Preview: 2005 Porsche 911 [997] **Updated 7/19**

[KnickNut3]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: KnickNut3
I'd take a nice BMW 3 series or M3 over that any day.

WTF?

Ladies, just because I don't orgasm over a car that looks like a forty-year-old with an expensive facelift (well put, btw) is no reason for such hostility. Fine...

I'd take a Ferrari or Diablo over that any day.

Happy? I was only trying to be financially realistic.

 

[kag]

Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

That #2. #1 is the Carrera GT

 

[Apex]

Porsche gets serious about winning, moves engine to correct location (midship).

Porsche GT1

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Apex
Porsche gets serious about winning, moves engine to correct location (midship).

Porsche GT1

...yet bandwagoners lambast the Boxster...

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

That #2. #1 is the Carrera GT

nope

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Apex
Porsche gets serious about winning, moves engine to correct location (midship).

Porsche GT1

...yet bandwagoners lambast the Boxster...

Well, with the GT1, they were serious.

The Boxster was right concept, kind of mediocre execution. It was a question of priorities and compromises. They couldn't very well have it outperform their 911.

 

[boyRacer]

Whose pictures are those? Cool cars in there...

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[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Apex
Porsche gets serious about winning, moves engine to correct location (midship).

Porsche GT1

...yet bandwagoners lambast the Boxster...

Well, with the GT1, they were serious.

The Boxster was right concept, kind of mediocre execution. It was a question of priorities and compromises. They couldn't very well have it outperform their 911.

But most people dont realize that and just hop on the bandwagon of hating the boxster... not knowing that Porsche just cannot have it cut sales of their classic 911...

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

That #2. #1 is the Carrera GT

nope

Hellz no. That Carrera GT is a much cleaner and purpose-built design. The 911 GT1 is basically a 911 re-engineered for mid-engine operation and it looks the part.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

That #2. #1 is the Carrera GT

nope

Hellz no. That Carrera GT is a much cleaner and purpose-built design. The 911 GT1 is basically a 911 re-engineered for mid-engine operation and it looks the part.

Well, the Carrera GT definitely looks cleaner, and more thought out, cohesive. The GT1 has a much more aggressive, visceral, edgy look.

I personally think they both look great, it just depends on what mood I'm in.

 

[Nebor]

I don't like the older porsches (ie the 993.)

The new one is very nice though, I love the interior, the styling... Gorgeous car. The total package.

Hey, someone get in here and say an Impreza will take it from a roll! Come on, I know you wanna!

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: DPG0wnz
:thumbsdown:

THIS = :thumbsup:

My favorite.

 

[Apex]

Specs, for those curious:

Porsche GT1:

Year: 96-97
Engine: Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, 3164cc, twin turbo
Horsepower: 700bhp @ 7200rpm
Torque: 550 @ 5500 rpm
Weight: 2850 lbs


Porsche Carrera GT:

Year: 04+
Engine: 68-Degree V10
Horsepower: 605 @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 435 @ 5750
Weight: 3043 lbs

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I love it, but those wheels are HIDEOUS. They are actually the first set of 911 wheels I ever remember not liking.

 

[kag]

Originally posted by: Apex
Specs, for those curious:

Porsche GT1:

Year: 96-97
Engine: Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, 3164cc, twin turbo
Horsepower: 700bhp @ 7200rpm
Torque: 550 @ 5500 rpm
Weight: 2850 lbs


Porsche Carrera GT:

Year: 04+
Engine: 68-Degree V10
Horsepower: 605 @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 435 @ 5750
Weight: 3043 lbs

The GT1 in the pics is definately not 1996-1997...

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

That #2. #1 is the Carrera GT

nope

Hellz no. That Carrera GT is a much cleaner and purpose-built design. The 911 GT1 is basically a 911 re-engineered for mid-engine operation and it looks the part.

Well, the Carrera GT definitely looks cleaner, and more thought out, cohesive. The GT1 has a much more aggressive, visceral, edgy look.

I personally think they both look great, it just depends on what mood I'm in.

Well the GT1 was never intended as a roadcar anyway... but it sure kicked ass in LeMans... including everyone's beloved supercar... the McLaren F1...

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: kag

Originally posted by: Apex
Specs, for those curious:

Porsche GT1:

Year: 96-97
Engine: Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, 3164cc, twin turbo
Horsepower: 700bhp @ 7200rpm
Torque: 550 @ 5500 rpm
Weight: 2850 lbs


Porsche Carrera GT:

Year: 04+
Engine: 68-Degree V10
Horsepower: 605 @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 435 @ 5750
Weight: 3043 lbs

The GT1 in the pics is definately not 1996-1997...

The one in the pict is a 97 I believe.

Which year did you think it was from?

 

[NFS4]

Never-Ending Story: For the sixth time, Porsche launches a 911, and it is good

 

[User1001]

me likey

 

[PricklyPete]

I actually like the 996 better...but I do like the new interior.

Just give me a Turbo...

 

[JulesMaximus]

I've always been kind of partial to this.

 

[Apex]

Looks like it'll be a pretty sweet car. Should be an interesting year.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I've always been kind of partial to this.

:thumbsup:

Exactly. :beer:

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: kag
Most beautiful Porsche.
EVAR!!!

Awww you assh0le, now I have to clean the drool off my keyboard :thumbsup: