Author Topic: Sourdorker (Read 753 times)

funkedup · « **on:** July 27, 2003, 04:57:51 PM »

Furball · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2003, 05:00:03 PM »

gimme! gimme! gimme! i want one!

Mini D · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2003, 05:00:37 PM »

OK... one of those MIGHT beat a big block;)

Dowding · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2003, 05:26:49 PM »

I'd shag Hillary Clinton for one of those. I dig the spoiler that raises at high speed - much better than other model's spoiler.

swoopy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2003, 05:53:03 PM »

*drool* eight pot callipers *drool* ceramic discs *drool* 0-125 in 9.9 seconds

One hell of a car

ccvi · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2003, 07:15:40 PM »

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Originally posted by Dowding
I'd shag Hillary Clinton for one of those. I dig the spoiler that raises at high speed - much better than other model's spoiler.

Look at them closely. The spoilers all look pretty equal, except they're extended on two of them, even though parked.

The label on them ("Erprobungsfahrzeug") means prototype. Quite sure they were not yet fully working when the pictures were taken.

http://www2.uk.porsche.com/english/gbr/carreragt/modelinformation/performance/default.htm

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2003, 09:22:08 PM »

Ah yes... a fantastic car on paper... but surprisingly enough it doesnt do much for me in the looks department. Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt turn one down as a gift, but I prefer the lines of the 911.

2003 Porsche Carrera GT
Mid Engine/RWD
5.7L V10 DOHC, 4 valves/cyl (dry sump)
6 Speed manual trans
612 BHP@8000 RPM
435 ft/lbs@5750 RPM
3040 lbs curb weight
0-60 MPH - 3.8 sec
205 MPH Top Speed
Spokesman is not Lance Armstrong or Mic Dundee

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2003, 09:23:32 PM »

Oh, BTW - as I understand it these cars were snapped around Atlanta, GA (PCNA home office). Final bouts of testing before they are released - the few hundred individuals who will be forking over half a million dollars to get one must be losing sleep.

funkedup · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2003, 10:15:40 PM »

I've never been to Atlanta, but those pics sure look like Death Valley to me.

Mini D · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2003, 10:31:18 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
I've never been to Atlanta, but those pics sure look like Death Valley to me.

LOL! You get below sea level in Atlanta and you'd better know how to swim.

MiniD

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2003, 11:43:44 PM »

Opps Funked, think your right - didnt see the sign on the first pic.

Withdraw previous statement.

I wonder what I was thinking of...

funkedup · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2003, 11:45:26 PM »

You were blinded by lust.

PS I saw a 914/6 GT today, really nicely restored.

Mini D · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2003, 11:51:46 PM »

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Originally posted by ccvi
Look at them closely. The spoilers all look pretty equal, except they're extended on two of them, even though parked.

The label on them ("Erprobungsfahrzeug") means prototype. Quite sure they were not yet fully working when the pictures were taken.

http://www2.uk.porsche.com/english/gbr/carreragt/modelinformation/performance/default.htm

The black and silver cars are GTs. The yellow one has different tail lights (and the tail fin is not raised)... and doesn't say GT. Actually, the silver doesn't say GT either, but I think there was a problem with the rear pieces on it (duct tape and such).

MiniD

Mini D · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2003, 11:53:27 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
You were blinded by lust.

PS I saw a 914/6 GT today, really nicely restored.

One of my bosses (I cringe whenever I say that) has a really nice 914 2.0. He also has the fire engine he used to crew when he was in the fire department. Being with Intel for the last 25 years has its advantages.

MiniD

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2003, 01:30:00 AM »

The 914/6's are very nice cars. Not many people give them any respect, but sticking a period correct 911 engine in that go cart makes for an awesome track car.

Excellence, one of the P-car magazines did a story on a 914 that was completely hot rodded. The guy threw a twin turbo 3.6L in one, flared the fenders by a good six inches, etc.

The best part of the car? The liscence plate frame which read:

'Its all stock' on top

and

'Trust me' on the bottom.