Confusing rumors
Some of the CAR magazine:
The 911 and Boxster have helped Porsche become the world's most profitable car maker, and theyre still selling so fast Porsche reckons they dont need replacing until 2007-8.
In the meantime, the current 911 gets a heavy rework in 2004. Codenamed 997, it gets upright wings, round headlamps, restyled bumpers and slimmer doors to recreate the warpish profile of the much-loved 993.
Bigger wheels and brakes plus widened suspension are natural, and the cockpit is more like the Cayenne's. The flat six goes from 3.6 up to 3.8l, and power is from 320 to 340bhp. A six-speed tiptronic is optional. The overdue direct petrol injection system will spawn a 375bhp 911S in 2005, between C2/C4 and the Turbo.
Before the 997, we get a second batch of current shape 380bhp GT3's (March 2003) and a Carrera 4S cabrio (mid 2003) and Turbo cabrio (2004).
In 2005, the Boxster gets a visual makeover and more power, and theres a fixed-head coupé version for 2006.
The all-new 911, or 998 is really two cars: a rear-engined flat six 2+2 as well as a V8 or V10 powered mid-engined two seater. This will be the basis of Porsche's next race car.
Add a third sports car to the list (a large front-engined coupe/convertible), and you can see why the Porsche family wants boss Wendelin Wiedeking to extend his contract.
My opinion: A new porsche modelrange like this would be cool,....but every rumor I read is different. Kinda confusing.
I would like to know if you guys know some more.
And what is the status of the Turbo Cabriolet? >> If it will be reality I am going to order one.
thanks ...
The 911 and Boxster have helped Porsche become the world's most profitable car maker, and theyre still selling so fast Porsche reckons they dont need replacing until 2007-8.
In the meantime, the current 911 gets a heavy rework in 2004. Codenamed 997, it gets upright wings, round headlamps, restyled bumpers and slimmer doors to recreate the warpish profile of the much-loved 993.
Bigger wheels and brakes plus widened suspension are natural, and the cockpit is more like the Cayenne's. The flat six goes from 3.6 up to 3.8l, and power is from 320 to 340bhp. A six-speed tiptronic is optional. The overdue direct petrol injection system will spawn a 375bhp 911S in 2005, between C2/C4 and the Turbo.
Before the 997, we get a second batch of current shape 380bhp GT3's (March 2003) and a Carrera 4S cabrio (mid 2003) and Turbo cabrio (2004).
In 2005, the Boxster gets a visual makeover and more power, and theres a fixed-head coupé version for 2006.
The all-new 911, or 998 is really two cars: a rear-engined flat six 2+2 as well as a V8 or V10 powered mid-engined two seater. This will be the basis of Porsche's next race car.
Add a third sports car to the list (a large front-engined coupe/convertible), and you can see why the Porsche family wants boss Wendelin Wiedeking to extend his contract.
My opinion: A new porsche modelrange like this would be cool,....but every rumor I read is different. Kinda confusing.
I would like to know if you guys know some more.
And what is the status of the Turbo Cabriolet? >> If it will be reality I am going to order one.
thanks ...
