Official - 991 GT3

M3_WC · 03-06-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

I would never use this car as a daily driver. It would sit in my garage and be driven in a nice and dry weater only, and it would see a few track days a year of course.

Definitely wouldn't daily it in NY, that is for sure.

justinnum1 · 03-06-2013, 11:56 AM

this is a track car. if you want slower times have fun with a manual.

btw, manual will be offered...

Desert_Fox · 03-06-2013, 04:16 PM

Im glad they offered this car with a PDK, with that option I now think a GT3 would be much more desirable than a Turbo because of the RWD. If you guys don't want to give it a shot because there isn't a manual tranny, works for me. Just means 10 years from now when I want one to buy a used model, it'll be cheap!

IMG · 03-06-2013, 05:55 PM

I love it

Year's_End · 03-06-2013, 06:03 PM

I'm siding with the engineer here. The only reason to want or need a manual transmission at this point is because you like operating a clutch. There isn't any added control over this PDK, especially with the clutch kick feature being added. If this provides instant shifts on command, runs into the redline without auto-upshifting, and allows you to disengage the clutch when you please, then there's literally nothing that a traditional manual has over this except an added pedal to make you feel "more involved and connected."

5soko · 03-06-2013, 06:58 PM

If this tranny is anything feeling wise like the SMG in my 2009 M5, but with the added feature of the "donut mode" and faster shifts then this will be epic!
I hate the smooth mute feel of Dual clutch units, the raw feeling of having a SMG type tranny is so pure, fun, consistent. You get the quickness/consistency of a computer and fun driving experience of a manual without the third pedal.

Crimson92 · 03-08-2013, 03:19 PM

This is my next car, in guards red. Hopefully with a manual.

BMuu · 03-08-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinnum1

this is a track car. if you want slower times have fun with a manual.

btw, manual will be offered...

Pretty sure no manual will be offered. Where did you get your info?

gonzo · 03-14-2013, 05:37 AM

http://cc.porsche.com/icc_pcna/ccCal...=2014&vLevel=2

03-06-2013, 11:56 AM	#46
justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	this is a track car. if you want slower times have fun with a manual. btw, manual will be offered... __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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Desert_Fox Drop-Top Turbo 181 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2013 991 C2S/ 2013 335is E93 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is E93 [10.00]	Im glad they offered this car with a PDK, with that option I now think a GT3 would be much more desirable than a Turbo because of the RWD. If you guys don't want to give it a shot because there isn't a manual tranny, works for me. Just means 10 years from now when I want one to buy a used model, it'll be cheap! __________________ Current 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S [Agate Gray] [Black] PDK, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Seats, Sport Techno Wheels, BOSE Current 2013 BMW 335is E93 [Mineral White] [Coral Red] DCT, Premium Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Nav, Heated Seats, HK, BMW Apps
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03-06-2013, 05:55 PM	#48
IMG 1122 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	I love it
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03-06-2013, 06:03 PM	#49
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1135 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I'm siding with the engineer here. The only reason to want or need a manual transmission at this point is because you like operating a clutch. There isn't any added control over this PDK, especially with the clutch kick feature being added. If this provides instant shifts on command, runs into the redline without auto-upshifting, and allows you to disengage the clutch when you please, then there's literally nothing that a traditional manual has over this except an added pedal to make you feel "more involved and connected." __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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5soko Brigadier General 332 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	If this tranny is anything feeling wise like the SMG in my 2009 M5, but with the added feature of the "donut mode" and faster shifts then this will be epic! I hate the smooth mute feel of Dual clutch units, the raw feeling of having a SMG type tranny is so pure, fun, consistent. You get the quickness/consistency of a computer and fun driving experience of a manual without the third pedal. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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03-14-2013, 05:37 AM	#53
gonzo Lieutenant General 10192 Rep 14,395 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	http://cc.porsche.com/icc_pcna/ccCal...=2014&vLevel=2 __________________ Crazy Diamond Last edited by gonzo; 03-14-2013 at 05:55 AM.. Reason: add video
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