AUTOCAR: First drive - Porsche 911 GT2 RS

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07-21-2010, 02:37 PM

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This is not the first time I notice this already. For the price being, its performance is unbeatable.

But come on, the dash and door panel isn't covered in leather!?!?!?!?

All about weights savings I presume but I would like to have the leather as well, or carbon fiber ala the scuderia

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07-21-2010, 02:42 PM

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07-21-2010, 05:03 PM

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07-21-2010, 05:36 PM

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07-21-2010, 06:39 PM

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All about weights savings I presume but I would like to have the leather as well, or carbon fiber ala the scuderia

How much more weight is added for a full leather/alcantara optioned car VS a "base" model, anyone know?

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07-21-2010, 07:06 PM

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How much more weight is added for a full leather/alcantara optioned car VS a "base" model, anyone know?

a pooftenth of a kilogram.

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07-21-2010, 08:04 PM

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How much more weight is added for a full leather/alcantara optioned car VS a "base" model, anyone know?

Actually, I DO know because I specifically discussed this with one of the Porsche custom build guys from Germany at the LA Auto Show last November.

8 lbs.

Cow skin is heavy.

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a pooftenth of a kilogram.

Bon Scott ruled! Too bad the bastid had to go and choke himself to death

Did you know Brian Johnson and Hurley Haywood are friends and driving buddies?

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07-22-2010, 03:06 PM

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^^^ Wow, thanks man. Good info... Repped.

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07-22-2010, 03:32 PM

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love it. love it to bits.

but i love the GT3 RS even more.

sometimes pure driving pleasure is not ALL bout the power

just IMHO of course... to each his own.

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07-22-2010, 06:53 PM

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love it. love it to bits.

but i love the GT3 RS even more.

sometimes pure driving pleasure is not ALL bout the power

just IMHO of course... to each his own.

Says a lot coming from a guy with a Ruf RT12...I concur.

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