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Porsche Panamera: the 4th Porsche comes 2009 |
Gustl |
Mar 1 2005, 11:51 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,495 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
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914forme |
Mar 2 2005, 05:23 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Why not next year the specs sound like an Audi A8 - or that over Priced VW. thou sitting in hte back set of each of these cars and streching out is nice for my 6'2" frame.
Pretty simple really take an A8 chassis - slap a QuadTurbo V10 in it and run with the big dogs. Just reskin it. Driving an A8 makes think hte thing can do anything. Now if I could just get any audi with a TDI and quattro in the US I would be a happy guy. But I like it if I had the $$$$$$$$$$$ and did not mind the depriciation I would get one chances are I will wait 20 years and pick one up on hte used market. Lets see 2009 + 20 years yeah a retirement present. DOAH! |
Pnambic |
Mar 2 2005, 06:57 AM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
I thought it was absurd for Porsche to build an SUV at first too, but from what I've read, comparing a Cayenne to pretty much any other truck is just as ridiculous as comparing it to a 911. I haven't driven either one, so I can't say for sure, but from what I've read, most complaints lodged against the Cayenne that I've read have come from Porsche fans that have not even driven it. Maybe I'm just not reading the right sites, and not getting all the info, but the reviews I've read from people that have driven it have been pretty darn good. That said, the sport sedan market is probably going to be a much tougher segment to dominate. The Audi's, MB's, BMW's, Maserati's, Jag's, VW's, etc, etc, etc have flooded the market with so much already and they have already built a loyal following of customers. It'll be Porsche's task to lure them away. I hope they do well, cuz I want the company to still be around and making great sports cars down the road so I can still have awesome 20 and 30 year old used cars I can afford... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I agree 100% with the comparison to MB. They seemed to lose their focus and its really biting them now. Maybe Porsche noticed this as well and will do whatever they can to avoid the same mistakes. I sure hope so. |
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i love porsche |
Mar 2 2005, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
and they are within the next two or so years! back into LMP1!!! |
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startsw/p |
Mar 2 2005, 08:25 PM
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born with a wrench in one hand and a beer in the other... Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 25-February 05 From: Great White North Member No.: 3,656 |
[B]I think I would have to special order an aroma therapy dispenser that belches burning 30 weight in my face so I wouldn't miss my dear 914. Ahhh, the sweet smell of vintage heater box on a cold morning..... right up there with burning undercoating during restoration.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif)
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redshift |
Mar 2 2005, 08:33 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
My family buys 2 Mercedes every other year. My mother get's the big convertible, and my dad gets the big sedan. Owners since 1974. Mercedes are now mid line Chryslers, and that's too bad. Next upgrade is BMW, I hear... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) I wish I could drag the people responsible out by the nose, and beat them to death on TV. M |
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scotty b |
Mar 2 2005, 08:45 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Race on Sunday sell on Monday.....sound familiar? That's what is wrong. Porsche USED to be about performance cars only,yes even the water humpers to some extent. The recent $$$$ grab to get into the trendy market drove them to stop racing,WTF? For a company who built their rep on racing, this has many of us a little annoyed. Go drive a 67S, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) or a 356 carrera coupe, or a 914 6GT and see what these cars are REALLY about. I may just be getting old (at 31) but I just don't care for the "company" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif) anymore. I'll go sit in the corner and pout now |
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Andyrew |
Mar 3 2005, 12:40 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Whats not racing about the gt3?
Or this new car, Ya, sure there thinking 4 door... but ignore the four door, and consider the possibilities... Where could this car go in a race setting.... |
redshift |
Mar 3 2005, 02:01 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
No, you are getting old at 35, and not a day later. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) M |
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rhodyguy |
Mar 3 2005, 02:05 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,072 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
this is the one for the guy who's wife has told him "when porsche makes a car with 4 doors, you can get one".
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ArtechnikA |
Mar 3 2005, 05:54 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
there is a big difference between the factory selling production race cars to customers (GT3) and the factory running its own cars, ideally in the prototype class. i'd love to know what factory memo I_love_Porsche has seen that documents the factory's return LMP1... there have been unsubstantiated rumours for years, and i'll believe it when i see it... front-engine rear-drive water-cooled V8.... Hmmm -- sounds like a natural for NASCAR. we'll know for sure when Porsche starts building cars here. (i ain't holdin' my breath...) |
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redshift |
Mar 3 2005, 06:19 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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ArtechnikA |
Mar 3 2005, 06:34 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
c'mon up to Watkins Glen and watch 'em go. they slither around the right turns as well as any of the sporty cars do, and with less downforce. (Sears Point too...) 'course they run the sissy "short course" at The Glen, but i think that's more a factor of the audience attention span. might be fun to redefine "The Big One" to see 'em all piled up in the toe of the boot tho ... |
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redshift |
Mar 3 2005, 07:14 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Oh yeah, nothing like an early wreck in NASCAR to take out half the field. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
We now go to Bob, live in the pits, with Richard Petty: TV guy: Richard, what happend!? Turn one looked like a mess, took out 23 cars! That has to be some kind of record here at Daytona!? R. Petty: Yeah Bob, rough day. I tell ya, I saw the pace car run down the row, the flag came out, I gave her the juice, and right there at one, I dropped my beer, and when I leaned down to grab it, I dropped my cigarette between my legs! Wow! Thank God for nomex cod pieces! M |
charlesmac |
Mar 3 2005, 07:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Richland, MS Member No.: 2,264 |
I have seen an in car shot of Dick Trickle smoking a cigarette during caution laps. Your not far from the truth.
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redshift |
Mar 3 2005, 07:43 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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jwalters |
Mar 3 2005, 01:07 PM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
Anybody know what the precursor to the humvee was?????
It was a Lamborghini----- If memory serves me right--way back in the early 80's Lambo had this new 4 wheel drive truck they were considering making--had a few running examples--all with V-12's---they touted it as the most powerful, fastest 4 wheel drive off road intentional vehicle ever--then it faded away-- Then a few years later AM General was cranking out humvees----looked almost identical to the lambo model--- Maybe someone with more knowledge on this will chime in.... |
ArtechnikA |
Mar 3 2005, 02:07 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
i do vaguely recall the Lambo... but i slightly more vividly remember the Mercedes Geländewagen - i've actually seen a couple of those in person around the Reno/Tahoe area. same vein. big, powerful, astonishingly expensive (i saw a used one listed for $65k and that was 10 years ago...) very capable offroad. |
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horizontally-opposed |
Mar 3 2005, 02:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,431 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
A peek at recent Lola internal documents and accounts receivable would be most interesting.... Keep your eye on the LMPs! |
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maf914 |
Mar 3 2005, 03:09 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
Lola and Porsche? Hmmm...
I wonder who designed and/or built the V-10 Porsche LMP that was tested but never raced? It has been written that Dallara designed the Lancia LC2 Group C, the Ferrari 333SP and the was closely involved with the Audi R8 LMP. Of course the Dallara LMP is not bad. |
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