New 992

[nb6179505]

Anyone else think the front end fenders look like a 959? The line created by the fender and frunk?

Thoughts on the car?

Also don't like the rear badge, both 911 and Carrera? Redundant?

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[sand_man]

I like it...

[Tervuren]

If I could afford to, I'd use it as a daily driver.

As far as "sports cars" go, I'd pick me something else.

Looks attractive in bright colors such as red or yellow.

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/08/2019-porsche-911-992-no-guessing-finished-item/

[javadog]

Not a fan.

[Craig T]

The Carrera is getting further away from it's unique styling with every generation and looking more and more like every other luxury touring coupe. Jaguar F, GrandTurismo, etc.

[Tervuren]

Craig, you'll notice the distance from the front wheel to the front A-pillar is about the same on all of those.

As is the angle of the B Pillar just behind the rear window.

It has to do with crash structure, when the front left or right take a partial block hit there needs to be a certain path/give to get a high rating.

There are many constraints that are tying the cars together in their dimensions and angles.

I like that Corvette met the new rules when they made the C7 by making something new instead of trying to stretch something old. The C7 is a better looking car than any of the three you linked.

Personally I'm just glad I am not responsible for trying to style the 911 in a modern environment.

[sand_man]

Originally Posted by Craig T

...and looking more and more like every other luxury touring coupe. Jaguar F, GrandTurismo, etc.

Agree. And I've come to appreciate those too (well the Jag anyway), but would pick the 992 if I could afford one.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by nb6179505

Anyone else think the front end fenders look like a 959? The line created by the fender and frunk?

Thoughts on the car?

Also don't like the rear badge, both 911 and Carrera? Redundant?

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My only complaint is not I cannot afford one.

I've always favored the smaller front chin spoiler openings of let's say the first gen Boxster over the gaping big mouth high HP 911 models.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_986


However, the twin side radiator look is one of the 911's most copied features. Other manufactures use black plastic block-off plates, but they copy this look.

The lower chin spoiler valance is one area they change year to year, so I'm not upset at all with what I see as I know this too shall change.

EDIT:

I took a second look at the link provided:
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/08/2019-porsche-911-992-no-guessing-finished-item/#lg=1&slide=70



Those for sure look like operable shutter vanes up front.

I wonder what the center opening is used to cool.

The more I look at it, the more it seems there is a center cover plate or trim piece missing.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by nb6179505

Anyone else think the front end fenders look like a 959? The line created by the fender and frunk?

Thoughts on the car?

Also don't like the rear badge, both 911 and Carrera? Redundant?

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What in the heck is a frunk?

Do you call a trunk in the back of a car a runk? It is just a trunk. Front or back, it is a trunk.

[Deschodt]

The butt looks higher every year. Not a fan of how they did not fully resolve that third brake light in the BBQ grill. But it is wide, the front hood is reminiscent of aircooled cars, I'll get used to it...

I don't get the new trend of "all digital dashes"... My friend has one on his Audi, already cost abot $4000 in warranty money to fix it 3 times. Long term that's no bueno...

[javadog]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

What in the heck is a frunk?

Do you call a trunk in the back of a car a runk? It is just a trunk. Front or back, it is a trunk.

Irritating, isn't it? These new guys...

I think my interest in the 911 ended with a 991...

I don't like the overall shape of this one, I can't stand the huge size, don't like the big wheels, don't like the front grill, absolutely hate the rear end and especially the rear engine grill. Other than that....

[sand_man]

^^No doubt it's huge.

[Por_sha911]

The Porsche of today is not the company or cars that I fell in love with back in the 1980's. Faster? yes. More comfort? yes. More modern and high tech? yes. Stir passion for the car and loyalty to the brand? I wish I could say otherwise but, no. They lost me. I don't go look at the new cars at intro, don't go to gatherings, don't read about the specs... There is no connection for me. No soul. I'm definitely not going to bond with a new car by working on it (unless you call a wash and a wax "working") like I can and do with my `87.

Maybe it is just me but I feel that the modern Porsche's are wonderful, high priced appliances just like many other brands. Maybe a little better than some but no distinction, no soul. The Porsche of today has become SUV's, 4 door luxo sedans, and oh, by the way, I think we also have a sports car around here somewhere. Next will be pickup trucks. I know "its nothing personal, just business" but I don't feel a connection to a business.

Oh and to answer your question: the 992 looks bland and boring.

[911 Rod]

^^^ Very true, but I still wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

What in the heck is funk?.

Front Trunk

F-trunk

Funk...........I think.

[Rodsrsr]

The front and rear look aweful, sides are nice.

[Speed metal]

I have a 991.2, so I am therefore obligated to hate it haha!
EDIT: After seeing more pics of the 992, I hate it regardless of my "obligations"

[pwd72s]

offered for comparison purposes...

[Nickshu]

Waiting for someone to snap a photo of burgers and hot dogs on that hideous rear grill.

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[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by kach22i

Front Trunk



F-trunk



Funk...........I think.

So with that logic a rear trunk is a R-Trunk or runk?