Boxster Coupe / GTS now called C7S????
http://www.autocarmagazine.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=213050
Anyone bought the magazine yet?
Jan 11, 2005 3:58:19 PM
Jan 11, 2005 4:02:21 PM
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senra said:
That's interesting, I don't have the magazine yet but if what they are talking about its true, all the talk about not creating a car that could take market share from 911 sort of goes down the drain. 300 bph in this configuration should outperform the Carrera right?
I wonder if they would also plan to introduce a convertible version with this new bigger engine, it would make sense right?
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Atlantis said:
Here's some more info from the magazine. The C7 will launch with only one model - the C7S - an entry level (3.2 litre) and clubsport versions may appear at a later date. The C7S gets a new 3.4 litre engine putting out 300bhp. PASM / PCCB / DSG will be available as standard equipment / options. Prototype versions are already lapping the ring quicker than the 997 Carrera (8min 15 sec). An LSD version is in development. The car will be built in Finland by Valmet and will cost around Pounds50k (997 carrera is Pounds55k). The car is being pitched as an out-and-out drivers car, more focussed than both the 911 and Boxster.
Jan 11, 2005 10:50:54 PM
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ELUSIVE said:
if it comes standard with PASM/PCCB/DSG look for the starting price to be in the mid $50K range. PCCB is a $8K+ option on the 987/997 and PASM is about $2K. Not sure what the DSG would cost...but those options alone will bring the price of the coupe up over the current 987S..even with the 3.2L motor.
Stacey
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ELUSIVE said:
My mid $50K starting price estimate was in USD.
A nicely equiped one with some of the options is going to easily put this car into the low to mid $60K USD range...Not too far off from the 997.
Stacey
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rsgl said:
In my view, this signifies the beginning of Porsche coming to terms with the 911's inherent flaw--weight distribution. The Coupester will surpass the 911's dynamics, and enable Porsche to compete--price and performance-- with the mid-engine supercars. Eventually it could become higher end than the 911.
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MKW said:
Imagine 3000 lb C7 coupes with options of GT3 and GT2 drivetrains ! But that would wreak havoc with the Turbo and the C-GT market .