I'm seriously considering getting one of these to replace my recently deceased 944S. There is a 'performance' version out next year (specs not yet released).
Lutz has personally been going after dealerships that have been gouging (selling above MSRP) as they can be ordered now for July delivery. The pictures are the actual production version.
The first batch of 1000 is manual-only. The engine is a 2.4 liter with a 10.6/1 compression ratio and variable valve timing. It uses oiled chains instead of timing belts.
You can get it without AC, without power windows, and so on.
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