Global Vehicles

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August 2004

Porsche 911 still evolving

If any car demonstrates the meaning of the words "automotive evolution," it is the Porsche 911. In the more than four decades since its first dramatic appearance, the 911 has become a symbol of design-concept survival. The new 911, designated 997 by the factory, is a further evolution of all that has gone before. At a glance, the 997 is not so different from the current 996 (which will remain in production for a while). However, technologically it is significantly developed, and changes to the exterior (it is slightly wider and shorter than its predecessor) and interior are also extensive.
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