Everything is "specualtion" wink wink...........
but 480-483hp is where i'll bet you'll see the #'s

Any "s" variation or x50 type option will push you slightly above 500 HP

 

sounds good. any word on x or s being based on the 3.8?

 

Does it sound good? The new one will inevitably be heavier; perhaps to the point where any stage 1 996tt will mark it and stage 2 and above will pull on it.

Given the anticipated price delta between a new one and any used 996tt, I can't imagine there's gonna be the same demand as this car has enjoyed in the past.

 

You have to compare apples to apples. The reg TT was 420, so 483 is a substantive increase, especially if acompanied by a substantial improvement in torque as a result of the new variable turbo.

The weight gain would have to be substatial to offset 60 bhp improvement.

Then, I believe that "some" mods may ultimately be available for a 997TT.

Guess we will all just have to wait a bit longer.

 

Will the "S" be available from the beginning and what kind of premium will it carry?? My dealer just offered me teh launch car which I can apparently spec out just like a regular car....just wondering when the S will be available??

Lou

 

I got a call from my dealer today about placing the final order on my 997TT. I was told that the S/X-50 will not be out first(i will be pissed if they are wrong). HOwever, I was told that my "moderately" optioned car will run 120-125k. Lou which dealer gave you the call. I got one today too lol. I probed them with some questions and was told that the hp number although not final to anyone is said to be in the 480 range.

 

Per a post on rennteam, a Car and Driver web report states that the base 997TT (? manual) weighs in at only 3,400 lb. due to judicious use of aluminum. I obviously though have no corroboration of that.

 

I would actually love for the weight to be down compared to the 996TT. I really could care less about hp, but a weight increase is what would really hurt in my opinion. Less weight=more fun!

 

I agree, power-to-weight ratio and torque across the rev range-to-weight is important-partly why I also am getting a Noble M400 (425bhp on a curb weight of only 2,300lb)-due in April.

 

You have to let us know how the noble is. I am in love with that car! More fun than most supercars for a third of the price!

 

I'll try to remember to post a "review."

 

The C&D article that just came out says 473 hp, 502 torque.
Woo Hoo.

 

al pettee,good luck wit hyour noble,an awesome car,you wont find many cars that are faster or handle better and if you can get on a circuit you will have a awesome time.

 

It sounds like it will be pretty awsome. The variable geometry turbos will make up for the sub-500 hp, since more torque and more hp will be available at lower RPM levels. The GT2 is expected to have 500+ hp when released. The GT3 - 400 hp.

Porsche saw the F430 as the benchmark, and it looks like they will equal or exceed that for a lot less money (although, for me, the F430 Spider is simply the best lloking car on the road -- bar none). The 997 is just beginning to develop as the "new Porsche."

 

the article and interview with the Porsche official said it was going to be quite a bit lighter. Sorry I don't have mag with me at work to give official numbers and name of Porsche official.