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    Jul 15, 2005 1:54:35 AM

    Targa Tim
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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    Although the 997TT may not be significantly different than the 996TT, I think just the 480hp engine makes it more than desirable than any other exotic cars out there. Furthermore, this 480hp engine is going to hurt the resale value of all current 996TT, TTS, and even the GT2 down the road.

    Jul 16, 2005 1:35:48 AM

    Martin J.S.
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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    Kinda funny that they're using pretty much the same camo they used on the 996 TT...

    Jul 16, 2005 9:00:06 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    And its going to look pretty much like a 996 TT with 997 front headlights

    Jul 16, 2005 9:10:09 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    No significant differences? How about the all new interior!

    Jul 18, 2005 7:09:26 AM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    Those rear lights, those are 996 lights arent they...

    Jul 18, 2005 9:53:23 AM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    this 480hp engine is going to hurt the resale value of all current 996TT, TTS, and even the GT2 down the road.


    that is an understatement

    Jul 18, 2005 12:50:06 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

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    OCEAN said:
    this 480hp engine is going to hurt the resale value of all current 996TT, TTS, and even the GT2 down the road.


    that is an understatement



    I have heard that 480 is not the real number, but rumours rumours ... I have heard something between 460 and 470 hp. Maybe in fact 480 hp but on paper 467 hp or something, to keep the value of 996 tts and co.

    AM

    Jul 18, 2005 9:07:27 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

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    mumbasic said:
    Quote:
    OCEAN said:
    this 480hp engine is going to hurt the resale value of all current 996TT, TTS, and even the GT2 down the road.


    that is an understatement



    I have heard that 480 is not the real number, but rumours rumours ... I have heard something between 460 and 470 hp. Maybe in fact 480 hp but on paper 467 hp or something, to keep the value of 996 tts and co.

    AM



    Very interesting theory...

    Jul 18, 2005 9:40:10 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    why will 997 turbo be a heavier car ???

    Jul 19, 2005 12:04:02 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    Heard of it? I wish I hadn't...

    I love everything about the 996TT/TS - but I don't think the inlets on the 996 look at all like those on the 987 or the Cayman. OK, OK, maybe I'm the victim of my own obsession - looking at this stuff too often - but I see a world of difference between the two styles.

    No offense intended at all RC, but I have not been fond of the new Boxster/Cayman vents - they just look too much like the Toyota MR2 for me. Too showy. Too flashy. The only time I liked them was in the photo of the white "Cayman RS" I saw here a while back. If I remember, they were more open, without the screening - like those on the present TT/TS (although the were still shaped like a triangle). They look more real, functional, mechanical, and powerful for some reason that way.

    And that's the essence of what I love in Porsche - a marriage of powerful, mechanical performance to beauty and grace - with performance being the more important of the two.

    Jul 19, 2005 3:07:57 PM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    yawn. i bet it weighs 3500 #. another chubster.

    Jul 20, 2005 3:38:49 AM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

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    yawn. i bet it weighs 3500 #. another chubster.



    Marketing 101: $135Kish, 3600lb-ish 997TT's real-world (not chat board) sales competitor is the $130K, 4200 lb SL55 (not $200K+, 3350 lb 430's)......guys who are weight-conscious and resource-constrained will get a $100K GT3...and those w/few more bucks will get an FXXX/other race car to tool around a track and fulfill race car driver fantasies.....

    Jul 20, 2005 11:43:51 AM

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    Re: 997 Turbo pics

    why 100 lbs more than 996 turbo ???
     
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