CarreraG50 Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 In a shock move, Porsche has announced that it will cease production of the 911 in 2013, 50 years after the model debuted. Porsches cites the decision on dwindling sales of the flagship sportscar as buyers favour the larger Cayenne and Panamera, especially in the important emerging market of China. “We can no longer rely on the European and North American markets,” claims Porsche spokesperson Avril Sciocco. “Asia is the future and they want large cars over there.” Development of the all-new 998/991 model, which was due to appear next year, has been shelved and instead the current 997 shall soldier on until 2013. Instead of a final bow-out limited edition 911, Porsche shall produce an ‘Edition 911 50th’ Panamera to celebrate the end of 911 production – further proof that Porsche wants to be seen as a producer of larger cars. However, 911 fans should not give up hope just yet. A number of parties are interested in taking over production of the iconic sports car, rather like Caterham did with the Lotus Seven. These range from US-based SharksWerks to UK-based Autofarm, and even electric-car maker, Tesla. As yet, though, Porsche has not commented on such plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Development of the all-new 998/991 model, which was due to appear next year, has been shelved and instead the current 997 shall soldier on until 2013. Umm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 30August, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Umm.... Yeah I seen that as well figured it was a typo. I just recieved it, but it could be OLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 It's an old April Fools day article from total911 back in 2011. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Much like Samuel Longhorn Clemens, reports of the 911's death are greatly exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 30August, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 It's an old April Fools day article from total911 back in 2011. Cheers. Sorry everybody, as you were...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 all good I got a laugh out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 AAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!! Too late, I just went out & burned the 991 in disgust. G50 you got a lot to answer for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Oy , what's all this talk of the end of the 911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 30August, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 AAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!! Too late, I just went out & burned the 991 in disgust. G50 you got a lot to answer for! No worries GC I'll make it up to you, I should be winning LOTTO any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Oy , what's all this talk of the end of the 911? Is'nt that Uncles car?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Is'nt that Uncles car?! Not sure, can't see if there's a beer on the roof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Uncle's car is devoid of an engine , remember? And I can't see him dressing in pale blue either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 30August, 2013 Report Share Posted 30August, 2013 Or mounting the turbos so they sit in their own low pressure zone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 2September, 2013 Report Share Posted 2September, 2013 LOL I read this and looked at the calendar... HMMM... it's not April 1st...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 2September, 2013 Report Share Posted 2September, 2013 My first thought was April Fools joke also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 2September, 2013 Report Share Posted 2September, 2013 Or mounting the turbos so they sit in their own low pressure zone.. shouldn't your turbo be in the boot above the fuel tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 2September, 2013 Report Share Posted 2September, 2013 Smugglers box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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