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Old 08-17-2011 | 10:35 AM
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Someone help me point out the difference? lol Porsche's slogan should be, "Porsche, there is no re-design." *sarcasm*
 
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Not really crazy about it.
 
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The side profile is OK.

Front 3/4 view - strike 1
Rear 3/4 view - strike 2
Interior - strike 3

Just not digging it. Especially the front fascia.

Maybe it will look better in person.
 
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It appears that the c2s has grown some hips ? We'll wait and see the spec's. Does anyone know when the East Coast roll-out is scheduled ? It's seems to be a matter of scale. I recall waiting / hoping Chevy would make the new Camero about 10% smaller then the '67 version. Assuming a true American sports coupe was due. This pcar seems to be going the opposite way; think Honda Accord '79 vs '08. We American are getting larger, huh ?
 
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looks really good imho, those headlights seem to stare at me, lol.
 
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Initial thoughts; Love the front end; sleek and sporty. The *** is going to take some getting used to, the taillights are so sharp. The center console is kinda upsetting.
 
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The DRL placement is odd.
 
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Wow, that is the first spy shot I've seen that removes the headlight camo. Hmm, I agree, not much visually that offsets it from the 997. I'm keepin mine
 
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Not crazy about the front end, looks as though its been squished. And I REALLY hope the production versions come without all the script on the back... We know it's a Porsche, the design hasn't changed for 50 years, no need to literally spell it out.
 
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better pics for ya http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/997-...ial-debut.html

Rear end (***) looks way to long/big

 
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Originally Posted by Ynot
Someone help me point out the difference? lol Porsche's slogan should be, "Porsche, there is no re-design." *sarcasm*
Similar but different. It's a bit over styled in my opinion like the 996 refresh was. This makes my 997.1 look like a classic 911. The interior looks much more upscale in this car.
 
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The ovalized headlights are a bit strange, especially as seen from the side (Hyundai anyone?).



Compare it to the 997.2 side-view:

 
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Some comparison shots (see pics)..

i like the aggressive front..

love the rear taillights.

don't like the over hang in the rear (see pic)

unsure of the interior.
 
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Originally Posted by PKing Fast
I love the Porsche lettering reminiscent of the 911e - a touch of retro on the rear, which they have modernized so much. Would love to see how this looks on a 997
The Porsche script alone would, and does look good... A number of members have gone this route on the 997 and 996 generation, But you've got to dump the model designation if you do it, otherwise its way too busy back there. X10 if the font's don't even match.
 


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