The 991 is all about light weight, so these are probably 20" versions of the Boxster Spyder wheels. The 991 will actually drop 50kg (110lbs) over the 997. This weight reduction actually puts the 911 in sub 3,000 lb territory.

 

^^ Source plz

 

^^ Sorry for the late reply. Source link at the bottom.

According to CAR Magazine, the next generation 911 models will still have manual, but it won't be a 6MT, it will be a 7MT (the 7th gear solely for efficiency). I imagine it being on the right side of the H pattern separated from the rest of the gears, just as reverse is to the left, separated. As long as we get a manual transmission, I'm happy.

Porsche 911 (2012) caught testing by CAR reader | Secret New Cars | Car Magazine Online

 

^^Good snaps by CAR

 

Still won't be sub-3000 pounds. IIRC, even the base Carrera is around 3100 lbs. It's still good, but the wheelbase growth is not.

 

You could be right, Chris. Porsche's site states 3,075 for the Carrera, but I always see conflicting weight figures. Even if it does weigh 3100, 50 kilos will bring it to about 2990, but tick a few options, and you're over 3000. And yes, stretched wheel base isn't too great (the 991's wheelbase is equal to the 914's) . 20" wheels aren't really needed either. But, I don't think we'll be disappointed. Besides, you'll probably get a GT3 anyway, right? Man, the things I'd do to have one.

 

Yep - It's certain to be a GT3 or RS in early 2012. I'll start the search around this time next year. That car Jenks got was perfect (the gray-black without stickers). I'm sure the 991 will be good, but it seems like Porsche is going down the road BMW is going, namely, make the car more "accessible" for everyone. I don't want an M6-alike or I'd buy an M6.

I think if Porsche really wanted to make its base happy, they'd offer a Carrera stripped down to the minimum - manual trans, sports seats, sports suspension, big engine option. Hell, they could call it the Carrera R.

I'd buy one.

 

Good luck! I've been hearing a lot of people saying they wanted the same thing (Carrera Clubsport). IMHO, that's what the GTS should have been. Carrera R would be a cool name too.

 

No you wouldn't cFc. You would talk about buying one! Over and over and over and over....

 

Here are the latest shots of a C4S (presumed by the rocker panel and exhausts) on the 'Ring. I think it's safe to say this car is really close to a debut considering Porsche is back at the 'Ring testing.











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