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[DMbaseball1604]

thats awesome..thanks for the link!

the only bad thing is that they are going to be selling them until the middle of next year...Porsche always loves to do that

[crayzayjay]

Looks good apart from the exhaust positioning imo.


Click the following link for a well chopped 997 GT3, looks stunning to me

http://www.flat-6.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8754

there's a photoshopped 997TT too.

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by crayzayjay Looks good apart from the exhaust positioning imo. Click the following link for a well chopped 997 GT3, looks stunning to me http://www.flat-6.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8754 there's a photoshopped 997TT too.

Although I haven't seen the new 997 in real life, I still contend that the 996 looks a lot more agressive.

[crayzayjay]

I think the 996 looked too bland, and in standard form certainly not what i'd call aggressive. Only when you start to put spoilers & bigger wheels on it does it take on a more threatening stance. I think the rear lights of the 997 look quite mean, just like the 993's.

[st-anger]

***update on E2-B model***

due to fluctuations of currencies and economic cycle risks the so called 4th model might be considerably delayed - NO desicion before 2005, so a 2007 production isn´t very likely...
CEO Wiedeking has doubts about the profitable efficiency and told press:" we don´t want to spend that much money with the risk that the result will be a total flop..."
because of the massive design investments for the E2-B other project like PDK tranny may also be delayed, but this shouldn´t affect launches of the 997 GT models...

...nevertheless, although the economy in germany and generally in europe is kinda bad, PAG is good for another record year - especially the US market is getting stronger and stronger...

[crayzayjay]

FRANKFURT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - German luxury carmaker Porsche AG <PSHG_p.DE> boosted its North American car sales by 13 percent to 2,698 units in August compared with the year-ago period, the company said on Wednesday.
The increase was due both to a 27 percent rise in deliveries of its core 911 sports car and a 24 percent gain in Cayenne offroader deliveries, while Boxster sales sank by 45 percent.
Wednesday, 01 September 2004 15:54:36RTRS [nFAB005404] {C}ENDS


Sales are indeed up in the US St-Anger, but that new Boxster can't come soon enough !

[st-anger]

Porsche Rally comeback

Belgian private rally team „Future World“ introduces a 996 GT3 for national Rallies with full support from PAG Motorsport with parts, know how, …
this had been possible because “Royale Automobile Club Belgien“ opened up the regulation for a GT class…
the vehicle itself is more or less the same as used at the Germany rally 2001 with WR behind the wheel ( see pics ), so 381hp, adapted suspension and tranny, Cup exhaust system and no ABS…
when there´s enough positive feedback there´s maybe more to follow on that... 8)

[gucom]

lol i was just about to post a message about this... i htink its great news, porsche has been very succesful in rally racing in the past, it would be nice to see them doing well again

[zmydust823]

ooo that new 997 Gt3 looks pretty cool...im lovin the front head lights, wayy beter than the 996, as for the rear, its nice, the only thing is the position of the dual exhausts...in the middle? duno bout that

[jamberl]

Originally Posted by crayzayjay FRANKFURT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - German luxury carmaker Porsche AG <PSHG_p.DE> boosted its North American car sales by 13 percent to 2,698 units in August compared with the year-ago period, the company said on Wednesday. The increase was due both to a 27 percent rise in deliveries of its core 911 sports car and a 24 percent gain in Cayenne offroader deliveries, while Boxster sales sank by 45 percent. Wednesday, 01 September 2004 15:54:36RTRS [nFAB005404] {C}ENDS Sales are indeed up in the US St-Anger, but that new Boxster can't come soon enough !

45 percent drop for the boxster! Ouch. Though I have read that sports car sales in general are declining. At least porsche is better off than toyota, who apparently are having to axe their MR2 and Celica. Other jap sportscars are also feeling the pinch.

[st-anger]

Porsche Russia

PAG settled up a 100% Porsche subsidiary company after beeing represented by a partner since 2000.
Porsche Russia plans to open up two more shops in St.Petersburg and Jekaterinenburg besides the shop they´re having in Moscow for some years now.
PAG sold in the FY 03/04 280 vehicles, most of them Cayennes…

[jamberl]

For those who can read german, here is a bit more about porsche entering rallying:

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/67060

[st-anger]

*** "PC" NEWS ***

we now have two new features in Porsche Central, first a "Featured PC Vid" every now end then ( changing every 2 to 4 weeks ) starting with a very very nice vid of our member DJF1, definitely worth to watch:

:arrow: link

another new feature is the "Porsche Central index", just check the link for more infos about that:

:arrow: link

...hope that we can improve quality a bit in here with those new topics and be sure we´ll keep on working as hard as possible to make everything even better...

[st-anger]

Porsche Boxster 987

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will launch the new Boxster on 27 November 2004. The 2.7 litre six-cylinder engine will then have 176 kW (240 HP), 8 kW (12 HP) more than previously. The performance of the Boxster S, which will be launched simultaneously, has also been increased from 191 kW (260 HP) to 206 kW (280 HP), while cubic capacity has remained unchanged at 3.2 litres. The Boxster needs only 6.2 seconds to spurt from 0 km/h to 100 km/h, while the Boxster S manages this in 5.5 seconds. The basic model clocks up 256 km/h and consumes 9.6 litres Super Plus, in line with the EU standard. The maximum speed of the S variant is 268 km/h, while average consumption is 10.4 litres (EU standard).

The Boxster intends to extend its leading position in the roadster segment, by offering even greater driving pleasure while providing more active and passive safety. Larger wheels and a wider wheel alignment clearly emphasise the further development of the body form. At the same time they symbolise the increase in performance of the two models. The new front clearly shows the relationship with the 911 series but still features the typical Boxster face. The new lighting concept with the separation of main headlamps and front lamps with integrated fog lamps is characteristic of this.

When viewed from the side, the larger air vents before the rear axle, the bold door sills, the larger window in the transition from the B-pillar to the roof and the newly designed, larger rims are dominant. The 2.7 litre version now has 17-inch wheels as standard, while the Boxster S features 18-inch wheels.

In the new Boxster power is transmitted by a revised five-speed manual transmission and by a new transmission box with six gears in the S model. The gearshift had been revised for both transmission variants so that shift travel is now considerably shorter. Both vehicles can optionally be equipped with a five-speed Tiptronic S transmission. Boxster is the first roadster in the world to secure passengers against lateral impact using head airbags. In combination with a thorax airbag, which is concealed on the outer side of the backrest, the airbag shoots out from the side window rail of the door and provides a very high level of protection for the head.

The basic price is EUR 37,000 for the Boxster and EUR 44,100 for the Boxster S. In Germany, prices (including VAT and country-specific requirements) are EUR 43,068 for the Boxster and EUR 51,304 for the Boxster S. Adjusted for fittings, the new models are offered nine percent (Boxster) and six percent (Boxster S) cheaper on the euro markets compared to the previous generation. In the USA, the price for the Boxster is USD 43,800 and USD 53,100 for the Boxster S (excl. tax). The models will be launched on the US American market on 15 January 2005.

[yg60m]

Some pics here : http://www.auto-motor-sport.de/d/673...ews_special_ha