Porsche 997 Turbo

[Fluppe]

When will Porsche launch any news about the new 997 Turbo, or did I miss that? :confused: The new 997 is starting to take off, so will they wait any longer to release it? especially because Ferrari just brought out the F430 and now even a Spider version of that car...
I think it will look great, the last Turbo was super, but it was related to a less special 991 (the 996) while the new one (997) has got the round head light design again ( which is a great improvement ) plus it looks better, so the new Turbo should be a catch in the eye AND a realy good sports car! :rolleyes:

[Wouter Melissen]

Geneva ?

[Lagonda]

They'll release it when it's ready.

[Wouter Melissen]

They'll release it when it's ready.
Is this a sample of the renowned belgian humour?

[Cadillac Imaj]

Geneva?Great car i guess.itll make the show merrier!!!

[ZeTurbo]

i dont think they will realese it at geneva.

porsche usually takes some time before realeasing the turbo version when a new model is introduced.
996 was introduced in 1998, Turbo appeared in 2000
993 was realeased in 1993, the turbo only surfaced in 1995/96.

so i would say geneva 2006

[Lagonda]

Is this a sample of the renowned belgian humour?

It's no humour at all actually. It's the truth. They will release the car when they are ready to do so.

[ZeTurbo]

It's no humour at all actually. It's the truth. They will release the car when they are ready to do so.
ok... is THAT belgian humour?

[henk4]

ok... is THAT belgian humour?

it is non-existing :)

[SL500]

Latest Auto Motor & Sport (renowned German car mag)said that the new turbo will be introduced Jan. 2006 featuring 490 HP and PDK (Porsche Double Clutch).

[tallguynate]

I think it's a good thing that Porsche waits so long to release the turbo versions. It gives them time to see how well their new models perform over time, so they are able to make any necessary changes to the higher-end turbo version before it comes out. Not that Porsche really has much problems with quality.

[QuattroMan]

When will Porsche launch any news about the new 997 Turbo, or did I miss that? :confused: The new 997 is starting to take off, so will they wait any longer to release it? especially because Ferrari just brought out the F430 and now even a Spider version of that car...
I think it will look great, the last Turbo was super, but it was related to a less special 991 (the 996) while the new one (997) has got the round head light design again ( which is a great improvement ) plus it looks better, so the new Turbo should be a catch in the eye AND a realy good sports car! :rolleyes:

I just talked to our Porsche store they tolled me about one year you'll see them..

[Porsche ´77]

490 wonderful bhp!!!!! that´s a big difference between 996 and 997 power and between 993 and 996 power

[Spastik_Roach]

I think it's a good thing that Porsche waits so long to release the turbo versions. It gives them time to see how well their new models perform over time, so they are able to make any necessary changes to the higher-end turbo version before it comes out. Not that Porsche really has much problems with quality.

If they actually do that then thats damn good thinking. :)

[Manik]

If they actually do that then thats damn good thinking. :)

yes that is a great idea!

[Egg Nog]

I saw a 997 Turbo driving along the highway in Vancouver in a convoy (with a bunch of 997 Carreras and new Boxsters/Boxster Coupes). Unfortuntely, it was mostly camoflagued. It was quite a sight to behold though, probably 12 cars total!

[ZeTurbo]

I saw a 997 Turbo driving along the highway in Vancouver in a convoy (with a bunch of 997 Carreras and new Boxsters/Boxster Coupes). Unfortuntely, it was mostly camoflagued. It was quite a sight to behold though, probably 12 cars total!
huh? you mean u saw a 997 turbo on the sreets, driving around in vancuver, in winter of all times of the year, in a convoy, this is a car that hasnt been realeased yet, but still there it was driving along the highway in canada.

i respect you egg nog, really i do. your credibillity is very high in my book. However, it sounds to me like a very big load of crap. i mean, i would really need some evidence of this.

maybe it was just a 997 with a body kit or something... maybe you had a very quick peek but it seems very unlikely u saw what you say u saw.

[Lagonda]

huh? you mean u saw a 997 turbo on the sreets, driving around in vancuver, in winter of all times of the year, in a convoy, this is a car that hasnt been realeased yet, but still there it was driving along the highway in canada.

i respect you egg nog, really i do. your credibillity is very high in my book. However, it sounds to me like a very big load of crap. i mean, i would really need some evidence of this.

maybe it was just a 997 with a body kit or something... maybe you had a very quick peek but it seems very unlikely u saw what you say u saw.

Err, they do a lot of tests during winter time in Canada or other "cold" countries. Or the other way around in really hot countries. Seeing a camouflaged car isn't that special you know.

It's VERY possible that he saw a new Turbo.

And I still don't know what you find "humorous" about my previous posts.

[Coventrysucks]

huh? you mean u saw a 997 turbo on the sreets, driving around in vancuver, in winter of all times of the year, in a convoy, this is a car that hasnt been realeased yet, but still there it was driving along the highway in canada.

Months ago I saw the new Jag XK driving about and I've also seen the facelifted Range Rovers.

They have to test cars on the road, and they don't have their own private country to test in, so they are forced to use public roads.

[carrera_gtcrazy]

Months ago I saw the new Jag XK driving about and I've also seen the facelifted Range Rovers.

They have to test cars on the road, and they don't have their own private country to test in, so they are forced to use public roads.
But you live in the UK, Jags and Land rovers are produced over there. Porsche wouldnt not be tested in Canada. And if they wanted Winter condition driving they would not go to Vancouver.

[Lagonda]

But you live in the UK, Jags and Land rovers are produced over there. Porsche wouldnt not be tested in Canada. And if they wanted Winter condition driving they would not go to Vancouver.
What you see makes no sense.

[Coventrysucks]

But you live in the UK, Jags and Land rovers are produced over there. Porsche wouldnt not be tested in Canada. And if they wanted Winter condition driving they would not go to Vancouver.

Because you work for Porsche and know this...

So what of the much publicised Aston Martin V8. Sweden and Dubai aren't in the UK, so by your logic evo, autocar and all the other magazines made it up?

TVR have been doing hot weather testing in Death Valley - they aren't even sold in that continent, so obviously they wouldn't test there?

There could be any number of reasons why they are there. Just because you or I don't know them doesn't prove anything.
Jaguar aren't going to be doing much cold weather or heat testing in

FWIW: "wouldn't not be tested in Canada" = "would be tested in Canada"

[ZeTurbo]

But you live in the UK, Jags and Land rovers are produced over there. Porsche wouldnt not be tested in Canada. And if they wanted Winter condition driving they would not go to Vancouver.
i think what he was trying to say is that if they wanted winter condiations, vancuver was not really the place to go. you see, Vnacouver is between the rockies and the Pacific, this creates a sort of miniclimate. they have mild winters compared to the rest of canada.

besides, i only reason i thought it was hard to believe because the car is still pretty secret. and the vancouver area is pretty populated. so if they are testing the car on road , even camouflaged, spy shots are bound to have surfaced. now i havent, or anyone else i know else for that matter, seen any.

if there are some pleaaaaaaaaaaaaze show me i cant wait to see this car.

[Lagonda]

They drive around in populated areas to get the attention of the press as well so they can start speculating...

[carrera_gtcrazy]

Because you work for Porsche and know this...

So what of the much publicised Aston Martin V8. Sweden and Dubai aren't in the UK, so by your logic evo, autocar and all the other magazines made it up?

TVR have been doing hot weather testing in Death Valley - they aren't even sold in that continent, so obviously they wouldn't test there?

There could be any number of reasons why they are there. Just because you or I don't know them doesn't prove anything.
Jaguar aren't going to be doing much cold weather or heat testing in

FWIW: "wouldn't not be tested in Canada" = "would be tested in Canada"

You really think i work for Porsche? :p Sweet!


I wish ;) , maybe some day, Im 15.

Back on topic.

TVR tests in Death valley because its awesome hot weather and desert testing.

All what you said was correct. What im saying is If porsche wanted to do Cold weather testing, or Snow testing. They for sure wouldnt come to Canada, and if they did it would also not be Vancouver.

Why not Vancouver? Vancouver doesnt get much snow at all. It gets the least snow in Canada, and its the warmest place to be in the winter.

Why not Canada? There are alot of better places in the world to do Cold weather testing, for example. Europe. Where Porsche is located.

[yongster]

If you read the "christophorus" (Porsche factory magazine), Porsche often test in Canada. What's the big deal if some people see a camouflaged prototype? Apparently, the pictures on some websites already claim to be the 997 turbo in disguise, ie. www.sportscartesting.com, etc.

[Egg Nog]

huh? you mean u saw a 997 turbo on the sreets, driving around in vancuver, in winter of all times of the year, in a convoy, this is a car that hasnt been realeased yet, but still there it was driving along the highway in canada.

i respect you egg nog, really i do. your credibillity is very high in my book. However, it sounds to me like a very big load of crap. i mean, i would really need some evidence of this.

maybe it was just a 997 with a body kit or something... maybe you had a very quick peek but it seems very unlikely u saw what you say u saw.

Definitely saw it with my own eyes. All 12 or so of the cars were dark grey or blue, and most of them were regular 997s. I only noticed one at first, and when I noticed the second I figured something was up. I saw a 997 Turbo (complete with the reshaped intakes, very noticable) that looked exactly like the camo'ed one in picture #1. I also saw the upcoming new couple, as in picture number 2. The rear end was very distinct.

If you want to know for sure, contact MCL Motorcars:

http://www.mclmotorcars.com/htmls/contact.html

Any Porsche testing done in the Vancouver area would be done through them. They should be able to confirm. I saw the cars on the Trans-Canada Highway heading eastbound through West Vancouver. The Porsches were on the opposite side, going Westbound, and some were stopped at a light before the onramp (on Taylor Way). This was 2 or 3 weeks ago.

[danno]

uh, yay? he saw a 997 turbo. thats pretty cool. now what?

[Lagonda]

uh, yay? he saw a 997 turbo. thats pretty cool. now what?
Nothing. We were just pointing out to carrera_gtcrazy and ZeTurbo that it is not impossible.

[ZeTurbo]

ok, i believe u egg nog.
i still dont understand why they would pick vancouver for winter testing.

one thing is forsure, i will not be callng that place man, long distance rates are enormus from here to vancouver.

YEAH BABY!! tyhis is actually good news, it means the 911 turbo might be closer than i thought!!!!:D:D:D

[Chinky_boi]

Vancouver is a pretty good place to be to see nice cars. There is a dealership down on burrard brigde that has Lambos, Ferraris, and other exotics. Just last week. A gallardo was parked right across my school. My school is located in a average community. Last month. My dad saw a Ferrari F40 driving beside him on highway 99 going north to vancouver from delta.

But picking Vancouver for testing is pretty good. It does not have too cold of winters and not too hot summers. I wish i could have saw those 997. It would be so cool :D.

[ZeTurbo]

But picking Vancouver for testing is pretty good. It does not have too cold of winters and not too hot summers.
As someone mentioned, porsche test in canada for the rigourous canadian winter. But vancouver is the only place in canada where winter is mild.

:confused:

[Manik]

Any Porsche testing done in the Vancouver area would be done through them. They should be able to confirm. I saw the cars on the Trans-Canada Highway heading eastbound through West Vancouver. The Porsches were on the opposite side, going Westbound, and some were stopped at a light before the onramp (on Taylor Way). This was 2 or 3 weeks ago.

dunno if I like the new turbos lights that much. :(

But I love the new body with the new side vent :D

[Egg Nog]

As someone mentioned, porsche test in canada for the rigourous canadian winter. But vancouver is the only place in canada where winter is mild.

:confused:

Weather in Vancouver is insane right now.

It hit 19 degrees today (66 Farenheit), and I haven't seen a cloud in 3 or 4 days. That might not seem like much to some of you, but considering that it's Canada and that it's the middle of winter, that's pretty ^$(*@ing outrageous. :)

[CdocZ]

lol, we just got snow!

[ZeTurbo]

Weather in Vancouver is insane right now.

It hit 19 degrees today (66 Farenheit), and I haven't seen a cloud in 3 or 4 days. That might not seem like much to some of you, but considering that it's Canada and that it's the middle of winter, that's pretty ^$(*@ing outrageous. :)
19degress!!!???!! *&^%*&^&^$*&$&(*()*^(*%*&&^%(&^%&^%!!!!!!!
erm.. last week here in montreal it snowd for 2 days straight, cince it stoped snowing temperatures have not gone above -10 :(

i hate you eggnog, you and all the lucky bastards who live near vancouver....

[SL500]

Yea, weather is awesome here.

[jcp123]

It was sunny and 68* F (bout 20* C) here :D

[ZeTurbo]

snow can have it's upsides with the right car... :rolleyes: