Nine Nine One

I am a regular RL reader but seldom post because I can usually find answers with a couple of quick searches. However, I am really on the fence about the Weissach package.

I secured an allocation last year and have been waiting for a confirmation date for the build - was planning on PTS and Euro Delivery. I was not optimistic about either given all that has been posted over the past few months. Today I got the word to have a "backup build" with no PTS. I built a spec but was really torn on the Weissach because the color choices are so limited I was not sure this would be a "forever car". Whatever that means.

A little more background; this will be my third GT car and I will ultimately track it a lot. I have an 18 GT3 that I am planning on keeping as my main track car as it is all setup; cage, data collection, brakes, extra wheels, etc. So, I doubt I would track the RS for a year or two, but ultimately if I keep it, that would be its main purpose.

Most of my Porsches have been ordered to spec. Philosophically I get them the way I want them and do not worry about resale or the next owner. But the $30K for the Weissach seems extravagant for a non-PTS car that will spend a lot of time on the track.

I have a lot of respect for the opinions of many and was hoping that I might get some points that I have not considered.

Thanks in advance

3 2 1 Fights On

Just one man’s opinion, if you are in the US and plan to track it save the $30k for brakes, tires and wheels. I personally like the look of the non-WP anyway, if I was not in the US the carbon harness bar would be tough to pass up.

speed77

You’re going to get a ton of different answers on here. From a resale perspective (I know you don’t care) - weissach def important.

personally, I think it looks better with weissach. Wouldn’t buy an RS without it.

CarManDSL

I ordered Weissach but also managed to snag a PTS slot for my special build.

GT3 Mike

Personally not a fan of the Weissach Package.

My RS spec would be A1 black / gold wheels / Bucket and PCCB.

dixonk

In the end they all sell. My thinking is to buy what you want. I have seen some what I think distasteful awfully specced cars sell. If the package doesn’t speak to you and it’s not something you would get enjoyment out of why spec it? If it is something you would have selected it if you could snag a pts slot why not spec it now?

7382929296

With PTS you’re paying extra to have your extra cost paint be unpainted.

You still have factory carbon hood and roof without Weissach. The only thing you’re missing is paddles ($800-1500, part + install) and magnesium wheels ($22,500).

Would I pay extra for paint and then pay Porsche more to have them not paint my hood and roof, no I would not.

As for minuscule weight savings, just hit the bathroom before your track day.

bccars

My 2 cents.
If you are collector get the weissach, because everyone seems to want it or think everybody wants it.
If you will driving it on track extensively, don't get it, almost no added value. And it looks so aftermarket tuning in my eyes. If you want to blow the money, I'd rather have a beautifull special PTS color to set it apart from the flock.
But you could also spend the money on alignment, brakes, tyres, coaching, fuell, entry fees.
Choose whatever you think will get you the most enjoyment for your buck.

Nine Nine One

Many thanks for the feedback, Gents. It confirms what I thought, the package is largely cosmetic and there is no "hidden" features I was missing - other than the comment about the paddles??? Not sure what that is but will research.

I agree with some of the comments about the car looking better without the WP. Eye of the beholder thing.

dixonk

Weissach comes with larger magnetic paddles that make a loud satisfying click when you press them and have better tactile feel to them. They can be bought and easily swapped to non weissach equipped cars of any PDK wheel for around 1k.

80s

Get weissach and add painted hood/roof, no cost option, looks insanely good irl, only exposed carbon ar on part of mirrors and part of wing, love it

obbob

My two cents. Everyone says resale, and Weissach does resale for higher, but if it's anything like the 991.2 RS, Weissach cars resell for less of MSRP than non Weissach since they will be way more common and they inflate the MSRP by a massive amount. 992 WP may hold value a little better since the 991.2 WP was basically just a glorified cosmetic carbon fiber package, whereas 992 WP actually has some functional features.

This may sound sacrilegious, but if you spec exposed hood, then you always have the option of painting it if you prefer the painted hood look. You can then strip the paint and reclearcoat the hood since you know that the carbon weave is perfect. You won't have this option if you get painted hood from factory, since it's unlikely that the carbon weave underneath is perfect.

GentlemanRacer

As you said, you philosophically get it the way you want, so just stick with what works. Everything from Porsche is over priced - even the base car. So if you like the WP, it isn't a money thing philosophically. Buy.Enjoy.Keep or Sell. Lots of enthusiast will enjoy the car. Cheers mate

hashash

Despite me having 2 991 WP cars I wouldn’t get a 992 WP , just can’t stand the hood

BlazinPond

Wait.... what?

Price hikes likely coming in July again. Porsche GT cars are priced too low.... which is why we continue to see ADM and dealer games.