2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Fully Undisguised
03-15-07, 05:34 PM
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2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Fully Undisguised
Spy photos: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
The roll out of the 997 series continues. This prototype of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 spotted during cold weather testing shows a few unique new body panels in addition to a set of serious looking brakes. Some of the more outlandish styling elements are probably nothing more than a little camouflage, but the deep front diffuser looks ready for production. Also note the roll cage bars behind the front seats. Given that the standard 911 Turbo is rated 480 horsepower, expect the GT2 to push beyond the 500 mark when it debuts later this year.
The roll out of the 997 series continues. This prototype of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 spotted during cold weather testing shows a few unique new body panels in addition to a set of serious looking brakes. Some of the more outlandish styling elements are probably nothing more than a little camouflage, but the deep front diffuser looks ready for production. Also note the roll cage bars behind the front seats. Given that the standard 911 Turbo is rated 480 horsepower, expect the GT2 to push beyond the 500 mark when it debuts later this year.
03-16-07, 08:15 AM
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Bland bland bland, another boring 911. It's long overdue for a new design Porsche. You milk the hell out of this VW bug looking thing enough already. Each rehash looks worse than the last. It's gotten too long and too feminine. However, I do like the Rice touch to the rear bumper and the mutated looking spoiler.
03-16-07, 08:57 AM
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Bland bland bland, another boring 911. It's long overdue for a new design Porsche. You milk the hell out of this VW bug looking thing enough already. Each rehash looks worse than the last. It's gotten too long and too feminine. However, I do like the Rice touch to the rear bumper and the mutated looking spoiler.
03-16-07, 09:53 AM
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Yes I've driven modern 911 and other porsche many times and I love their driving experiences, that is why I say what I say. Porsche will sell no matter what, it's the image, practically any expensive euro car or brand is a hot seller in america.....except VWs. Majority of Americans are brand obsessed, in other words, they're ricers, they don't even care how well the vehicle performs. They just want to make people think they're rich and the european makers got that market lockdown.
Maybe in the past where Porsche only had 2 models, but today, 911 is no longer why people buy Porsche. Get rid of 911 and I don't think majority of buyers will care, only a few hardcore fans will be up in arms. But their small numbers don't pay the bill. Porsche probably sells more SUVs and Boxsters than 911. I'd personally like to buy a light weight front engine RWD 40K boxer engined Porsche RX8 fighter. But that won't happen, so I'll settle for the more muscular 370Z.
Maybe in the past where Porsche only had 2 models, but today, 911 is no longer why people buy Porsche. Get rid of 911 and I don't think majority of buyers will care, only a few hardcore fans will be up in arms. But their small numbers don't pay the bill. Porsche probably sells more SUVs and Boxsters than 911. I'd personally like to buy a light weight front engine RWD 40K boxer engined Porsche RX8 fighter. But that won't happen, so I'll settle for the more muscular 370Z.
03-16-07, 10:00 AM
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From the marketing standpoint, Cayenne, Boxster and Cayman will not sell if there's no 911. 911 is what makes Porsche a Porsche. Boxster and Cayman are "stepping stone" for those who can't afford a 911 yet to own a Porsche, the Cayenne is either for the existing 911 owner who want an additional car that's more practical, or for potential Porsche owner/dreamer who have compromises to make that doesn't allow them to own a coupe as the only car. So Porsche can not and will not get rid of the 911, imo.
03-16-07, 12:22 PM
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Looks very good, it almost looks like a aftermarket bodykit then a standard Porsche design. Performance should be amazing for this car. I wonder if they plan on doing a super high performance/exclusive GT1 version of the 997.
03-16-07, 12:45 PM
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From the marketing standpoint, Cayenne, Boxster and Cayman will not sell if there's no 911. 911 is what makes Porsche a Porsche. Boxster and Cayman are "stepping stone" for those who can't afford a 911 yet to own a Porsche, the Cayenne is either for the existing 911 owner who want an additional car that's more practical, or for potential Porsche owner/dreamer who have compromises to make that doesn't allow them to own a coupe as the only car. So Porsche can not and will not get rid of the 911, imo.
