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Old 12-26-2010, 02:20 PM
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Launch at Frankfurt auto show:
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Old 12-26-2010, 02:26 PM
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More pics/data?
When is the show?
Old 12-26-2010, 02:30 PM
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when is 991GT3RSLE speciale with numbered plates in increments of Pi?
what's in the engine bay?
Old 12-26-2010, 02:58 PM
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Good questions, I have no clue, this is all I could find.

I like the front end and mirror design though.
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It'll be interesting to see how dimensions and weight have changed.
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Loks like centerlock wheels. I wonder if the entire model range will feature this "improvement."
Old 12-26-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rlips
Loks like centerlock wheels. I wonder if the entire model range will feature this "improvement."
"improvement" more like PITA if you ask me.
Old 12-26-2010, 06:21 PM
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Flat 8 with 515hp is my guess : ). Mike
Old 12-26-2010, 06:28 PM
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I like the look of it although I see a hint of Audi in the front ... Rear looks a little more muscular ... Will be interesting to see what the specs are not too mention the range as well, will therre still be wide/narrow body, S as well as Carerra, power, manual and PDK?

Who is betting the the GT1 block is now history ...
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I like the look of it although I see a hint of Audi in the front ... Rear looks a little more muscular ... Will be interesting to see what the specs are not too mention the range as well, will therre still be wide/narrow body, S as well as Carerra, power, manual and PDK?

Who is betting that the GT1 block is now in history ...
Fixed it for you..

..as one of the greatest racing engines ever created.


NO GO 606
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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
Fixed it for you..

..as one of the greatest racing engines ever created.


NO GO 606
Totally agree... Cant think of another engine with such a pedigree...

I fear the mythical RS LE could be it's swan song ...
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Originally Posted by Polarporsche
"improvement" more like PITA if you ask me.
That's more like it
Old 12-26-2010, 08:41 PM
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So did you just find this on the web or is this some kind of actual photo of the 991?

They just redo the front bumper and move the side mirrors?! I think it's a semi-poor PS job myself.
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I like the look of it although I see a hint of Audi in the front ... Rear looks a little more muscular ... Will be interesting to see what the specs are not too mention the range as well, will therre still be wide/narrow body, S as well as Carerra, power, manual and PDK?

Who is betting the the GT1 block is now history ...
It'll be a version of the current 9A1 engine w/410-415 HP, 32x lb/ft of torque, 75-100 lbs less total weight, w/active spoilers for and aft, and regenerative braking option. Body will be a tad wider, less over-hang with the engine pushed a few millimeters more forward. Cabin will be roomier as well and the dash/console will mimic the Panamera.

The photo has been around for awhile and is photo-shopped but I'm sure it isn't that far off.

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^ really. i like that news.
i can finally rest my wallet and stop buying these things.


the front reminds me of my beetle turbos.
oh so cute :-)


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