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Old 12-13-2005 | 01:11 PM
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^ Confirmed by very knowledgeable sources on the other board that the pictures are real and represent 99.9% of what the finished product will look like.
Old 12-13-2005 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sobe
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Old 12-13-2005 | 01:23 PM
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Scroll down and see the thumbnails on the lower right hand side.
Old 12-13-2005 | 02:12 PM
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From what I see here, I prefer the look of the 996 TT.
Old 12-13-2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by OCBen
Scroll down and see the thumbnails on the lower right hand side.
Doh!

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Old 12-13-2005 | 03:15 PM
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Like Texas911 said... I'll wait to see it in person... Pictures don't do justice. I still remember how the Enzo didn't look that great in pictures, but once in the flesh it got my heart pumping.

There's potential... hopefully we can see it!
Old 12-13-2005 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Elusive DaveH
The front end is a fake. Look at the tape and the raised sections over by the left headlight.
No, it's not a fake. The tape is cut/placed by design to emulate (from a distance) the 'look' of the current 996 BiXenon headlamps. Standard practice.
Old 12-13-2005 | 04:11 PM
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Okay, now which end is the front and which one is the back?
Old 12-13-2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ltc
No, it's not a fake. The tape is cut/placed by design to emulate (from a distance) the 'look' of the current 996 BiXenon headlamps. Standard practice.
I was not referring to the shape of the tape emulating the 996 headlights, but rather the apparent misalignment of the hood and bumper.

However, after looking at several new photos, I must retract my earlier statement about being a fake bumper cover. The detail and other views in the German Car Fans photos has changed my mind. Viva 'la difference.
Old 12-13-2005 | 04:51 PM
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... perhaps im in the minority, but except for the wheels and the damn fog lights, this looks pretty good.
The lines at the rear look better than the 996, in my opinion and it looks more muscular.
Perhaps the side vent inserts (is that what they are?) could be replaced without the break in the middle ?
Old 12-13-2005 | 05:27 PM
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Do you guys believe the German Car Fans site when they list the power at 460hp and 460trq. That would be dissapointing unless this new VTG makes this power come on over a huge rpm range. I still hope it has over 500. Anything less would be a shame.
Old 12-13-2005 | 05:59 PM
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Underwhelming.

Makes me glad that I own a C2S.
Old 12-13-2005 | 06:35 PM
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looks like a ricer puked all over porsche
Old 12-13-2005 | 06:40 PM
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More of the spy shots, closeup....









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Old 12-13-2005 | 06:48 PM
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the front and rear bumper covers look very RICEY to me!


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