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Old 08-12-2010, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by alexb76
All I can say is if this front-end is close to final product, it's the ugliest front we've had since 996!
Not a huge fan of the Autocar rendering, but I kind of like the one on Automobile. I think maybe its the angle.



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Old 08-12-2010, 10:55 AM
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are the door handles trigger sytle? Those were my fav. also the autocar says 415 for the 3.8L. Isnt that just the x51 package?
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Old 08-12-2010, 11:07 AM
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Anyone else notice the ceter lock wheels? I don't see those being on the regular cars for some reason. Maybe I am wrong though.
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Old 08-12-2010, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CBnAT
Anyone else notice the ceter lock wheels? I don't see those being on the regular cars for some reason. Maybe I am wrong though.
I was about to post the same thing about the wheels. I really doubt you'll see those on the 991.

There has been talk of the seven speed manual for quite some time now.
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Not a huge fan of the Autocar rendering, but I kind of like the one on Automobile. I think maybe its the angle.



I don't like either rendering.

But IMO, there's something about the Automobile Mag rendering that makes me dislike it even more. When I first saw it, I immediately thought it looked a little too much like a Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:18 PM
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i think i'm torn. i mean, dont get me wrong - i'll prob love the new model no matter what, but...is it just me or does it look like the car is smiling? hopefully its the pic/angle.



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Old 08-12-2010, 03:31 PM
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the hood is too flat. there are just not enough curves about it. if this is it i am mildly disappointed though i am sure i will come to love it.
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:33 PM
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Hysterical. although it is not as bad as Mazda's new 3 with the "Joker" grin.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fer2367
i know it's EU regulation, but the front looks very bulky and high, like recent BMWs 7 & 5 series. This will probably be an amazing new Porsche, but one that no longer keeps the 911 design trademarks. And that european regulation is nonsense, because I believe it has to do with safety and pedestrians, but how many pedestrians are being hit by Ferraris or Porsches or Renaults? no, people get killed while talking over cell phones while driving or by driving drunk.
The regulations are written to limit the forces a pedestrian can be subjected to in a front end collision at relatively low speeds. They are particularly designed to protect children. The regulations don't dictate styling, they've left it up to the manufacturers to decide how to solve the problem. Mostly it's softer bumper materials and re-arrangement of internal components to allow the hood to deform. I believe there is a rule that effectively limits the maximum height of the bumper, so it doesn't strike the head of a child directly.

Ferrari and Lotus have managed to work with the regulations, so Porsche shouldn't have a hard time.

I happen to think the rendering is hideous BTW.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:14 PM
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Current X51 PowerKit is 408 HP IIRC.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:23 PM
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New member here, and new Pcar owner as well. I understand this may be sacriligious to mention here, but I would really like Porsche to use the 4 inch increase in wheelbase to move the engine forward, even if it means deleting the rear seats. They are pretty useless anyway.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:35 PM
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Coo: 993-like mirrors!
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:33 PM
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Jermy clarkson is gonna have another field day!
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Old 08-12-2010, 06:17 PM
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If you cover up the top half, it looks pure Audi to me... I think they need to change the DTRLs to something more original. Or is this a function of the new VW ownership?

Anyway, it's not like I'll be able to afford one until they are 4-5 years old!
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Old 08-12-2010, 06:18 PM
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If you cover up the top half, it looks pure Audi to me... I think they need to change the DTRLs to something more original. Or is this a function of the new VW ownership?

Anyway, it's not like I'll be able to afford one until they are 4-5 years old!
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