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    Jan 11, 2012 2:11:17 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    rhino:

    Wow Grant, I had never seen pictures of your purple one. You must miss it.

    Your replica takes the cake... That interior is just perfectSmileySmileySmiley

    Yeah, I do miss the 73 2.4S.  Color was called Aubergine (French for Egglant).  Looked darker in person than in the photo.  I bought it for $16k in 1999, sold it for $27k in 2003 - today it would be worth more than double that amount...


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    Jan 11, 2012 4:33:42 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    That '73 RS Replica is gorgeous !!! What a car !!!


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    Jan 11, 2012 4:33:47 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    IMO you've kept the right one. Your replica is priceless!!!

    Jan 11, 2012 4:59:17 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Thanks, guys.  I wish I could have you drive it to see what the fuss is about.  It really takes machine-man interface to a high level.


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    Jan 11, 2012 7:19:00 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Check out pics on following link:

    http://www.autogespot.com/nl/viewimages.php?id=c752310012012162348

    991 Carrera S with optional -20mm PASM in Aqua Blue metallic.

    Jan 11, 2012 8:22:02 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Isn't Aqua a little brighter? Love the -20mm look with the extended front splitter. angel

    Jan 11, 2012 8:33:00 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Porker:

     Love the -20mm look with the extended front splitter. angel

    x2! amazing what such a small touch does to the look front of the car 


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    Jan 11, 2012 9:43:26 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Carlos from Spain:
    Porker:

     Love the -20mm look with the extended front splitter. angel

    x2! amazing what such a small touch does to the look front of the car 

    X3 , agreed ! It takes away from the horrible blinkers and give it a nice aggressive/sporty look


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    Jan 11, 2012 9:49:04 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    I like that look too!  Does anyone else think the brakes look too small now with the 20" wheels?


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    Jan 12, 2012 12:38:08 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    I hate the 20" wheels as a must.  I use 18" in the winter and 19" in the summer for my 997 and it's as high as I would go.  I am actually looking at not getting 991 as an upgrade and looking at other options because in Montreal (where I live) the roads suck and I do not think that I can get away with 20" no matter how "good" they made the overall suspension.  yet to see 991 in real life though, a bit disappointed with 7-speed manual and 20" wheels.

    Jan 12, 2012 3:50:01 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    20" and 19" wheels does not changes the profiles of the tire wall diameter...  so if u check carefully, its the same profile width on the tire wall.....

    Jan 12, 2012 6:10:06 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Grant:

    I like that look too!  Does anyone else think the brakes look too small now with the 20" wheels?

    Agreed...


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    Jan 12, 2012 6:11:35 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    It also looks very aggressive with the -20mm.  Imagine how much more aggressive the wide body will be - can't wait for the 991 GTS..!

    Has we seen a rendering of the wide body (C4S) yet?


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    Jan 12, 2012 7:14:48 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Very nice car, the blue one, though I think it's not aqua blue.

    I absolutely agree with Gnil, when it comes to the hideous front indicators, the design of this detail is just plain wrong IMO. Concerning the brakes we have now the same phenomenon that we had at the presentation of the F430, when the CCM was not standard: these cars have girlie brakes, they just don't look right in such wheels. Smiley


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    Jan 12, 2012 7:29:34 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    It coluld be the new Dark Blue metallic but, this color looks darker on sample plate.

    BTW, almost totally agree with you on new Boxster look. I like the fact that Porsche decided to create more difference betwenn them. New Cayman should be very, very interesting product-just with max. 325ps it will be underpowered...

    Jan 12, 2012 9:45:55 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    BlackSparrow:

    I hate the 20" wheels as a must.  I use 18" in the winter and 19" in the summer for my 997 and it's as high as I would go.  I am actually looking at not getting 991 as an upgrade and looking at other options because in Montreal (where I live) the roads suck and I do not think that I can get away with 20" no matter how "good" they made the overall suspension.  yet to see 991 in real life though, a bit disappointed with 7-speed manual and 20" wheels.

    Don't get hung up on the wheel diameter, the 991 with its 20" wheels, is much more confortable and manages the bups and pot holes better than a 997. Try one over the roads you are familiar with and compare for yourself before you take any desitions kiss


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    Jan 12, 2012 2:40:40 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Received that promo gift too

    1326379333120IMG_2355[1].jpg

    IMG_2357[1].jpg

    Jan 12, 2012 2:56:26 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    dxpetrov:
     

    Only if the engine is in front. Smiley

    Haven't seen anything that Euro NCAP pedestrian safety (leg form, upper leg form and child/adult head form)  testing are only done when the engine is in the front but that doesn't mean it's not true....  If you can direct me to that specific info (only do Ped testing on front engined cars) would appreciate it.  Smiley

     

    Jan 12, 2012 3:48:31 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    STRADALE:

    Received that promo gift too

    1326379333120IMG_2355[1].jpg

    IMG_2357[1].jpg

    Got mine too!  Kept thinking there was such a big box I must have won a dang car!  Now it is sitting on my desk - reminding me constantly that if they can spend this much money on fluff the 991 must be a bit overpriced.  ?

    It also makes me miss my '84 911 (3).  sigh

     

    Jan 12, 2012 3:54:39 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Grant:

    I like that look too!  Does anyone else think the brakes look too small now with the 20" wheels?

    I agree, I'd seriously consider 19"...

    Jan 12, 2012 8:07:08 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Those promo gifts look awesome!
    One of the things I love most about the 911 is the heritage and the family resemblance... they captured that nicely!


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    Jan 17, 2012 10:51:45 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Porsche ME is currently holding a Middle East 991 introduction for the press at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, featuring even Michael Mauer himself. The journalists are all hyped and stunned. Porsche has brought many 911s to the circuit, mostly with PDCC (spot the front lip spoler there) and doing some comparison runs with and without it. Quite a big difference everyone raves.

    On a side note, Porsche announced they had taken already 600 pre-orders for the new 911 in past few months. Impressive stuff. It's gonna be great year for them no doubt.

    Jan 17, 2012 11:41:45 AM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    BlackSparrow:

    I hate the 20" wheels as a must.  I use 18" in the winter and 19" in the summer for my 997 and it's as high as I would go.  I am actually looking at not getting 991 as an upgrade and looking at other options because in Montreal (where I live) the roads suck and I do not think that I can get away with 20" no matter how "good" they made the overall suspension.  yet to see 991 in real life though, a bit disappointed with 7-speed manual and 20" wheels.

    How is a 7 speed manual a disappointment?

    Jan 20, 2012 2:09:06 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    the best looking 911 991 i've ever seen so far : angel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSf0mdAaFYw

    Jan 20, 2012 3:09:06 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    pxaxh:

    the best looking 911 991 i've ever seen so far : angel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSf0mdAaFYw


    The girliebrakes aside, this is a very nice looking car. I like especially the PORSCHE only lettering at the back without the model designation. Smiley


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    Jan 20, 2012 3:21:38 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Rossi:
    The girliebrakes aside, this is a very nice looking car. I like especially the PORSCHE only lettering at the back without the model designation. Smiley

    How much bigger are the PCCB's?  Maybe the switch to 20" wheel was a marketing decision to help sell more carbon brakes Smiley


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    Jan 20, 2012 3:49:59 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    pxaxh:

    the best looking 911 991 i've ever seen so far : angel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSf0mdAaFYw

    Beautiful...Smiley

     


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    Jan 20, 2012 4:15:23 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    So, did the car in that video have the Sport Exhaust?  Or, is the design of the exhaust tips supposed to be different?


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    Jan 20, 2012 6:30:44 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    Also saw this yesterday. It's GREAT! Exactly my build with black wheels, apart from that I will have it in Basalt black instead of solid black smiley

    1929_1.jpg1929_3.jpg


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    Jan 20, 2012 6:35:42 PM

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    Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991... (LAUNCH thread)

    SoCal Alan:

    So, did the car in that video have the Sport Exhaust?  Or, is the design of the exhaust tips supposed to be different?

    Right, those tips are the Sport Exhaust's tips. Also seems like it has the -20mm option because it also has the front lip that the standard car has and AFIK only comes with the -20mm or SportDesign aerokit. That lip makes a world of difference to the looks of front IMO Smiley


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