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Jack (Gilles27)
New member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 27
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 2:13 pm: | |
I think the greatest irony about Porsche is the way in which they have re-engineered their cars, so that they are more doctor and lawyer friendly at the expense of their racing heritage. My friend bought a Carrera, only to find out that if he tracked it, he would undoubtedly cook the engine. Naturally, FACTORY cooling kits are available, but their installation VOIDS the warranty. He sold it, and bought a 550. |
Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member
Username: Willis360
Post Number: 592
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 9:53 am: | |
Porsche helped on the Harley V-Rod engine |
Dave L (Davel)
Junior Member
Username: Davel
Post Number: 98
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 9:15 am: | |
So sad and silly. Clearly this is not what Porsche has been about. They will learn the hard way. Id rather see Porsche build a motorcycle. |
Mr. 001 (Racer_001)
Junior Member
Username: Racer_001
Post Number: 56
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 3:36 am: | |
Hopefully Ferrari will stick to there roots. |
Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
New member
Username: Wsawyer
Post Number: 36
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 6:08 pm: | |
That would be Ferry Porsche's son, also named Ferry. He also designed the original 911 and the 904. |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Junior Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 102
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 5:49 pm: | |
great article. i have railed similarly (though not quite as eloquently) on other porsche outlets.
one potential error though, if memory serves, the Porsche Design goods like briefcases and the like are not in fact made by PAG, they are generally made by a wholly separate company run by one of Ferry's descendants whose name happens to be Porsche too, of course.
doody. |
Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member
Username: Bahiaau
Post Number: 179
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 5:20 pm: | |
Great article. Very true. I'm interested in whether this will be a blunder for Porsche as well. I agree with the author in that car companys should not try to be all things to all people. I hope Ferrari does not go down this road, but I fear they will. |
Ernesto Sgroi (T88power)
Member
Username: T88power
Post Number: 258
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 3:22 pm: | |
Found this on some Porsche community - dont ask what I was doing there... bored I guess
http://www.pistonheads.com/truth/default.asp?storyId=3809
Ernesto |