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Originally Posted by kaisen
If Feds had their hand in the 991, they've had it there since the early 70's in the 911, 914, 924, 928, 944, 951, 964, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, 996, 997, and every other street-legal Porsche model.
And the Euro regulations had MUCH more to do with it than US CAFE.....stop thinking the world revolves around the US.
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Agreed. European and US federal mandates have influenced car design for a very long time. Now all the new front end designs are a reaction to the EU pedestrian laws.
When it's done well, it's a win-win. Today we have engines that can destroy the best of the '60's "golden era" while getting 3x the mileage, 1/100th the emissions and 10x the reliability. Not to mention better handling, braking and comfort. And no more expensive (when adjusted for inflation).
IMO this is a case study in the good that can happen when government and free markets focus on their strengths and don't try to cross over.