janus:

The last comparison is awesome... really puts into perspective how much our perception of a fast car changed over just ~15yrs...

Performance has gotten much better, but they are far less fun to drive imo.  I suppose if you lived in Germany with unrestriced autobahns, you can really make a case for these vehicles.  Otherwise, give me the 993...
 


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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs).  Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello