992 leaked photo without camo
02-21-2018, 01:03 AM
#31
Burning Brakes
Looks fine to me, like a logical evolution of what’s come before. I’ll hold off judgment until I see it in the metal, or take more time with it. The 991.1 looked massively longer than the 997 to me, but I’ve grown used to it for the most part, and I really love the 911R and the GT3, especially the Touring. However, for some reason I don’t really like the 991 Turbo unless it’s a TechArt GT Street R.
Anyway, I felt the same negative feelings on first sight of pictures of the McLaren 720S and Senna. Whilst I haven’t seen a Senna in the metal, when I first saw the 720S in person, I liked it a lot more. And the more detail photos I see of the Senna, the more I dig it’s functionaility too. The horizontal line/light on the rear of the 991.2 reminds me of the Cylons from Battlestar Gallactica!
Anyway, I felt the same negative feelings on first sight of pictures of the McLaren 720S and Senna. Whilst I haven’t seen a Senna in the metal, when I first saw the 720S in person, I liked it a lot more. And the more detail photos I see of the Senna, the more I dig it’s functionaility too. The horizontal line/light on the rear of the 991.2 reminds me of the Cylons from Battlestar Gallactica!
02-21-2018, 09:01 AM
#32
Not a fan either. However, this is not really a problem as if I had the money to buy a new one, I would go for the Mission E type instead.
Most likely, this will be one of the last (if not the last) 911 generation model.
With the new central engine Corvette competing with the 992, it will be interesting to see how this market evolves.
Yves
Most likely, this will be one of the last (if not the last) 911 generation model.
With the new central engine Corvette competing with the 992, it will be interesting to see how this market evolves.
Yves
02-21-2018, 09:32 AM
#33
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Woof.
First thing I'd have to do is a DIY on rear bumper removal and get some yellow paint.
The Mission-e is the only new offering I'm excited about the look of.
First thing I'd have to do is a DIY on rear bumper removal and get some yellow paint.
The Mission-e is the only new offering I'm excited about the look of.
02-21-2018, 11:13 AM
#37
02-21-2018, 11:18 AM
#38
I must have missed the 997 crapping because I remember a sigh of relief after the 996 as Porsche got it right. I wouldnt kick a 991 out of bed at all as I see it as a great GT car. The styling on this one is a little off, like they are camo panels being passed off as legit by someone trying to get clicks on their blog. At least I hope so.
02-21-2018, 11:57 AM
#39
Porsche has to do what they have to do to remain profitable. If that means altering the outward appearance enough so when the owner drives down the street he can be confident that non-Porschephiles know it's the latest model, and if it means loading it with all sorts of nannies so pretty much anyone can get behind the wheel and push it to the max without killing themselves, then that's what they have to do. Personally Porsche has priced me out of their market until these cars are at least 10 years old, so given my age now I doubt I'll ever need to seriously consider a 992. I feel like the 997 gives me the best mix of vintage feel/look combined with modern A/C and safety features. Same reason I bought a C6 Corvette vs C7. But these companies have to keep up with the esthetic preferences of the younger market or else they won't survive into the future.
02-21-2018, 12:17 PM
#41
02-21-2018, 12:20 PM
#43
Three Wheelin'
I think there is plenty of data that supports the idea that Porsche is all about increasing sales. And they have. It hasn’t been accomplished by building an enthusiasts car (it seems they tried that and it almost bankrupted the company) but one that appeals to a broader segment of people. The new 911 will do this (maintain a broad appeal), and as a nod to enthusiasts (heritage), I suspect will pack plenty of performance. What sells a $100K+ car in large numbers isn’t so much about what it can do but how it makes you feel. Irrespective of styling and enhanced performance, I feel nothing for the new 911 (and felt nothing for the 991). Great cars, better than mine technologicalIy in about every way, I just wouldn’t spend my money on them because the reward (as I mentally define that) was not worth the upgrade cost to me. To many others, however, it may be - there are plenty of options under the big Porsche tent for every taste or desire. Just like there is nothing wrong with a comparatively bloated 911 that maintains a competitive punch (many will love it), there is nothing wrong with a seemingly analog 99x that you have to drive the snot out of in order to keep up witha modded Scion. The reward and desire is in the emotion that the platform evokes, it appears that the comments above substantiate this. So bring on the 992 and congrats to all who purchase one, and lets not be too smug in extolling the virtues of the 997 (this being a 997 Board after all) - all 911s are equal and none are more equal than others.
02-21-2018, 01:31 PM
#44
Three Wheelin'
I'll wait for the full reveal to weigh in on the looks. I don't much care either way. It'll be quite a while before I add another 911 and it will probably not be a 992 so.. 
