Well, a quick google search of 997 gt2 brought this picture up.

http://www.josmentenracing.nl/nl/page00009.asp

 

That is no way a 997 GT2, look at the door handles, they are from a 996, I hope there is a 997 GT2, if there is I will get one for sure, if not it's a 997 GT3 for me and keep the 996 TT.

 

Isnt in racing the GT2 a series where Porsche GT3's run ? And that is why when you did a search on a 997 GT2 you got that.
In Car/Driver they interviewed someone from Porsche and he was asked if there will be a GT2 and he stated that yes there will be. Can someone else confirm that from this board I dont have the magazine in front of me.


Bajo

 

March issue of UK car said that the 996 GT2 won't be replaced by a 997 GT2 so there will just be the 997 Turbo and a Turbo S version with around 510hp...

 

Is there a possibility that there will be a RWD 997 TT, same horsepower and such, but just RWD.

I believe that would a good idea for porsche due to the fact that some buyers as Fanman Said are deterred from buying the GT2.

Could they possibly even price it cheaper and create a new model range, with less hp but all the Goodies of the 997 TT like VTG and PDK

Just a Thought. I doubt it will happen though

 

The whole point of the GT2 is the fact is that they are rare (expensive).
If Porsche builds a 997GT2 cheaper than the 997TT that would really be STUPID !
The GT2 are a rare breed and should remain as such. Like Porsche really gives a crap what I think about it.

 

So no one has any "real" facts......

I guess time will tell- Until then the GT2 will stay right where it is ...

A dream for some and reality in the form of a 996 GT2 for others.


From what I have personally heard through the grape vine in a little town called Weissach is that the 997GT2 may only be offered in a homologation special for racing purposes. But it will depend on Porsche's involvement and customer demands if this will go through or not..

This will make it as rare as the 993GT2 -

But then again who the hell really knows..........


Just my 02. cents..

 

I hope there will be a 997GT2. The 997TT looks plain aweful.

 

You thinks so to, honestly I gotta see it in person. What I have seen I am not particular to it.


Bajo

 

real from Porsche or your dealer?, sometimes they dont tell the whole truth

 

I don't know of too many dealers that really know what they're talking about.

I'd be very surprised if there isn't a GT2 since there's been a 993 and 996 GT2. It looks like it's becoming a staple of the 911 lineup.

 

It's actually about 100 lbs lighter

 

The new 997TT is a 100lbs lighter than the 996 GT2 ??

 

Sorry I'm one of those that subscribe to that theory :-p

Porsche gets to charge more for less car! Seems like the ideal marketplace to me.

 

No worries, to each its own. For some a TT will do just fine for others a GT2 is the only place to be. Less sometimes means more.
Bottom line its always about the exclusivity factor, there are a many TT's that would leave me in the dust but for me knowing that I have a GT2 is what I wanted and there will always be someone that is faster.
I hope Porsche builds a 997GT2 and I am hoping that it keeps with its theory about the specific version of the car and what it has been with the previous 2 generation's. Would I buy it ? Dont know depends on a number of things.

Bajo