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ORIGINAL: flat6 Rob, as you say, maybe a difference tyre wear or something. There isn't supposed to be much between a turbo and turbo S mechanically. As for not keeping up with the Cayman GTS, i'll credit that to the driver of the GTS[8D] You didn't comment on the GTS, did you drive it?
It was more than just tyres though - maybe the "sport" button mapping is more aggressive, I don't know. Launch control in the S was insane. The GTS driver was certainly better than me - but you are very kind to word it the way you did! Didn't drive the GTS. I was worried on the way down that my car would feel rubbish coming home after those treats but I am pleased to say that it absolutely didn't - they do drive quite differently and the Cayman certainly holds its own - even the humble S model!
 
ORIGINAL: rob.kellock I was worried on the way down that my car would feel rubbish coming home after those treats but I am pleased to say that it absolutely didn't - they do drive quite differently and the Cayman certainly holds its own - even the humble S model!
How can "any" 981 feel anything but brilliant even according to these non Porsche fans [:D] http://www.driving.co.uk/news/top-100-cars-2014-top-10-sports-cars-convertibles/
 
New Page etc [:D]
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ORIGINAL: MrDemon 375bhp is the only figure which seems to be common around the net atm which ties in 100% to my figures.
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ORIGINAL: flat6 Thanks MrD. So if it does get the name GT4, will they be promoting its use in that class?. The GT2 was homologated for GT2, hence the name, even though the racing was scrapped. GT3 is named after the race class. Will Porsche use the name without an association to the race class?
Hopefully 6. The Cayman is already homologated for the GT4 series and I think that Porsche is struggling to get sufficient interest in the GT3 series so GT4 might well allow a cheaper, more popular entry into Porsche motorsport. Maybe they'll introduce a Clubsport version as with the GT3. Jeff
Why 375hp? Doesn't seem to warrant a new engine when the current 3 4 is already 350hp in the Carrera. Is there something in the GT4 regs to limit the performance?
 
Fresh Spyder for sale [;)] http://www.paragongb.com/cars/porsche-boxster-spyder-for-sale-sg10vnl Porsche Boxster Spyder 7-Speed PDK for sale This Porsche Boxster Spyder has the 7-speed PDK gearbox and is presented in Carrara White with black carbon backed bucket seats. The Boxster Spyder is all about performance and weight saving. The power hood is replaced with a manually operated roof and the doors and engine cover are aluminium. There are even lightweight door pulls! All of these changes save over 80kg in total. Standard features include 19" Spyder wheels, Guards Red seats belts, a body colour coded centre console, CD player, 20mm lowered suspension, upgraded engine power to 320 bhp, a wind deflector, switchable sports exhaust, onboard computer, silver dials and Porsche Stability Management (PSM). Factory fitted options include air conditioning, the 7-speed PDK gearbox with paddle shift steering wheel, Porsche Sound Pack Plus, an auxiliary input for the radio and the Sport Chrono Pack with Sport Plus. It has driven 28,739 miles from new in 2010. Every Porsche supplied by Paragon is fully inspected by our qualified technicians, and includes the next due service, a new MOT and our comprehensive 12 months/12,000 miles parts and labour warranty. Our 12,000 Mile / 12 Month Warranty Boxster Spyder Features Carrara White Black Carbon Backed Bucket Seats 3.4 Litre Direct Fuel Injection Engine Developing 320 bhp Air Conditioning Porsche Sound Pack Plus AUX Input For Radio Guards Red Seat Belts Silver Dials 7-Speed PDK Gearbox with Paddle Shift PSM Colour Coded Centre Console Sport Chrono Pack With Sport Plus Wind Deflector Switchable Sports Exhaust On Board Computer 19" Spyder Wheels 28,739 miles 2010 (10)
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ORIGINAL: daro911 Fresh Spyder for sale [;)] http://www.paragongb.com/cars/porsche-boxster-spyder-for-sale-sg10vnl Porsche Boxster Spyder 7-Speed PDK for sale This Porsche Boxster Spyder has the 7-speed PDK gearbox and is presented in Carrara White with black carbon backed bucket seats. The Boxster Spyder is all about performance and weight saving. The power hood is replaced with a manually operated roof and the doors and engine cover are aluminium. There are even lightweight door pulls! All of these changes save over 80kg in total. Standard features include 19" Spyder wheels, Guards Red seats belts, a body colour coded centre console, CD player, 20mm lowered suspension, upgraded engine power to 320 bhp, a wind deflector, switchable sports exhaust, onboard computer, silver dials and Porsche Stability Management (PSM). Factory fitted options include air conditioning, the 7-speed PDK gearbox with paddle shift steering wheel, Porsche Sound Pack Plus, an auxiliary input for the radio and the Sport Chrono Pack with Sport Plus. It has driven 28,739 miles from new in 2010. Every Porsche supplied by Paragon is fully inspected by our qualified technicians, and includes the next due service, a new MOT and our comprehensive 12 months/12,000 miles parts and labour warranty. Our 12,000 Mile / 12 Month Warranty Boxster Spyder Features Carrara White Black Carbon Backed Bucket Seats 3.4 Litre Direct Fuel Injection Engine Developing 320 bhp Air Conditioning Porsche Sound Pack Plus AUX Input For Radio Guards Red Seat Belts Silver Dials 7-Speed PDK Gearbox with Paddle Shift PSM Colour Coded Centre Console Sport Chrono Pack With Sport Plus Wind Deflector Switchable Sports Exhaust On Board Computer 19" Spyder Wheels 28,739 miles 2010 (10)
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Did anyone discover why the Harwood's one was so cheap?
 
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ORIGINAL: MrDemon 375bhp is the only figure which seems to be common around the net atm which ties in 100% to my figures.
ORIGINAL: Motorhead
ORIGINAL: flat6 Thanks MrD. So if it does get the name GT4, will they be promoting its use in that class?. The GT2 was homologated for GT2, hence the name, even though the racing was scrapped. GT3 is named after the race class. Will Porsche use the name without an association to the race class?
Hopefully 6. The Cayman is already homologated for the GT4 series and I think that Porsche is struggling to get sufficient interest in the GT3 series so GT4 might well allow a cheaper, more popular entry into Porsche motorsport. Maybe they'll introduce a Clubsport version as with the GT3. Jeff
Why 375hp? Doesn't seem to warrant a new engine when the current 3 4 is already 350hp in the Carrera. Is there something in the GT4 regs to limit the performance?
I don't think there's anything in the GT4 regs 6 other than to state that the make and type of engine must remain original, as must its position, location and orientation [ http://www.dutchgt.nl/uploads/downloads/dutch_gt4_technisch_reglement_2009.pdf ]. Typical cars included in the GT4 category are the Aston Martin Vantage, Audi RS5, BMW M3 amd Z4, Corvette, Ginetta G50 and Lotus Evora, as well as the Mazda MX5. So, a wide range of capacities and power outputs it seems and a larger capacity/more powerful engine would be a sensible provision for the Cayman. The 991.2 (base and S models) inevitably will receive a power hike, so the GT4 will most likely move into the vacated 375-380bhp power slot to keep the marketing chappies happy. Jeff
 
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ORIGINAL: daro911 Fresh Spyder for sale [;)] http://www.paragongb.com/cars/porsche-boxster-spyder-for-sale-sg10vnl Porsche Boxster Spyder 7-Speed PDK for sale This Porsche Boxster Spyder has the 7-speed PDK gearbox and is presented in Carrara White with black carbon backed bucket seats. The Boxster Spyder is all about performance and weight saving. The power hood is replaced with a manually operated roof and the doors and engine cover are aluminium. There are even lightweight door pulls! All of these changes save over 80kg in total. Standard features include 19" Spyder wheels, Guards Red seats belts, a body colour coded centre console, CD player, 20mm lowered suspension, upgraded engine power to 320 bhp, a wind deflector, switchable sports exhaust, onboard computer, silver dials and Porsche Stability Management (PSM). Factory fitted options include air conditioning, the 7-speed PDK gearbox with paddle shift steering wheel, Porsche Sound Pack Plus, an auxiliary input for the radio and the Sport Chrono Pack with Sport Plus. It has driven 28,739 miles from new in 2010. Every Porsche supplied by Paragon is fully inspected by our qualified technicians, and includes the next due service, a new MOT and our comprehensive 12 months/12,000 miles parts and labour warranty.
Did anyone discover why the Harwood's one was so cheap?
Because it had PDK !
 
the plan is coming together...C2S gone to the trade today, picked up as agreed by dealer, so now just waiting for 9am Waterloo to Bournemouth train on Friday morning to pick up my new Spyder..apparently weather looks good also, so roof off all the way back to Herts..and no more bore scoring to worry about...Happy Days .
 
ORIGINAL: C2MTH the plan is coming together...C2S gone to the trade today, picked up as agreed by dealer, so now just waiting for 9am Waterloo to Bournemouth train on Friday morning to pick up my new Spyder..apparently weather looks good also, so roof off all the way back to Herts..and no more bore scoring to worry about...Happy Days .
Good luck with the pick up and store that roof in the rear [8D]. We can do a meet & greet sometime as you aren't far from me
 
ORIGINAL: MrDemon I have the embargo date for the GT4 now but cannot post it on the net. But we will know a lot about the car way before Geneva 2015. Cars and numbers are already signed off, the same with the Spyder which is coming a few months after. Going to be very rare over subscribed cars. I would say Porsche will leak a few more shots in November of the GT4, you will have to wait a while longer on the Spyder. 375bhp is the only figure which seems to be common around the net atm which ties in 100% to my figures. Not long to wait guys :) I should be in a car by spring being very high up on the list. OPC will be asking for real deposits very soon to keep your places. The biggest secret still is engine size, my 2 very high up sources don't agree on engine and both say they are 100% right. Seems odd it can be kept secret so close to the launch date lol. Well when I say secret I have a spec which I believe to be true :) but until the embargo date no one can know for sure as who feeds this leaked info ?
Are you going to be able to resist getting the tuned PDK and join the 21st century[;)] http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1092053_2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-spy-shots The new Cayman variant is expected to be built to GT4 specifications, meaning it will be closer to the standard Cayman than the 911 GT3 is to the 911 Carrera. It is expected to feature a unique engine tune for the existing Cayman S’s 3.4-liter flat-six—possibly with as much as 380 horsepower—as well as a quicker shifting PDK dual-clutch transmission and a stripped-out cabin.
 
ORIGINAL: MrDemon I cannot wait and hope RS Orange is a colour option. Cars will be circa 10k more than the GTS then your options on top which can easy be 15k. Let's hope a few sports options like buckets and PSE are standard. I have the embargo date for the GT4 now but cannot post it on the net. But we will know a lot about the car way before Geneva 2015. Cars and numbers are already signed off, the same with the Spyder which is coming a few months after. Going to be very rare over subscribed cars. I would say Porsche will leak a few more shots in November of the GT4, you will have to wait a while longer on the Spyder. 375bhp is the only figure which seems to be common around the net atm which ties in 100% to my figures. Not long to wait guys :) I should be in a car by spring being very high up on the list. OPC will be asking for real deposits very soon to keep your places. The biggest secret still is engine size, my 2 very high up sources don't agree on engine and both say they are 100% right. Seems odd it can be kept secret so close to the launch date lol. Well when I say secret I have a spec which I believe to be true :) but until the embargo date no one can know for sure as who feeds this leaked info ?
OPC will be asking for real deposits very soon to keep your places.
Is deposit line about the GT4 only or Spyder too? MrD, are you keeping both of yours and adding the GT4 to the collection? [8D]
 
ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Is deposit line about the GT4 only or Spyder too? MrD, are you keeping both of yours and adding the GT4 to the collection? [8D]
Letter/Email of Intent is all that is required currently for a 981 Spyder [;)]
 

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