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Mar 4, 2012 8:26:42 AM

BlackOctober: Senior; Loc: IL , Israel; Posts: 511, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2004

904 for 70K

http://www.porscheboost.com/content.php?2211-Gullwing-America-creates-a-Porsche-904-racecar-throwback-based-on-the-987-Boxster-p...

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Mar 4, 2012 8:54:50 AM

Boxster Coupe GTS: Rennteam Master; Loc: UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 5884, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 23, 2005; Reply to: BlackOctober

Re: 904 for 70K

Gullwing America P/904 Carrera envisions 1960s modern day classic...

(2 March 2012)

Our main man Arturo from specialty coachworks firm Gullwing-America has sent us fresh images and details of his latest retro project car, the P/904 Carrera. A throwback to the Porsche Carrera 904 GTS from the mid 1960s, the P/904 resembles a modern day re-interpretation of the mid-engine Porsche race car.

The first prototype will utilize the platform from a 987 Porsche Boxster (2005 - 2011) and will provide all the necessary modern amenities and controls such as the instrument panel, air conditioning, LED lights, iPod docking station, navigation system, steering wheel and seats but with the retro look of the original.

The prototype will also retain the 6-speed manual transmission and 3.4-liter boxer engine with 295HP (217kW / 291bhp) as well as power steering and ABS among other modern basics. A sport tuned exhaust will give it that racecar sound and the adjustable suspension will provide the dynamic handling and ride height.

The exterior body of the P/904 will be constructed of composite material and will be complemented by GWA's custom-designed 5 spoke wheels in 18x8 size at the front and 18x10 in the rear.

The estimated cost of the conversion is approximately 70,000 euros. This does not include any additional customization or the donor Boxster, which can be purchased in RHD if required.

Gullwing America P/904 Carrera envisions 1960s modern day classic -- WCF Article Link

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Mar 5, 2012 3:24:25 PM

Spyderidol: Rennteam Master; Loc: Mozambique; Posts: 5807, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 25, 2007; Reply to: Boxster Coupe GTS

Re: 904 for 70K

The 904 was one of the most beautiful racing cars of it's day. I still love it's lines.

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Mar 5, 2012 3:27:06 PM

reginos: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Nicosia , Cyprus; Posts: 12130, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 20, 2005; Reply to: Spyderidol

Re: 904 for 70K

It's one of the two Porsche cars that F.A. Porsche designed. The other one being the original 901/911

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Mar 5, 2012 3:28:53 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59590, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: reginos

Re: 904 for 70K

I'm not a fan of such replicas, sorry. No matter how beautiful they may look.

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Mar 5, 2012 5:03:52 PM

Carrageous: Veteran; Loc: Austin, TX , United States; Posts: 1197, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 5, 2003; Reply to: RC

Re: 904 for 70K

The dimensions seem just a little off. I'm sure it's very fine but it has the appearance of a not well designed kit car to me. Compare it to the real thing.

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Mar 5, 2012 6:37:21 PM

reginos: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Nicosia , Cyprus; Posts: 12130, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 20, 2005; Reply to: Carrageous

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Isn't the "Carrera" name and the font , registered trademarks of Porsche? How can the coach-building firm use those?

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Mar 5, 2012 7:34:13 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: reginos

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reginos:

Isn't the "Carrera" name and the font , registered trademarks of Porsche? How can the coach-building firm use those?

Porsche's legal department just hasn't been in touch with them yet. Smiley

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Mar 5, 2012 8:13:04 PM

Budster: Veteran; Loc: Cape Town , South Africa; Posts: 1029, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 9, 2011; Reply to: fritz

Re: 904 for 70K

They do say that it's a modern day re-interpretation... its not a bad job, I just wouldn't personally bother...

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Mar 5, 2012 8:21:19 PM

Carlos from Spain: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Spain. , Spain; Posts: 21151, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2003; Reply to: Budster

Re: 904 for 70K

I love the 904 but not if its a replica, it feels more like an "imitation" to me.

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Mar 5, 2012 10:55:51 PM

rhino: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Island , Saint Lucia; Posts: 2866, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 26, 2006; Reply to: Carrageous

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Carrageous:

The dimensions seem just a little off. I'm sure it's very fine but it has the appearance of a not well designed kit car to me. Compare it to the real thing.

I agree, it's hard to improve on the design of the 904

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Mar 6, 2012 3:37:39 AM

JimFlat6: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cave , United States; Posts: 8633, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 25, 2004; Reply to: rhino

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Looks goofy. Rear wing, LED headlight trim, wrong angles on Kamm tail all scream....... crap!

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Mar 6, 2012 4:04:54 AM

rhino: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Island , Saint Lucia; Posts: 2866, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 26, 2006; Reply to: JimFlat6

Re: 904 for 70K

I've seen some tastefully done replicas, but this is

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Mar 6, 2012 5:17:46 AM

Spyderidol: Rennteam Master; Loc: Mozambique; Posts: 5807, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 25, 2007; Reply to: rhino

Re: 904 for 70K

To be fair it's not a replica. It's a modern day re-interpretation.

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