Explosion reported at Porsche factory. It's 911 all over again

Blind_Io · February 25th, 2008, 6:27 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/25/e...11-production/

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The German press is reporting this morning that there's been an explosion at Porsche's factory in Stuttgart where the 911 and many of its variants are built. Apparently a furnace used for drying coating sheaths was the source of the boom, which set off the sprinkler systems and ground 911 production to a halt. Reports say production will be down at least 2 - 3 days, which means Porsche could lose about 320 to 480 units of production, not to mention the cost of damage to property. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but two Porsche workers were hospitalized with injuries. As to why the furnace blew up, the cause is unknown at this time.

Joking aside, I hope the injured workers get better soon.

Edit: to the anonymous neg-repping coward, I wave my private parts in your direction.

CrazyRussian540 · February 25th, 2008, 6:38 PM

Oh no. Call 911!

Prost264 · February 25th, 2008, 6:40 PM

I think the title of this thread is out of line.

thedguy · February 25th, 2008, 7:24 PM

the title killed me.

*frantically looks around* what's the number for 911? Hurry, anyone, someone!
*looks at the back of one of the cars* oh yeah...

vikiradTG2007 · February 25th, 2008, 7:46 PM

112 is the emergency phone number in most EU countries (only exception I know of is the UK, with 999).

THGL · February 25th, 2008, 9:33 PM

I guess Blind is a Fark.com reader.

Viper007Bond · February 25th, 2008, 9:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vikiradTG2007

112 is the emergency phone number in most EU countries (only exception I know of is the UK, with 999).

Pfft, who cares about those crazy Euros? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

Donington · February 25th, 2008, 9:41 PM

This is 911 times 2356.

Spectre · February 25th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Sounds like that might cut into the profits of "The World's Most Profitable Car Company®" just a bit.... images/smilies/tongue.gif

hajj · February 25th, 2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Sounds like that might cut into the profits of "The World's Most Profitable Car Company®" just a bit.... images/smilies/tongue.gif

Not if they raise prices now images/smilies/wink.gif

eddysdaman · February 26th, 2008, 12:15 AM

Hey!

I was there just the other day ....

Maybe I shouldn't of hit the red button ....

Joking aside, I was there, Met some of the workers. Hope they get well soon.

BerserkerCatSplat · February 26th, 2008, 5:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Prost264

I think the title of this thread is out of line.

BAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW images/smilies/cry.gif

MadCow809 · February 26th, 2008, 5:48 PM

they dont dial 911........

marcos_eirik · February 26th, 2008, 6:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Sounds like that might cut into the profits of "The World's Most Profitable Car Company®" just a bit.... images/smilies/tongue.gif

Bah, they'll just make annother special edition Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne or 911... That would easily offset this loss... images/smilies/tongue.gif

thedguy · February 26th, 2008, 7:38 PM

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Originally Posted by marcos_eirik

Bah, they'll just make annother special edition Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne or 911... That would easily offset this loss... images/smilies/tongue.gif

More likely they'll just make all currently produced, but not yet sold, 911's "not destroyed in a fire edition" and then put a $30k premium on them.

KaJuN · February 26th, 2008, 7:43 PM

Or they could try BMW's approach of fixing the S.S. Failboat cars and selling them off as new.

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