We recently delivered a full test of the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 . In short, it was the sickest 911 we had ever driven. So where does that leave the upcoming 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 you see in our latest spy photos? With as much as 500 horsepower expected from its turbocharged flat six and a suspension setup similar to the GT3, it's safe to say the GT2 could become our new favorite 911. Expect to see it official debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September...
ateixeira says:
09:04 AM, 03/30/07
Rear bumper valance reminds me of the Saleen S7: way too many slots.
estreka says:
09:27 AM, 03/30/07
I guess the gills are staying. That spoiler still bugs me.
rsholland says:
10:53 AM, 03/30/07
My guess, knowing Porsche, the slots are there for function, not styling.
boxermike says:
11:21 AM, 03/30/07
They're functional on the S7, too. That doesn't mean they're not ugly. I can accept them on the drool-worthy GT2, but would seriously question the decision on the base 911.
mj85 says:
11:23 AM, 03/30/07
I'd say it looks great, and it probably goes like a bat out of hell. I'd take one any day...but with a base price that probably tops $180,000 it's a little over my budget.
estreka says:
12:01 PM, 03/30/07
$120,670 according to Edmunds. Most Porsches would be hard pressed to be called bargains, but their upper-tiered stuff can truly be said to warrant their prices.
boxermike says:
12:14 PM, 03/30/07
Estreka, 120,670 is the price for the GT3--the N/A, stripped down, boy-racer porsche. The GT2 has the TT mill from the 911 turbo but is lighter, and rear-drive. It's had a typical asking price right around 180 from the factory.
estreka says:
02:57 PM, 03/30/07
D'oh! My mistake. It's a little disorienting to have a GT3 link with a GT2 article.
mikeebear says:
01:34 PM, 04/ 2/07
How can it justify it's $200,000 price tag AND lure gt3 enthusiasts over w/ just 500hp?
I say 530-550...then you will be smokin' Z06 ass on a stove top.
wynnosu says:
09:50 PM, 04/ 5/07
This is typical Porsche. Add another 2 or 3 horsepower (like they do with the Boxster), make some minor tweaks and VOILA! The automotive press feigns all over it as the greatest Porsche ever. It's still a rear engined car that hangs its ass out when pushed and relies on electronics and wide tires to compensate. It's the emperor's new clothes.
Any company that produces something as hideous as the Cayenne loses my vote as a true sports car company. Then add in the failures such as the 914, 924, 944, 928, etc. and it is plain this is a company that strikes out more than it hits a homerun.
I'll give Porsche its due when Formula 1 or Indy goes to a rear engine layout. Until then, give me a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin.