Next 911 Turbo to feature Variable Turbine Geometry

[kem]

The big debate on the porsche forums now is how powerfull the 997 turbo will be.

The jump from the 993 turbo to the 996 turbo wasnt that much. So some people worry the new turbo will only be 450HP, and maybe a Turbo S will be 500. Of course ferrari, BMW, Merc, Corvette are releasing models with over (or close to) 500 horsepower... so will a 450 turbo be enought to compete?

The 996 turbo was faster then the 360, so the real test is the new F430 which is leagues better then the 360. Tough comptetition, so the thinking is the heavier 997 turbo will need at least 500HP compete. There are many doubters thinking the 997 turbo will be a dud compared to the comptetition, but I have a feeling porsche will come through.

Also the new GT3 is rumored to be 405 or 420HP. So we shall see how it all unfolds!

[jensked]

^ And we will be saving for our own 2006 Midnight Blue 911 Turbo S

[sandor_]

What 2 items comprise a Ferrari tool kit?

Two rolls of tools

a cell phone and a credit card


got that one from a member of the Ferrari owners club...

[sandor_]

The big debate on the porsche forums now is how powerfull the 997 turbo will be.

The jump from the 993 turbo to the 996 turbo wasnt that much. So some people worry the new turbo will only be 450HP, and maybe a Turbo S will be 500. Of course ferrari, BMW, Merc, Corvette are releasing models with over (or close to) 500 horsepower... so will a 450 turbo be enought to compete?

The 996 turbo was faster then the 360, so the real test is the new F430 which is leagues better then the 360. Tough comptetition, so the thinking is the heavier 997 turbo will need at least 500HP compete. There are many doubters thinking the 997 turbo will be a dud compared to the comptetition, but I have a feeling porsche will come through.

Also the new GT3 is rumored to be 405 or 420HP. So we shall see how it all unfolds!

mmmm 8500 RPMs of flat six revving... the GT3 is an awesome car.

[alptlubo]

Technology evolution is always good for industry na matter success or failture.