Avro707C
03-31-2003, 03:08 AM
Well, I've just heard the info (and seen a undisguised photo) of the new 997 model 911 Carrera, and, the news is good!!
No more ugly strange sagging headlights. The traditional round ones return, just like what the 993 series of 911 had. And the front turning signals/indicators return to their traditional location, below the headlights, in a horizontal strip that curves around from the front, to the side, just like it did on the 993 series (from 1994-late 1997/early 1998.)
Also notable are the new air-intakes on the front bumper-bar. These are simpler, and cleaner looking. Unlike those on the Turbo, and Carrera 4S, and GT2, these are not huge strange looking things. They are all the one, uniform height, as well.
These changes at the front, give a clean, simple, elegant look.
The shape also resembles the 993 series, a little bit, but, is still derived from 996 series. The rear wheel-arches seem flared, more heavily, as do the front ones. The overall effect gives it a stance surprisingly like the low-slung, tough looking 993 series 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S, especially when seen from the front.
And the even better news is the engines.. All 3.6 litre engines now go to 3.8 litres. Power is expected to be about 255kW, and the torque will surely be about 380-400Nm.
The car should still remain at current weight, and, only minor revisions to tyre sizes, and wheel size and styles should exist.
The 911 is one of the few modern sports-cars that has a reasonable balance between moderate power, and, not too many kilograms. It sits on 1345kg,, at the moment, for the current 3.6 litre 6 speed manual Carrera 2.
For your reference, the rest of the current range has the following weights, power, and torque (in that order):
Carrera 2 manual: 1345kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 tiptronic: 1400kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 cabriolet manual: 1425kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 cabriolet tiptronic: 1480kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Targa manual: 1515kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Targa tiptronic: 1570kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 4 S manual: 1405kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 4 S Tiptronic: 1460kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Turbo manual: 1540kg, 309kW, 565Nm
Turbo tiptronic: 1585kg, 309kW, 565Nm
GT3: 1380kg, 280kW, 385Nm
GT2: 1440kg, 340kW, 620Nm
Notes: Sliding glass-roofed Targa and GT2/GT3 are rear drive only. Tiptronic are five-speed auto, with manual shift functions. Carrera 2 models are rear-drive, Carrera 4 and Turbo are 4wd.) GT2 and GT3 are manual 6 speed only.
The suspension and steering on the new 997 series 911 might get a minor tweak, but, nothing radical, since the current one is already good. The emphasis will most likely remain on the car being easy to drive, and quick, with power-oversteer available, with the PSM switched off.
The new 3.8 litre Carrera should offer performance very close to the current 2nd evolution of the 911 GT3. And that means sensationally fast.
Some of the prototypes have been seen with what appeared to be the PCCB brakes from the GT2.. And that, on what appeared to be a Carrera. It promises to stop fast.
On the interior, a revised dash panel, is rumoured to be less Boxster like, than before. I don't know exactly what changes have been made, here, though it's possible that a new dash panel may have been designed. The seats appear to be the same ones, with simple, 1 piece backrest, with integrated headrest. No need for these to be changed, as they are a good shape, and supportive, anyhow.
And the price is expected to remain about the same, too. Meaning reasonable value, for such an exciting, durable, and all round useful machine.
Now it is common for the 911 to be used as the single car, driven every day, to and from work. Used in this fashion, they reveal their other personality. Not just a fast, uncompromising sportscar, but, something that is comfortable, and moderately practical, too, and quite at home ambling along at low speeds. The flat-6 engines reveal themselves to be quite flexible, with adequate torque at lower engine speeds, too, allowing you to skip gears, or, remain in the higher gear, if you feel lazy.
You can also choose from a number of different tyre options, too, when ordering your 911, depending on what you intend to use it for. One is suited for racetracks, another is well suited to driving in poor weather conditions, and the other is an all-round sort of tyre.
I can't wait for this one.
As we always say about the 911, just when you think they can't possibly build one that turns, stops, and accelerates better, they go ahead and do just that. And make it even better for everyday use.
No more ugly strange sagging headlights. The traditional round ones return, just like what the 993 series of 911 had. And the front turning signals/indicators return to their traditional location, below the headlights, in a horizontal strip that curves around from the front, to the side, just like it did on the 993 series (from 1994-late 1997/early 1998.)
Also notable are the new air-intakes on the front bumper-bar. These are simpler, and cleaner looking. Unlike those on the Turbo, and Carrera 4S, and GT2, these are not huge strange looking things. They are all the one, uniform height, as well.
These changes at the front, give a clean, simple, elegant look.
The shape also resembles the 993 series, a little bit, but, is still derived from 996 series. The rear wheel-arches seem flared, more heavily, as do the front ones. The overall effect gives it a stance surprisingly like the low-slung, tough looking 993 series 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S, especially when seen from the front.
And the even better news is the engines.. All 3.6 litre engines now go to 3.8 litres. Power is expected to be about 255kW, and the torque will surely be about 380-400Nm.
The car should still remain at current weight, and, only minor revisions to tyre sizes, and wheel size and styles should exist.
The 911 is one of the few modern sports-cars that has a reasonable balance between moderate power, and, not too many kilograms. It sits on 1345kg,, at the moment, for the current 3.6 litre 6 speed manual Carrera 2.
For your reference, the rest of the current range has the following weights, power, and torque (in that order):
Carrera 2 manual: 1345kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 tiptronic: 1400kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 cabriolet manual: 1425kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 2 cabriolet tiptronic: 1480kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Targa manual: 1515kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Targa tiptronic: 1570kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 4 S manual: 1405kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Carrera 4 S Tiptronic: 1460kg, 235kW, 375Nm
Turbo manual: 1540kg, 309kW, 565Nm
Turbo tiptronic: 1585kg, 309kW, 565Nm
GT3: 1380kg, 280kW, 385Nm
GT2: 1440kg, 340kW, 620Nm
Notes: Sliding glass-roofed Targa and GT2/GT3 are rear drive only. Tiptronic are five-speed auto, with manual shift functions. Carrera 2 models are rear-drive, Carrera 4 and Turbo are 4wd.) GT2 and GT3 are manual 6 speed only.
The suspension and steering on the new 997 series 911 might get a minor tweak, but, nothing radical, since the current one is already good. The emphasis will most likely remain on the car being easy to drive, and quick, with power-oversteer available, with the PSM switched off.
The new 3.8 litre Carrera should offer performance very close to the current 2nd evolution of the 911 GT3. And that means sensationally fast.
Some of the prototypes have been seen with what appeared to be the PCCB brakes from the GT2.. And that, on what appeared to be a Carrera. It promises to stop fast.
On the interior, a revised dash panel, is rumoured to be less Boxster like, than before. I don't know exactly what changes have been made, here, though it's possible that a new dash panel may have been designed. The seats appear to be the same ones, with simple, 1 piece backrest, with integrated headrest. No need for these to be changed, as they are a good shape, and supportive, anyhow.
And the price is expected to remain about the same, too. Meaning reasonable value, for such an exciting, durable, and all round useful machine.
Now it is common for the 911 to be used as the single car, driven every day, to and from work. Used in this fashion, they reveal their other personality. Not just a fast, uncompromising sportscar, but, something that is comfortable, and moderately practical, too, and quite at home ambling along at low speeds. The flat-6 engines reveal themselves to be quite flexible, with adequate torque at lower engine speeds, too, allowing you to skip gears, or, remain in the higher gear, if you feel lazy.
You can also choose from a number of different tyre options, too, when ordering your 911, depending on what you intend to use it for. One is suited for racetracks, another is well suited to driving in poor weather conditions, and the other is an all-round sort of tyre.
I can't wait for this one.
As we always say about the 911, just when you think they can't possibly build one that turns, stops, and accelerates better, they go ahead and do just that. And make it even better for everyday use.