Probably next to no one...Porsche has been pretty forthcoming in saying don't you touch it.

 

So is the MY14 GT3 doomed to become a black horse??

 

Probably, since I ordered it!....everybody run!

 

I also get a feeling this cloud will roll onto the rs as well,it will be seen as the same car with some minor tweeks, stick the 4.0 engine back into it,up grade the areo package,set up etc and re brand it as tried and tested. most people here aren't worried about a fraction of seconds, its about reliability and a proven record. that way they will win back a lot of faith from the old school to! keep pdk to bring into the modern world, but leave the heart alone!!

 

Guess things look promising hopefully...

It looks like 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 drivers might actually get to drive their cars again soon. Reports of fires affecting the track-ready Germans first began about a month ago. Then, a few days later, the automaker confirmed two of the five alleged blazes and said owners shouldn't drive their cars until further notice. Porsche then went so far as to offer to pick up the GT3s and transport them to the nearest dealer until the problem was identified and a fix was found. Finally, there appears to be a repair.

"We know the reason and the problem-solving measures. We're testing them," said Porsche CEO Matthias Müller to Bloomberg. The technical fix will be released to owners shortly.

The recall affects all 785 GT3s that have been sold so far, but there have been no reported injuries caused by the fires. When it first announced the safety campaign, Porsche said: "Internal studies to determine the cause of the engine damage have not been completed yet."

With winter rapidly turning in spring, hopefully Porsche can fix these road-legal racecars in time for drivers to enjoy the nicer weather.

Porsche close to fix for 911 GT3 engine fires - Autoblog

 

Here is the announcement with problem:

" As advised previously, engineers at Porsche AG have been conducting technical analysis of the Porsche 911 GT3 engine in order to find a solution to the problem which led us to recommend you stop driving your car.

This analysis is now completed, and we would like to inform you about the cause of the problem and the planned remedial actions.


As already communicated, two vehicles in Europe suffered engine damage, causing the vehicles to catch fire.

Analysis has revealed that in both cases the engine damage was caused by a loosened piston rod screw connection which damaged the crankcase. In order to avoid this in the future, an optimized screw connection is currently being tested. For the final validation of this solution, Porsche AG is currently carrying out extensive tests.

At Porsche we are rigorous when implementing an engineering solution, therefore, after the successful testing and validation we will be installing new engines with optimized piston rod screw connections in all 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 vehicles.


Due to the complexity of the necessary arrangement, we are currently unable to provide you with a specific workshop date for your Porsche 911 GT3. We will be arranging an appointment with you individually, as soon as the logistics planning is finalized. We will be providing you with additional information within the next three weeks.


We continue to remain committed to supporting your individual needs during this time.

Your personal contact person will make contact with you within the next days to discuss individual solutions to bridge the gap until you are reunited with your Porsche 911 GT3.


Thank you very much for your patience and your loyalty to the Porsche brand."

 

Porsche

 

Article on Yahoo! stating VW making a lot of money from each Porsche sold.

 

They said it. New engines. Damn that's a ton of money.

 

Preach on......................