more 991 pics
#31
Burning Brakes
I was at the Porsche dealer this afternoon and I asked about the launch date. The sales manager and service manager both indicated the 991 will be a 2013 model which will be available most likely in August of 2012.
#33
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More pictures at worldcarfans http://www.worldcarfans.com/11103293...the-nrburgring
If anything, the 'frunk' looks like it comes lower, creating more defined fenders and more upright headlights, like on older 911s. EU regs should not affect rear- and mid-engine designs; the regs are to create space between sheetmetal and hard mechanical parts for adequate deformation in a pedestrian impact.
#34
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Naturally. They would probably give you the same response if the cars were coming next week.
#35
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The side sills on that car remind me of the Slantnose and 935, that would be sweet if Porsche brought that back. I always loved the way it defined the flares in the back.
This new 911 is going to look sweet! I wonder if they will use similar styling cues on the Cayman, I imagine that would be a huge hit among the die hard Air Cooled P-Car owners.
This new 911 is going to look sweet! I wonder if they will use similar styling cues on the Cayman, I imagine that would be a huge hit among the die hard Air Cooled P-Car owners.
#36
The rear spoiler is a neat idea. I'm not sure I like it as much as I like the current 997 turbo spoiler which is a very clean look raised or lowered. This new one looks to leave a pretty good gap in the rear of the car when up at speed. I also wonder if the center section of the engine cover can raise to dissipate heat if required.
I think I saw shots of the large panel roof opened that remind me of the recent Targa models. I wonder if that mechanism will be any more reliable than the older ones. I recall issues with squeaks and rattles in the older ones, but have never owned one myself to verify.
I think I saw shots of the large panel roof opened that remind me of the recent Targa models. I wonder if that mechanism will be any more reliable than the older ones. I recall issues with squeaks and rattles in the older ones, but have never owned one myself to verify.
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#41
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The one plus I got from the video is that the engine noise/exhaust is VASTLY IMPROVED over 997.2, sounds a lot more like 997.1 and older Porsches!
#43
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