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Old 02-19-2017, 04:24 PM
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There is no turn signal in the first image... maybe they took it out and it now looks bigger?
Old 02-19-2017, 05:31 PM
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In short, it's just the camera that makes the bumper look that way. Took these today at the autoshow. I feel this is one of the best 911 front ends ever. Nice step up from the .1s. Just perfect. Enjoy!

Having had deposits down at three dealerships for over 2 years now, looking forward to finally seeing the very last of the NA 911s!











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Originally Posted by Paul Graville
Just rads in the front. Not gonna cool air at the front and then send it to the back.
Good point!
Old 02-19-2017, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
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I am not so sure - I always thought the 991.1 '3 had a bit too pronounced a chin (above splitter/painted part).

997 '3 better balance IMHO.

And it would appear that Porsche agrees for the 991.2 '3.
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Originally Posted by STG
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Not the biggest fan of the front bumper on the 991.1 GT3, but others don't seem to mind it. New one is more 3D and curvaceous and flows with the body better compared to the current one. It's just those quad uprights between the ductwork look strange and simply don't look right. The way the .1 LED lights are intregrated in the front vents also isn't styled well. Rear is a perfect 10.

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Old 02-19-2017, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
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Have to agree...if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Or, in other words, a solution looking for a problem.
Old 02-19-2017, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by the2thdr
Have to agree...if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

unfortunately design and evolution doesn't work like that
Old 02-19-2017, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sccchiii
unfortunately design and evolution doesn't work like that
Design something different because we need to sell the next model year and make $$.

The RL crowd is always looking for "the next" big thing.
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The 991.2 bumper looks great to my eyes...not that the .1 looks bad at all, but the .2 seems to have less of a smiley face when looking straight on.
I also like the articulation of the radiators grill sections and how they have integrated the LED driving lights. It's both more aggressive and more resolved.
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Love the new bumper. Like the .1 bumper as well. Two of the best front ends ever on a Porsche IMO.

Hate the front bumper on the TT. Needs to be more aggressive.
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More downforce for a track oriented car. 👍🏼
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Originally Posted by bigmacsmallfries
In short, it's just the camera that makes the bumper look that way. Took these today at the autoshow. I feel this is one of the best 911 front ends ever. Nice step up from the .1s. Just perfect. Enjoy!

Having had deposits down at three dealerships for over 2 years now, lookin forward to finally seeing the very last of the NA 911s!











Wow, im loving these pictures, thanks! New front looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by STG
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^ totally agree


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