Just been to Cardiff OPC 991 launch....
Discussion
So just home from the 991 launch in Cardiff....
what did I think ....
Well it looks like a 911.....lol
Still not too sure about the rear end ....it's becoming a bit angular and for me it's losing some of the 911 dna, The spoiler also has a lip which accentuates this.
Front looks much like the 997 , the drl's looking like eyebrows are a little bit fussy...the headlamps are pretty bulbous compared to the 997's and again I'm not too sure whether it is a design cue that I will grow to like.
The interior however is very well screwed together and feels of a higher quality than that of the 997..... the centre console for me is a tad too high but the materials and fit and finish are very good it is a very nice place to sit.
Well done Porsche , you have again moved the game on and this car I'm sure will drive sublimely .....
Looking around the cardiff showroom there were 997's , 993's a Carrera GT , a 3.2 CS , a 73' RS , an RSR, a 912 .... and a slant nose turbo (with 7k miles on it, stunning)
Seeing all this historic porsche DNA and then looking towards the new 991 it is abundantly clear that the car is losing some of the shape that defines the "911" as it is now more sleek rather than teardrop shape ..
I guess this is progress though ....
For 90k would I choose it over a 997 Turbo pdk .....probably not ...
what did I think ....
Well it looks like a 911.....lol
Still not too sure about the rear end ....it's becoming a bit angular and for me it's losing some of the 911 dna, The spoiler also has a lip which accentuates this.
Front looks much like the 997 , the drl's looking like eyebrows are a little bit fussy...the headlamps are pretty bulbous compared to the 997's and again I'm not too sure whether it is a design cue that I will grow to like.
The interior however is very well screwed together and feels of a higher quality than that of the 997..... the centre console for me is a tad too high but the materials and fit and finish are very good it is a very nice place to sit.
Well done Porsche , you have again moved the game on and this car I'm sure will drive sublimely .....
Looking around the cardiff showroom there were 997's , 993's a Carrera GT , a 3.2 CS , a 73' RS , an RSR, a 912 .... and a slant nose turbo (with 7k miles on it, stunning)
Seeing all this historic porsche DNA and then looking towards the new 991 it is abundantly clear that the car is losing some of the shape that defines the "911" as it is now more sleek rather than teardrop shape ..
I guess this is progress though ....
For 90k would I choose it over a 997 Turbo pdk .....probably not ...
Edited by taaffy on Monday 5th December 21:49
I was at the Reading launch last night. Well done Porsche - enjoyed the event. The new car looks good from the front, but still not sure of the fat behind and multiple chrome badging. 991 has become much more GT looking than sports car - much bigger looking in the flesh than a 997 - 20" wheels filled the arches well though. I can't see room for a reborn 928 now. There's also going to be little future tinkering with the engine for future enthusiasts - apart from the twin fans and a fluids (oil?) filler there is no access through the small slot that passes for a engine lid.
Shame it was dark as the car park (guest) had some interesting motors. I ended up parking next to a twin - silver 993 turbo ("--DUG") also with child seats in the back, the same as mine. Good to see someone else uses theirs as family transport
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Shame it was dark as the car park (guest) had some interesting motors. I ended up parking next to a twin - silver 993 turbo ("--DUG") also with child seats in the back, the same as mine. Good to see someone else uses theirs as family transport
.Went to nosey around a local OPC in Germany last saturday- they were preparing for a launch party- but they had 2x 991 Carrera S there, and I had a good look at them without anyone else to interfere!
I really like the back of the car- apart from too many badges- it looks fantastic (and dare I say it, makes even the 997.2 look a little dated). Hints of Aston in there.
The interior (for me) is awesome- I can only have one Porsche, so it needs to be great at everything, including being a comfy GT for the Mrs. The new interior looks like a very pleasant place to be ensconsed in. The roof is certainly interesting- with a huge full width sunroof (I think). Didn't see it open though.
I really like the back of the car- apart from too many badges- it looks fantastic (and dare I say it, makes even the 997.2 look a little dated). Hints of Aston in there.
The interior (for me) is awesome- I can only have one Porsche, so it needs to be great at everything, including being a comfy GT for the Mrs. The new interior looks like a very pleasant place to be ensconsed in. The roof is certainly interesting- with a huge full width sunroof (I think). Didn't see it open though.
6C4GTS said:
Some of the 911 gang from oop north are going to the Glasgow OPC event next week - can you give any details on the format and timing of the evening? Ta much.
If it's anything like the Cardiff launch then it's pretty informal ...drinks , canapes........more drinks .....chit chat ....a bit of speil from Porsche head office and some 991's to sit in and look over .... and if you are lucky, some kind souls will lend the OPC their lovely rare motors for you to drool over ......taaffy said:
Trev450 said:
I was at the launch in Cardiff last night too. Not a bad evening overall, but I found the older ones more of a draw
Without a doubt the highlight of my night was the slant nose turbo cab .....exuding all the excesses of the eighties in guards red....Nevertheless, it's the 991 that does it for me!
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