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Old 07-02-2010, 06:25 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by pothole
The 986 does have flared rear fenders, it's just a fairly subtle flare, particularly in pictures. Sit in one and look rearward through the wing mirrors, however, and it's fairly apparent.
Strictly speaking, I suppose you're right, but I consider a flared fender one that juts out from the bodywork, not one that is part of the car's curve. A flared fender is one that has a distinctly different angle out the the wheel wells from the rest of the body. There's a pretty big difference between the 986 and 987 (and 997) when you look from the top.

986:

http://www.autointell.com/sports_cars/porsche/porsche-boxster/Muf794l3.jpg

987:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/vehicle-pictures/2009/porsche/boxster/6052-125-convertible-overhead-view-480.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2005/2005-Studio-Torino-RK-Spyder-Top-1920x1440.jpg

997:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_71VYESfu88A/S7vjWAgE1UI/AAAAAAAAEGU/l6DPyli-37w/s1600/6319-117-overhead-480.jpg

The Carrera GT barely has rear flares and none in front:



But the 918 concept definitely does.

http://img.wallpaperstock.net:81/porsche-918-top-view-wallpapers_17732_1920x1440.jpg

Last edited by blue2000s; 07-02-2010 at 08:28 AM.
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