911virgin Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 due for release 2019? what do folks think about its looks https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2019-porsche-911 rear end may be polarising for some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 140 page thread on this on Rennlist with some more recent images ............not a fan of the rear tail lights and the 3 brake light ,,,we still will not 100% know until the release as there are several combinations of rear end details on test mules getting around ... https://rennlist.com/forums/992/973415-2019-next-generation-992-spy-pics-140.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 16August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 ah, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 this was mentioned just yesterday in another thread, about on the 996/7 & 991 where the bar meets the guard around the headlamp ( I think its fine btw).. now the question is answered, this looks shocking to me that one big line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 10 minutes ago, edgy said: this was mentioned just yesterday in another thread, about on the 996/7 & 991 where the bar meets the guard around the headlamp ( I think its fine btw).. now the question is answered, this looks shocking to me that one big line. I Am not a fan off that either ,,,,,,,unfortunately there is a video floating around of about half a dozen black test mules in L.A and San Fran area and they all have that front guard and bonnet detail ,,,there are different bumpers and other minor difference on the cars but that detail remains the same on all ,,,,,kinda gives the impression that will be the finished product ...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 33 minutes ago, edgy said: this was mentioned just yesterday in another thread, about on the 996/7 & 991 where the bar meets the guard around the headlamp ( I think its fine btw).. now the question is answered, this looks shocking to me that one big line. That looks much better and has some thought put into it! Not a fan of those big ugly grilles though! The rest just looks like a 991.... which by the looks is what buyers want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 The original 911 was a cute good looking girl. Now she is a big old dame who has had too much plastic surgery. It is a fact that modern Porsches (cars in general) are not especially good looking. But I'll grant they have lower emissions than the girls of the 60s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 5 minutes ago, tazzieman said: But I'll grant they have lower emissions than the girls of the 60s! At what cost though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinner Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 I am biased but I believe 911's are just too large nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 1 hour ago, Raven said: I Am not a fan off that either ,,,,,,,unfortunately there is a video floating around of about half a dozen black test mules in L.A and San Fran area and they all have that front guard and bonnet detail ,,,there are different bumpers and other minor difference on the cars but that detail remains the same on all ,,,,,kinda gives the impression that will be the finished product ...??? It doesn't look right! From the side profile also, its not a nice clean continuos line through the rest of the car, this line (ok for simple speak lets call it the seam, where the bar meets the metalwork) at the rear is off to the front, it is at eyebrow height (top of the arch) at the rear, then a few inches lower than the eyebrow of the guard at the front, and appears to run through the rim. Although not perfect on the 991 its better, or at least gives the impression of a more continuos line. Similar to the 991 on the 997, the line appears to run about the eyebrow height of the wheel Dead perfect on the longhood! I think the other genius (or pupose) of the front bar seam being where it is in the prior models, is you are somewhat losing the seam, by placing it through the shortest path. It is also nice that the hood (bonnet/frunk lid) is shorter on the prior cars, it finishes higher than the lowest point of the headlamp. Ie New one is a "long hood" I'm sure someone with more design savvy can correct my shitty translation... 1 hour ago, ANF said: That looks much better and has some thought put into it! I will agree to disagree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 5 minutes ago, edgy said: I will agree to disagree... More than happy with that! We all look at things differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 I always thought vacuum cleaner and air conditioning designers used the 911 as inspiration, now it appears to be the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Several 992 test mules caught on I phone in San Fran .............the young lady in the video is quite excited at all the Porsche,s Her you tube channel ............a lot better than Smee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9xEzB7-615k5ElVuFFbmw/videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 I'm sorry (and I know this is going to upset some people) but I've had enough of the basic 911 shape being minutely changed with every model. I really do think it's time for Porsche to bite the bullet and design a whole new car that doesn't resemble the basic 911 shape as their flagship model. I know the 928 was intended for that purpose but lets face it the 911 shape has now been done to death. There are only so many stickers and spoiler designs out there. Some of the recent concept cars seem to fit the bill. Ferrari seem to get away with it (washing my mouth out with soap now?). "Build it and they will come" Ok i'm off o/s where 911 owners can't find me? 3legs (ex 924, 911, 930 owner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 50 minutes ago, 3legs said: I'm sorry (and I know this is going to upset some people) but I've had enough of the basic 911 shape being minutely changed with every model. I really do think it's time for Porsche to bite the bullet and design a whole new car that doesn't resemble the basic 911 shape as their flagship model. I know the 928 was intended for that purpose but lets face it the 911 shape has now been done to death. There are only so many stickers and spoiler designs out there. Some of the recent concept cars seem to fit the bill. Ferrari seem to get away with it (washing my mouth out with soap now?). "Build it and they will come" Ok i'm off o/s where 911 owners can't find me? 3legs (ex 924, 911, 930 owner) The whole point of the 911 is evolution, changing "the basic silhouette" would mean a new model. I'd welcome a new variant, but lets face it (and using the past as a reference) a 928 aint a 911, 2 totally different cars... better if they live together in harmony, buy one or the other or both if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Not really disagreeing with you Edgy but I just think the 911 has evolved about as far as it can without changing to a new model. You're right a 928 is no 911, It's better??? I'm kidding.................................... .or am I ? Some of the recent concept cars still have the basic 2 door shape but don't have the silhouette of a 911 but still look sensational (although we all know when they release a car it looks nothing like the concept). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 3 hours ago, Grinner said: I am biased but I believe 911's are just too large nowadays. I tend to agree. It looks rather beefy. Could do well in the USA. And those squinty rear lights ....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 I like it...don't @me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Is that new front ‘grille’ copied from the new Cayenne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Hate the front "Air conditioner" grills, back grills, razor thin back lights and out of proportion lengths from bottom of windscreen to both bumpers. Never thought I'd say it, time to change those proportions, move the front cockpit back, ditch the back seats, engine forward and shorten the overall length. Bloody easy, what could possibly go wrong with my plan hahhaaha 5 minutes ago, Merv said: Is that new front ‘grille’ copied from the new Cayenne? No from a Fujitsu split system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 2 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: Hate the front "Air conditioner" grills, back grills, razor thin back lights and out of proportion lengths from bottom of windscreen to both bumpers. Never thought I'd say it, time to change those proportions, move the front cockpit back, ditch the back seats, engine forward and shorten the overall length. Bloody easy, what could possibly go wrong with my plan hahhaaha x100 just looks like a mess, and there is no cohesion front to back. 997 owners rejoice, I recon you all just got a 10 point bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Zoom in - that black plastic doesn’t look like final fit, the intakes are a different shape - my guess is that’s camouflage - I hope...... 3.0l turbo is the other big detractor imho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ozvino said: Zoom in - that black plastic doesn’t look like final fit, the intakes are a different shape - my guess is that’s camouflage - I hope...... 3.0l turbo is the other big detractor imho.... I hope you are right, but the is a raised line running behind the number plate that has to hook up with something?! I have to say it looks the most like a previous version yet...… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 regarding the video near the Golden Gate bridge... what a bunch of friggin fat ugly asses GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 9 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: Never thought I'd say it, time to change those proportions, move the front cockpit back, ditch the back seats, engine forward and shorten the overall length. Bloody easy, what could possibly go wrong with my plan hahhaaha So build a more powerful Cayman? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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