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Sep 16, 2011 | 01:03 AM

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Inglorious

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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon

Where did you see that 7:40 ring time?

Here you go sir:

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...13_second_lead

This source makes the claim. Also, I remember there was an article talking about that the 991. In it, porsche engineers claim that it can do anywhere from 7:50 to 7:33, depending on the set up.

Sep 16, 2011 | 07:33 AM

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I'm still considering trading my 09 C4S for a 991S... Apparently if I order it in UK and ship it back to Hong Kong. its close to 60k USD cheaper than ordering thru Porsche HK!!
But its still 40k USD MORE than what I paid for my 997.2 two years ago!

Sep 17, 2011 | 08:45 PM

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Sep 17, 2011 | 09:36 PM

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I will go with 991 lot better car new technology faster nicer and its new car if you buy gts you going to change to 991 in few years..

Sep 18, 2011 | 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeeddemonC2

I think the biggest reason to get the 991 is missing from the above list. It is the longer wheelbase! Longer wheelbase gives much better handling characteristics to the car, better ride comfort on street driving, better performance on the track. As one analyst said, "the long road to making the 911 a mid-engined car has begun with the 991" The lengthening of the 991 wheelbase WITHOUT significantly increasing the length of the car allows for the engine's center of gravity to move forward in the car. This IMO will have a significant impact on driving dynamics.

Rubbish! Longer wheelbase = better high speed stability at the expense of nimble handling through corners. 911's short wheelbase is the whole reason why 911 outdrives the competition through twists - that's why it changes direction so quickly (like a rabbit). This car will be slower than the old through any proper twists which are not long open sweepers.

Sep 18, 2011 | 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crea

Hi Crea
The 991s gonna costs over HKD 2M with some option. How much you need to pay for the tax if you ship back to HK from UK?

I made the deposit last month and the estimated delivery schedule is around June/July next year.