines.
Or am I just getting too old and need to go and play with my 356?
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Here`s the Porsche designers earlier effort
1973 911S,1965 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O56Y0j518Bc
Porsche have driven up the price a lot as well.
Series one RS £95k now £101k.
The profit margin must be amazing and they know they will sell every one.
An optioned series 1 RS were going for £105k just after launch and there has been heavy depreciation.
IMHO the best value GT3 is the first ones at around £35k-£40k now.
Series one RS £95k now £101k.
The profit margin must be amazing and they know they will sell every one.
An optioned series 1 RS were going for £105k just after launch and there has been heavy depreciation.
IMHO the best value GT3 is the first ones at around £35k-£40k now.
Regards Ian Cox
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1969 2.2s restoration nearly complete
1972 911S/2.5ST replication (sold)
1985 3.2 carrera track day shed (sold)
i like it (it's rare that i ever say that about the newer stuff). i doubt i'll ever get anywhere near to owning one, and probably only see one at a show / race event. Although i prefer them a little more understated as someone else said up there about tyring to hard. Other than that, it looks awesome.
i think i prefer it more like this:
(I couldnt photoshop the front wing but that would be sans graphics too)
(I couldnt photoshop the front wing but that would be sans graphics too)
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agreed, all the graphics are a bit chavvy.. atleast the script at the base of the doors on the 996gt3rs and the mk1 997 was a throwback to the original rs
i think the new 997gt3rs is no doubt an amazing car, but if i was in the market for a brand new one i'd prob go for a standard gt3 or a narrow bodied C2S with a few tasteful upgrades
i think the new 997gt3rs is no doubt an amazing car, but if i was in the market for a brand new one i'd prob go for a standard gt3 or a narrow bodied C2S with a few tasteful upgrades
I agree with Del exactly - don't usually like the newer stuff - I'm more of a 'narrower hip' girl Like the colour combination, the red wheels and wing-mirror looks good - Charcoal grey is my favourite colour for the later cars too.Del wrote:i think i prefer it more like this:
(I couldnt photoshop the front wing but that would be sans graphcis too)
...I'd love to have a drive - I imagine it's rather 'nippy'.
Cheers,
Vicki.
1971 911T (2.4)
Vicki.
1971 911T (2.4)