True but I bet on finance the monthly payments could easily end up the same.
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
- Thread starter daro911
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Well, just as the Spyders were approaching extinction, there is a small sign that they may be beginning to multiply again. So, that calls for serving up another video from Spyder.tv [
] Can't see any decent English speaking ones left, but this one needs no commentary anyway[] Whoever gets the Silver one, just in time for Winter, can enjoy themselves trying to emulate this one[] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paD9of5hYfw&feature=related
] Can't see any decent English speaking ones left, but this one needs no commentary anyway[] Whoever gets the Silver one, just in time for Winter, can enjoy themselves trying to emulate this one[] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paD9of5hYfw&feature=relatedHadn't thought about that. Maybe it is winter rubber and that's why he's got none Spyder wheels on i.e. those wheels were not one of the wheel options for the Spyder. Spyder.tv may have to start doing repeats, but i'll try not toORIGINAL: daro911Winter rubber would you say Mr Flat6 aka "King of the Spydermen videos"ORIGINAL: flat6 Whoever gets the Silver one, just in time for Winter, can enjoy themselves trying to emulate this one[
Well, just one, for anyone who has joined this marathon thread late on[] http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/trackdayvideos/278347/video_audi_r8_spyder_v8_v_porsche_boxster_spyder.html
If Sky can devote an entire channel to recycling Bond films then Spyder TV may well have legs...
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] Spyder.tv acquired some new footage yesterday. It might as well be aired The first one doesn't tell us anything new, but i'm a sucker for the red with black wheels combination[] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVL2-LOKpXA Oh how wrong were these guys in their speculation about how this unusual prototype would slot in. Just goes to show, you can't believe everything you read[] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSuMGfk5o98
What do you mean - does yours not have the turbo? []
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Just written my Christmas list - I think you all know what's top of my list.[] However, to avoid total disappointment I have added one of these to the list:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPIDERMAN-ONESIE-ALLINONE-FANCYDRESS-MENS-LADIES-SLEEPSUIT-PYJAMAS-BNWT-PRIMARK-/330811241933 Get your order in early - they wont hang around long![]
] However, to avoid total disappointment I have added one of these to the list:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPIDERMAN-ONESIE-ALLINONE-FANCYDRESS-MENS-LADIES-SLEEPSUIT-PYJAMAS-BNWT-PRIMARK-/330811241933 Get your order in early - they wont hang around long![]The next Spyder will be on the 911 platform... The plans for the models are as follows. The 991 GT3 will be the last 911 race car. The 2nd generation of the next Cayman i.e. the 982, will be developed to blend in some of the superior traction of the 911 with the mid-engined handling of the 982 platform to make the Cayman the prime option for racing. The 911 will continue to become more of a GT car, continuing to dominate the spaces in which Aston Martin's, Maserati's, Mercedes AMG's, Corvettes, Jaguars and Audi R8 operate. The new 960 mid-engined supercar that will sit above the 911 and below the 918, will take on the mid-engined supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini. The 991 based Spyder will be introduced when the 991 GT3 retires to make way for the 982 race car. This is some years away. The 911 Spyder will use weight saving techiques from the last of the 991 generation GT3. Being a Spyder, it will be strictly a 2 seater and it will have a manual, detachable roof like the 987 Spyder. It will be a limited production model, expected to appeal to those who want a near GT3 type driving experience combined with open air fun. There will not be another Boxster Spyder as the Boxster will be focussed on a 'every day roadster' theme rather than exploring any niches, as that will be more successfully achieved through the 911. Now, there's no factual evidence behind this story. Motoring journalists are always stringing together a number of their best guesses into what they believe is a coherent hypothesis. Question is, do you think this is a coherent and plausible hypothesis?
Who's the journalist? Some have more credibility than others. I'm a professional cynic (but my heart's not in it)... so I'm going to say no way!
911's historically have always been Speedsters never Spyders. Last 911 Speedster was the total opposite to all previous Speedsters which have always been stripped back lightweight models hence Speedsters 997 Speedster ripped up the blueprint and went 100% fat heavy over specced as far from light and nimble as one could possibly have got and no manual box either![
] If there is ever another 911 based Speedster lets hope it reverts to the original concept 981 Spyder may well happen if the accountants can improve the bottom line and make some serious money this time around as it was a great image booster for the 987 range IMO but apparently despite the 10% premium which with air con added back 99 times out of 100 proved more like a 12% premium but 50% less sales than predicted pretty much killed the development costs However as the 981 already has the Spyder sports chassis option available today the differences will mainly revolve around one new rear deck lid and hopefully a slightly more user friendly roof concept and the sales figures might stand a better chance of making it all the way to the bank and back []And OPC Spyders might not be around by Christmas either. Get your order in early [ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Just written my Christmas list - I think you all know what's top of my list.[
]I mean that this is what journalists do. After listening to the video that speculated that the spyder prototype was going to be a entry level 987 with an Audi 4 cylinder turbo, I thought I could do better myself[
]. Also see this lazy rendering. It's just 99% 987 Spyder with 918 rear lights grafted on and a slightly altered rear deck. I think i've put more imagination into where Porsche might go [] (although the Porsche 960 rumours are 'Google-able', but as daro911 says, it'd more likely be a Speedster than a Spyder if 911 based. What say you?[] What will replace our Spyder, if anything? http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/10/02/rendering-2014-porsche-550-spyder/Very valid points daro911. With the 997 Speedster they did seem to disappoint those like yourself who are closely familiar with the original concept. So, the 911 is overdue a lightweight open top variant, so who knows, they may do it 'right' next time [ORIGINAL: daro911911's historically have always been Speedsters never Spyders. Last 911 Speedster was the total opposite to all previous Speedsters which have always been stripped back lightweight models hence Speedsters  997 Speedster ripped up the blueprint and went 100% fat heavy over specced as far from light and nimble as one could possibly have got and no manual box either![
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Might invalidate any warranty on his fillings - my, that looked bumpy.
Mmm... Cartoon Spyder looks a bit unfinished. No engine mods either so you would feel a bit of a chump on a track day looking all mouth but no trousers!
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