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11-05-2009, 07:17 PM

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Sadly, it appears that they are allowing customers to add back the weight savings....A/C, cup holders, radio.

Doubt if you will see many "light weight" versions.

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11-05-2009, 07:20 PM

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so many design elements are borrowed from CGT. Does it come with hard or soft top?

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11-05-2009, 07:23 PM

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Probably too soon to have been motivated by any VW influence. Definitely a step in the right direction, a modern day Speedster for sure.

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11-05-2009, 07:30 PM

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Speccing leather may look nice, but given that the interior will obviously get more sun exposure than just about any other car, I wonder how it will age.

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11-05-2009, 08:16 PM

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I like it!

Too bad you couldn't order a modern Porsche street car as a race car direct from the factory - stripped but with rollcage, decent suspension, rollcage & seats and a drivetrain that doesn't require the extensive maintenance a cup car's does.

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11-05-2009, 08:48 PM

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Does it come with hard or soft top?

Sort of a self installed canvas top that is stowed in the trunk

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11-05-2009, 10:36 PM

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Very minimalist. I like it.

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11-05-2009, 10:55 PM

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OMG, a step in the right direction indeed!!!

2,800lbs, LSD, 320HP (20-30 more with software?) 7,200RPM...all for $60k. This totally makes up for the Pana.

Actually the redline of all the DFI motors is 7,500rpm

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11-05-2009, 10:56 PM

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Does this car still have a rear trunk?

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11-06-2009, 01:17 AM

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Grant: I took that from the PCNA site but hey, I'll take 7,500.

Interesting lbs/HP* numbers:

997 C2 MK1: 9.5
993 RS: 9.3
997 C2 MK2: 8.9
997 C2S MK1: 8.8
Boxster Spyder: 8.5
997 C2S MK2: 8.1
996 GT3: 8
997 GT3 MK1: 7.4
Modded Boxster Spyder: 7.4 (2,600lbs & 350HP)
997 GT3 MK2: 6.8

Theoretically speaking, a stock Boxster Spyder should outrun and out-handle an MK1 997 C2S and a Boxster Spyder with PCCB, a ~100lb diet (easy with battery, exhaust, spare tire, wheels etc) and chip + exhaust should keep up with a stock MK1 997 GT3 and out brake and out-handle it due to mid engine, lower CG and less weight...all for just over $60k. This is why I'm so giddy on this thing.

*Calculated using published curb weight and HP numbers.

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11-06-2009, 01:41 AM

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Louis - I'm excited about it too, but don't think I'm brave (young) enough for one of these in Denver. I would think Vancouver could be a challenging locale for a car with no real weather protection too.

I think I'll wait to see what they do for the Cayman version

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11-06-2009, 01:42 AM

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2,735 if you opt for PCCB, install the RS Li-Ion battery and upgrade to 18" wheels to run better tires.

Wow.

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11-06-2009, 01:52 AM

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My thoughts exactly. I bought a Boxster S on impulse five or six years ago and it lasted me all of six months. Just not my style and wrote it off as a mistake not to be repeated...and now I'm eating my words.

The weather issue is a strike against it but I could make it work. The problem with the Cayman, if they do make a variant, is that the roof would probably add ~100lbs, defeating part of what makes this so appealing.

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11-06-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MJones

Sadly, it appears that they are allowing customers to add back the weight savings....A/C, cup holders, radio.

Doubt if you will see many "light weight" versions.

Is that not how it should be? I could care less what other people add, to suit their particular desires.