Cayman GT4: Where are we up to now?
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How often (if ever at all) do you do 0-124mph or 62mph even [
] I bet on the road this car will look, feel, and sound awesome and sensible box ticking should keep it below £72k or less even. Maybe no PDK option was a serious mistake for those in need of more speed[&o] The new 911 GT3 makes 475 horsepower, thanks to a 3.8 liter boxer six that redlines at 9,000 rpm. Combined with a mandatory PDK specially developed for the GT3, the car now leaps from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, from 0-124 mph in less than 12 seconds, and a top speed of 195 mph
not very often but 60-124 I do most days and that's going to take 10 seconds !ORIGINAL: daro911How often (if ever at all) do you do 0-124mph or 62mph even [
So here it is in all its glory...... don't know why it didn't have the 7 speed box from the 991, probably down to gear ratio's. Love it in Red, with 918 seats and lots of red bits inside, but it comes out at about £72K. No sure it will entice me to change from my 997.1 GT3. Tough decisions ?? It may be down to its "limited numbers" as I dont want to see it lose too much money, especially when I think my GT3 has levelled out and I only do about 2000 miles a year in my Porsche. Off to see my OPC.... Cheers Charlie
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What I love about this car are the subtle differences that will make if feel and out perform any Cayman that has gone before. The quicker response you'll get from the lightened flywheel, the extra torque available and the real aero effect in high speed corners. I'll bet it will be very quick around most tracks and with a good driver at the wheel there will be many GT3 drivers wondering after a few laps, "how the heck is that Cayman still stuck to my tail!". Well done Porsche on giving us the GT4. []
]Im in - just totally surprised myself and popped into my OPC at lunchtime and walked out having placed a £5k deposit. No idea of where I will be in the queue as they reckon it will take until the weekend to contact all the letters of interest to confirm or drop out. If its 2016 I may yet be out again, but for now I'm rather excited. I had been lurking for a few months, but was put off by the fact many expected it to be GT3RS hardcore and/or PDK both of which would have put me off.
I'm sure you guys already know, but the US configurator already has GT4 available to spec up! Those 918 inspired bucket seats sure look nice! http://www.porsche.com/usa/modelstart/all/?modelrange=cayman
I am high on the list of Intent and was asked to deposit £5k today with a definite of getting one - Question is, i am buying as an investment to move on quickly as am happy with my 997 GTS - Question is - Will the GT4 appreciate like the 991 GT3 or is that just wishful thinking - what will the £Mark up be do you think as it would be nice to turn a profit ! .... Unfortunately i can't afford to run both cars ... ;(
Hard to say on the premium. Resale on this car will be very spec dependent and once you add a few things to it the cost quickly mounts. It also depends on how many they make and how quickly they arrive, which is not as clear as some would have you believe. Also how many people are in the same position as you looking to flip one out for a turn! What happens to the Cayman R and 997 Gt3 values at the same time, i.e £80k for 997.2 GT3 or a GT4 ??? I have a Letter of intent in, I considered running one for a year and seeing how I felt about it, adding it all up, I am struggling slightly with why I am less than enthusiastic...maybe it's the prospect of spending that sum of £. What premium are you expecting? If it's <£5k you could toss a coin whether you make or lose that?
Just Specced with Ceramics, Race Seats and Club sport with PCM and just over £80k .... Thats allot of money even if its going to be the best Sports car of 2015 which makes it on par with Gen2 GT3 Money ... Think i will swerve or just sell my build slot ... Its going to be tough to gauge as an investment as it sits slap bang in GT3 territory so my feelings are that it will rise initially then drop over the 2 to 4 year gap then steady at around £60-65k ....
Yep - I agree ... I posted my reply before reading yours and it seams we are both on similar thoughts ... Its going to be an incredible car, thats for sure and definitely one that if i hadn't bought the GTS 2 months ago i would be getting but i can't afford to run both and don't want to lose £££ on mine selling back to OPC and besides i love my car anyway ... Just wish i was a richer man but then if that was the case would have bought a Ferrari in the first place ... Haha
Mr Demon Your right - but how many people have flipped there GT3's with no intention of doing it originally ... I am no mercenary thats for sure - just put my name down before i got my GTS so now stuck between two Rocks ... I think its going to be a better car than the GT3 in many ways ... more old school with a modern twist and i do think it could be the best car Porsche have produced since 2.7RS as it seams to have similar philosophies of weight to power and grip ... But then again what the hell do i know [8D] Anyway its keeping us all talking about it so thats got to be a good sign ... Haha All the best A
ORIGINAL: MrDemonbuy it to drive it, if you don't want to drive it, give up your place to some one who wants to drive one. cannot see it going for a song, the rich people buy GT3's and are happy to over pay £20k to get a GT3. I think people are buying GT4's to drive the nuts off it
Have you driven a 2.7 RS? On paper the GT4 is a heavy car (before extras) and will have a lot of grip! Part of the reason for me being less keen now it is here, is that I can't imagine there would be many times when I would choose to drive it over an aircooled RS. (993 not 2,7 sadly!) I could be proven very wrong after I have driven a GT4 though! []
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So, it's not heavy with electric steering and over long gear ratios now then? [] I hope you are right? At this stage, I think it could be the start of great things for this platform. They have finally taken a leap of faith with a more focused Cayman. I do think these should hold their money very well, but I can't see them going crazy in value, there will be updated GT4's along soon enough.
] I hope you are right? At this stage, I think it could be the start of great things for this platform. They have finally taken a leap of faith with a more focused Cayman. I do think these should hold their money very well, but I can't see them going crazy in value, there will be updated GT4's along soon enough.
I have looked into the torque and figures and it peak torque is 310lb/ft at 4750 rev vs a GT3 peak of 299 @ 5500revs So I am hoping it can haul up in 3rd better than my older GT3 could. the front end is going to be the best of any Porsche ever made I would think, more weight over the front than a GT3 and the 1st Cayman to run 245 tyres up front. I do have a few revisions on PASM and the long ratio's but If I don't order one this week they will all be sold out. So one has to risk it some times, how bad can it be lol ? if I only had the R and not the SPyder it would be a tough call.ORIGINAL: clubsport So, it's not heavy with electric steering and over long gear ratios now then? [
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