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Carrera GT is a GO!
I was catching up on my AUTOWEEK reading this weekend and saw an article in the 12/17/01 edition which states that the new Carrera GT is a GO!
Sorry if this has already been posted but in case I'm not the last one to learn of this here are some specifics (as reported): -mid mounted 5.5 liter V10 -peak revs around 8200 -exceeds 558hp and 450 lb/ft -6 speed gearbox -60mph in under 4 seconds -top speed in excess of 200mph -available in Europe in late 2003 -cost > $500k Is it too late to add this to my list for Santa? Happy holidays to all! Doug '81 SC Coupe |
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12-23-2001, 08:00 PM
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Gosh Doug...think Porsche would offer a discount if I ordered two of them?
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12-23-2001, 08:05 PM
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i want one of those...
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Location: formerly a grass shack in Hawaii, now Peoria, AZ
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Fat chance, Paul...unless they do want >$500K straight from the factory. I think I read somewhere that only after the first 2000 or so will Porsche break even, so the chances of a discount will probably be unlikely. Let me know if they do, though. I might order an extra one.
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12-24-2001, 12:46 AM
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What if...
What if we get 500 of us to chip in a $1,000 a piece. We could drive it from one owner to the next and fly home. I'm in. I need 499 more of you guys, what do ya say?
Sorry Ruf, this deal is for continental US owners and Canadians only. Bobby |
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12-24-2001, 12:59 AM
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i want one of those...
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Aww...crap. So much for my share in the plan for the Carrera GT.
So...whos garage would it sit in? Or will it just from one owner to the next, nonstop?
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12-24-2001, 02:02 AM
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I'm thinkin' Relay Rally Race. Only stopping for scheduled maintenance.
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12-24-2001, 02:38 AM
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Should only take about 50 yrs to depreciate to SC prices. Oh well, I'll just have to wait.
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12-24-2001, 04:54 AM
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Bobboloo - great idea!!
I would consider except for one minor detail. . . let's assume each one of the 500 contributors kept the car for just 7 days - it would take over 9-1/2 years to circulate to everyone! Still, very impressive car
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12-24-2001, 07:25 AM
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Now, where did I put those pesky winning lottery numbers?..
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73' Porsche Targa
911 Widebody NASA GTS3 / PCA E
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