718 GT4
11-17-2017, 02:56 PM
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I think it's a question of how much engine they ultimately give it.
The RUMOUR is that it's a 4.0L GT3 engine, slightly detuned. That'd mean a bump of nearly 100 hp (give or take) from the current model, which is not at all the way Porsche tends to do things.
I'm betting this thing maybe gets 420-430 hp at best, which would be a historically HUGE bump in power from one generation to the next in a modern Porsche (50+ hp, especially in a normally aspirated model).
The RUMOUR is that it's a 4.0L GT3 engine, slightly detuned. That'd mean a bump of nearly 100 hp (give or take) from the current model, which is not at all the way Porsche tends to do things.
I'm betting this thing maybe gets 420-430 hp at best, which would be a historically HUGE bump in power from one generation to the next in a modern Porsche (50+ hp, especially in a normally aspirated model).
11-17-2017, 11:11 PM
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Let's face it, any naturally aspirated car Porsche puts out now is going to sell very, very quickly. I wonder how hard it will be to get your hands on one as a first time Porsche buyer.
11-18-2017, 06:00 AM
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previous generation:
Base 275
S 325 +50
GTS 340 +65
GT4 385 +110
current generation:
Base 300
S 350 +50
GTS 365 +65
GT4 410 +110, would follow the "natural" trend
I'm guessing (hoping?) 440 +140
2014 911 GT3 was 475
Base 275
S 325 +50
GTS 340 +65
GT4 385 +110
current generation:
Base 300
S 350 +50
GTS 365 +65
GT4 410 +110, would follow the "natural" trend
I'm guessing (hoping?) 440 +140
2014 911 GT3 was 475
11-18-2017, 07:39 AM
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Full credit, pulled this info from Rennlist: https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1032...l#post14568977
100% This. All you have to do is look at the current Clubsport and all of the GT4 series entries from different manufacturers that will be legal and running next year...and then connect the dots. The Clubsport has been significantly more successful than expected, by Motorsport and Porsche AG, but it's obvious it's been underpowered this year and will only be more so next year. The whole idea of the CS is to be a very closely related to the street car "bargain/entry level" Porsche race car so having something major, like an engine, be bespoke, would be unheard of. Since it's pretty much a given that the the 718 CS will be running the 4.0L from the 991.2 GT3, though more than likely slightly detuned, there's your first major hint. Second- it's been confirmed by multiple sources multiple times the GT4 will remain NA "for the forseeable future" there's your second major hint. I'd expect the street car to very very closely mimic the CS so expect in the range of 430-450hp from the 4.0L.
and https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1032...l#post14568327
In a post here on the racing/DE forum the GT4CS next gen was discussed. It would be a fair assumption that the road going GT version was co-developed at the same time. It is therefore highly unlikely that two different engines would be deployed. Find someone with PMNA ties and you'll have a partial answer.
100% This. All you have to do is look at the current Clubsport and all of the GT4 series entries from different manufacturers that will be legal and running next year...and then connect the dots. The Clubsport has been significantly more successful than expected, by Motorsport and Porsche AG, but it's obvious it's been underpowered this year and will only be more so next year. The whole idea of the CS is to be a very closely related to the street car "bargain/entry level" Porsche race car so having something major, like an engine, be bespoke, would be unheard of. Since it's pretty much a given that the the 718 CS will be running the 4.0L from the 991.2 GT3, though more than likely slightly detuned, there's your first major hint. Second- it's been confirmed by multiple sources multiple times the GT4 will remain NA "for the forseeable future" there's your second major hint. I'd expect the street car to very very closely mimic the CS so expect in the range of 430-450hp from the 4.0L.
and https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1032...l#post14568327
In a post here on the racing/DE forum the GT4CS next gen was discussed. It would be a fair assumption that the road going GT version was co-developed at the same time. It is therefore highly unlikely that two different engines would be deployed. Find someone with PMNA ties and you'll have a partial answer.
11-20-2017, 08:44 PM
#19
Has anyone figured out how to tune the 991 Carrera S (the turboed version) or the turbo fours in the Caymans? Last I checked, no one could reprogram the factory ECU.
11-20-2017, 09:36 PM
#20
Yeah that will be awesome when it does happen, the 991.2 GTS has bigger turbos over the S so maybe it would see the biggest gains.