Ya, they even made carbon fiber roofs for the e46's. They need a CSL model of the new M3 that has carbon fiber bumpers, roof, hood, trunk, rear seat delete (kinda like the GT3), and carbon fiber sport seats. All of those parts are availible for the e46 so it can be done. Probably also have carbon fiber doors, fenders, and other stuff for sale too.
The new M3 has a CF roof (for sure) and hood I believe. Plastic front fenders too.
They have done much to keep weight the same and add 96 HP. I think they have done fine.
When is the last time Porsche added 96 HP in a model revision?
"When is the last time Porsche added 96 HP in a model revision?"
I seem to recall the 99 boxster having 200 HP, and the new S having 295.... granted its over 8 years and has had steps inbetween, we forget the boxster has been through a lot. While the BMW went up .8 liters to get the power, the boxster went up .9 liters (with .6 liters shy of the BMW).
I am sure it will be a fantastic car. But, 3400-3600lbs is a LOT of car. I am a fan of "adding lightness" and pretty much since the late 1980s have been disappointed about the increase in car weights overall.
I remember when a 3000lb 928 was "heavy". Now a base 911 is that much and the 997TT is closer to 3300lbs. Sure it has a lot of technology and advancements that 20 years ago was a pipe dream but still, weight is the enemy!
I am sure it will be a fantastic car. But, 3400-3600lbs is a LOT of car. I am a fan of "adding lightness" and pretty much since the late 1980s have been disappointed about the increase in car weights overall.
I remember when a 3000lb 928 was "heavy". Now a base 911 is that much and the 997TT is closer to 3300lbs. Sure it has a lot of technology and advancements that 20 years ago was a pipe dream but still, weight is the enemy!
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