2013 911 leaked
08-18-2011, 01:22 AM
#46
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Not only that, his specific comments read like someone with very limited wheel time in a 911 of any sort. That makes irrelevant any thoughts he offers on the new model. If one of us who drives a 997 regularly says "this is different" about a 991, I'd give it credence, but someone who doesn't own a 997 is just as likely to be reporting a subconscious comparison to the Malibu he rented at the airport on his way to the test drive.
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08-18-2011, 01:30 AM
#47
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08-18-2011, 01:45 AM
#48
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08-18-2011, 01:57 AM
#49
These photos are identical to the ones posted earlier that were decried as "Photoshopped." Although it's impossible to know for sure, I think these shots (and the others) are probably right on.
Overall, the 991 seems like a well-done evolution from the 997. Not enough of a departure to upset any of us too much.
The rear badging, while way over the top, is part of Porsche's new designation philosophy. The Cayennes and Panameras, which originally did not say PORSCHE on the back, now do. Still, it'll be strange to see a 911 on the road with the word PORSCHE on it, let alone "Porsche 911 Carrera S."
Delete, delete, delete, indeed.
Overall, the 991 seems like a well-done evolution from the 997. Not enough of a departure to upset any of us too much.
The rear badging, while way over the top, is part of Porsche's new designation philosophy. The Cayennes and Panameras, which originally did not say PORSCHE on the back, now do. Still, it'll be strange to see a 911 on the road with the word PORSCHE on it, let alone "Porsche 911 Carrera S."
Delete, delete, delete, indeed.
08-18-2011, 03:29 AM
#50
I do agree that the latest pics (and the previous ones) are probably very close to the real deal. We'll know for sure in a few more weeks.
Previous:
Latest:
Not sure if these new ones are "shopped", but the previous one is clearly a photoshop based on this spy pic:
08-18-2011, 08:11 AM
#51
Showed the pictures to my wife and she said, "...I dont see the difference with yours..." LOL. Women. All kidding aside, if these are real, I like the changes. Luckily, the changes to us are drastic but to most, are minor. So, our 997's wont look dated. Nice shelf life. Glad I got the 997.2. In a few years, after all the bugs are out, I will trade in.
08-18-2011, 08:46 AM
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"Still, it'll be strange to see a 911 on the road with the word PORSCHE on it"
Hasn't every 911 said Porsche on the back from the 60's until the 996 with the exception of the Turbo models?
Hasn't every 911 said Porsche on the back from the 60's until the 996 with the exception of the Turbo models?
08-18-2011, 10:21 AM
#53
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08-18-2011, 10:36 AM
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Can you image the badging on the different iterations?!!!
"Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S"
"Porshce 911 Carrera Back Edition"
BTW are GT cars Carrera's? I dont think so but if they were how about:
"Porsche 911 Carrera GT3 RS 4.0"?
Now i see why the butt is so big- They needed the space!
"Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S"
"Porshce 911 Carrera Back Edition"
BTW are GT cars Carrera's? I dont think so but if they were how about:
"Porsche 911 Carrera GT3 RS 4.0"?
Now i see why the butt is so big- They needed the space!
08-18-2011, 11:05 AM
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08-18-2011, 04:05 PM
#57
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Sourced from Auto Motor und Sport
From the gallery (54 pictures, of which ~50% are 991) now available at
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...gt-871543.html
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...gt-871543.html
08-18-2011, 04:35 PM
#59
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Look how lower the windshield is, probably more aerodynamic, but will come at a lower visibility cost! I remember the biggest suprise after buying the 997 was the great visibility it had!
Otherwise it looks ok, I actually like the rear better than front. The front has a smiley face which is taking away from aggressiveness!
Interior? Luxurious, but totally out of place in 911, they have TOTALLY dropped the ball there, it's baby Panamera!
08-18-2011, 04:45 PM
#60
Nordschleife Master
I'm rolling w/20's (not in the avatar) - they look invisible on the road, nothing but bid reds showing, love em