From the latest AutoBild article....and with some try at translation, this is what the scoop is saying:

The new design 997 will appear only as Coupé. However there are two different versions starting from Carrera 2 and the Carrera 2S with wider rear flared fenders, 19" wheels and sport chassis. The new C2/S Cabrio and the C4/S Coupé
follow in 2005, the C4/S Cabrio with 400 HP strong, GT3 as well as the Turbo with all-wheel drive and 460 HP appears in 2006.

Targa and the second edition of the GT2 complete 2007 offerings. The 911 gets more capacity (3.8 instead of 3.6 litres), more power (340 instead of 320 HP) and when desired a Tiptronic transmission with more gears (six instead of five).

The cockpit with better readable instruments, better formed seats and a completely better quality is likewise new. But the 997 is only a further evolution stage, not a genuine new development. For that we wait until 2008.

 

i will gladly wait for the 998. I hope sales don't sink too low while most everyone else waits as well.

 

I'll not wait for 998 since it would have V8 engine. It will never have the straight feeling of I-6. God, I need to get one of these last 6 cyls.

 

you mean H-6

 

There will NEVER be an v8 in a 911.

 

I'll tell you one thing, the 997 looks good and I really want one, but I am never waiting in line to pay msrp again. Not the way these cars are discounted now.