New Porsche 911 (997)

[NetViper]

It looks like a mix of the 996 and 911.

Power is up to 345 for the base model out of a 3.6L v6. A "S" version will have 380 HP.

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=00682286

 

[Meeyatch1]

I still like the 993 better...

 

[Osiris_x11]

back in the day...

hmmm, how did the Porsche "purists" respond to the 996 and it's newer-style headlamps when it came out...? I mean, now it's goin' back ol' school...

 

[poet_x]

I still like the 993 better...

1997 993 Turbo S in Arena Red makes my mouth water.

 

[nsxlover]

I like the look of the classic 911. I think this looks nice.

 

[CokerRat]

Agree. It looks like a modern update of the classic 911 look. I've always liked the 993 nose design.

 

[KulSecHskY]

Re: back in the day...

hmmm, how did the Porsche "purists" respond to the 996 and it's newer-style headlamps when it came out...? I mean, now it's goin' back ol' school...

Yeah it seems the styling took a step back. I liked the way the styling was going with the 996. I was hoping the 997 would take another step furter from the round headlight design. I guess the porsche guys like the older look =P

 

[Tom Larkins]

Re: Re: back in the day...

I was hoping the 997 would take another step furter from the round headlight design. I guess the porsche guys like the older look =P

The Porsche loyalists were not happy that the Boxter (aka Porsche w/pantyhose) bore too many similar aspects w/the 911.

 

[O-Ace]

I prefer the look of the 996 Turbo. Maybe the Porsche loyalists will love the new 997 and the resale value of the 996s will plummet and I'll be able to pick one up for cheap

 

[KulSecHskY]

Re: Re: Re: back in the day...

The Porsche loyalists were not happy that the Boxter (aka Porsche w/pantyhose) bore too many similar aspects w/the 911.

the boxter would have looked better with the 'new' styling change the 911 went through =/ but thats my opinion

the boxter would have looked better with a retro stylin. the 996 is absolutely gorgeous i wish they would have continued that route. Porsche could have had the best looking exotic in a few years =p

 

[Tom Larkins]

I prefer the look of the 996 Turbo. Maybe the Porsche loyalists will love the new 997 and the resale value of the 996s will plummet and I'll be able to pick one up for cheap

Ditto, I've been watching the TT prices of late.