Skidmarks Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 Sorry Skidmarks, I think you'll find the evolution of the 356, 901 to G series was more than deleting clip-on parts and slapping on some stripes. This car is not a 'new 911' but rather a fantastic example of Porsche product marketing - simple. No issue if your into that kind of thing, but it's far from what the 'R' car of the past is and what it stood for - that's the annoying part. Reminds me of this;I get that. Agree its a brand and badge exercise. My point was more that with each change or leveraging of brand, some of the "demographic" get their coil leads in a knot. Re the "R", the first use of the name "Carrera" on long run production models is something that springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 Re the "R", the first use of the name "Carrera" on long run production models is something that springs to mind. Couldn't agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 Interesting vid...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 20January, 2022 Report Share Posted 20January, 2022 I stumbled on this old thread while looking for something else. I don't think the market for 911R is big enough in Australia to get a handle on current values but by the look of the cars for sale elsewhere, the 911R was the best new Porsche to invest in over the past decade. I've just extended the warranty on mine for another 4 years. It's never given me any problems but it is probably worth the $5K if I ever decide to sell it. Will the 992 series also bring with it a limited model? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20January, 2022 Report Share Posted 20January, 2022 @mhh Swap ya for mine just incase you do have any doubts Mark 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 @LeeM, let me get back to you on that. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 12 minutes ago, mhh said: @LeeM, let me get back to you on that. Take your time mate, no rush 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 7 hours ago, mhh said: I stumbled on this old thread while looking for something else. I don't think the market for 911R is big enough in Australia to get a handle on current values but by the look of the cars for sale elsewhere, the 911R was the best new Porsche to invest in over the past decade. I've just extended the warranty on mine for another 4 years. It's never given me any problems but it is probably worth the $5K if I ever decide to sell it. Will the 992 series also bring with it a limited model? I have heard on various podcasts that Porsche have a 992 911 sport classic in the works but details seem inconsistent and predictions on specs seem to be a bit all over the shop. Have heard everything right from a twin turbo 600 hp manual down to it being a Carrera S with a special trim package 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 From reliable sources in Germany. Regular 3.8 Turbo engine (550hp) Not the Turbo S engine because manual box is torque limited. Manual only Turbo body but with rear induction vents closed. Bubble roof. Duck Tail. Very limited production with a price in Germany that is 20-25% more than a Turbo S. JWM, luzzo and MFX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 26 minutes ago, WGA said: From reliable sources in Germany. Regular 3.8 Turbo engine (550hp) Not the Turbo S engine because manual box is torque limited. Manual only Turbo body but with rear induction vents closed. Bubble roof. Duck Tail. Very limited production with a price in Germany that is 20-25% more than a Turbo S. Hearing the same. No side intake scoops. Manual only Turbo engine but rwd only no big rear wing and turbo body. JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 1 hour ago, WGA said: price in Germany that is 20-25% more than a Turbo S. Wow! That is a very expensive trim package. I have no doubt they will all sell, but that price sounds excessive for what they are offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 1 hour ago, MFX said: Wow! That is a very expensive trim package. I have no doubt they will all sell, but that price sounds excessive for what they are offering. Yes it’s expensive but….fully justified IMHO if it turns out to be a manual Turbo. That’s not just a trim package but a genuinely unique model. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 There is, and only will be one Sport Classic, and that was the 997 mc968cs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 3 hours ago, WGA said: Yes it’s expensive but….fully justified IMHO if it turns out to be a manual Turbo. That’s not just a trim package but a genuinely unique model. Last RWD manual turbo was the 997 GT2RS, so yes… definitely unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 3 hours ago, WGA said: Yes it’s expensive but….fully justified IMHO if it turns out to be a manual Turbo. That’s not just a trim package but a genuinely unique model. You’ve got it. It’s not trim package…! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 Chances of buying one here: Fuch all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 I know people being offered them locally two months ago so they are coming…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 21January, 2022 Report Share Posted 21January, 2022 3 minutes ago, mc968cs said: I know people being offered them locally two months ago so they are coming…. I don’t have the right cleaning lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 22January, 2022 Report Share Posted 22January, 2022 Porsche sure has become good at printing money on the special editions. Kudos to anyone who can get one as that spec sounds mighty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 26January, 2022 Report Share Posted 26January, 2022 They are a volume producer of special editions these days. Carrera28 and Grimmy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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