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Re: 2011 Boxster allready testing
I believe that we are looking a test mule for the 988, and not a Speedster version of the 987.2. Note the wheel well bulges to accommodate the wider stance of the new chassis. I know that it will probably not happen, but I wish that Porsche would showcase the engines of their mid-engines as well as the Audi R8 and Ferrari mid-engines. Instead of a carpeted cover, I would really like to see an optional plexi-glass panel back there. Yes, a bit noisier, but would love to see the engine.
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Re: 2011 Boxster allready testing
Remember the lights on the first Panamera mule, they where also rounded. This have nothing to do with how the lights will look on the final model. We still have to wait at least until end of 2009 to start see how the final car may look like.
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I think it's the same car underneath as the one on the pictures someone posted in the 997 forum.
As RC said it was not the 998 in the other pictures, I thnik it's not the new boxster either. The bonnet is way too high and too long. Might just be a front engine car.
Or maybe I'm so wrong that you guys are going to laugh at me for months.
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I have no idea as to what I am looking at. The roofline seems changed, but other than that it is difficult to see what the 988 will look like. I am sure the final product will be very enticing and hope that our posters in Germany will be able to snag some great shots as they did with the facelifted 987.2 earlier this year.
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My thoughts? I believe that model introduction cycles are shortening, given rapid technological advances and consumer trends. The 2003 and 2004 facelift for instance on the 986 lasted 2 years, as I believe the 987.2 facelift will last from 2009 to 2010. I believe that the Valmet/Finland factory will retool for 2 years of production of a new 988 or heavily facelifted 987.3, before switching to the Magna /Austria factory in 2013.
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ed_moree:
Remember the lights on the first Panamera mule, they where also rounded. This have nothing to do with how the lights will look on the final model. We still have to wait at least until end of 2009 to start see how the final car may look like.
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A very good point. I'm suprised to see people already commenting on the looks of what is only a very early test mule. Anything can still happen between now and the new 988, including a really bad financial crisis that might force Porsche to cut costs and produce a car that's very different to the on they're currently planning. Look how fast things have been changing in the car industry lately.
And even if the current course is kept, this mule is probably very far removed from what the finished product will look like.
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elsiesvg:
ed_moree:
Remember the lights on the first Panamera mule, they where also rounded. This have nothing to do with how the lights will look on the final model. We still have to wait at least until end of 2009 to start see how the final car may look like.
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ALL PORSCHE ARE REAL PORSCHE!!!A very good point. I'm suprised to see people already commenting on the looks of what is only a very early test mule. Anything can still happen between now and the new 988, including a really bad financial crisis that might force Porsche to cut costs and produce a car that's very different to the on they're currently planning. Look how fast things have been changing in the car industry lately.
And even if the current course is kept, this mule is probably very far removed from what the finished product will look like.
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yes it will be strange to let those holes as the final light units! And I was also surprised about the comments just because we have all seen a lot of pictures with camouflaged prototypes.
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Re: 2011 Boxster allready testing
On the pic in which you can see the filler cap, it seems like the front wheel arches/fenders are way above the real fenders. It seems that you can see the real fender beneath it. Or is this just my mind playing games with me?
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If you look at the sidemirrors, you'll see that they are mounted on the door skin and not on the a pillar corner (a la panamera).
I believe that Porsche are testing a new rearview camera system that will allow them to eliminate sideview mirrors .
You'll see similar lenses inside the rear bumper of test mules skinned with other Porsche body styles.
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090122.013/next-generation-porsche-boxster-caught-in-the-snow
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Re: 2011 Boxster allready testing
Evo's version. Same info, mostly.
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evospyshots/233771/porsche-boxster-mk3.html
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"Otherwise, engines are likely to remain unchanged from the newly launched direct injection units in the new Boxster, with a 255bhp 2.9 in the base car and 310bhp 3.4 in the Boxster S."
A new model with the engines unchanged? Was this written by some intern at Evo?
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