It appears that Porsche AG will build 2,500 GT4s (with about 1,200 coming to North America)...this confirms what two dealers told me that each dealer initially received 2 GT4 allocations each. If the 1,200 U.S.A. production figure holds true that is ultimately about 5 GT4s per dealer. Per Porsche, ALL have been sold!

 

Correct. It was the 997.2 TTS made for the 918 Spyder Edition, IIRC.

 

I guess that's not a shocker. Man, I love the GT4. I would love to get one in a couple of years, but I just don't think people will let them go. Well, of course $$ talks so they would let go at a good premium.

 

Well, from what I heard, to-date, every GT4 allocation has been filled but that does not mean that some buyers won't back out. I suspect a few pre-ordered buyers will have a change of heart and we shall see a few GT4s at dealers...they won't last though! They will go fast!

 

What is your source for this? In an interview Evo did with the guy in charge of the GT program he said they will build as many caymans GT4's as possible.

They can't build 10k of them a year because they don't have the production capacity but he said they would build to their maximum production capacity each year if the orders get up to that amount.

So practical example: if their production capacity is 5k cars per year, and there are 5k orders, they will build 5k in one year.

 

That is what my dealer told me, they had two and the two guys who bought 918's from them got them. There are a number of other people on the list to buy one if their allocation grows. Contrary to what people think they are not building GT4 like Honda builds Accords.

 

If the rumored Nurburgring time of 7:40 is confirmed by third party (very important - don't trust Porsche's numbers), that is OUTRAGOUS . Faster than 997.2 Turbo S, faster than 997.1 GT3 RS, faster than Audi V10 R8.

This is what a stiff suspension, R comp tire, and mid engine configuration accomplish. Our Turbo is faster straightline, but surely this thing will eat it alive in tight corners. That it is faster than even Audi mid-engine V10 is another reason it's selling like hot cakes.

I will admit the thing makes my heart rate quicken :-), first time in a long time since my car has reasonable handling itself with after market coilover. BTW from what I could read 2500 total for first year world wide, with the first group of allotments for the US all accounted for. Would be a miracle if you could get spot now.

 

Nurburgring is one thing but the 405 or your city street is something totally different. 4 sec 0 to 60 is going to feel very slow when compared to a Turbo.

 

The GT4 is manual gearbox only, so even a PDK 991 S will you give a hard time on legal streets. The weigth of the GT4 is almost the same as 991 S.

In a 981 you will have over and understeering sometimes in one corner, you will need big b...

Porsche will never give you more value for less money. These guys are very good in keeping a 911 unresistible. My 987 Spyder is a "toy for kids" compare to my 997.1TT in almost any ways.

 

My source for the 2,500 figure (1,200 destined for North America) is the April 2015 edition of Panorama where they tested the GT4 and spoke to Andreas Preuninger (Porsche Motorsport boss). In the EVO GT4 interview, Preuninger states that the GT4 will not be a limited production vehicle in the true sense of the word (i.e., badged units such as 1 of 600 etc.) but that production capacity constraints would limit production. He states that Porsche will not be building thousands of GT4s.

I think the 2,500 is the initial production run for the GT4 but I suspect there will be more produced but not "as many as possible". It might very well be 2,500/yr.

 

Just a quick question for those who are in the market for GT cars:
Would you buy a 997.1GT3 for same price as GT4? Which one would you buy and why? I already have 997.1TT MT, and wife approve for another toy but prices for 997.1GT3 are outrages right now. Appreciate your thoughts.

 

I'm not in the market for a GT car but I would pick up a GT4 over a 997.1 GT3 anyday! The GT4 is quicker, more balanced, better power-to-weight ratio and is more stable in the corners/turns due to its mid engine platform. IMO it's the all round better car!

 

Another vote for GT4 over 997.1 GT3 - without doubt.

1. Brand new car over 8 years old car.
2. Where it counts for GT class Porsche's, the track time, GT4 may hang with, or might even beat GT3 RS. Not GT3, GT3 RS!!
3. You already have a rear engine 911; time for the different experience of mid engine placement. Very fast steering and very clean body motion particularly in quick left right left curve compared to our Turbo.
4. NA Mezger engine in 997 GT3 has RMS problem - worrisome and bothersome. Google it if you don't know yet.

 

Good points gentlemen, I was thinking about the same thing but appreciate your thoughts

 

With a GT4, you will lose in 4 years lots of money, a 997.1 GT3 will gain money over the years.