J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
8/2/23 12:11 p.m.
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What do you get when you shave a Porsche 911 down to 3056 pounds and install an engine from a GT3 RS? You get the Porsche 911 S/T, a limited-edition model celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911.

Porsche said it designed the S/T for road use rather than track use, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they made it boring. …

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spandak
spandak Dork
8/2/23 8:34 p.m.

Came here to scoff at how heavy cars have become but 3k isn't bad for that thing. Especially considering how big it is. 

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
8/2/23 10:58 p.m.

Well if I win the mega millions or come by insane sums of money by some other means, this is something to look forward to.

Slippery
Slippery GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/2/23 11:08 p.m.

In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) :

They are all sold out.

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
8/2/23 11:10 p.m.
Slippery said:

In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) :

They are all sold out.

Soon to be on BaT.  If you have enough cash nothing is sold out.

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy MegaDork
8/2/23 11:42 p.m.

3056# and $290,000?  

My OCD says I would've priced it at $305,600.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
8/3/23 8:32 a.m.
spandak said:

Came here to scoff at how heavy cars have become but 3k isn't bad for that thing. Especially considering how big it is. 

Indeed. It seems like everything's bigger and heavier these days. 3000 is today's "lightweight" car.

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
8/3/23 9:45 a.m.
J.A. Ackley said:
spandak said:

Came here to scoff at how heavy cars have become but 3k isn't bad for that thing. Especially considering how big it is. 

Indeed. It seems like everything's bigger and heavier these days. 3000 is today's "lightweight" car.

I really love sports cars that are 3000# or under so I have discovered.  My last Mustang was about 500# more and that heft was felt.

kanaric
kanaric SuperDork
8/3/23 10:51 a.m.

In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) :

Ya I had a Mustang as well and didn't like that part of it. How heavy and large it is. At the time I also owned a RWD Skyline which has a listed cub weight of around 2800lbs which is like 1000 less than that Mustang and it was much more fun to drive. 

I got a S3 which is in the upper weight for sport compacts but it's not really much heavier than like a STI. 

Then I got a R33 GTR which is lighter than that. 

All of those cars I got since owning that mustang were more fun to drive. And it's crazy that inside the Skyline I have now I have a lot of room but the car is dwarfed by a Mustang. Adults have no problem fitting in the back seats. It's a proper mid size car from a time when mid size was still mid size. 

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/3/23 1:51 p.m.

My CLS 550 tips the scales at over 4000. I guess it would in reality be more of a GT car but it has just enough grip and suspension to tempt you to toss it around. Then reality sets in and I get the sad face. I love the car but I am missing a lighter lower Hp/torque car that I can toss around. 
 

This has me 911 shopping. A deal is on the horizon but I will not know if it will happen until I get back from vacation next week.  I should post up a thread as I have three cars that are all possibility's 

MauryH
MauryH GRM+ Memberand New Reader
8/4/23 1:59 p.m.

Looks like that 70 pound reduction in weight costs around $20+k per pound. Less is way more!

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
8/4/23 2:43 p.m.

I've driven the two previous generations and they are phenomenal................they are stupidly expensive but having also driven the "plain" version 911 there is a very noticeable difference between the two............is it worth the extra money? It is if you have the money.

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/4/23 4:14 p.m.

Fast Cars, Younger women and Older Cigars are expensive.

Want to go fast

Bring money

Lots of Money

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