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    New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    Just bought the December issue of Car magazine. The 997 wins the Performance Car Of The Year 2004 - they give it a fantastic write up, even admitting that they all loved driving it so much on the track that the rear tyres were almost bald by the time they had finished!

    The editor of the magazine says that he cannot see how adding a turbo will improve what is already fantastic.

    Just the sort of the magazine article I like.

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    I don't own a 997, but based on my test drives and after a 3 years of track days in various cars, I can see exactly where they are coming from. A truly addicting car at speed. Begs to be driven by the scruff of its neck.

    Alas, I continue to await the -20 option.

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    Did this 997S have PASM or -20mm susp?

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    It had Sport Chrono and ceramic brakes as far as I could tell. I don't think it had the -20mm option but it did have PASM.

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    Can anyone scan the article? The December issue is not yet available in the US.

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    I haven't got a scanner I'm afraid. It's about 35 pages long as well, so it might be better to wait until it comes out!

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    DAMN IT! i JUST bought the november issue here (stupid USA book sellers)

    Re: New Car magazine - 997 wins PCOTY 2004

    Can't wait! I'll be in Paris in a couple of weeks and can pick up then.

    Scans of the 2 conclusion pages relating to the 997S

    The article is very long. Some of the tests were conducted by Martin Brundle (an ex Formula 1 driver). Most importantly, the 997 won over the following cars:

    Aston Marin DB9
    Audi RS6
    Ford GT
    Lamborghini Gallardo
    Lotus Elise 111R
    Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
    Mitsubishi Evo
    Noble M400
    Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    Subaru Impreza WR1
    TVR T350T

    and others....

    Great news really!!

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    Thanks P_nut
    can you list the lap times of the other cars so as to compare with the 997S?

    Scan of lap times

    Carlos,
    Here is a scan of the page listing the lap-times.
    I will also scan the review/comparison with the GT3-RS

    GT3 RS scan

    gt3rs

    Re: GT3 RS scan

    Very cool, thanks P-nut!

    Impressive not only the 997S' lap time, but the cornering speed is remarkable!

    The GT3RS... the fastest of ALL

    ... not bad for two cars with a "flawed design" as I get a kick out of hearing from time to time if that is considered flawed, I don't know what front-engine is then

     
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