998 pic from R&T
#32
#33
Well designed sports cars only become slow on paper. There's no substantial performance difference on a technical twisty canyon road between a 30 yo 930 and a 997.
I am not too worried about electronics failures. The real maintenance cost is a tranny or engine failure. If those performed well for 50k miles and are not abused, they should last 200k miles.
I am not too worried about electronics failures. The real maintenance cost is a tranny or engine failure. If those performed well for 50k miles and are not abused, they should last 200k miles.
#34
If it looks like that I'm feeling really good about my 997 right now 'cause I won't have to run down and trade it in on the new model. Looks like it has some "rice burner" influence in the photo. I suspect the new car will look less angular and have more of a Panamera look for the rear end. Guess we'll no for sure when they hit the showroom.
#35
I haven't seen many illustrations that end up being spot on in the end. It's likely to not look like this, so for the ones that dislike this rendition, you'll have to wait and see what comes out in the end.
#37
Agreed. Only when released we'll know if the timeless design is preserved, not only in looks but dimensionally, the latter more important in my book.
Today's news pointing towards hybridization and other nonsense does not bode well.
Today's news pointing towards hybridization and other nonsense does not bode well.
#38
It's the '80s all over again... at least with US car manufacturers.
V8s are gone, V6s are doubtful, 4-bangers will be the norm.
V8s are gone, V6s are doubtful, 4-bangers will be the norm.
#39
Although pics are usually worth thousand words..
in this case, however, the pic itself is useless but for a fun conversation.
The 998 will be better.. as in faster, easier handling... more sexy.
We are gonna be drooling all over it..
leave it to Porsche to 'evolutionize'
have they disappointed, yet ?
in this case, however, the pic itself is useless but for a fun conversation.
The 998 will be better.. as in faster, easier handling... more sexy.
We are gonna be drooling all over it..
leave it to Porsche to 'evolutionize'
have they disappointed, yet ?
#41
Although pics are usually worth thousand words..
in this case, however, the pic itself is useless but for a fun conversation.
The 998 will be better.. as in faster, easier handling... more sexy.
We are gonna be drooling all over it..
leave it to Porsche to 'evolutionize'
have they disappointed, yet ?
in this case, however, the pic itself is useless but for a fun conversation.
The 998 will be better.. as in faster, easier handling... more sexy.
We are gonna be drooling all over it..
leave it to Porsche to 'evolutionize'
have they disappointed, yet ?
Last edited by gloves; 04-09-2010 at 01:27 PM.
#43
Many will say the 996 was a disappointment from the looks side. I would guess that the only reason the 997 was so overwhelmingly like was due to the switch back to the roud headlights. I for one look forward to seeing the new design and welcome the evolutionary change that Porsche brings to the table.
#44
hmmmm
all I can say is that this rendering does make the current 997.2 and the former 997.1 look old-school... also if this pic was ever accurate you can bet this is a top of the line (possible c4s etc..) based on ride height, wheel size, gap, wing etc....thats the Panarama like deployment wing (very complex design) and bet will not be a standard on a base 9XX. Juyst like its not a standard wing for the Pan...and any less model will look, well less impressive. Point is, if this drawing is in any way accurate its the best it will be....
not digging the rear lines at all.....longated rear tail lamps etc ....but never know what they will look like in the end at time of relase and in person.
not digging the rear lines at all.....longated rear tail lamps etc ....but never know what they will look like in the end at time of relase and in person.
Last edited by mickfluff; 04-09-2010 at 02:14 PM.
#45
It's the '80s all over again... at least with US car manufacturers.
V8s are gone, V6s are doubtful, 4-bangers will be the norm.
V8s are gone, V6s are doubtful, 4-bangers will be the norm.