997 GT3

[billy83]

Just wondering when everyone's going to be receiving their GT3s. Evo seems to say that they're being released in September so has anyone got theirs already or do they know when they will... Can't wait to see them on the roads, and the tracks!

[yorkie997s]

I supposedly have the first car from my OPC which is due November

[Geneve]

There were some initial delays, but the new GT3 should now be in production.

Someone with an insight to the factory should be able to tell. Anyone collecting a Porsche this month should also be able to find out.

UK production and deliveries commence next month, although I would imagine that that first cars will be destined for the press.

Initial road tests might be on German registered lhd examples, with UK rhd tests following later this year. It does mean that many GT3 tests will take place in winter, when perhaps conditions, such as the Top Gear circuit, could be "rather moist".

[343bhp]

...mine's due in Nov/early Dec...first car at OPC...

[jackg]

The first 2 are arriving at OPC Park lane in late Nov. A black one and mine, white.

[billy83]

Thanks guys, seems like i'm gonna have to wait til christmas to see them around, it'll make a nice present! in the meantime a trip to the 'ring may mean i'll see one... hopefully walter's bright green 997gt3 rs!
Thats a point, anyone know when the rs's are being delivered?

[barrythompson]

I have the first RS into OPC Chester, been told January build.

I wanted an orange cage but they have said they are only available in black at the mo.

BT

[Pugsey]

First at my OPC and told last week that car scheduled for build third week in October - but not absolutely carved on stone yet fingers crossed! Why do I always get my new cars when my local roads are just about to become covered in crap for four or five months!

Edited by Pugsey on Monday 18th September 14:47

[997gt3]

Pugsey said:

Why do I always get my new cars when my local roads are just about to become covered in crap for four or five months!

That's one of the reasons I've chosen a Nov spec/Feb build/April delivery. Plus my Birthday is in April and its my birthday present to me! An added (small) bonus is that it'll be an 07 plated car.

Edited by 997gt3 on Monday 18th September 18:36

[s3am]

Just admit it. You want one.

[badapple]

s3am said:

Just admit it. You want one.

ok then

Sam are you getting one?

[billy83]

Of course i do you silly B***ard, just dont know if i'm willing to part with the CSL tho!
Might wait til there's one or two floating around on the 2nd hand market, possibly a green rs, til then the CSL'll do, especially with the new brakes!
You gonna get one s3am?

[s3am]

Nope, and nope.

Can't see it being worth 30k on top of mine. Silly money for (admittedly nice) new exterior with effectively the same engine.

[997gt3]

So what BHP has your engine then Sam?

[billy83]

ooh but what about those carbon fibre seats from the carrera GT...
S'pose your car's got 412 bhp so not too much difference. I might get one just to p*ss you off

[s3am]

997gt3 said:

So what BHP has your engine then Sam?

400ish, dynoed at about 350rwhp. I know the new car has 415ish but my point was it doesn't seem enough of a difference to go shelling out that kind of cash. Then again I haven't driven one yet!