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Carl Gustaf Landin (Gustaf)
New member
Username: Gustaf
Post Number: 46
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 2:21 am: | |
Thanks Bart for the article. I really hadn't heard anything about this. It really is true Andrew that the old GT3 is the one I would pick out of the 996 range.
It is so balanced and such a great joy to drive with a great soundtrack to match it. As a track day car I would pick it over the 360 any day of the week. On the open road it is a different matter altogether. It is just a better experience to drive a Ferrari. More passion than effectivness. |
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member
Username: Amenasce
Post Number: 381
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 6:17 pm: | |
The 996 GT3 is the best 996 ever when it comes to driving sensation if you believe what car magazines say. They said its much more funnier than a 996 Turbo and not as scary as a GT2 . Its a pure sportscar. |
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member
Username: Hugh
Post Number: 334
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 5:51 pm: | |
I don't see the advantage to the GT3 in the US market, unless it's solely for the namesake. On paper the GT3's 0-60 is 4.7 v. the carrera 4's 5 second flat sprint; and the c4 is ~150lbs chubbier.
So, why would you buy a 145k GT3 if you can get a C4 for ~ 70k, add on the engine package, suspension (factory or afetrmarket), sport exhaust, sport seats (or source a pair of gt3 seats), you would probably just break 100k. |
neal (95spiderneal)
New member
Username: 95spiderneal
Post Number: 47
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 5:39 pm: | |
so i wonder how this car will compare to 360 modena with similar $ and performance. we all choose ferrari over porsche for the more "extreme" feel of the fcar. can this gt3 accomplish this? imho i think it will be close but still no cigar! |
Bart Bosmans (Bel)
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Username: Bel
Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 5:24 pm: | |
Here is a article about the new GT3
NEW GT3 |
Carl Gustaf Landin (Gustaf)
New member
Username: Gustaf
Post Number: 45
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 1:11 pm: | |
Sorry, I stand corrected.
The world will be a better place thanks to a new GT3.
150 grand still sounds pretty steep. That kind of money would buy a GT2 in Europe |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 215
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 11:58 am: | |
>> I am an real porsche enthusiast and I'm convinced that the GT3 is out of production. <<
Porsche has already announced a 2003 380 PS GT3. The question is whether or not it will also be sold in the US and at what price? |
Carl Gustaf Landin (Gustaf)
New member
Username: Gustaf
Post Number: 44
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 11:33 am: | |
I am an real porsche enthusiast and I'm convinced that the GT3 is out of production. Porsche is now building the GT2 which is a light weight version of the turbo with rwd. The GT3 "only" had 360 bhp but it still holds the record time around the Nurburgring (7,45 I think). Due to the limited production run the existing cars tend to really hold their value.
The current face-lifted 996 can be fitted with an aero-kit to make it look like an old GT3. Maybe that was what you saw, but 90 grand sounds about right for a 2000-2001 GT3.
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Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member
Username: Amenasce
Post Number: 380
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 9:44 am: | |
the first 996 GT3 is faster around thr Nring than a 360 modena and was cheaper . This one will be even faster and still cheaper @ around 100 000 euros. |
James Dixon (Omnadren250)
Member
Username: Omnadren250
Post Number: 374
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 6:05 pm: | |
It should on be around $100k, however, Porsche did surprise a lot of people with the premium for the GT2 over the regular twinner, so who knows.
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Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 214
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 5:48 pm: | |
FWIW, I don't think the $150k price you read about is accurate. If and when the car is made available in the US, it is likely to be price around $100k plus some options. Furthermore, the GT3 as produced by PAG was slightly heavier than a plain 2WD 996 Coupe. The 2003 version is expected to be even heavier. |
neal (95spiderneal)
New member
Username: 95spiderneal
Post Number: 46
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 5:25 pm: | |
as a previously active pcar enthusiast, i could not believe it when i read that pcna will be asking 150k$ for 2003 gt3 which is a light weight rwd 911 with 380 normal aspirated hp and a body kit. i could see such a car going for maybe 90k$.
how do fchat members feel it will sell vs a modena in that price range? at least a twin turbo has awd and a substantial price adv over modena. and how about track performance comparo beteen 360 and gt3?
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