There has been a lot of talk on here recently for and against the 718. I have to confess, I have spent a fair bit of time in the 718 range. Other than the different engine noise. Which I completely agree is nothing like the flat 6 and never will be. It is a really sorted platform. The performance is very good out of the box and what 9e have got out of their test car so far has made it a car that will compete with a GT3 on track. So much so I have placed an order for a new GTS. Unfortunately change is inevitable and this is very much the air cooled vs water cooled debate all over again.
Now obviously the route I have taken with my 996 turbo is not something the majority would do but it suits me and my requirements. So actually for me a turbo charged mid engine cayman that could easily have 450hp with a map and a few minor bolt ons very much appeals to me. The older 981 N/A does not have the option for this and because of what I am used to in terms of power on tap it is just not enough. I appreciate this is an unpopular opinion and I am the minority but for me the new car works. I do however sincerely hope the next GT4 has a proper N/A engine again but it needs 400hp+ and 8k rpm+.
It's 12 years since I last purchased a new car and that was a 1.6l suzuki swift sport when I was 19. So I think part of my decision is that I fancy the experience of speccing a car and ordering to my specification. Now if I am doing something I try not to do things by half. So in ordering this car I started off with an S in mind. This quickly changed to a GTS. I did not want any regrets so ended up ticking a lot of boxes;
- Carmine Red
- Alcantara® Package GTS in conjunction with GTS interior package in Carmine Red
- Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
- ParkAssist (rear)
- Electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- Sports suspension (-20 mm) with PASM
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
- 20-inch Carrera S wheels
- GTS interior package
- Cruise control
- Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
- Light design package
- Heated multifunction steering wheel
- Sports Bucket Seats
- Two-zone automatic climate control
- Seat heating
- BOSE® surround sound-system
I should hopefully see it November / December and honestly can not wait
Now obviously the route I have taken with my 996 turbo is not something the majority would do but it suits me and my requirements. So actually for me a turbo charged mid engine cayman that could easily have 450hp with a map and a few minor bolt ons very much appeals to me. The older 981 N/A does not have the option for this and because of what I am used to in terms of power on tap it is just not enough. I appreciate this is an unpopular opinion and I am the minority but for me the new car works. I do however sincerely hope the next GT4 has a proper N/A engine again but it needs 400hp+ and 8k rpm+.
It's 12 years since I last purchased a new car and that was a 1.6l suzuki swift sport when I was 19. So I think part of my decision is that I fancy the experience of speccing a car and ordering to my specification. Now if I am doing something I try not to do things by half. So in ordering this car I started off with an S in mind. This quickly changed to a GTS. I did not want any regrets so ended up ticking a lot of boxes;
- Carmine Red
- Alcantara® Package GTS in conjunction with GTS interior package in Carmine Red
- Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
- ParkAssist (rear)
- Electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- Sports suspension (-20 mm) with PASM
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
- 20-inch Carrera S wheels
- GTS interior package
- Cruise control
- Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
- Light design package
- Heated multifunction steering wheel
- Sports Bucket Seats
- Two-zone automatic climate control
- Seat heating
- BOSE® surround sound-system
I should hopefully see it November / December and honestly can not wait