THE 997 is HERE!!!!
05-11-2004, 05:20 AM
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Here's my thought...
1. The front looks like an Eclipse mix with Beetle;
2. Interior looks like VW;
3. The rear tailights kinda slanted;
Perhaps, the turbo version would be much better.
1. The front looks like an Eclipse mix with Beetle;
2. Interior looks like VW;
3. The rear tailights kinda slanted;
Perhaps, the turbo version would be much better.
05-11-2004, 05:55 AM
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05-11-2004, 11:13 AM
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Looks pretty good on the outside but that interior, holy crap that is bad... It's so far off I don't even want to talk about what's bad.
Anyway, someone asked for lowered shots, here are few.
Anyway, someone asked for lowered shots, here are few.
05-11-2004, 12:06 PM
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First U.S. Press Release
ATLANTA, GA, May 11, 2004 – Porsche® today disclosed the first information available on two all-new Porsche 911s destined to be the flagship models for its model year 2005 sports car lineup. The all-new Porsche 911 Carrera and more powerful 911 Carrera S combine the classic 911 silhouette, a trademark of the model for more than 40 years, with new and more aggressive styling.
Both models feature Porsche’s traditional horizontally opposed flat-six cylinder engines. The 911 Carrera’s 3.6-liter unit produces 325 HP (SAE) while the 911 Carrera S’s newly developed 3.8-liter power plant delivers 355 HP (SAE). Both cars also have a new six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard on the S model.
The new 911 models will go on sale in the second half of 2004. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 911 Carrera is $69,300 US and $101,400 Canadian and for the 911 Carrera S $79,100 US and $115,650 Canadian.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 204 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
Both models feature Porsche’s traditional horizontally opposed flat-six cylinder engines. The 911 Carrera’s 3.6-liter unit produces 325 HP (SAE) while the 911 Carrera S’s newly developed 3.8-liter power plant delivers 355 HP (SAE). Both cars also have a new six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard on the S model.
The new 911 models will go on sale in the second half of 2004. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 911 Carrera is $69,300 US and $101,400 Canadian and for the 911 Carrera S $79,100 US and $115,650 Canadian.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 204 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
05-11-2004, 12:22 PM
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05-11-2004, 01:02 PM
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I don't think it looks too bad, but I agree with folks, it is not as pretty as our old cars.
I did like the pictures I saw of the upcoming boxster coupe. Looked like more curves, probably lighter, maybe get a souped-up version. That would be a pretty fun car.
I did like the pictures I saw of the upcoming boxster coupe. Looked like more curves, probably lighter, maybe get a souped-up version. That would be a pretty fun car.
05-11-2004, 01:16 PM
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I think I like it. They got rid of the fried-egg headlights and the modular pod look of the dash of the 996, and they revived the coke bottle body contours. The 997 interior looks like a decent evolutionary advancement of the 993 to me (sans the dopey Flash Gordon looking chronometer cluttering up the dash).
I'll reserve full judgement until a spirited test drive, however.
I'll reserve full judgement until a spirited test drive, however.
05-11-2004, 01:17 PM
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Regarding rear:
I like the rear wheelarche curves but to me, the tail lights are too high up, if you'd lower them a bit, it would look better (see attached pic).
Also, the red reflector stripe between the tail lights would be an improvement.
I like the rear wheelarche curves but to me, the tail lights are too high up, if you'd lower them a bit, it would look better (see attached pic).
Also, the red reflector stripe between the tail lights would be an improvement.
