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    ^^^^^ That’s the one to get.
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    Quote Originally Posted by echappist View Post
    But, it's a fun shooting brake (possibly wagon).

    Image from: https://www.freep.com/story/money/ca...r/69608686007/

    One of these was in the neighborhood this week and I can verify it does in fact stop traffic. And pretty women.

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    The previous pic with the blue one was more flattering but on that green one the angle make it looks like a VW Scirocco that has been stretched by the nose a bit too far until it ended up with a duck beak.
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    To be fair, a lot of modern estates/ wagons look like that from that particular perspective. Has more to do with optics than actual dimensions of the vehicle.

    Also, the blending of C- and D-pillars (or perhaps it’s just one big C-pillar) gives the illusion of a hatchback, whereas there’s quite a bit more behind the rear seats. Aesthetically, i prefer the more traditional approach found on the Avant A6 e-tron.

    Here's the Avant A6 e-tron from a similar perspective. Having an actual D-pillar (as opposed to a wrap-around glass pane) gives it a longer looker, despite both it and the Taycan being ~195" in total length (though the latter does seem to be a tad front heavy).


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    Quote Originally Posted by echappist View Post
    Here's the Avant A6 e-tron from a similar perspective.
    Is that a real car or a concept?

    Here are the two Porsche sisters, with the "blunt" and "stretched" noses:


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    Is the top one a Panamera?

    As for the e-tron A6 Avant, it's supposed for go on sale in 2024.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 72gmc View Post
    I see a few Taycans on my commuting routes.

    They seem wide to me. Not sure they are, maybe it’s just the shape.
    Speaking of wide, I saw an Audi A6 Avant Performance and that's a wide car. The wheels appear to be even wider than the car itself.

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    Near a market by my house, no idea year/model but the blue/black looks great, bonus points for no red calipers.



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    Quote Originally Posted by ides1056 View Post
    Do you wear a HRM when you drive that?
    I have not driven it in the re-build state yet :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by claritycycler View Post
    Near a market by my house, no idea year/model but the blue/black looks great, bonus points for no red calipers.
    This is a current model 718 Boxster Spyder. An incredible car. Naturally aspirated flat 6 4.0 l, 414 hp. It's the Boxster version of the 718 GT4. The color is called Shark Blue. The black calipers are an option. One of these is on the short list for my next P car if the track bug ever subsides. They look spectacular in Racing Yellow. For the moment, I prefer a roof in case I inadvertently ever find myself upside down.
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    Something must be happening this weekend at the old Formula One track in town Circuit Tremblant. Because all of a sudden there seem to be a plethora of cars in this vein with regular looking guys filling them up at PetroCanada…
    Most likely a regional arm of the Porsche Club holding a track event. When not hosting professional events, tracks generate revenue by renting out to car clubs (e.g. PCA, BMWCCA, etc.) or for profit track organizations (Chin, NASA etc).

    The events are non-competitive with passing by consent (signals given) but everyone driving at the limit of their and the car's abilities. Run groups are determined by experience. Beginners start with in-car instructors and then progress to solo with intermittent instruction and eventually full solo. There are fairly stringent criteria for promotion in most reputable clubs. Once past beginner status, most cars require upgrades in tires, brakes, suspension and safety (half cage, rigid seats, five point harnesses, HANS) to run reliably and safely in the upper run groups. Some people choose to run retired full race cars (like Lionel's 991.2 Cup) rather than modified street cars. The sky is the limit but the wise invest in their skills, data acquisition and car safety/reliability rather than just buying horsepower.

    It's a blast. Here's a shot of my modest 718CS at a recent event. I'm in my third year with 41 track days and in an upper intermediate group (PCA white).

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    Quote Originally Posted by kdawg View Post
    I like the sort of industrial look - but those exhausts look stupid and are asking for trouble.
    They're functional and for the track only. They are there to avoid trouble, not ask for it. Some tracks near residential areas have noise limits. There are dB detectors somewhere along the track and cars are black flagged (called off the track) if they exceed the limit. These accessories soften the sound (the 4RS is incredibly loud car in stock form at high rpm) and direct the sound away from the detector. Don't worry, he knows they are a visual abomination. They'll be off for street use.
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    Very nice. !

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    Got this one back after a full re build.... A real joy !




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    https://bringatrailer.com/2023/08/07...tion-from-wob/

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    This 959 sitting at a cool million with 12 days to go...

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    I like this'un.

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