I'm in love... My new Fav car!

Leon · 11-16-2000, 02:30 AM

Porsche Carrera GT

giambona · 11-16-2000, 06:32 AM

I posted an article on this car a few weeks ago...
http://www.nytimes.com/library/auto/...00porsche.html

~~pennypinch~~ · 11-16-2000, 10:42 AM

Holy hot damn. I'm an absolute Porsche fanatic, and that is a huge score for them. Considering the way they brought the Boxster to the dealership with minimal changed from the car show stand, I'm peeing my pants in anticipation. Maybe I outta change my Christmas list to the parents this year!!

Too lazy to click through the link, Leon. When is that bitch out?

Ice-9 · 11-16-2000, 11:14 AM

Heheh, this has been my desktop picture for weeks. A V-10 in a freaking Porsche? Madness!! I want three...

Nanotech9 · 11-16-2000, 11:17 AM

what were they thinking by putting the shifter so far up the center console? seems a little awkard to me.

the rest of it looks awesome though

kain9i6 · 11-16-2000, 12:25 PM

Who do I have to fvck/kill to get one?? What do they run anyways?? (speed and $ wise)

giambona · 11-16-2000, 12:39 PM

Ice-9, you can send me the your desktop pic? Thanks. giambona@optonline.net

giambona · 11-16-2000, 12:40 PM

It's estimated to cost about $350,000

kain9i6 · 11-16-2000, 01:16 PM

Will they take a check?? ;-)

Leon · 11-16-2000, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanotech9
what were they thinking by putting the shifter so far up the center console? seems a little awkard to me.

the rest of it looks awesome though

I think they did that so you can shift faster. This is if you drive with both hands on the wheel.

hapoo · 11-16-2000, 03:25 PM

nice car!!!

how much? hehe

give us some specs

Leon · 11-16-2000, 03:45 PM

Desktop images:
http://www.us.porsche.com/english/ne...rm/default.htm

Specs:
http://www.us.porsche.com/english/ne...en/default.htm

Aristo · 11-16-2000, 04:45 PM

This car kick @$$. Hopefully one day I could afford it.

~~pennypinch~~ · 11-16-2000, 05:34 PM

"Configuration V10 induction engine with 68° cylinder angle
Displacement 5.5 liters
Horsepower 410 kW (558 hp)
Max. rpm 8200"

Fuel tank capacity 90L

Uh, 90 litres? Isn't that a little large for a sports car? I mean, I guess with 10 cylinders to power, it'd only go 45 feet with a normal carrera tank, but still!

I think my Durango only has 100 L, for comparison...

speedracer120 · 11-17-2000, 12:42 AM

Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) under 4 seconds
0-120 mph (0-200 km/h) under 10 seconds

Jeez, I wonder how the wind would feel on my face in those condintions.

Aristo · 11-17-2000, 01:10 AM

Have you taken a front row ride of Superman in Six Flags? This car is even faster than Superman.

hapoo · 11-17-2000, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dodo90024
Have you taken a front row ride of Superman in Six Flags? This car is even faster than Superman.

Superman goes from 0-100 in under 3 seconds. but i guess its just as good.

~~pennypinch~~ · 11-17-2000, 07:34 AM

Porsche has a habit of underestimating their accelleration and top speeds by a good half second/top speed (case in point: the 993 Turbo [1998] was quoted to run "under five seconds", when most magazines were clocking times under or around 4). Thus, I would fully expect this little cabriolet to properly rip out almost every hair follicle on the top of the owner's head.
If you're talking about a curb weight of only 1,250 kg's, and 558 hp, it doesn't take fuzzy math to figure out that car will accellerate...rather quickly. That's an exact calculation, mind you.

Aristo · 11-17-2000, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hapoo

Quote:

Originally posted by dodo90024
Have you taken a front row ride of Superman in Six Flags? This car is even faster than Superman.

Superman goes from 0-100 in under 3 seconds. but i guess its just as good.

It does? I thought it's under 4 seconds. My bad.

speedracer120 · 11-17-2000, 02:20 PM

Yeah, it's about time for me to get out of the house and go to a real amusement park. I just went to Knott's on Wednesday. The only real rides are Supreme Scream and Ghost Rider. I must say Ghost Rider is one hell of a woodent coaster. Supreme Scream is good but not as good as The Edge at Magic Mountain.

Aristo · 11-17-2000, 02:23 PM

I took my girlfriend to Knott's last week. When she was on Supreme Scream with me, she was scared to cry. Me feel bad.

hapoo · 11-17-2000, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dodo90024
I took my girlfriend to Knott's last week. When she was on Supreme Scream with me, she was scared to cry. Me feel bad.

hey fear and women are good. it gets them aroused

ArkiStan · 11-17-2000, 07:36 PM

I got aroused last night! Even though it was like 20 degrees. It's really cold here in the Bay Area these days.

(now let's see how off topic we can get this)

Aristo · 11-18-2000, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ucbstan
I got aroused last night! Even though it was like 20 degrees.

I really don't want to know.

Ice-9 · 11-18-2000, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ucbstan
I got aroused last night! Even though it was like 20 degrees. It's really cold here in the Bay Area these days.

(now let's see how off topic we can get this)

Yeah, goddamit! I was always being told how nice and warm it was in California ALL YEAR ROUND!! What's up with this cold? If I wanted frost on my windshield, I would have stayed in NEW YORK!

ArkiStan · 11-18-2000, 05:55 AM

I know man. I swear SF shouldn't be California anymore. They should cut the state off right below SF and make the Bay Area and everything above a new state. Call it Calaska or something. Can you believe it actually snowed in SF a couple days ago?

Aristo · 11-18-2000, 10:20 AM

I don't remember it's that cold from the previous winter. <shiver>

speedracer120 · 11-18-2000, 11:15 PM

You guys are wimps, it was just a little cold snap.

But I must admit, it does seem like this winter in California is a tad bit colder.

11-16-2000, 11:14 AM	#4
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11-16-2000, 11:17 AM	#5
Nanotech9 Vice Admiral Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Gone Wheeling! Posts: 4,408	what were they thinking by putting the shifter so far up the center console? seems a little awkard to me. the rest of it looks awesome though __________________

11-16-2000, 02:30 AM	#1
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,112	Porsche Carrera GT

11-16-2000, 06:32 AM	#2
giambona Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 561	I posted an article on this car a few weeks ago... http://www.nytimes.com/library/auto/...00porsche.html

11-16-2000, 10:42 AM	#3
~~pennypinch~~ FREE TO BOTHER SOME OTHER FORUM Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,539	Holy hot damn. I'm an absolute Porsche fanatic, and that is a huge score for them. Considering the way they brought the Boxster to the dealership with minimal changed from the car show stand, I'm peeing my pants in anticipation. Maybe I outta change my Christmas list to the parents this year!! Too lazy to click through the link, Leon. When is that bitch out?

11-16-2000, 12:25 PM	#6
kain9i6 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Signal Hill, Ca Posts: 855	Who do I have to fvck/kill to get one?? What do they run anyways?? (speed and $ wise)

11-16-2000, 12:39 PM	#7
giambona Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 561	Ice-9, you can send me the your desktop pic? Thanks. giambona@optonline.net

11-16-2000, 12:40 PM	#8
giambona Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 561	It's estimated to cost about $350,000

11-16-2000, 01:16 PM	#9
kain9i6 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Signal Hill, Ca Posts: 855	Will they take a check?? ;-)

11-16-2000, 03:25 PM	#11
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,269	nice car!!! how much? hehe give us some specs

11-16-2000, 03:45 PM	#12
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,112	Desktop images: http://www.us.porsche.com/english/ne...rm/default.htm Specs: http://www.us.porsche.com/english/ne...en/default.htm

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Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,577	This car kick @$$. Hopefully one day I could afford it.

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11-16-2000, 05:34 PM	#14
~~pennypinch~~ FREE TO BOTHER SOME OTHER FORUM Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,539	"Configuration V10 induction engine with 68° cylinder angle Displacement 5.5 liters Horsepower 410 kW (558 hp) Max. rpm 8200" Fuel tank capacity 90L Uh, 90 litres? Isn't that a little large for a sports car? I mean, I guess with 10 cylinders to power, it'd only go 45 feet with a normal carrera tank, but still! I think my Durango only has 100 L, for comparison...

11-17-2000, 12:42 AM	#15
speedracer120 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: HB,CA/PA Posts: 3,399	Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) under 4 seconds 0-120 mph (0-200 km/h) under 10 seconds Jeez, I wonder how the wind would feel on my face in those condintions.

11-17-2000, 01:10 AM	#16
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,577	Have you taken a front row ride of Superman in Six Flags? This car is even faster than Superman.

11-17-2000, 07:34 AM	#18
~~pennypinch~~ FREE TO BOTHER SOME OTHER FORUM Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,539	Porsche has a habit of underestimating their accelleration and top speeds by a good half second/top speed (case in point: the 993 Turbo [1998] was quoted to run "under five seconds", when most magazines were clocking times under or around 4). Thus, I would fully expect this little cabriolet to properly rip out almost every hair follicle on the top of the owner's head. If you're talking about a curb weight of only 1,250 kg's, and 558 hp, it doesn't take fuzzy math to figure out that car will accellerate...rather quickly. That's an exact calculation, mind you.

11-17-2000, 02:20 PM	#20
speedracer120 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: HB,CA/PA Posts: 3,399	Yeah, it's about time for me to get out of the house and go to a real amusement park. I just went to Knott's on Wednesday. The only real rides are Supreme Scream and Ghost Rider. I must say Ghost Rider is one hell of a woodent coaster. Supreme Scream is good but not as good as The Edge at Magic Mountain.

11-17-2000, 02:23 PM	#21
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,577	I took my girlfriend to Knott's last week. When she was on Supreme Scream with me, she was scared to cry. Me feel bad.

11-17-2000, 07:36 PM	#23
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: living with my mommy Posts: 5,543	I got aroused last night! Even though it was like 20 degrees. It's really cold here in the Bay Area these days. (now let's see how off topic we can get this)

11-18-2000, 05:55 AM	#26
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: living with my mommy Posts: 5,543	I know man. I swear SF shouldn't be California anymore. They should cut the state off right below SF and make the Bay Area and everything above a new state. Call it Calaska or something. Can you believe it actually snowed in SF a couple days ago?

11-18-2000, 10:20 AM	#27
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,577	I don't remember it's that cold from the previous winter. <shiver>

11-18-2000, 11:15 PM	#28
speedracer120 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: HB,CA/PA Posts: 3,399	You guys are wimps, it was just a little cold snap. But I must admit, it does seem like this winter in California is a tad bit colder.