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Old 03-22-2018, 08:00 PM
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Talking Mission E testing at thunderhill

Porsche was kind enough to arrange for me a private testing session at Thunderhill on Thursday March 22nd, 2018 - I don't have any in car video for obvious reasons but they did let me take some pics in the cold pit. Given the time I had with the car I can say it's really easy to put the car where ever you want on track and the acceleration was fantastic - I can't wait for the production version - in the mean time enjoy these photos of a gorgeous red Mission-E in hopefully what will become it's natural element.

The white car never made it out on track due to technical issues, but the red car was ready to go and I took these picture to prove I'm not making this up. Apparently Porsche has heard about my enthusiasm for EV's and my extensive track experience and they hauled two test mules from Germany, rented thunderhill for me, arrange wonderful sunny weather, and let me loose with the red car - Porsche is truly an awesome car company and their customer service is beyond exceptional. If you want me to arrange for you to have access to the Mission-E on track prior to it's North American release - please contact me at : RUSeriouslyBelievingThis@gmail.com - when I get the eMail I'll get right back to you to arrange your track date.













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Very cool!
Please check the email you posted because mine got returned. (?)
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I also tried to email that address and my email was returned.
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Nice use of the new APP to stir the pot
Old 03-26-2018, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Drifting
I also tried to email that address and my email was returned.
Originally Posted by Space Gray
Very cool!
Please check the email you posted because mine got returned. (?)
;-)
The fake photos and email address didn’t give away that this is stupid prank?
Old 03-26-2018, 06:58 PM
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Man I need a new phone. My Galaxy S5 is not Mission E AR App compatible.
Old 03-26-2018, 11:05 PM
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Not even April 1st.....YET!
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Right off I thought this clown was full of it. The more I scrolled the more it annoyed me. Thanks guys for confirming it. Watch out for his political reporting. Wow!!
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yeah WOW is right - political reporting - please what and when - analysis yes - politics no. WOW - can't take a joke can you?
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All I can say is I wish it wasn't a prank...the car is breathtaking....Why they are abandoning this design, who will ever know but it would have redfined Porsche as a car builder. Instead they stayed with being conservative....too bad.
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I wish it wasn’t a joke also - but it was fun playing with the AR app. Looking forward to the actual car!
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Originally Posted by lowpue
All I can say is I wish it wasn't a prank...the car is breathtaking....Why they are abandoning this design, who will ever know but it would have redfined Porsche as a car builder. Instead they stayed with being conservative....too bad.
I might be a little late on this. They are abandoning this design???
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Abandoned suicide doors, and chin spoiler. Maybe that is what was meant?



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