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996AD:
Im really sad to see the engine lid ruining the smooth curve of the body
agree, it is not as good looking as the current model on the rear. just too much lines...
Good point. I like the more sculpted look, but I agree that the cut lines are a mess.
Nov 14, 2010 11:09:40 PM
Nov 14, 2010 11:31:16 PM
I think the lines make it look very modern and sophisticated for some reason. I think it will blend in better in real life. I'd like to see how the lines look on a white 991.
indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
Nov 14, 2010 11:43:02 PM
Spyderidol:
Misha011:
Spyderidol:
I quite like it!..especially the profile.
Thanks Misha! Very nice indeed!
You can see the longer wheelbase in this shot... does anyone know how they got the larger wheelbase? Is the car just longer by the extra wheelbase, or did they push the front wheels forward (assume not possible to push rear wheels rearward...). ?
2010 Audi S5, 2009 Porsche 911S
Nov 15, 2010 3:50:41 AM
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Nov 15, 2010 3:10:51 PM
Re Rear Wiper:
If you drive your car year round, it is very useful. For example, when you're backing out of a parking spot, when it's been raining. Or if you're in stop and go traffic and it's snowing. Any time you're not moving at a good clip...
Aside from the actual benefits, the rear wiper in my opinion gives Porsches a functional look that sets them apart from , in my mind, always separated Porsches form other sports car companies. I have to say however that the new rear wipers don't hold a candle to the older ones (original 911 wiper with the kink in the arm, or the amazing 928 rear wiper...)
Nov 15, 2010 5:34:48 PM
fritz:
reginos:
The stance of the car the front wings and the rear proportions look more 993 to me than 997
That's not such a bad thing, so you could have used the
emoticon instead of
.
That would be a dream come true. 991 looks like 993, that would be awesome
Nov 15, 2010 5:54:15 PM
Ron (Houston):
That would be a dream come true. 991 looks like 993, that would be awesome
I would love that too, but the 991 is Soooo much longer than a 993 that it will be hard/impossible to keep the correct proportions (996/997 is much longer than 993 and 991 is another 4" longer wheelbase).
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs). Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello
fritz:
reginos:
The stance of the car the front wings and the rear proportions look more 993 to me than 997
That's not such a bad thing, so you could have used the
I used 
just because from the spy pics the shape is not 100% clear.
I hope I can use 
come presentation time.
"Form follows function"
Here is a rough photo comparo of the 991 and 997.2. It is assumed that the distance between the front axle hub and the door's leading edge is the same in both cars.
Notice that the rear apex of the side rear window is in front of the rear axle hub in the 991, whereas in the 997.2 it is behind it. It appears that the WB gain is towards the rear, adding rear seat spacing.
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Nov 15, 2010 10:14:57 PM
It's not the angle of the photo. I think reginos has got it exactly right. The storage space for the hardtop convertible was designed first and the coupe was designed afterward around the space provided. I also cannot envision a 993 from what we've seen of the 991 thus far. The 911 appears to be headed into a new direction for the 21st Century IMHO.
Carpe Diem--life is but a crack of light bounded by eternities of darkness (Nabokov)
Nov 15, 2010 10:44:10 PM
Nov 16, 2010 1:45:34 AM
KMM:
Re Rear Wiper:
If you drive your car year round, it is very useful. For example, when you're backing out of a parking spot, when it's been raining. Or if you're in stop and go traffic and it's snowing. Any time you're not moving at a good clip...
Aside from the actual benefits, the rear wiper in my opinion gives Porsches a functional look that sets them apart from , in my mind, always separated Porsches form other sports car companies. I have to say however that the new rear wipers don't hold a candle to the older ones (original 911 wiper with the kink in the arm, or the amazing 928 rear wiper...)
I do have a rear wiper on my current Carrera S 997.1 and find it useful in some circumstances.
However, I've chosen not to include one on my new Carrera GTS. I feel that 'visual outweighs practical' on this car. My feelings would be the same with a 991.
I will have a rubber 'scraper' in the boot though..
"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."
John H:
I do have a rear wiper on my current Carrera S 997.1 and find it useful in some circumstances.However, I've chosen not to include one on my new Carrera GTS. I feel that 'visual outweighs practical' on this car. My feelings would be the same with a 991.
I will have a rubber 'scraper' in the boot though..
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