Discussion
simonharrod911 said:
I've had every Carrera realised since 1984, I think the best looking cars are the 964s. 993 is a lovely shape, but the lights detract from the classic 911 shape too much.
To an extent I agree. However, IMHO the 993 is timeless - in part due to it's lights. With turbo wheels and in a good colour, I reckon that someone not overly familiar with 911s would think the 993 more modern than a 996.
993RS and Turbo 4 are fantastic looking cars IMO.
The best looking for me would have to be a 3.6 Turbo II.
The 964 I think is one of the best looking and the Turbo with its wider rear just looks superb and gives it a more agressive look.
The Orange 1973 RS that was my screen saver at work for around a year and the 996 GT3 RS also up there.
The best looking for me would have to be a 3.6 Turbo II.
The 964 I think is one of the best looking and the Turbo with its wider rear just looks superb and gives it a more agressive look.
The Orange 1973 RS that was my screen saver at work for around a year and the 996 GT3 RS also up there.
I'm not biased at all 
but a picture paints a thousand words so I'll let these pics do the talking...
http://photos.fotango.com/cgi-bin/view_private_share_multiple.cgi?S_ID=297813&P_W=84559&ALBUMS=489939
All taken by fellow PH'er "Trackdemon"
but a picture paints a thousand words so I'll let these pics do the talking... http://photos.fotango.com/cgi-bin/view_private_share_multiple.cgi?S_ID=297813&P_W=84559&ALBUMS=489939
All taken by fellow PH'er "Trackdemon"
barry993tt said:
I'm not biased at all
http://photos.fotango.com/cgi-bin/view_private_share_multiple.cgi?S_ID=297813&P_W=84559&ALBUMS=489939
All taken by fellow PH'er "Trackdemon"
Superb machine, devastatingly effective. If we're being really, REALLY picky (and this is about aesthetics alone), they didn't get the spoiler right did they?
pesty said:
Pesty has superb taste. I've got a turbo II 3.6
Any Pics I can drool over?
I'll get some sorted ASAP. Only had it a few weeks, and at the moment the wheels are being re-con'd so it's sitting on 18" turbo looks in the meantime. Everyone says it looks better, but it reminds me of an XR3i with Cosworth Alloys. Can't stand anything that's not original (although the spoiler on the back of that black turbo II above looks superb - saw it in 911 and Porsche World years ago).
GregE240 said:
I'm going to break the trend here and disagree. No, I don't think that the 993 is anything but stunning, but I personally have a bit of bias (I'm not alone here then!!!) in having a fondness for the cabriolet, too. You may disagree, but a quick look at mine and I hope you'll agree it's no ugly duckling!
Jem, that is one lovely looking car.
Unfortunately you have the ideal weather for a rag top. Most of the other protagonists here live in England. It rains here. A lot.
Great car!
Greg
Cheers Greg - roof is off every day, even now it's December!
simonharrod911 said:Spot on, it was in the Running Reports section for several years in the late 90's, and the compliment on its big bum is appreciated.
...although the spoiler on the back of that black turbo II above looks superb - saw it in 911 and Porsche World years ago
As you may remember from 911&PW I'm not a Porsche purist in any remote sense, many aspects of the car are non-standard. The carbon-kevlar body modifications helped achieve two goals, one was visual, the other weight loss.
Agree, in styling terms, the 997 is a step backwards. Seen a few in the flesh now, can't say I really like the look of them compared to the 996. The 997 just doesn't look like a 'sports car', far too bland.
I think giving the standard 997 wider arches is a step in the right direction, and the wing mirrors I like, but the front is just plain boring.
I liked the 996 from the start, I've always liked the 996 over the 993 (and now 997), especially the MKII.
I think giving the standard 997 wider arches is a step in the right direction, and the wing mirrors I like, but the front is just plain boring.
I liked the 996 from the start, I've always liked the 996 over the 993 (and now 997), especially the MKII.
turbobloke said:
...although the spoiler on the back of that black turbo II above looks superb - saw it in 911 and Porsche World years ago
Spot on, it was in the Running Reports section for several years in the late 90's, and the compliment on its big bum is appreciated.
As you may remember from 911&PW I'm not a Porsche purist in any remote sense, many aspects of the car are non-standard. The carbon-kevlar body modifications helped achieve two goals, one was visual, the other weight loss.
Always remember the report when a Mitsi owner's son had a go in it and confirmed it "faster than Dad's". Top car.
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