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Old 12-03-2009, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by quickxotica

Ha! That'll leave a mark.

But just imagine if they introduced a new 2,811 lbs version of the 997.2 priced only $3k higher than normal? Getting an allocation would be bloodsport... RL'ers would maim eachother. Homes would be mortgaged. Children would be sold. No?
+1 it would be to the GT3 what the 6C4S was to the 6TT, and people would start lining up around the block


BTW i didn't realize it had 950 rpm higher redline, in fact that's probably not right, i think the boxster S (09+ DI 3.4 motor) has a factory redline at 7500, but hey whatever

Edit: 7500 according to r&t http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...ster_s_page_11

Assuming you can get a cage or a hardtop in/on this thing, I'd like to see some lap times

Something tells me it's pretty quick, and after 10 years of chassis development, we need to see how it stacks with the heavier old mk2 996

I love the silhouette , but I don't like the graphics, wouldn't buy in white for the street personally, and would prefer it were just badged spyder. Of course it would be unworkable in the Northeast, but a total SoCal home run, I've seen far less practical cars on the road as DDs in LA
Old 12-03-2009, 08:32 PM
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Of course it's a brand new car with a ton of design improvements, structural and safety, since the original.

I need the jump seats for the kids sometimes.

But it has the kind of stance and look that gives a Boxster a really purposeful look.
Old 12-03-2009, 08:33 PM
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personally i need a radio and ac for those really hot days. i like the graphic on the side, i think that may be as retro as Porsche will ever get.

looks like a great car
Old 12-03-2009, 08:35 PM
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Top down, love it. Top up, yuck.
Old 12-03-2009, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dallison28
personally i need a radio and ac for those really hot days. i like the graphic on the side, i think that may be as retro as Porsche will ever get.

looks like a great car
It says you can add AC and a radio.
Old 12-03-2009, 09:19 PM
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I'd love one, but can only have one P-car at a time, and this would not be a daily driver for me . . .
Old 12-04-2009, 10:41 AM
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I like it. In moderate climates it would be ok to drive to work a few times a week. It would really make a fun track toy. Light, good power and mid engine balance would be really enjoyable especially at an autocross or track event.



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