The GT3 is a track car that can be run on the street: the PDK is faster on the track, there is no if and or buts about this. It makes total sense to drop the manual, as its a
low volume model.
Despite what we every day enthusiasts think, most people out there do not drive manuals very well (especially in the US). The advent of fantastic dual clutch 'auto-manuals' is starting to drive out the 3rd pedal. I don't think it will go away forever, but looking at the sales stats of any US model they are stay steady in the lower area or declining.
It may be old tech, but our non-S 5 speed 987 Cayman is an absolute blast: about as perfect a sport car for its price that I have ever driven. There will be cars for us enthusiasts, just have to find them
- b