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Old 08-23-2018, 12:39 PM
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Wow, the 992 has that black lower panel at the rear, where the tail pipes stick out. Is it called a rear grille or something? Terrible. Now the 911 looks like every SUV and every Civic, Camry, Kia, and Ford - I think all cars grew this awful black rear grille which is typically not functional, only for looks. Even the 991 only has a very small one of those, now it is a major eye sore.
Old 08-23-2018, 07:15 PM
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Old 08-23-2018, 07:28 PM
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Yep, not a huge fan of the front either, although it's not too horrible.



But from the side it looks great!



...and a couple of more photos:

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Old 08-23-2018, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Atrox
So now there is a touring version of the gt3. Those 911r guys are pissed I bet.
Better yet, a few weeks ago a prototype GT3 cabriolet was spotted...
Old 08-23-2018, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Skwerl
Better yet, a few weeks ago a prototype GT3 cabriolet was spotted...
I've often thought it would be nice to have a second 911—a Cab—with a GT3 drivetrain. But I would never go so far as to call it a GT3.

I'd seriously question the veracity of that report. Then again, if Porsche thought it would generate revenue...
Old 08-23-2018, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TexSquirrel
This is just my personal opinion, but I hate the looks of the new 992!
I think I’m not going to be alone either.

New 2020 Porsche 992





"It's gettin, it's gettin', it's gettin kinda Jaggy..."






Old 08-24-2018, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by LuftKopf
"It's gettin, it's gettin', it's gettin kinda Jaggy..."
I think the Jag was a ripoff of the 911. Just my opinion. I kinda like the new direction except for the slab sided wheel wells. Enclosing the exhaust tips has been an industry wide direction for a few years. So long as the tips are connected to the exhaust system I'm OK with that. Fake outlets are like assisted sound in the interior. All cars are becoming more and more antiseptic, Porsche as well.

Old 08-24-2018, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Marv
I've often thought it would be nice to have a second 911—a Cab—with a GT3 drivetrain. But I would never go so far as to call it a GT3.

I'd seriously question the veracity of that report. Then again, if Porsche thought it would generate revenue...
If that ever came to be, they might call it the 911 Spyder, like they did with the boxster version of the GT4 Cayman. You heard (me make) it (up) here first!
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Front looks like its wearing braces?
Old 08-24-2018, 11:58 AM
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I like it a lot. Not sure why all the hate.
Old 08-24-2018, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by indymcsc
I like it a lot. Not sure why all the hate.

same. I love the vertical slats on the rear, and I especially like the frunk-line, kind of a cross between 964 and 993. The only thing I don't love is it continues the trend of modern 911s (and other performance cars for that matter) where the rims are disproportionately large. Some say it's to fit massive brakes, but if 18" rims are good enough for a 911 RSR, they're good enough for the street version imo.
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Personally I like it.
Old 08-24-2018, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by boingolover
If that ever came to be, they might call it the 911 Spyder, like they did with the boxster version of the GT4 Cayman. You heard (me make) it (up) here first!
I saw a clip where they have a concept car in a speedster version with a GT3 drivetrain. Not a cab, but pretty sweet.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...r-concept-gt3/
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Old 08-24-2018, 03:25 PM
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I find the 991/992 to be shockingly dull. The interior is the best part, and I guess that is good because you can't see the rest of the car from the driver's seat.



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