Could Porsche Build a Car that Feels Like a 993 if They Wanted To?
02-27-2016, 08:48 AM
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Could Porsche Build a Car that Feels Like a 993 if They Wanted To?
I drove a new 911 recently and was frankly disappointed. It was super smooth, powerful, and fast, but it is TOO smooth.
I was wondering if there will ever be another car that has the road feel of the old 911, which ended in 1998.
Is there some technological barrier to doing this?
I was wondering if there will ever be another car that has the road feel of the old 911, which ended in 1998.
Is there some technological barrier to doing this?
02-27-2016, 09:25 AM
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I drove a new 911 recently and was frankly disappointed. It was super smooth, powerful, and fast, but it is TOO smooth.
I was wondering if there will ever be another car that has the road feel of the old 911, which ended in 1998.
Is there some technological barrier to doing this?
I was wondering if there will ever be another car that has the road feel of the old 911, which ended in 1998.
Is there some technological barrier to doing this?
Sure they COULD, but why would they?
02-27-2016, 09:48 AM
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I agree with Fox, Porsche doesn't build cars for people looking back....just so happens I prefer the rawness of the older technology cars as well.....but Porsche doesn't sell, or try to sell me (or anyone like me) on any of their current line up. The 993 feels far smoother, fast and refined than any of the torsion bar cars. No doubt there were many who missed the feeling of the original 911 concept. Cheers
02-27-2016, 10:51 AM
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Check out a Cayman in any of it's variants. It's as close as you are going to get to a 993. I have driven that car, which is about the same size as the 993, designed by the same designer, and really liked it. This being said, the doors don't "click", the transmission is very tight, it's mid-engine so the driving dynamics are excellent but very very different.
02-27-2016, 10:55 AM
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If only it were feasible to store the production line from a particular model in a warehouse, in the hopes of one day producing that car again. Would that depreciate the older model?
Just a thought.
I heard a rumour that Toyota sold their tooling for the land cruiser TJ , in order to supply the mining industry with their bulletproof trucks. ...?...?
Just a thought.
I heard a rumour that Toyota sold their tooling for the land cruiser TJ , in order to supply the mining industry with their bulletproof trucks. ...?...?
02-27-2016, 11:00 AM
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I would argue they don't need to, as long as they keep supplying folks like us with quality parts to keep the old cars on the road.
They get the best of both worlds: They supply parts/service for previously assembled cars for those that want the "raw" feeling. And, they supply parts/service and assemble new cars for those that want the "smooth" feeling. They're playing in the entire market, just in slightly different ways.
Sure, they could do better, but I'm impressed with the quantity and quality of parts they've chosen to keep in supply for our 20 year old beaters.
They get the best of both worlds: They supply parts/service for previously assembled cars for those that want the "raw" feeling. And, they supply parts/service and assemble new cars for those that want the "smooth" feeling. They're playing in the entire market, just in slightly different ways.
Sure, they could do better, but I'm impressed with the quantity and quality of parts they've chosen to keep in supply for our 20 year old beaters.
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02-27-2016, 12:43 PM
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Check out a Cayman in any of it's variants. It's as close as you are going to get to a 993. I have driven that car, which is about the same size as the 993, designed by the same designer, and really liked it. This being said, the doors don't "click", the transmission is very tight, it's mid-engine so the driving dynamics are excellent but very very different.
02-27-2016, 05:15 PM
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Let's say [for fun] Porsche decided to build 993 examples of the 993 in 2023 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the last production year of the model. We know Porsche likes to commemorate these events at the 25 year mark. And let's assume it was a 6 speed non sunroof NB coupe in 4 colors; Riviera Blue, Signal Orange, Artic Silver and White. All with black interior and sport seats. Let's say the price was $150,993 (remember this is 2023 dollars). Totally achievable given their classics department, availability of parts, etc. How do you think this would be perceived from the enthusiast/collector market?
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02-27-2016, 06:21 PM
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Let's say [for fun] Porsche decided to build 993 examples of the 993 in 2023 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the last production year of the model. We know Porsche likes to commemorate these events at the 25 year mark. And let's assume it was a 6 speed non sunroof NB coupe in 4 colors (500 per color); Riviera Blue, Signal Orange, Artic Silver and White. All with black interior and sport seats. Let's say the price was $150,993 (remember this is 2023 dollars). Totally achievable given their classics department, availability of parts, etc. How do you think this would be perceived from the enthusiast/collector market?
02-27-2016, 11:18 PM
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