Thanks to RC from rennteam for the pictures! Way to go Bud!











The Yellow is the 997 and the red is the 997 S

 

And it comes with a Phone??

 

what's with the Infinity Clock on the Dash???

And the steering wheel, although I like the controls on them, does not look very sports car like. More sedan than 911.

Exterior shots look ok, they get better with every new photo.

 

Trueloans the phone is standard with Euro spec PCM cars - not US cars

It's not a clock - It's a guage of some sort

 

I think it looks good but I don't really like the interior. I can't imagine how good it will look like with some modifications

 

here we go. looks like C2S is coming back... good idea.

any performance number yet?

 

bet this will be a 10/10 when seen live ... rear pic of the S looks hot ... Porsche doesn't disappoint

 

thanks to RC.

For the first time since 1977, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is launching two new 911 models at the same time: the 911 Carrera with a 239 KW (325 BHP), 3.6 litre boxer engine, and the 911 Carrera S, powered by a newly developed 3.8 litre engine, which delivers 261 KW (355 BHP). With torque of 400 Newton meters, the S model surges from zero to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds. The Carrera does this in exactly five seconds. Top speeds for the Carrera and Carrera S are 285 kph and 293 kph respectively. The two 911 models from the 997 series will be launched across Europe on 17 July 2004 (with the exception of the right-hand drive market in Great Britain).

Both 911 models have a newly developed six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard in the S model. For the 911 Carrera, this chassis, called "Porsche Active Suspension Management", can be supplied on request. In the "normal" position, PASM provides a sporty and comfortable balance to the suspension; pressing the "sport" button, however, makes the suspension firmer which enables the car to be driven in a particularly agile and sporty way. In addition to PASM, a further option for both models is sports suspension, which is lower by 20 mm, with a mechanical rear inter-wheel differential lock.

The format of the wheels and tyres has also evolved: the 911 Carrera now has, as standard, 18J x 18 size wheels with 235/40 ZR 18 tyres (front) and 10J x 18 with 265/40 ZR 18 tyres at the rear. The Carrera S is equipped with 19 inch rim/tyres, size 8J x 19, with 235/35 ZR 19 (front axle) and 11J x 19 with 295/30 ZR 19 (rear axle).

The design of the Porsche 911 is a logical continuation of the 911 story, now over 40 years old. The result of the new exterior design – including a wider track and more emphasis on the waist – is a 911 which is even more dynamic, clear, powerful and, at the same time, elegant. Other striking features of the evolutionary design are the new circular headlamps with separate additional headlamps in the nose area, more prominent fenders, dual-arm exterior mirrors, altered seam characteristics and a more aerodynamic rear spoiler.

The basis price for the 911 Carrera is EUR 64,700 and EUR 73,300 for the 911 Carrera S. In Germany, these prices (including VAT and country-requirements) are EUR 75,200 for the Carrera and EUR 85,176 for the Carrera S.

 

this is all make sense now. since the C2S is coming back, i highly doubt there is a 997TT. let's all wait for the 998TT

 

The interior is soo much like that of an Audi and that gauge kinda looks like a compass or something? Cant wait to see it in person!

 

that shift **** must have Audi logo on it

 

I wonder how many issues these 1st gen cars will have?

 

Values of the 996 going up . . . JK. I would not rush out and trade a 996 for one. Nose looks fine, but I kind of liked the 996 lights as well. The interior looks like a generic Infinity, Accura, Lexus and etc. It does not even look German to me, like Audi or BMW. The wheels are hideous. The body is cool enough, I think I like the 996 better.

 

you can see on the yellow pics the line of a cgt over the rear lights - (barely)

 

I was just talking to my friend Asgar from Weissach/Ruf and he described it very well ......it's a transition car before porsche moves to the new 998 patfrom - he mentioned Alois Ruf is looking into Turbocharging already the 997 b/c they doubt there will be a TT .....

We'll see - it's all speculation now