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    Apr 12, 2006 11:05:59 AM

    Super DariusM
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    997 Gt2 pictures!!

    first shot

    Apr 12, 2006 11:06:49 AM

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    Apr 12, 2006 11:08:14 AM

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    Apr 12, 2006 11:08:34 AM

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    Apr 12, 2006 11:14:16 AM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

    from Germancarfans

    The second car and unexpected by many sources at this point is the 997-based GT2. With standard PCCB ceramic composite brakes from the 605-hp Carrera GT, the wider rear flares of the Carrera 4/Turbo range, and intercooler ducts in its rear fenders, it is unmistakably the next GT2. The rear wing top on this test mule is similar to those found on previous GT2s and may be exchanged for a newer design, but the lower, vented wing-base looks production-ready. The front bumper is new and simpler than the 997 Turbo's and the rear bumper vents remain hidden on this car. Expect the GT2's horsepower to be at least 520 when it's announced later this year, with the possibility of as much as 550 or more on the table. Top speed should exceed 200 mph, a first for production-line 911s.

    Apr 12, 2006 11:40:28 AM

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    Looks smashing. That's how the TT should look like ! Guess the Rear"wing" will be be a seller....thanks for sharing !

    Apr 12, 2006 11:42:07 AM

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    DO you know how muck it is?????????????????????????????

    Apr 12, 2006 11:55:52 AM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

    if it is not really expensive, I may buy it over the GT3 RS.
    But to tell you the truth i think the GT3 RS is better and in appearance and in handling. Except the rear wing....

    Apr 12, 2006 12:12:03 PM

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    I knew from the first second that this front end might be a part that every turbo owner purchases (no whart lights!)

    Apr 12, 2006 12:19:56 PM

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    Just one hint-Photo Shop work is clear on all these pics, IMO! Other wise, impressive beast!

    Apr 12, 2006 12:24:48 PM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

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    Looks smashing. That's how the TT should look like !



    I don't know about Singapore but over here in Germany, the second largest market for Porsche, the 997 Turbo would NOT sell at all with such a wing. Even I wouldn't buy it. Reason: many Porsche cars are driven as company cars, you don't want to drive to your customers in a race car.

    I don't want to offend anybody but Porsche sometimes has a reason for not going too much for a "bling bling" or "look at me, here I'm coming..." look. This is why they are so successful, especially in Germany, the land of the "underdog" mentality.

    Apr 12, 2006 12:38:06 PM

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    I like the look, especially the front lip which is better looking than the 997 TT one

    Apr 12, 2006 1:17:12 PM

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    I want those GT3 wheels on my turbo.

    Apr 12, 2006 1:21:52 PM

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    Thanks Super Darius nice shots.

    Apr 12, 2006 1:32:32 PM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

    Finally!!
    599 eat my dust..ha!

    Looks awesome

    Apr 12, 2006 1:51:06 PM

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    this needs to be stickied or something so the "997 GT2 ???????" threads stop

    Apr 12, 2006 1:55:12 PM

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    Hopefully the 997GT2 will be more put together than the 996 GT2 was, ie hope it has the lightness and firmness of what the GT3 has, and not the sloppy handling charactersitics of the softer 996 Turbo.

    Apr 12, 2006 1:57:17 PM

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    At least they got the front end right this time. Looks AMG-ish and has the cool if not future-ristic lights. Too bad they didn't change those air scoops though. The spoiler looks hot too....no is it real?

    Apr 12, 2006 1:59:29 PM

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    At least they got the front end right this time. Looks AMG-ish and has the cool if not future-ristic lights. Too bad they didn't change those air scoops though. The spoiler looks hot too.... is it real or photo'd?

    Apr 12, 2006 2:15:24 PM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

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    Quote:
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    Looks smashing. That's how the TT should look like !



    I don't know about Singapore but over here in Germany, the second largest market for Porsche, the 997 Turbo would NOT sell at all with such a wing. Even I wouldn't buy it. Reason: many Porsche cars are driven as company cars, you don't want to drive to your customers in a race car.

    I don't want to offend anybody but Porsche sometimes has a reason for not going too much for a "bling bling" or "look at me, here I'm coming..." look. This is why they are so successful, especially in Germany, the land of the "underdog" mentality.



    So you believe Porsche is a limo car?! or a car made to transport customers?!?!

    Apr 12, 2006 2:31:15 PM

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    Hopefully the 997GT2 will be more put together than the 996 GT2 was, ie hope it has the lightness and firmness of what the GT3 has, and not the sloppy handling charactersitics of the softer 996 Turbo.



    Cheers to that my friend

    Apr 12, 2006 3:09:47 PM

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    OMG,,,,,this will be overkill. I agree wuth RC that the rear spiler is too much. However, this car will be more than a handful on open roads !!

    The 997 Turbo already promises supercar performance...the GT2 will be madddd !

    Apr 12, 2006 3:24:03 PM

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    I love this car. Thanks Darius.

    Apr 12, 2006 3:52:26 PM

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    Wow, this looks awesome! No matter what doomsayers might say, Porsche is still serious about performance!

    Re: the understated look, we have to keep in mind that a Porsche is meant to be both a sportscar and a daily driver. This has consequences on its design. A Lamborghini is supposed to look dazzling, because the owner is supposed to have an S600 on the side when discretion is required. A 911 is all about the subtle balance of performance and understatement.

    Apr 12, 2006 4:17:11 PM

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    this car will be frightening (in a literal and non, sense).

    Apr 12, 2006 5:22:42 PM

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    Beautiful car!

    Apr 12, 2006 5:26:35 PM

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    The car is probably going to be mad expenisve too. What I'm waiting for now is some interior shots of these testmules to see if they are rocking PDK.

    Apr 12, 2006 5:42:00 PM

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    Quote:
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    Hopefully the 997GT2 will be more put together than the 996 GT2 was, ie hope it has the lightness and firmness of what the GT3 has, and not the sloppy handling charactersitics of the softer 996 Turbo.



    Did you ever actually drive the 996 GT2?

    Apr 12, 2006 5:42:12 PM

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    Re: 997 Gt2 pictures!!

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    ...So you believe Porsche is a limo car?! or a car made to transport customers?!?!



    Aisxos,

    I'd like to answer this in advance to RC. A lot of expensive cars are financed as company cars which gives you a certain financial benefit. You don't want to show up with a racecar-like machine when you afterwards try to sell your items at the highest price - at least not around here. Porsches have always been wolfes in sheeps clothing, not the other way 'round - in my opinon they should stick with that!
    P.S. To me, it's not the rear spoiler that looks striking but the rear fender - what do they intend with that?

    Apr 12, 2006 5:53:10 PM

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    MKGR looks like you are going to get your wish!!!
     
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