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| EdwardBlume |
 Mar 1 2010, 06:05 PM
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914 Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) That car makes me want to work harder.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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| pcar916 |
Mar 1 2010, 06:27 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None
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If they produce the 918 I hope they don't water it down like they did the Boxster between concept and production models.
That was done to use existing tooling between the 996 and the Boxster to produce as many as possible at a low price point... relatively speaking. They certainly did that and I really like the Boxster. The 918 looks like a Carrera GT successor. |
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| Dr. Roger |
Mar 1 2010, 06:59 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
It kinda looks like Porsche's original DC wheel motors have carried thru to 2010, doesn't it?
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| tat2dphreak |
Mar 1 2010, 07:12 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 1 2010, 04:59 PM)  I....Want.....To.....Touch.....it.....Soooo......bad.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) mee too, but after I touch it, it will need to change it's name, get a car wash and move to another state... I'm just saying... and it better hope there's not a pinball machine around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 1 2010, 07:14 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,859 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Schwing!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)
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| Richard Casto |
Mar 1 2010, 07:35 PM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(pcar916 @ Mar 1 2010, 07:27 PM) The 918 looks like a Carrera GT successor. The 918 looks very much like the Carrera GT for sure. |
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| FourBlades |
Mar 1 2010, 07:53 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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Nice donor car! I wonder if the drive train will fit in a 914 engine bay??? How much will it cost to replace all 50 battery trays in 10 years when they have all rusted out? John |
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 1 2010, 07:58 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,859 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Mar 1 2010, 05:53 PM) Nice donor car! I wonder if the drive train will fit in a 914 engine bay??? How much will it cost to replace all 50 battery trays in 10 years when they have all rusted out? John 10 years! John, all that rust repair has made you a cold and bitter man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Probably plastic anyway. |
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| scotty b |
Mar 1 2010, 08:47 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(RobW @ Mar 1 2010, 04:05 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) That car makes me harder.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| dlo914 |
Mar 1 2010, 10:52 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
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| johannes |
Mar 2 2010, 02:00 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
More pics ...
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| Brent |
Mar 2 2010, 02:13 AM
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Every month is Oktober Group: Members Posts: 1,360 Joined: 16-December 04 From: North San Jose Member No.: 3,291 Region Association: Northern California |
Whats up with the see thru rims? Way too busy in the rear. Looks like they had way too much time on their hands. I know, lets add something else. Side pipes? Really?
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| Rod |
Mar 2 2010, 05:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
They seem to have been stolen in this pic.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Katmanken |
Mar 2 2010, 09:56 AM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Generally I like the shape, but it is way too "busy" in the details.
After watching the video, the spoiler and the black hood ornaments/ air intakes over the engine appear to be non-functional at speed. For still shots, they positon them. This view of the open door is way fricking busy. It's a detailers dream with a bazillion little surfaces to clean and detail. And the rear view mirrors? Look like rear view cameras on a stick. A very busy stick. Attached image(s) 
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| Cupomeat |
Mar 2 2010, 10:21 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
As a concept, I love it.
As a technology, I'd say it is time but as a real car, it will be entirely too expensive to even aspire to. I think the busy-ness and the silly side backup camera will go away in the transition to real production (whatever that means as with a real RS motor, I bet it will be $250k and they will only make 1500). So, my verdict is that I love it. I'll be sending them an email to get me on the list of buyers and hopefully the lottery will pay off before then... maybe I should actually play it. |
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| Tom_T |
Mar 3 2010, 03:34 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(johannes @ Mar 1 2010, 02:07 PM) Porsche Press Information I received today ... Michael Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at its world debut this evening in Geneva. This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact, an innovative plug-in hybrid concept reducing emissions to just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre and fuel consumption to 3.0 litres/100 kilometres (94 mpg imp). Within this concept Porsche combines a V8 power unit delivering more than 500 hp and three electric motors with overall output of 160 kW. In its design and interior architecture, the Porsche 918 Spyder combines classic elements with appropriate solutions for the future. Starting on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 8:15 am (CET), the Porsche 918 Spyder will also be presented at the Porsche Stand in Hall 6 of the Palexpo Building during the Geneva Motor Show. While the drive train technology is impressive on this 918 Hybrid - I hate to be the contrarian bubble-burster here, but I find this design overworked & gaudy - not sleek nor timeless at all!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I mean this designer/stylist apparently never saw a scoop nor curve nor doo-dad that he/she didn't like & want to stick on the design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) IMHO - the earlier VW based "Return of the 914" study illustrated in Sept. 2008 Motor Trend on-line was a a better start at a slick & timeless design concept (gold/yellow version below - they need to hide the door handles & clean up the side scoops or can them though).  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Of course - different strokes for different strokes as they say, and most of you posting here are stroking yourselves over this "yet another scoopy Spyder" - so to each his/her own! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) No offense Johannes - turn about is fair play - especially one designer's opinions to another designer's! We just have different tastes in cars I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Mar 3 2010, 03:41 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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PS - "Form follows Function" (Mies van der Roh IIRC) - or should do so in any good design. As many later posts have noted (aside from me) - lotsa stuff stuck on there with no purpose other than to try to get the prototype a gig in a Hollywood flick! Oooo-Oooo - let's add some more, what else is in the spare parts bin!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 3 2010, 08:18 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,837 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 3 2010, 03:41 AM) PS - "Form follows Function" (Mies van der Roh IIRC) - or should do so in any good design. As many later posts have noted (aside from me) - lotsa stuff stuck on there with no purpose other than to try to get the prototype a gig in a Hollywood flick! Oooo-Oooo - let's add some more, what else is in the spare parts bin!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I completely agree with all the bling and christmas ornament comments. Prototype cars are often over the top. Strip that thing down to the bare bones and make it a real world car. Oh, and we could call it a twin targa! |
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| MDG |
Mar 3 2010, 08:58 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
I agree the 918 design has too much show circuit bling but its encouraging to see Porsche working on something like this. Most of the extras on these show cars - and the over the top body lines - never make it to the street anyway.
I think clean, simple lines will always win out and I like the drawing in Tom's post too. The thing is, the 918 is a real design currently being worked on at Porsche while the drawing above is a design study by a staff artist at Motor Trend named Mark Stehrenberger. It first came about in '03 or '04 as part of an article called 'Cars We'd Like to See." Writers dreamed up their wish list of future cars and Stehrenberger put ink to paper. Here's his earlier '914' from that article 6 or 7 years ago.  m. |
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| carr914 |
Mar 3 2010, 09:14 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 122,772 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Looks like a Ferrari 330 to me
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