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Weight is 1665kg(coupe is 1585kg).
BTW, it is 0.1s slower in 0-100km/h then coupe version...
Rear LEDs? Thank God they did not mess with it-at least they had current buyers in mind...
0.1s slower sorry yes.
They could easely have intregrated the rear LED without changing the shape of the lights, just the internals. No need to remind you LED are a security feature as they light quicker. So Porsche is skimping on security at the expense of the customers. Once again, where are all these profits going?
May 7, 2007 3:25:01 PM
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NO PDK
No iPod
No bluetooth
No rear LED
0.2 secs slower to 60 than the non cab
Is this 2007?
I wanted this car to be my next one, but it won't be.
150lbs more than the coupe, sounds normal.
P is loosing their edge, where are all these profits going to?
Where's the dream?
May 7, 2007 3:25:07 PM
May 7, 2007 3:31:46 PM
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Very nice picture
Very nice picture, that's correct, but also very brown colour...
May 7, 2007 4:56:00 PM
May 7, 2007 5:33:46 PM
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I have no doubt that for the next gen 911 (998 ?) Porsche will introduce many significant technical/mechanical changes as well as a fresh design.
May 7, 2007 5:37:10 PM
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Porsche's such a mass manufacturer now, that most buyers don't really care about NBR times, real innovations etc. All they care about is brand prestige. I doubt Porsche will really try to step things up a level with the 998. Sadly.
May 7, 2007 6:10:06 PM
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Porsche's such a mass manufacturer now, that most buyers don't really care about NBR times, real innovations etc. All they care about is brand prestige. I doubt Porsche will really try to step things up a level with the 998. Sadly.
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Nothing we didn't expect, is it? BTW, what happened to the lower part of the slats in the rear bumper in pic #2?
Looks like they edited the colors in these pics.
-Joost-
May 7, 2007 8:55:20 PM
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I have no doubt that for the next gen 911 (998 ?) Porsche will introduce many significant technical/mechanical changes as well as a fresh design.
Ron, I have to agree with you, I think Porsche has to start thinking drastic changes before they start losing a portion of their profit to other car manufacturers.
May 7, 2007 10:10:37 PM
May 7, 2007 10:39:09 PM
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Many people do not even consider a Porsche an exotic car and granted it is not any more.
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When I was a kid (I was born in 60's) a Porsche was a rare find and a true exotic. If you had one, you had money and you were considered a car enthusiast with taste.
May 8, 2007 12:00:09 AM
May 8, 2007 12:30:30 AM
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Many people do not even consider a Porsche an exotic car and granted it is not any more.
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When I was a kid (I was born in 60's) a Porsche was a rare find and a true exotic. If you had one, you had money and you were considered a car enthusiast with taste.
While I can completely understand the complaints about lacking innovation/perfomance I never get this "exotic car" stuff. In my neck of the woods a Porsche never has been regarded as an "Exotic" (Exotics always have been the Italians).
Car enthusiast with taste - yes Status seeker/exclusivity focussed - no
Actually this combination of car enthusiasts, being economically successful without showing off generated my sympathy for the brand in the "old days" - we're the same age
Of course in the old days the "posers" would not have bought a Porsche - simply because it was a small, uncomfortable and challenging to drive car - a car for enthusiasts
These times won't come back for several reasons, but what's the solution for a modern sports car manufacturer - "limited production" like Ferrari or Lamborghini
Never - might satisfy some exclusivity seekers if PAG would produce 7000 cars p.a. only at "exclusive" prices, but would be an economical disaster
More innovation and performance for the sportscar enthusiast - yes please PAG as "Exotic" car manufacturer - no please - Just IMHO of course.
BTW how do you define a mass producer ? Where's the limit ?
Does 0.5% market share qualify PAG as a mass producer
May 8, 2007 5:24:48 AM
May 8, 2007 12:45:25 PM