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Old 03-14-2012, 02:28 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by pothole View Post
I'm not a huge fan of the 981's looks or the fact it's bigger, but I think that comparison is probably unfair.

It's actually lighter and more powerful than the old model and the lightness is thanks to a shift to largely aluminium construction. So it's hard to argue that the engineering integrity isn't there.
I have to agree, on the time sheets zee Germans rarely miss with a new Porsche.

The fact that the 991 S, stock, is quicker right out of the gate than a 997 GT3 tells you some big improvements have been made on the engineering side.

The 981 front end is growing on me. A baby Ferrari California.
Those gimicky doors and Panamera rear end not really.


There was an interesting fan letter to the editor in Excellence from a San Francisco Porsche driver complaining about the lack of physical e-brake lever in the 991 for steep hill traffic light stops.

The editor told him to brush up on his heel and toe.
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