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Porsche 997 Unveiled in detail (+pics+)!

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assuming this hasnt been done yet.. :wink:


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New Porsche 911 Unveiled

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/NewsID/2040510.005/porsche/1.html




Next Generation 997 Series

Double whammy in July: Two versions of the new Porsche 911 on the starting grid
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.


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I don't like it at all :roll:

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Exterior looks Ok 'cos it looks a bit like the 993. Not sure about the interior though, too modern/fasionable, and will probably age less well. From some angles the front view looks a bit like the new Beetle, not that it's bad or anything.

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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Butzi on 06 June 2004

Exterior looks Ok 'cos it looks a bit like the 993. Not sure about the interior though, too modern/fasionable, and will probably age less well. From some angles the front view looks a bit like the new Beetle, not that it's bad or anything.
Would you go for a new 997 carrera S or a used 996 turbo? It would be nice to have a brand new porsche, plus the interior would be new for us-very bored of the 996's one now.

Sorry I had to quote, it was the only way it would let me reply. I am having big problems posting. When you bring the cursor over the posting box it should become a carat so I can start typing, but instead it stays as an arrow. Can anyone help?

BTW thanks for the post Sundeep.


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hey Noony,

is your new avatar a pic of your girlfriend?

I would buy a used GT3 or a used TT, the 997 looks fat and overweight, oh well I suppose it is over 40 years old and that tends to happen. I'm only 34 and its already starting to me, at 21 I used to be a 69RS then moved on in my late 20's to being a 3.2, very early thirties started to resemble a 964/993, I am trying to keep from turning into a 996, god help me if I turn into a 997. :wink:

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I already feel like a Cayenne! :p

If I had the desire to change from 993, (and money) I'd go for a 997. I'm sure it'd be a better car and all. The only reason that I'd "leave" 993 is because I want a new car, then there's no point in getting a last model 911.

Noony, have you been naughty again! :wink:
or has it been a hardware problem? Like your new GF BTW.


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by poon on 06 June 2004

hey Noony,is your new avatar a pic of your girlfriend?I would buy a used GT3 or a used TT, the 997 looks fat and overweight, oh well I suppose it is over 40 years old and that tends to happen. I'm only 34 and its already starting to me, at 21 I used to be a 69RS then moved on in my late 20's to being a 3.2, very early thirties started to resemble a 964/993, I am trying to keep from turning into a 996, god help me if I turn into a 997. :wink:
Still having problems.

Funnily enough I can manage better than a small pixelated viking lady!

BTW the 996 weighs less than the 993.

What about a GT2? There is a 500hp techart modified one for £86k at the moment. Sounds like quite a good deal.


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