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Old 07-21-2006, 06:01 PM
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... hell is that?

I don't know what the hell that is!

What in the hell is that?!

Hey, you kids! Get away from there!

I would not mess with that thing..

Don't put your lips on it!

What the hell is this?

Well, get a photo of me with it, anyway!
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Old 07-21-2006, 06:30 PM
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Ha!! Ah, what a classic from SNL. Thanks!!

What is that anyway??
Old 07-21-2006, 06:33 PM
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Hmmmm, a 997/Cayenne hybrid?
Old 07-21-2006, 10:05 PM
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Here's the web site link. I believe it's czech but I can't find a good translation.
http://www.stratosfera.cz/clanek_m.php?id=43001

This is the best I could do:

Šokující Porsche : Sportively - utilitarian 911 come Třídveřové compartment with working by might receive buď platform since Auditories , or chassis simultaneous devětsetjedenáctky with tabular šestiválcem. Jumped with ním Porsche up Dakaru? Albeit to our machine model similitude prospective compact SUV since Porsche může seem přitažená within naps , ascertained are , that Germany automobile newly produce earthen standard under matter-of-fact size. Tidings out of designate quintal under Weissachu into the bargain warranted as well as two manažeři : nové sportively - utilitarian Porsche allegedly subsistent already too like prototype. Particulars within mien motorcars nor here principal tidings upstairs notwithstanding nesdělili.

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Old 07-21-2006, 10:51 PM
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I like it.
Old 07-22-2006, 12:41 AM
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Thanks to one of our brothers from the 951 family - Dal Heger

Basically. . .

3 door coupe with 4 wheel drive could be made using a platform from Audi or using the 911's 6 cylinder. Will we see a Porsche back at Dakar?

Even though a concept picture arrived to our computer of a small SUV, it seemed unbelievable, but we learned that a life size clay model had been created. Word from the design center in Weissach confirmed by two managers: a new SUV exists in prototype form. We were unable to find out any more specific information.

When we presented our pictures (presentation) to . . . he asked "But where is the engine? According to the pictures it could be in the front, back, or middle. . ." it's no surprise that he didn't want to give away any details about the car that is supposed to be the most radical Porsche that has been conceived.

The idea that Zuffenhausen wants to produce a compact SUV has been whispered around the water coolers for some time. If the engine is to be in the front, then we can expect a new Porsche platform based on the Audi Roadjet. That would serve as the platform for the next generation A4 resembling a small Q5. CEO or Porshce Wendelin Wiedeking in a private communication said that they are working with a renewed enthusiasm with Audi and a closer relationship with Audi could be interpreted.

A smaller SUV from Porsche could be priced around 1.5 mil korun (About $67 thousand USD) while the Cayenne would function as a more luxurious and pricier model. The arrival of this new model would allow the removal of the six cylinder Cayenne which would also cost 2 mil korun more. Working together with Audi on this would also give Audi a new Q7 (I need help translating this part).

Porsche is also thinking about one more possibility. The air inlets in front of the rear wheels on the clay model might signal a fantastic flat 6 under the hood from the 911 and this small SUV might be brought under the 911 line. It's not totally unthinkable, the 911 range has all wheel drive and the rugged all terrain underbody is in it's sporting lineage. In 1984, a 911 carrera 4 won the Paris Dakar Rally, and two years following that the 959 with a twin turbocharged 2.8l motor outputting 450 BHP won again. You don't have to think hard to see that Porsche might want to win the Dakar again, a three door coupe with all wheel drive and a raised chassis might be true.

More interesting stuff on the sidebar. . .

Representatives from Porsche presented that a new engine is being developed, a combination electric motor with a gas six cylinder. The new Cayenne will be built on the same platform as the current one and will appear in 2008.


For the Panamera 4 seat sedan, the rumor is that it will share the engine with the Cayenne, a hybrid motor which will run on electric power up to 30 km/h and should appear in 2009.

Porsche admitted that they are looking at another model line, and our sources hint that it will be an updated 928 coupe. It would share the same platform as the Panamera, with a shortened wheelbase and they are considering the hybrid powerplant. The new 928 coupe would compete with the Bentley Continental GT or the Ferrari 612.
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It looks like an $80K AMC Eagle!
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Originally Posted by obchuck
It looks like an $80K AMC Eagle!
Exactly
Old 07-22-2006, 09:43 AM
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Dunno about this idea...it smacks of a "worst of both worlds" to me.
Old 07-23-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by obchuck
It looks like an $80K AMC Eagle!
Actually, it also looks like my stock-suspension 993 . Don't laugh, I just bought it recently and it's all gonna change soon.
Old 07-23-2006, 01:58 PM
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It looks like a nice Porsche for intensively flooded areas...looks great for our Hurricane season!!!
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Looks better than the Cayenne.
Old 07-23-2006, 02:51 PM
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The unfortunate result of a night of passion between a 993 and an Infinity FX45. Should've worn a car cover...
Old 07-23-2006, 03:24 PM
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Wait, I know what that is..... What the hell is that thang!
Old 07-23-2006, 03:49 PM
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Looks top-heavy. That's fine if it's a woman, but I prefer my cars with a nice low CG.


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