Anyone waiting for a GTS Allocation ?
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Spent a good deal of time behind the wheel of a GTS (2wd) at PEC Silverstone yesterday following my invite from the OPC I have ordered from.
with the instructor I did around 35 miles on the road before heading back and hitting the test tracks and in spite of yesterday’s gloomy weather I was blown away by the car and it’s performance. The White car I drove had rear axle steering and PDCC and had been embellished with the Red contrast stitching, which although not entirely to my taste did look good. The car handles beautifully and is noticeably different (more controlled / settled in and out of corners) than my Carrera S. I can’t say I noticed any discernible speed / acceleration difference which is hardly surprising given my existing car has PDK / Sport Chrono and the differences between the two are fractional.
Handling wise though it’s really got me thinking about the RAS + PDCC combo as I still have a few weeks to finalise my spec. I have to say on the roads especially I found this set up utterly mesmerising as the car stuck like glue, especially when I didn’t expect it to.
For those of you with cars on order and invites to drive the GTS at PEC you will be pleased to learn they do a have a good mix of 2’s and 4’s so you should end up in something close to what you’ve ordered. Besides the cars in the paddock my instructor took me around the compound where we checked off all manner of variants including a Targa 4 GTS, Cabrio 4 GTS and other 2wd flavours (inc manual). The two cars on duty yesterday were :
- RK71 AAF - White Carrera GTS Coupe on the Black Turbo S centre lock wheels
- RO71 XBW - Crayon Carrera 4 GTS Coupe on silver Carrera S wheels
Spotted five more in the compound, will try to update this post with some photos as I took a few.
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Have also found online the first "used” GTS in the wild, marked up to a healthy £145k at The Motoring Team:
https://www.themotoringteam.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-911-3-0t-carrera-gts-pdk-ss-2dr-london-202111129495174
with the instructor I did around 35 miles on the road before heading back and hitting the test tracks and in spite of yesterday’s gloomy weather I was blown away by the car and it’s performance. The White car I drove had rear axle steering and PDCC and had been embellished with the Red contrast stitching, which although not entirely to my taste did look good. The car handles beautifully and is noticeably different (more controlled / settled in and out of corners) than my Carrera S. I can’t say I noticed any discernible speed / acceleration difference which is hardly surprising given my existing car has PDK / Sport Chrono and the differences between the two are fractional.
Handling wise though it’s really got me thinking about the RAS + PDCC combo as I still have a few weeks to finalise my spec. I have to say on the roads especially I found this set up utterly mesmerising as the car stuck like glue, especially when I didn’t expect it to.
For those of you with cars on order and invites to drive the GTS at PEC you will be pleased to learn they do a have a good mix of 2’s and 4’s so you should end up in something close to what you’ve ordered. Besides the cars in the paddock my instructor took me around the compound where we checked off all manner of variants including a Targa 4 GTS, Cabrio 4 GTS and other 2wd flavours (inc manual). The two cars on duty yesterday were :
- RK71 AAF - White Carrera GTS Coupe on the Black Turbo S centre lock wheels
- RO71 XBW - Crayon Carrera 4 GTS Coupe on silver Carrera S wheels
Spotted five more in the compound, will try to update this post with some photos as I took a few.
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Have also found online the first "used” GTS in the wild, marked up to a healthy £145k at The Motoring Team:
https://www.themotoringteam.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-911-3-0t-carrera-gts-pdk-ss-2dr-london-202111129495174
I actually thought the sports exhaust was a fantastic improvement on the [strike]Dyson[/strike] Porsche Sports Exhaust on my Carrera S
it doesn’t sound as good as my 991.1 GTS but it’s a massive upgrade on the 991.2 GTS and my own 992 C2S.
After yesterday I absolutely can’t wait to get the car.
it doesn’t sound as good as my 991.1 GTS but it’s a massive upgrade on the 991.2 GTS and my own 992 C2S.
After yesterday I absolutely can’t wait to get the car.
Acamp76144
New member
The sports exhaust on the GTS sounds great (agree way better than normal S), think they have finally cracked the sound equation post PF’s.
glassy.ben
New member
Looks amazing
Bluetonic
Member
Had a great afternoon at the Porsche Centre Silverstone this week.
The GTS (I had the black one on the far right) did not disappoint and I'd mirror everything other members have said here. Stepping from my 992 CS the ride is a tiny bit firmer, sports exhaust is MUCH better and the extra power was slightly noticeable. Soft surfaces in the interior help make it feel more sporty and the new PMC has some cool updated features (although still not perfect).
However that feel of extra power may have been because I'm going for a manual! I was worried going from the PDK to a manual box Id never tried (had some terrible ones in some performance cars before) but I really wasn't disappointed with the GTS. Shifting is short, very positive, confident and smooth.
I know manual isn't for everyone but I really missed that extra level of involvement in my last few automatics and I love the reward of getting a corner and the gearing perfect that you just cant replicate with paddles.
I find LC a rare used gimmick, never found myself in a drag race and rarely drive my 911 in built up areas where I'm sat in the clutch. Auto-blip will be fun for when I'm being lazy or learning the car but really looking forward to mastering it again myself.
Now I'm just really excited to get my build allocation which should be soon.
Happy to answer any questions anyone may have or share thoughts about the car I tested.
The GTS (I had the black one on the far right) did not disappoint and I'd mirror everything other members have said here. Stepping from my 992 CS the ride is a tiny bit firmer, sports exhaust is MUCH better and the extra power was slightly noticeable. Soft surfaces in the interior help make it feel more sporty and the new PMC has some cool updated features (although still not perfect).
However that feel of extra power may have been because I'm going for a manual! I was worried going from the PDK to a manual box Id never tried (had some terrible ones in some performance cars before) but I really wasn't disappointed with the GTS. Shifting is short, very positive, confident and smooth.
I know manual isn't for everyone but I really missed that extra level of involvement in my last few automatics and I love the reward of getting a corner and the gearing perfect that you just cant replicate with paddles.
I find LC a rare used gimmick, never found myself in a drag race and rarely drive my 911 in built up areas where I'm sat in the clutch. Auto-blip will be fun for when I'm being lazy or learning the car but really looking forward to mastering it again myself.
Now I'm just really excited to get my build allocation which should be soon.
Happy to answer any questions anyone may have or share thoughts about the car I tested.
glassy.ben
New member
Welcome Simon
I wish you a speedy wait. Enjoy going back to the configurator all the time in anticipation.
I wish you a speedy wait. Enjoy going back to the configurator all the time in anticipation.
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