Porsche crashes into cafe, London
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How the hell did this happen? I usually drive around there, it's extremely busy and slow traffic especially on that road
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-386931...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-386931...
IMO you guys are being very kind to the driver commenting that the pedal offset could be the cause. Either 1) he/she was trying to park as close the the coffee shop as possible (it is busy round there) , or 2) said driver is ignorant to the effect an engine positioned behind the rear axle has in the damp. Even moderate throttle action can do this, especially to one of those lovely beasts.
Hmmm, 1 or 2
PS - has no ne enquired as to how the car is doing
Hmmm, 1 or 2
PS - has no ne enquired as to how the car is doing
There are CCTV cameras down there. If they were pointed the right way, I'm sure the driver will have some fun with the insurance company.
If I recall, there is also a direction sign/map (the steel ones that you get in the City of London) right there which is pretty large, would have taken some skill to position between or not be stopped by it.
If I recall, there is also a direction sign/map (the steel ones that you get in the City of London) right there which is pretty large, would have taken some skill to position between or not be stopped by it.
More pics in the Daily Mail!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4141238/50...
Apparently it's a £50,000 car... if anyone wants my immaculate, fully restored 912 in a better colour they can have it for much less than £50k!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4141238/50...
Apparently it's a £50,000 car... if anyone wants my immaculate, fully restored 912 in a better colour they can have it for much less than £50k!
loughran said:
Not driven a 912 then ?
Indeed.The 912 has superior handling and balance compared to the 911 of the same year due to the smaller and lighter motor which is further forward. The 912/356 engine is also surprisingly pokey and gets the car down the road very well.
Mine has the 5 speed box, a couple of tweaks to the power, plus uprated suspension, and is a terrifically fun, thashable, and chuckable car.
Like the old saying goes, don't knock it until you've tried it.
And I own an air cooled 911 as well, so I would say I'm in a fairly good position to judge
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