Thread: 991 Visits Shark Werks

Thanks to some of our local chums a 2012 991 S stopped by the Shark Tank for a visit earlier this week:


She's a big girl and yes the rear end is very Aston Martin-like. But at least we've finally gotten rid of those external 5mph bumperettes eh?



The front end is a bit stubby by comparison to the old one to accommodate the new wheel base:



Somehow even the 20s don't really "look" like 20s but they are:



The best angle I think


I do like the way the wing functions:


There's a lot to like, the engine/exhaust note sounds better stock vs the 997.2 PDK we had. The car inside is a plush/luxurious place to be. I don't know that I'd call it 911-business like anymore and if you've sat in a Panamera then you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Lot's of buttons, too many and sadly one for the hand-brake. Neat sun-roof. Mirrors are sort of like a 993 but way too big/bulbous. The front trunk area has a pretty naff battery cover and weird empty spaces underneath. Also looking from the middle of the car forward you end up seeing a very very large gap under the hood which is odd and seems unfinished but minor gripes. There's a lot of suspension, links/changes too. And pressed steel instead of aluminium. More to come

I don't know that black really shows off the 991 in its best light but I'm starting to get used to 'em.

The headlights kinda look 996ish, but the wing is cool for sure. I'm definitely looking forward to checking out the widebody Turbos, the regular Carreras will take a bit of getting used to though.

Awesome car! That's a nice place to put the plate