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Jan 30, 2012 | 01:14 PM

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Also, given that the 991 is based on the “wide body” frame of the 997, there is a good chance that there will not be a factory 991 wide body. We just have to wait and see.

Isn't the 'frame' of the 997 WB the same as with the NB, just different suspension geometry along with wider rear wheels? I didn't think there was anything differentiating the frame/platform between NB & WB.

And let me take it back a step: the 991 platform is 100% new...not based on previous 996/997 generations.

Also note that the 991 RWD cars have a width of 71.18, whereas the WB 997 cars are 72.91. The 991 RWD cars have the same width as 997 NB cars. Somehow people are thinking that the 991 RWD is now as wide as the 997 WB. It's not. The front track of the 991 has increased, but the rear is the same as the 997.

There will be a WB 991. You can really see more aggressive rear quarters on the 991 Turbo spy shots.

Jan 30, 2012 | 01:18 PM

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The sales person I was speaking with seem to suggest that the AWD mechanics would be stuffed in to the current frame. If there are plans for a wide body it will be interesting to see. A wider version of the 997 wide body may be too much for the non motorsports crowd.I guess we will all know for sure this fall.

Sounds like a salesman trying to sell a 991S NOW...or just talking out of his a$$. All comments I've heard from 2 dealers in DFW are that if I like the WB look, to hold on...

Jan 30, 2012 | 01:28 PM

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Frankly I always wondered why they just didn't add it on as "kit".. so you could tag it onto any car - why limit it to a 4WD drive. Anyhow should be interesting to see what happens.

Jan 30, 2012 | 01:54 PM

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Also note that the 991 RWD cars have a width of 71.18, whereas the WB 997 cars are 72.91. The 991 RWD cars have the same width as 997 NB cars. Somehow people are thinking that the 991 RWD is now as wide as the 997 WB. It's not. The front track of the 991 has increased, but the rear is the same as the 997.

It looks to me like the 997 GTS and Turbo had/have a with of 72.91, but the 997 carrera 4's also have a with of 71.18.

Just the same, looks like there is more room for a wider 991.