2020 NEXT GENERATION 992 SPY PICS & RELEASE
09-01-2018, 04:19 PM
#2311
Drifting
The 996 to 997 was far from just "simple design changes." Even an uninformed observer would have no difficulty distinguishing the two models, inside and out. Likewise, the 997 to 991 was a huge (admittedly, bigger) leap. On the other hand, ignoring some underlying technical stuff, Porsche could probably get away with marketing the 992 as a 991.3 if they really wanted to.
09-01-2018, 07:34 PM
#2313
Rennlist Member
The 996 to 997 was far from just "simple design changes." Even an uninformed observer would have no difficulty distinguishing the two models, inside and out. Likewise, the 997 to 991 was a huge (admittedly, bigger) leap. On the other hand, ignoring some underlying technical stuff, Porsche could probably get away with marketing the 992 as a 991.3 if they really wanted to.
09-01-2018, 08:22 PM
#2315
Three Wheelin'
With all the pre-992 release feedback here, count on Porsche making changes to it, or do a complete redesign for the subsequent year to correct the negative feedbacks. Yes, it does look like a cockup so far.
09-01-2018, 08:35 PM
#2316
Drifting
09-01-2018, 08:44 PM
#2317
Well, we don't know anything yet about possible underlying technical changes for the 992 generation. It's a bit early to say there's no big jump just from looking at the design of the mules. Also 991.1 Carrera to 991.2 turbo Carrera was arguably a significant technical change without significant visual impact.
09-01-2018, 09:00 PM
#2318
Rennlist Member
I’ll just write that I hope you are right and the finished model just looks iterative. If it doesn't look inside and out like a Panamera coupe, then I might order one. Meanwhile, I have my build slot in November for a 991 and why I have delayed it until then. I’ll gladly eat my negative comments and order a 992 if it turns out better in the final version.
09-01-2018, 09:23 PM
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09-01-2018, 09:25 PM
#2320
09-01-2018, 09:45 PM
#2321
Instructor
I am not a purist in any sense. I like advancement and accept that the next thing might be a 'better' thing. As I was contemplating my 991.2 GTS order and hoping to get an allocation I saw those pics a couple months back of the yellow 992 rear. Not a fan - solidified my push for that allocation. The 992 hood lines dont look good to me either. I really like the Audi R8 interior tech, so a move in that basic direction would be nice I think. I have never come around to like much about the 996, but maybe after seeing some 992's on the road I will have a change of mind.
09-01-2018, 09:47 PM
#2322
09-01-2018, 11:49 PM
#2323
09-02-2018, 07:07 AM
#2324
Racer
