[BigD9146gt]

dd74, my meer opinion, but i think Porsche is worried that their rear engine design is going to be out dated soon. They look at the world market, as they did in the 70's, and look to get a larger percentage with easier handling, higher hp cars. They thought the 928 was going to take over the 911, which with the irony of this thread, was the first production Porsche to break the land speed record at over 160mph in 1978. Porsche has never up intill that point been a car that had anyclame of "zero to whatever" or "top speed king", they are a mid speed car with, in the hands of a skilled driver, handling caracteristics that more than make up for lack of power.

And the point that the 996 isn't faster is a good one, you have to get the GT3 or more like the GT2 to even think of performing with the turbo pepper. But when the time comes that my hard work pays off and I can afford a new sports car, I'm going for the newest 911 Turbo avalable, because its the loyal, continuous buyers that will keep Porsche amazed that Butzi's design is thee greatest, and will be built even when they don't want too.