Jeremy Clarkson on the 944
08-14-2008, 08:59 AM
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almost every time i watch a topgear (just about all i do when not working lol) i get a laugh out of clarkson.
i think he loves the old porsche models because they were simple and fun. its like that episode comparing old supercars to new ones, he preferred the F40 because it was "road, seat, ***, the end" and no computers and unnecessary stuff that adds weight. today's 911 is still a light car (by modern standards at least) but id probably be pretty close by saying its about 1000 lbs more than original. certainly it has alot more power but the weight takes away from the driving experience
i think he loves the old porsche models because they were simple and fun. its like that episode comparing old supercars to new ones, he preferred the F40 because it was "road, seat, ***, the end" and no computers and unnecessary stuff that adds weight. today's 911 is still a light car (by modern standards at least) but id probably be pretty close by saying its about 1000 lbs more than original. certainly it has alot more power but the weight takes away from the driving experience
08-14-2008, 10:48 AM
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08-14-2008, 10:41 PM
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i had an original 911 it cam in just shy of 2400 lbs the new ones come in at around 3400 lbs
bigger engine, galvanization of the body, the new ones are longer and wider. porsche has done a good job at keeping the lbs down
bigger engine, galvanization of the body, the new ones are longer and wider. porsche has done a good job at keeping the lbs down
