New Porsche 997TT pics v. special invite

[Ruiner]

It was on the downlow, but I got invited to view the new 997TT yesterday. I showed up a bit late, so I didn't get to join the initial festivities. It was a secret party so to speak as the car can't be "officially" shown until Saturday when it is officially announced. Once the party was over, they took it out of the showroom (as I was there) and hid it in the garage.

My thoughts: It is nice, very nice. It's also bigger, or it at least *looks* bigger in person given the lines and design. The wheels are a bit of a letdown, however. They are two-toned, but I dunno... 19" wheels stock are still a plus. This one was priced at around $133,000. It has the PCCB brakes ($8500) and the Sport Chrono torque boost ($1600) plus a few more options. Not too bad, considering. The turn signal LEDs were a nice touch as well. I am still trying to figure out how I feel about the rear exhaust. I listened to it when they cranked it up and it definitely needs a "louder" exhaust. It was just too tame. I understand why it is like that, but still... :tongue: :smilefu:

Overall, I like it, but I am not "dying" to get one right away if that makes sense. Perhaps in a few years when they get out into the used market, but for now I'd suggest sitting back and seeing how they do in the market over time. I have learned my lesson on how much they depreciate... They have 996TTs for sale now, with 10-20k miles for high $60k's - low $70k's. That's half price if not more! The sales guy said that they would make 5000 over a 3 year run. We'll see if that holds up. If so, then there will be plenty on the used market in 4-5 years for $70-80k, if that.

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[TRINI4LIFE]

Niiiiiice. :goodjob: :goodjob:

[Big Baller]

YEAH for round head lights

[The Yousef]

....the overall design much more cleaner

..that new turbo setup is amazing

[speedminded]

Carbon brakes?! :hump:


....the overall design much more cleaner

..that new turbo setup is amazingvariable turbo geometry! :D

[The Yousef]

Carbon brakes?! :hump:

variable turbo geometry! :D

...indeed

nice sig btw...lol

[ironchef]

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/WILSON/White_Turbo_20_inch_RG5_003.sized.jpg

Already a modded one with 20's, looks good, but I think 20s are a bit to big, 19's are perfect for that car.

[PhAtBoYMr2]

i think the 996 style looks better. The 997 is too old school porsche looking for me.

[speedminded]

...indeed

nice sig btw...lolThanks, I love Porsche :) ...i just try to avoid their cars when i can because i'll become obsessed with something then will do whatever it takes to get it, lolol. I'm not ready or in the position to get tunnel vision on a Gemballa GTR 750 EVO :tongue:

[The Yousef]

Thanks, I love Porsche :) ...i just try to avoid their cars when i can because i'll become obsessed with something then will do whatever it takes to get it, lolol. I'm not ready or in the position to get tunnel vision on a Gemballa GTR 750 EVO :tongue:
NOBLE M12 FTW!!!!!

[speedminded]

i think the 996 style looks better. The 997 is too old school porsche looking for me.ha! you like the round or square headlights on jeep wranglers? Same thing, thought the square ones were ridiculous. Then I despised Porsche for putting the Boxster headlights on the 996...in my opinion the 993 front was far better looking and i'm :D they went back to that style.

[PhAtBoYMr2]

the 997 lights just look outdated to me. The 996 is more modern and with times...

http://www.irancar.com/images/Gallery-larg-1024-768/Porsche/porsche_turbo_1999_01_m.jpg

those style lights defintly look better, and more orginal....

porsche what the hell were you thinking??

[speedminded]

Carbon brakes?! :hump:

variable turbo geometry! :Doops, my bad...i knew there wasn't something right when ruiner said $8,500, PCCB is just ceramic brakes....carbon runs $10k per wheel :eek:

[ironchef]

I think the most interesting option is the Sport Chrono torque boost. 50+ lb of tq for 10 seconds when you press the button. Its like a nos button of sorts.

[Ruiner]

oops, my bad...i knew there wasn't something right when ruiner said $8,500, PCCB is just ceramic brakes....carbon runs $10k per wheel :eek:

PCCB = Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake

Yep.

[chnco]

VNT Turbo FTW

[4dmin]

i need a towel :eek:

[ShooterMcGavin]

looks nice, but i'm a fan of the 996 lights as well.

[5thgcelica]

now thats hot... thanks for posting this up.

[IndianStig]

VTG FTW!

[RandomGuy]

i agree, i dont like the retro front end

[TheSnail]

I think those round headlights are badass.

[RandomGuy]

I think those round headlights are badass.
:rly:

http://www.997tt.com/997/997-18.jpg

http://www.pictures-of-cars.com/Porsche-Carrera-987-2005-2006.jpg

http://www.atsdesigns.com/images/Catalog/larger/VW-Beetle-3_4-Front.jpg

http://gallery.linux360.ro/albums/costinesti-2005/vox_vw_beetle_2.sized.jpg

germans FTL

[HiPSI]

the round headlights have always been something of a porsche trademark design cue. why they ditched them on the 996 always confused me but i like that they went back with that :).

[HiPSI]

http://skycar.myrice.com/Html/jspc/Porsche%20911%202.7%20RS%20Carrera.JPG

[TheSnail]

The bug copyed the porsche in the first place. Thats not being fair randomguy!

[speedminded]

the round headlights have always been something of a porsche trademark design cue. why they ditched them on the 996 always confused me but i like that they went back with that :).http://www.speedminded.com/albums/mitty_04-31-05/images/dsc07138_sm.jpg

[RandomGuy]

so that means porsche must've copied:

http://www.musclecarclub.com/other-cars/classic/ford-model-t/images/ford-model-t-1a.jpg

lol i was just saying that the front end makes it look too much like the beetle, and its just not good looking IMO of course... i'm no porsche connoissuer

[TheSnail]

so that means porsche must've copied:

http://www.musclecarclub.com/other-cars/classic/ford-model-t/images/ford-model-t-1a.jpg

lol i was just saying that the front end makes it look too much like the beetle, and its just not good looking IMO of course... i'm no porsche connoissuer


LOL !

[TheSnail]

Well I guss the Model T must have coppied this old ass train from the 1850's

http://lindahinks.com/stgeorges/photos/0138.jpg

[speedminded]

Well I guss the Model T must have coppied this old ass train from the 1850's

http://lindahinks.com/stgeorges/photos/0138.jpg
pre-HID...
http://www.mopo.ca/uploaded_images/flinstones-car-710047.jpg