new 911 (997, lots of new pics)
05-10-04, 07:01 PM
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05-10-04, 07:47 PM
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Very cool 
Many people dislike this new design, but I prefer it over the 996. Although I don't think any Porsche will look as good as the 993
But as we all know, Porsche never goes backwards, and this will be the best Carrera to date (performance wise)
Many people dislike this new design, but I prefer it over the 996. Although I don't think any Porsche will look as good as the 993
But as we all know, Porsche never goes backwards, and this will be the best Carrera to date (performance wise)
05-10-04, 08:05 PM
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For the first time since 1977, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is launching two new 911 models at the same time: the 911 Carrera with a 239 KW (325 BHP), 3.6 litre boxer engine, and the 911 Carrera S, powered by a newly developed 3.8 litre engine, which delivers 261 KW (355 BHP). With torque of 400 Newton meters, the S model surges from zero to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds. The Carrera does this in exactly five seconds. Top speeds for the Carrera and Carrera S are 285 kph and 293 kph respectively. The two 911 models from the 997 series will be launched across Europe on 17 July 2004 (with the exception of the right-hand drive market in Great Britain).
Both 911 models have a newly developed six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard in the S model. For the 911 Carrera, this chassis, called "Porsche Active Suspension Management", can be supplied on request. In the "normal" position, PASM provides a sporty and comfortable balance to the suspension; pressing the "sport" button, however, makes the suspension firmer which enables the car to be driven in a particularly agile and sporty way. In addition to PASM, a further option for both models is sports suspension, which is lower by 20 mm, with a mechanical rear inter-wheel differential lock.
The format of the wheels and tyres has also evolved: the 911 Carrera now has, as standard, 18J x 18 size wheels with 235/40 ZR 18 tyres (front) and 10J x 18 with 265/40 ZR 18 tyres at the rear. The Carrera S is equipped with 19 inch rim/tyres, size 8J x 19, with 235/35 ZR 19 (front axle) and 11J x 19 with 295/30 ZR 19 (rear axle).
The design of the Porsche 911 is a logical continuation of the 911 story, now over 40 years old. The result of the new exterior design – including a wider track and more emphasis on the waist – is a 911 which is even more dynamic, clear, powerful and, at the same time, elegant. Other striking features of the evolutionary design are the new circular headlamps with separate additional headlamps in the nose area, more prominent fenders, dual-arm exterior mirrors, altered seam characteristics and a more aerodynamic rear spoiler.
The basis price for the 911 Carrera is EUR 64,700 and EUR 73,300 for the 911 Carrera S. In Germany, these prices (including VAT and country-requirements) are EUR 75,200 for the Carrera and EUR 85,176 for the Carrera S.
Both 911 models have a newly developed six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard in the S model. For the 911 Carrera, this chassis, called "Porsche Active Suspension Management", can be supplied on request. In the "normal" position, PASM provides a sporty and comfortable balance to the suspension; pressing the "sport" button, however, makes the suspension firmer which enables the car to be driven in a particularly agile and sporty way. In addition to PASM, a further option for both models is sports suspension, which is lower by 20 mm, with a mechanical rear inter-wheel differential lock.
The format of the wheels and tyres has also evolved: the 911 Carrera now has, as standard, 18J x 18 size wheels with 235/40 ZR 18 tyres (front) and 10J x 18 with 265/40 ZR 18 tyres at the rear. The Carrera S is equipped with 19 inch rim/tyres, size 8J x 19, with 235/35 ZR 19 (front axle) and 11J x 19 with 295/30 ZR 19 (rear axle).
The design of the Porsche 911 is a logical continuation of the 911 story, now over 40 years old. The result of the new exterior design – including a wider track and more emphasis on the waist – is a 911 which is even more dynamic, clear, powerful and, at the same time, elegant. Other striking features of the evolutionary design are the new circular headlamps with separate additional headlamps in the nose area, more prominent fenders, dual-arm exterior mirrors, altered seam characteristics and a more aerodynamic rear spoiler.
The basis price for the 911 Carrera is EUR 64,700 and EUR 73,300 for the 911 Carrera S. In Germany, these prices (including VAT and country-requirements) are EUR 75,200 for the Carrera and EUR 85,176 for the Carrera S.
05-11-04, 12:17 PM
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Porsches have never impressed me....they are all GROSSLY overpriced for what you get, from the base Boxster all the way to the Turbos and GT's. They are perhaps the ultimate snob car, with arrogant salespeople, ( even more than BMW ) , arrogant drivers, arrogant service reps, arrogant company reps, and OUTRAGEOUS prices for parts and service....especially on the higher-end 911's. Am I stereotyping?.....maybe a little, but trust me....there's a lot of truth in this. And for decades, the rear-engined Porsches were notorious for swapping ends in sharp cornering under severe lift-throttle oversteer until the huge rear tires and computer-stability systems finally cured it on the newer ones.
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05-11-04, 10:09 PM
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Ahhhhh, redesign the freaking car! Time for something new. Honestly, there are too many similarities between every porsche out there. If one drives by me on the streets it is almost impossible to tell what it is (save for the boxster and cayenne) at a quick glance. I don't want to have to be a porsche expert to identify their cars! GT3? No, Carrera C4, did I see vents? Turbo? What? 
Does nothing for me, although they sure do run for six cylinders.
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Does nothing for me, although they sure do run for six cylinders. James
05-11-04, 10:38 PM
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I'm glad the headlights are looking more like the old ones... I liked the 993 look a lot better than the 996, so this seems to combine the better aspects of both... Now if they would just make them air cooled again
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05-12-04, 09:05 AM
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here's is the picture for those of you who doesnt want to click one more click
IMO i take the current one(996) over this one anyday.
996 looks prefect to me and everythings flow right. current (996) 911 turbo is my dream car
IMO i take the current one(996) over this one anyday.
996 looks prefect to me and everythings flow right. current (996) 911 turbo is my dream car
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oooh i like it 
Im glad they went back a bit with those headlights. takes it away from the boxster...IMO porsche's are incredibly sexy cars..just not as sexy as my 1st gen LS....
Im glad they went back a bit with those headlights. takes it away from the boxster...IMO porsche's are incredibly sexy cars..just not as sexy as my 1st gen LS....