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Rossi:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range.

Just wait, in a minute someone will argue with safety reasons and all that bla-bla-bla.

I would rather argue with the EU, politicians and their bla bla bla...  

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

RC:

Rossi:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range.

Just wait, in a minute someone will argue with safety reasons and all that bla-bla-bla.

I would rather argue with the EU, politicians and their bla bla bla...  

IMO the 997 was an ideal size for a modern day 911. I doubt that the subsequent increase in length and width was due to Regulation.

How can the modern Renault Alpine be so small?

"Porsche....and Nothing else matters"

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range to truly rival the offerings of competitive brands.

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"Porsche....and Nothing else matters"

 

Isn't the Panamera supposed to be the GT in Porsche's range ?

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reginos:

RC:

Rossi:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range.

Just wait, in a minute someone will argue with safety reasons and all that bla-bla-bla.

I would rather argue with the EU, politicians and their bla bla bla...  

IMO the 997 was an ideal size for a modern day 911. I doubt that the subsequent increase in length and width was due to Regulation.

How can the modern Renault Alpine be so small?

You want small? Look at this (R8) small... (compare it to the Audi A2 on the left, the VW Golf behind it and the GLC on the right). 

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

997 is the best size car of all 911 range...

RC:

reginos:

RC:

Rossi:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range.

Just wait, in a minute someone will argue with safety reasons and all that bla-bla-bla.

I would rather argue with the EU, politicians and their bla bla bla...  

IMO the 997 was an ideal size for a modern day 911. I doubt that the subsequent increase in length and width was due to Regulation.

How can the modern Renault Alpine be so small?

You want small? Look at this (R8) small... (compare it to the Audi A2 on the left, the VW Golf behind it and the GLC on the right). 

 

You seem to mix up small with low. 

We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.



The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

Not really...the "footprint" of the R8 is really amazingly small.

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RC:

Not really...the "footprint" of the R8 is really amazingly small.

Even tinier than a TT.

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bluelines:

RC:

Not really...the "footprint" of the R8 is really amazingly small.

Even tinier than a TT.

Almost... 

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

Some interesting rumors regarding the 992: Car will be presented in Paris but...hold your breath...first customer cars arrive in March 2019. 

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Gauss:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range to truly rival the offerings of competitive brands.

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"Porsche....and Nothing else matters"

 

Isn't the Panamera supposed to be the GT in Porsche's range ?

......in the absence of anything else.

"Porsche....and Nothing else matters"

RC:

reginos:

RC:

Rossi:

reginos:

The 911 is becoming too big and on the border of being huge

Porsche want a single model to do everything from sportscar to lux-GT.

I don't think this is the right strategy. They should have kept the 911 ethos of a lithe and agile sportscar and add a real GT (new-age 928) to the range.

Just wait, in a minute someone will argue with safety reasons and all that bla-bla-bla.

I would rather argue with the EU, politicians and their bla bla bla...  

IMO the 997 was an ideal size for a modern day 911. I doubt that the subsequent increase in length and width was due to Regulation.

How can the modern Renault Alpine be so small?

You want small? Look at this (R8) small... (compare it to the Audi A2 on the left, the VW Golf behind it and the GLC on the right). 

 

However, the R8 is bigger than the Huracan.  

That´s way later than we originaly tought!!! We tought December 2018! By the way any news on?

Shifter - Same as the 918 or more conventional like in the new Panamera/Cayenne? You said they might change.

Cars at launch - Carrera S or Carrera 4S or just like in the past as in Carrera 2 & 2S?

Any chance we get yo see the iluminated Porsche Logo like in Mission E Concept and those cool indicators lights like in Audi.

Regards.

This is the way this post ends, not with a bang but with a wisper, WOSHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Paulo_Rangel_Melo:

That´s way later than we originaly tought!!! We tought December 2018! By the way any news on?

Shifter - Same as the 918 or more conventional like in the new Panamera/Cayenne? You said they might change.

Cars at launch - Carrera S or Carrera 4S or just like in the past as in Carrera 2 & 2S?

Any chance we get yo see the iluminated Porsche Logo like in Mission E Concept and those cool indicators lights like in Audi.

Regards.

 

Yep...pretty late in my opinion. I thought the usual Nov./Dec. launch but March 2019? Ouch.

I hope it isn't true but so far, this seems to be the date (Germany, could be even later in other markets).

Illuminated logos and such? I think I saw one once on a testcar, this has been a while ago though, so not sure...

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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

911tts:

997 is the best size car of all 911 range...

I totally agree

"Porsche....and Nothing else matters"

This is what I also think... but closely looking at the size of the 991 tells us that the difference is very small.

It is the visual impact that makes the 991 much bigger,

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reginos:

911tts:

997 is the best size car of all 911 range...

I totally agree

One reason why I keep it. 

We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.



The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

Does anyone have final specifications for the 992? If not, how can you say the new car is going to be huge, a GT car , etc?  Also how about the specs of the 991 compared to the 997?

RC:

Paulo_Rangel_Melo:

That´s way later than we originaly tought!!! We tought December 2018! By the way any news on?

Shifter - Same as the 918 or more conventional like in the new Panamera/Cayenne? You said they might change.

Cars at launch - Carrera S or Carrera 4S or just like in the past as in Carrera 2 & 2S?

Any chance we get yo see the iluminated Porsche Logo like in Mission E Concept and those cool indicators lights like in Audi.

Regards.

 

Yep...pretty late in my opinion. I thought the usual Nov./Dec. launch but March 2019? Ouch.

I hope it isn't true but so far, this seems to be the date (Germany, could be even later in other markets).

Illuminated logos and such? I think I saw one once on a testcar, this has been a while ago though, so not sure...

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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

 

RC - If this rumor is true that would mean we wouldn't see the 992 in the US till summer 2019. I'm not sure if these would be considered 2019 or 2020 model year cars. Hopefully, you will see customer cars in December and US in Spring 2019.

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Wonderbar:

Does anyone have final specifications for the 992? If not, how can you say the new car is going to be huge, a GT car , etc?  Also how about the specs of the 991 compared to the 997?

991 is less than 6cm longer than a 997

The 997 only seems smaller compared to the over stretched 991, but it is nonetheless a larger than ideal size compared to the 993 whixh arguably was the best proportioned 911. The loss of air cooling was far less comproming to the overall driving experience than the loss of compactness.

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bobr:

RC:

Paulo_Rangel_Melo:

That´s way later than we originaly tought!!! We tought December 2018! By the way any news on?

Shifter - Same as the 918 or more conventional like in the new Panamera/Cayenne? You said they might change.

Cars at launch - Carrera S or Carrera 4S or just like in the past as in Carrera 2 & 2S?

Any chance we get yo see the iluminated Porsche Logo like in Mission E Concept and those cool indicators lights like in Audi.

Regards.

 

Yep...pretty late in my opinion. I thought the usual Nov./Dec. launch but March 2019? Ouch.

I hope it isn't true but so far, this seems to be the date (Germany, could be even later in other markets).

Illuminated logos and such? I think I saw one once on a testcar, this has been a while ago though, so not sure...

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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

 

RC - If this rumor is true that would mean we wouldn't see the 992 in the US till summer 2019. I'm not sure if these would be considered 2019 or 2020 model year cars. Hopefully, you will see customer cars in December and US in Spring 2019.

Nope, I'm afraid March 2019 for first (German) customer cars stands... No clue about the US though but I assume same time or slightly later.

That particulate filter thing messed up things badly at car factories over here....

Some productions were/are supposed to be shut down for weeks before they start again.

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RC:

bobr:

RC:

Paulo_Rangel_Melo:

That´s way later than we originaly tought!!! We tought December 2018! By the way any news on?

Shifter - Same as the 918 or more conventional like in the new Panamera/Cayenne? You said they might change.

Cars at launch - Carrera S or Carrera 4S or just like in the past as in Carrera 2 & 2S?

Any chance we get yo see the iluminated Porsche Logo like in Mission E Concept and those cool indicators lights like in Audi.

Regards.

 

Yep...pretty late in my opinion. I thought the usual Nov./Dec. launch but March 2019? Ouch.

I hope it isn't true but so far, this seems to be the date (Germany, could be even later in other markets).

Illuminated logos and such? I think I saw one once on a testcar, this has been a while ago though, so not sure...

--

 

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mini JCW (2015)

 

RC - If this rumor is true that would mean we wouldn't see the 992 in the US till summer 2019. I'm not sure if these would be considered 2019 or 2020 model year cars. Hopefully, you will see customer cars in December and US in Spring 2019.

 

That particulate filter thing messed up things badly at car factories over here....

 

Bloody do gooders, shame on them ....

Really looking forward to see how much this damn filter will effect the sound. They obviously know... Lets hope its a , though..

throt

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They must be making a lot of GT2/3 RS between 992 showing and availability....

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AP911:

Wonderbar:

Does anyone have final specifications for the 992? If not, how can you say the new car is going to be huge, a GT car , etc?  Also how about the specs of the 991 compared to the 997?

991 is less than 6cm longer than a 997

I think 6cm more length is quite a lot, especially for sportscars. And private parts.

And the 992 will be longer still, as well it will grow in width.

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We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.



The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

I would bet on all 992 to be 2020 models in the USA. My spring 2014 Macan was a 2015 model for example...

Apologies if a repost.

https://youtu.be/mcfvhgLu3bk

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2013 Audi S3 | Glacier White

bluelines:

Apologies if a repost.

https://youtu.be/mcfvhgLu3bk

The NSX looks good in white, at least from the rear.

We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.



The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

SciFrog:

I would bet on all 992 to be 2020 models in the USA. My spring 2014 Macan was a 2015 model for example...

Yes I remember mine was a 2015 too even though I took delivery of it by the end of April 2014. I remember the dealer telling me that they didn’t want to make the same mistake again, as they did with the 991 as some of the first were 2012 and they were being sold alongside 2012 997s. 

bluelines:

Apologies if a repost.

https://youtu.be/mcfvhgLu3bk

Repost, but still cool