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[1zippo1]

Originally Posted by Kiran Originally Posted by Svensson ^ Obviously it's more like this 911 Carrera S - 1422 kg 911 GT3 - 1395 kg 911 GT3 RS - 1375 kg But let's not forget that the Carrera S has the heavier 3.8L engine. Maybe it's better to compare it to the normal Carrera 2, which weighs 1395 kg, exactly the same as the GT3. aha yes, but the Carrera S has got the 3.8 engine. The GT3 & RS have the 3.6. So compare it to the 911 997 Carrera 2 3.6

(kiran is my second account)
Excuse me Svensson, I only looked at the figures.

If you look at the Porsche site you will see that the Unladen weight (EG) of the two cars is exactly the same: 1,470 kg.

[Svensson]

^ No problem, I can see where the confusion arised, as I quoted someone from the previous page

[TNT]

9ff Porsche Cayman S CR-42
Text & Photos courtesy 9ff GmbH
Translation by WorldCarFans.com
edited 05-30-2006


Knowledge Through Experience

There's no denying that all our knowledge begins with experience; how else are our cognitive faculties awakened if not through objects that stir our senses and sometimes stimulate our imagination directly, sometimes provoke our brain to compare, connect or separate these objects, and thus to process the raw material of perception to gain knowledge — or experience — of the objects?
Titles, records and everyday work are experiences that gave 9ff the knowledge to create this sensory homage. The precise, mature yet powerful design of the CR-42 reflects the philosophy adopted by this Dortmund-based small-series manufacturer. Elegant, aerodynamically efficient and with increased precision. It's wealth of details makes this two-seater a hit on all fronts: from the inspiring, extremely lightweight disc wheels with patented central mount to the precision-adjustment chassis complete with all imaginable components, through to the add-on parts, some of which are made from carbon fibre.
These elements combine practically but also work well individually.
But the real highlight of the 9ff CR-42 mid-engine sports car kept under wraps: a 4.1-litre Boxer engine featuring an impressive 420 bhp and a powerful 435 Nm torque. This engine enables the vehicle to achieve breathtaking driving performance and superior power development that blow all the benchmarks in this segment out of the water.
The 9ff Cayman can achieve that all-important sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, and around just 10 seconds later the CR-42 even reaches the 200 km/h mark. Even the smaller engine variants — with 3.8-litre capacity — put the competitors in the shade for performance in an AMS comparison test.
The experience gathered is now reflected in the 9ff CR42 as truly "tangible" knowledge.
420 bhp/309 KW at 7450 rpm.
435 Nm at 6420 rpm.
Over 400 Nm at between 4500 and 7500 rpm.
340 Nm at an amazingly low 2100 rpm.
These performance statistics make the 9ff CR-42 a high-performance sports car, boasting an excellent power-to-weight ratio and extreme driving performance, that is ideal for everyday use.
The CR-42 costs a total of EUR 129,000.00 incl. VAT and is available now in small series. All individual components are available for sale separately.

[TopGearNL]

Just as I thought they couldn't make it any uglier, and they did :shock:

[gucom]

i kinda like the wheels and the paintjob and the rear, but that front part is pretty darn ugly

[Svensson]

I actually really like it! Nice wheels too, quite original Impressive specs as well...

[davide]

wow that one pair set of FUGLY rims... how did they manage?
And those straws as tailpipes?

No, I don't like it at all...

[TopGearNL]

I think its best when you sit in it, because in that way you won't have to look at it

And it looks like they left the interior like it was, so that'll help

[RC45]

Maaaaaaaaaaannnnnn - the Cayman is ugly - even in tuned form.

I pray that they do not discontinue the 911 in favour of the Cayman... it looks like a large dog/frog hybrid taking a shit.

BTW DOFF is slang for stupid in South Africa... (and probably in any other dutch speaking country ) quite an appropriate license plate

[TNT]

i think that kit just need a mild nose job and it will be fine. not beauitful but nice.

[Schwalbe]

Thanks for the info frodefe and Cigarette1 for the pix about the new Porsche 997 GT3 RS. :good:

About the new 9ff Porsche Cayman S CR-42, personally, I like it a little, especially because the car has 420 bhp, but the wheels are terrible.

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by Schwalbe Thanks for the info frodefe and Cigarette1 for the pix about the new Porsche 997 GT3 RS. :good: About the new 9ff Porsche Cayman S CR-42, personally, I like it a little, especially because the car has 420 bhp, but the wheels are terrible.

, I kinda like the wheels myself... they remind me of the 956/962 wheels, and of course, that is the greatest race car ever made

[Schwalbe]

Originally Posted by nthfinity Originally Posted by Schwalbe Thanks for the info frodefe and Cigarette1 for the pix about the new Porsche 997 GT3 RS. :good: About the new 9ff Porsche Cayman S CR-42, personally, I like it a little, especially because the car has 420 bhp, but the wheels are terrible. , I kinda like the wheels myself... they remind me of the 956/962 wheels, and of course, that is the greatest race car ever made

Yes indeed the 956/962 is one of the best race car ever made, but when we take a quick look on the wheels, they look both like Hub cap , except those Dauer 962 mag wheels.

[frodefe]

Press release from Porsche A.G

More power for the Porsche roadsters Stuttgart. In the new model year, which begins on August 1, the Boxster and Boxster S will be given more power and torque. Both these mid-engined sports cars will then offer even better road performance and low fuel consumption. The optional Tiptronic S transmission and the Sport Chrono Package have been given additional functions. The 2.7-liter Boxster engine now develops an additional 5 bhp, bringing the total to 245 bhp (180 kW). Torque has increased to 273 Nm, available from 4,600 rpm. Fuel consumption is now 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers, a reduction of 0.3 l/100 km. The Boxster accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 258 km/h. With the optional six-speed gearbox, 260 km/h can be achieved. The Boxster S engine, which has been increased in size from 3.2 to 3.4 liters, develops 295 bhp (217 kW) at 6,250 rpm – 15 bhp more than its predecessor – and 340 Nm of torque. The Boxster S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds – a tenth of a second quicker than the previous model. This open sports car’s top speed has gone up by 4 km/h to 272 km/h. Its average fuel consumption is 10.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Both flat-six engines are now equipped with VarioCam Plus valve control, with variable valve timing (VarioCam) and changeover valve lift (Plus). Inlet camshaft timing is adjusted by a vane-type actuator with a range of 40 degrees. The valve lift changeover mechanism uses two-position bucket-type tappets on the inlet side, actuated by an electrohydraulic valve. The bucket-type tappets consist of one tappet inside another; the two tappets can be locked together hydraulically by a pin. Thanks to this technical device, the Boxster and Boxster S engines have a characteristic that combines strong pulling power with high peak output at low fuel consumption. The Boxster and Boxster S can be supplied with the revised Tiptronic S transmission, which has new hydraulics and electronics as well as variable shift programs. When combined with the Sport Chrono Package, the sporty characteristics of both these mid-engine roadsters can be experienced even more intensely: up- and downshifts are made only at engine speeds above 3000 rpm; downshifts for engine braking are subject to less delay and take place at higher engine speeds. In the manual-shift mode, up-shifts are not made automatically when the engine reaches its maximum rev limit. On both Boxster models, access for servicing has been improved: the coolant and engine oil filler caps are now behind an easily accessible flap, so that better use can be made of the rear trunk. For the first time, the Boxster and Boxster S are available with the 19-inch turbo forged alloy two-tone wheels that were developed exclusively for the new 911 Turbo. For Boxster models they are offered as an option in sizes 8 J x 19 (front) and 9 ½ J x 19 (rear). The basic price for the new Boxster is 37,700 euros. Including sales tax and country-specific requirements, it costs 43,935 euros in Germany. The Boxster S has a basic price of 45,600 euros. With sales tax and country-specific requirements added, this more powerful model costs 53,099 euros.

[gucom]

so basically they've been given the Cayman engines?