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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Lars & Ron , take your pick  ....

    misha 991 022 B CGT.JPG misha 991 022 D.JPG


    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    #2 for me, thanks Smiley.


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Misha011:

    Lars , my believe is that 911 must be recognizable , even , from the Moon .   Smiley


    Very funny, and very true.

    CGT or 918 or Panamera Coupe lights are fine... in their respective applications. But they are different cars. Heck, even the Boxster looks good... as a Boxter.

    I pray that they stick with roundish unless they come up with something that works better but that none of us have thought about.

    Oh, and picture #2 for sure Smiley


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

     Rounded headlights similar to VW Beetle are ancient. The curved lights in symmetry with the front hood is the modern design. Rounded headlights have been the hallmark of the 911  except for the 996.

    You need to get past the stale 911 image.


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    I do not disagree that the image is "stale" - the word is a bit strong - BUT, I have yet to see an acceptable alternative; NO to change for change's sake, but you have to admit that the 911 design does work. That is why I like the round lights, not because they are traditional. I am not stuck on tradition.

    The 911 is an organic shape that is the quintessential form-follows-function; peel back the layers like an onion and you realize that the shape could not be any different. The only way to get a different shape is to design a different car.

    That's why we're reduced to discussing this light and that light.

    BTW, nothing wrong with the Beetle... well maybe it is a bit effeminate

     


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

     I agree. I like to see a decent design push which continues the 911 story but also moves the design  forward - making the care look classy but also fresh and modern.Smiley 


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    Thanks again Misha. I think the square one are pretty great.

    The thing is, these round front lights are just appear like having a facelift instead a new model. On your drawing the square really flows with the new front. I really could imagine something like that. They might be a bit smaller, but the shape - I would make a bet - will not be the same as we have it on the 997!


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      Lars997:

    Thanks again Misha. I think the square one are pretty great.

    The thing is, these round front lights are just appear like having a facelift instead a new model. On your drawing the square really flows with the new front. I really could imagine something like that. They might be a bit smaller, but the shape - I would make a bet - will not be the same as we have it on the 997!

              Lars , little rework on front lights , for you .  Me - I am staying with round one    Smiley

    1268475388366misha 991 022 B CGT.JPG misha 991 022 D.JPG


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    Misha011:

              Lars , little rework on front lights , for you .  Me - I am staying with round one    Smiley

    Great work Misha! I agree with you, the design of the round lights looks far superior on the 2011 Porsche 991 Carrera...

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    ...how do you like them apples!

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    2011 Porsche 991 in testing: "The view from the front..."

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    2011-Porsche-991-Cabriolet_side-view.jpg

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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    On those front lights you can see that only the "beamer" in the middle is looking through, the rest are stickers to confuse. Actually inside that light you can see that the beamer is kind of isolated in black plastic, so it looks as the "real" light is even smaller


    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Folks, I love Porsche.  Have three now.  But I gotta say, IMHO, this prototype looks boring.  Same old, same old.  Hope I am wrong when the new 991 comes out...


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    Wonderbar:

    Folks, I love Porsche.  Have three now.  But I gotta say, IMHO, this prototype looks boring.  Same old, same old.  Hope I am wrong when the new 991 comes out...

    Me too.  I am especially unhappy that they made the 911 even bigger when they have so many bigger alternatives now with the Panamera and Panamera Coupe (to come) that serve that purpose.
     


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Lars997:

    On those front lights you can see that only the "beamer" in the middle is looking through, the rest are stickers to confuse. Actually inside that light you can see that the beamer is kind of isolated in black plastic, so it looks as the "real" light is even smaller

    One other consideration -- it would seem reasonable to assume that Porsche will continue to differentiate between the front lights on the 911-range and the Cayman-range...

    2010-Porsche-Cayman-S_front-01.jpg

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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

     I would say with cayman and panamera plus need to reduce CO2, it would be prime time for a lighter a more compact 911. All the technology but in a more condensed package, they could also ditch the pointless child back seats!


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    The pointless child back seats are one of the reasons the 911 is so popular FYI...


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    And one thing's for sure: the 991 difinitely won't be more compact. Smiley


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    I wish it would be though.... it needs to shed 300kg ASAP! back to 993 size and engines ranging from 3.4L to 4.0L flat 6. no playing with other things, leave that for the cayman, panamera coupe.


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Atzporsche:

    I wish it would be though.... it needs to shed 300kg ASAP! back to 993 size and engines ranging from 3.4L to 4.0L flat 6. no playing with other things, leave that for the cayman, panamera coupe.


    300 kg? How on earth should that be possible? Smiley
     


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Joost:

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


    luxury + safety = lots of weight Smiley
     


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    Rossi:
    Joost:

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


    luxury + safety = lots of weight Smiley
     

    People often consider the safety aspect and the corresponding additional weight as something unnecessary and contrary to automotive purity. But if you see how even smaller cars stand up to severe accidents then you can see that it's all worth it.

    Where do you prefer to have your high speed accident? In the "heavy" 997 Carrera or in the lightweight  1100kg "pure"  '80s Carrera?


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    reginos:
    Rossi:
    Joost:

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


    luxury + safety = lots of weight Smiley
     

    People often consider the safety aspect and the corresponding additional weight as something unnecessary and contrary to automotive purity. But if you see how even smaller cars stand up to severe accidents then you can see that it's all worth it.

    Where do you prefer to have your high speed accident? In the "heavy" 997 Carrera or in the lightweight  1100kg "pure"  '80s Carrera?


    Well said. Smiley
     


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Rossi:
    Joost:

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


    luxury + safety = lots of weight Smiley
     

    a lot less luxury + safety = a bit more weight
     

    I think Cayman should fill this role.

     

     


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Monster:
    Rossi:
    Joost:

    Uhm... maybe just like they did id back in the nineties :P
    It would be really interesting to find out how the weight is distributed over various features: chassis, interior, luxury options, etc.
    I think that a lot of weight is introduced by all those luxury items we as so used to nowadays: heated seats, bluetooth, iPod integration. But also by all the added safety enforced by EU and USA; airbags, bigger mirrors, etc.


    luxury + safety = lots of weight Smiley
     

    a lot less luxury + safety = a bit more weight
     

    I think Cayman should fill this role.

     

     

    On the Cayman and Boxster things like automatic climate control and PCM incl navigation that add weight are optional extras


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

     

    I tried to undress(by airbrush) the mule from the camouflage in this picture, you can see the result below. What I get is not much different from 997 imo, but there is still a lot of ways to go with the design considering the amount of camouflage. I guess we will see most changes on the back of the car.. 

    Judging from all the spy pictures/videos the car isn't going to be much bigger than the 997.
    The car looks wider, flatter and sleeker, that makes it look bigger than it actually is...

    Please, discuss  
    We can make changes as this thread grows longer!
     

    porsche 991mule.jpgPorsche 911_991_WS_L.jpg


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Great work, Wild-Speed.

    I think we will see changes at the band and the front.


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    Magnificent!

    Well done!


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    Very nice indeed Smiley But not much different from the 997 so I would expect a few more differentiating "elements" when the final version comes out Smiley


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    Re: 2011 Porsche 991 spy pics... Thread Closed

    Thanks guys, Switched off the headlights 

    Porsche 911_991_WS_Lo.jpg

    Rossi,
    sure we'll see changes all over the car! But I meant most revolutionary changes will most likely be found on the rear end. 

    FFaust,
    I agree the rendering still looks too much like the 997, Maybe I took the wrong angle for the picture?

    Anyone have suggestions for more differentiating "elements" ??

     


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