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    Aug 16, 2011 1:31:09 PM

    dxpetrov Offline
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     ^

    Thanks bobr.

    Used not to be a huge fan of Porsche designs (had huge respect and envy towards their engineering excellence), but their recent design evolution and direction are really great and they rapidly becoming my brand No.1 in terms of everything.

    This new 991 is going to be just ridiculous! Can't wait till next week...

    Best

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    Aug 16, 2011 2:22:27 PM

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    dxpetrov:

     http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/latest-2012-porsche-911-991-spy-shots-even-less-disguise/

     

    I don't get it about the sunroof being this big but not opening all the way (if it does, it will block the rear)

    So if the opening is only this small, why made it so big?

     

    Aug 16, 2011 2:24:08 PM

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     They kept the dashboard wart!

    Aug 16, 2011 2:43:32 PM

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    laptin:

    I don't get it about the sunroof being this big but not opening all the way (if it does, it will block the rear)

    So if the opening is only this small, why made it so big?

     


    Hard to tell from the pics, but could it be that the sunroof is made of tinted glass rather than metal Smiley

    In that case: larger sunroof = brighter cabin.


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    Aug 16, 2011 2:48:05 PM

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     Yeah, the sunroof is definitely a tinted glass.

    Aug 16, 2011 3:05:06 PM

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    Maybe the sunroof isn't fully open. I wonder if this is a sunroof, the new Targa or both.

    Aug 16, 2011 3:33:55 PM

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    dxpetrov:

     ^

    This new 991 is going to be just ridiculous! Can't wait till next week...

    Best

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    What should be next week? Smiley


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    Aug 16, 2011 3:34:39 PM

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    bobr:

    Welcome to Rennteam dxpetrov and thanks for the pictures..


    +1 Smiley


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    Aug 16, 2011 3:35:54 PM

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    Porsche-Jeck:


    Hard to tell from the pics, but could it be that the sunroof is made of tinted glass rather than metal Smiley

    In that case: larger sunroof = brighter cabin.


    Looks like it to me Smiley


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    Aug 16, 2011 4:03:33 PM

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    booger:

     They kept the dashboard wart!

     Like everything except for that wart. 

    Aug 16, 2011 4:20:48 PM

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    A word of mouth is August 24th.

    SmileySmiley 

    Aug 16, 2011 4:54:38 PM

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     thanks for posting.  

    good to see the 991 in black. 

    i like the rear with the camo since it makes the rear lights look thicker and the whole back better proportioned.

    the front with the eye brows looks so fussy and extraneous and down market.  

    IMvHO,i really hope the running lights are flush with the air vents and not dropping over the sides.  

     

    Aug 16, 2011 4:55:55 PM

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     Guys, the sunroof is metal and painted the colour of the body. Here is an interior shot showing how much the sunroof opens.

    Aug 16, 2011 6:22:32 PM

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    Looks like it can open a bit more.

    Aug 16, 2011 7:37:45 PM

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    If it works like the 997 then you can hit the open button again and it will slide back further.

    Aug 16, 2011 7:56:33 PM

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    New Porsche 991 drive by...

    Smiley SmileySmiley

    Aug 16, 2011 7:59:07 PM

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    Porsche 991 getting ready for Frankfurt...

    Smiley SmileySmiley 

    Aug 16, 2011 8:00:46 PM

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     Links broken

    Aug 16, 2011 8:03:40 PM

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    dxpetrov:

     http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/latest-2012-porsche-911-991-spy-shots-even-less-disguise/

     

    Smiley SmileySmiley

    Aug 16, 2011 8:05:50 PM

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    ...a few more 991 pics...

    Smiley SmileySmiley

    Aug 16, 2011 8:06:02 PM

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    palenimbus:

     Links broken

     If you're using google chrome, right click the image and hit open in new tab, then it will appear. If not don't worry, the pictures don't reveal anything special or new.

    Aug 16, 2011 8:39:12 PM

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     I love the new colours it seems Porsche is going retro with the colours. I'm hoping for a solid/non-metallic blue.

    Aug 16, 2011 8:57:36 PM

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    Porker:

    Grant, isn't the car you're showing the '74 RSR Turbo? I agree to the 2.8 RSR being the most sexy 911 though!

    You can tell it's before 1974 from the long hood and the grilles next to the lights (both gone after 1973).


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    Aug 16, 2011 9:21:25 PM

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    Thanks, didn't know that! However, I'd never seen the aerodynamic extensions on the rear fenders on the 2.8 RSR, were they only used for a particular event?

    Aug 16, 2011 9:55:32 PM

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     I believe only Martini Racing used them.

    Aug 16, 2011 10:40:40 PM

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    The sun roof had better be an option as I wouldn't buy the car based on how bad that looks.  I know that's a fairly naive thing to say without considering all the other good aspects of the car but it just look awful!  Other than that I'm look forward to the unveiling.


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    Aug 16, 2011 10:50:07 PM

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    Porker:

    Thanks, didn't know that! However, I'd never seen the aerodynamic extensions on the rear fenders on the 2.8 RSR, were they only used for a particular event?

    I think that was a prototype version.


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    Aug 16, 2011 11:59:14 PM

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     ^^ The car you posted (#8) and the two ran by Martini at Le Mans in 1973 (#46 and #47) all had those extensions. I think they were special fenders made by Martini.

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    Aug 17, 2011 6:24:50 AM

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    Grant:
    Porker:

    Grant, isn't the car you're showing the '74 RSR Turbo? I agree to the 2.8 RSR being the most sexy 911 though!

    You can tell it's before 1974 from the long hood and the grilles next to the lights (both gone after 1973).

    You can also tell because its got a great big sticker next to the front left head light saying "1973"1313562271341runaway2.gif

    Aug 17, 2011 6:27:53 AM

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    Grant:
    Porker:

    Thanks, didn't know that! However, I'd never seen the aerodynamic extensions on the rear fenders on the 2.8 RSR, were they only used for a particular event?

    I think that was a prototype version.

     

    Due to the unique characteristics of the Circuit de La Sarthe ,  many teams have Le Mans Aero Kits.

     
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