911 992 GTS UK Release Date & Price

[Bluetonic]

While on the subject of options and personal taste. How many of you have gone Manual vs PDK?
My current 992 CS is PDK and while its great, I find launch a novelty and because I mostly drive A/B roads really miss the engagement of a manual (my last 2 cars were auto).
I've currently got a manual on my order but hope to try it out at the experience day before the build locks.

 

[Schuey]

What do you mean by ‘no dog dick schemes’?

 

[Schuey]

My spec change deadline is next week and wanted to get people's opinion on the Glass sunroof. I did not order mine with one but was wondering if it is a 'must have' for resale value? My spec is C4 gts ,pdk, jet black metallic,bose,electric folding mirrors, reversing camera,illuminated doorsills,Aerokit, sports design side skirts ,bose ,turbo wheels and no cost leather option.standard Race tex interior and Heated Steering Wheel in leather .

When did you place your order if you don’t mind me asking? As you seem to be making good progress.

 

[legin]

What do you mean by ‘no dog dick schemes’?

Red leather seats steering dash etc. This along with rear seat delete make a GTS sale very difficult.

 

[Fabianj]

Thanks for sharing your views. Whilst I really like the GTS interior pack, I cannot justify spending 5k on the interior .One might as well then pay 10k extra and buy a Turbo. I will keep my original specification and not add the sunroof. 'Schuey,' I paid my deposit on the day of model release in June. It is a November production and December delivery . I was on the list since October ,last year.'Bluetonic' ,whilst there is more engagement with a manual transmission, the PDK cars are much quicker,so merely on that basis I won't order one in manual.

 

[Acamp76144]

It’s a lot more than 10k more for a turbo. I specced one up to a similar level as the GTS and it was c 30k difference.


you should chose the spec of your car to your personal taste but for future resale most buyers will expect centre locks and the GTS interior pack to be on the car.

 

[Major69]

It’s a lot more than 10k more for a turbo. I specced one up to a similar level as the GTS and it was c 30k difference.


you should chose the spec of your car to your personal taste but for future resale most buyers will expect centre locks and the GTS interior pack to be on the car.

This is true ??????

 

[Major69]

PDK for me.

People go on about the interaction you get driving a manual but for me I get more interaction and more satisfaction with PDK. And for daily driving, no contest.

I read a figure somewhere recently on PDK v Manual on the 992 and although I can’t remember the precise number it was well into the 90’s% range for PDK.

 

[Acamp76144]

I agree with this. I had a manual 997 then moved to PDK 991 and have PDK 992 GTS on order (All have been my DD’s)

these cars are so fast now I need all my attention on steering, accelerating and braking; and PDK changes so quickly that it flatters the driving skills of us mere mortals.

if you want a truly ‘analogue‘ experience buy an older generation like a 993/997 manual IMO.

 

[Fabianj]

I' m beginning to cave in on the GTS interior pack !!! I love the Red headrest but the Red speedo and Chrono Clock are a bit loud. Perhaps the Crayon is a safer option? I did select the Red Porsche sticker option that gives a nice contrast on a jet black metallic car.

 

[legin]

I' m beginning to cave in on the GTS interior pack !!! I love the Red headrest but the Red speedo and Chrono Clock are a bit loud. Perhaps the Crayon is a safer option? I did select the Red Porsche sticker option that gives a nice contrast on a jet black metallic car.

I went Crayon on my 991 and it isnt loud at all imo. More vanilla if you like.

 

[Acamp76144]

I quite like the red dials especially as the centre console one is a ring rather than a solid background (like prior generations). TBH I’m not mad about the red seatbelts but when I’m Rome… I’m going for black exterior and interior so aside from the carbon probably need the red to add some interest. If I was getting another colour exterior I’d likely
consider the crayon stitching etc as think it will look good.

 

[checkers]

Have to say I had second thoughts after
the GTS spec came out. The power uplift against the S is unlikely to matter
on a road car and once you spec it the cost is rapidly closing on the GT3 Touring. Obviously that’s a model not
available to most of us but does represent a significantmy different driving experience
Perhaps we could see a992T with 4 litre
power from the GT4. and 6 speed box
A kind of junior GT3 for enthusiasts who aren’t blessed with a GT3 slot invitation

 

[Pokhara]

I paid my GTS deposit as soon as released and have a December build date (not in a tearing hurry). Any particular thoughts re spec? Rear wheel steering, 4 wheel drive, prefer leather to race tex, glass sunroof (sorry!), PDK (obviously). Any thoughts/contradictions welcome…………

Interested to read the ‘why not just buy a Turbo’ comments. Not for me though.

 

[Pokhara]

Just not sure why. People would buy a modern Porsche with a significantly inferior (manual) gearbox. Makes no sense to me. ??

 

[Pokhara]

‘engagement of a manual’, please elaborate?

 

[Pokhara]

Still to be finalised (December build) however Gentian Blue current favourite. Thanks for advice re black shiny wheels!

 

[Major69]

Have to say I had second thoughts after
the GTS spec came out. The power uplift against the S is unlikely to matter
on a road car and once you spec it the cost is rapidly closing on the GT3 Touring. Obviously that’s a model not
available to most of us but does represent a significantmy different driving experience
Perhaps we could see a992T with 4 litre
power from the GT4. and 6 speed box
A kind of junior GT3 for enthusiasts who aren’t blessed with a GT3 slot invitation

You could make pretty much most of this statement about every other 911 GTS that has ever been produced. What were you expecting exactly ?

 

[Major69]

I paid my GTS deposit as soon as released and have a December build date (not in a tearing hurry). Any particular thoughts re spec? Rear wheel steering, 4 wheel drive, prefer leather to race tex, glass sunroof (sorry!), PDK (obviously). Any thoughts/contradictions welcome…………

Interested to read the ‘why not just buy a Turbo’ comments. Not for me though.

Leather is the resale kiss of death but as long as you're going into the purchase with your eyes wide open, and you prefer it, then why not ?

I swayed over Gentian Blue as well but I understand it's quite a 'high maintenance' colour so worth bearing in mind how that will slot into your lifestyle and your usage pattern.

 

[Bluetonic]

‘engagement of a manual’, please elaborate?

I wouldn't think manually engaging a gear yourself would need more elaboration .
Its a very personal thing.
Yes, just pulling a paddle up and down each gear / letting the car decide, is quicker / one less thing to have to do. But learning to master rev matching, clutch control and throwing a gear lever, for me, is more rewarding.
I rarely commute or city drive and 90% of my 911 driving is for pure enjoyment on mostly empty twisty country b-roads where I will be living in 2nd, 3rd and very rarely 4th.
I'm not drag racing or pushing the car to crazy speeds, all of which PDK makes very very easy.
I've really enjoyed my last few PDK cars and can see why people love them, but I find I just enjoy the involvement of a manual more.
Yes, a PDK will be easier to sell on. Yes, a manual may be rarer for those fewer drivers that want one. But I'm buying the car for what I enjoy, not the next person, so dont really care.

Saying that all this is irrelevant if when I test a manual on my silverstone day (before locking my order), I find the gearbox a bag of rocks. But doubt I will...