[UPDATED] First 2020 Shelby GT500 Sold For $1.1MM at Barrett-Jackson

[Darkane]

You have to readesign the entire panel. It’s not just “bending it” a bit more or less. It’s not magically “adding” or “subtracting” material. You must create a new design with new measurements. And then you must retool and create new stamping templates. All 100% brand new.

You might save a couple weeks or a month of design time (and the money associated). But that’s where it ends.

The fact is, it’s a conscious decision to keep this look going. It’s a purpose thing. It’s not due to money or ingenuity. It’s simply some long in the tooth folks that like things the way they’ve always been and refuse to grow (speaking of aesthetics only. The actual dynamics of the vehicles have been improving constantly).

Exactly what I was saying. For example the front fenders now encompass the headlights whereas the 991 didn’t. That right there is a huge new part.

Agree

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[stanglife]

You are comparing apples to oranges. They make a 918, Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan…. Suggesting that 911s only carry on the 911 DNA/look because people are old or don't want to change is pretty narrow-minded and suggests that you just don't get it. Great, Porsche isn't for you but don't wrangle every other car enthusiast into your rant by suggesting everyone feels like you do. Porsche knows what they are doing..but again, maybe you can write them and set the tone for the new 911?

 

[Tomster]

If the 500 turns out to be a turd, I guess I'm getting a frog with a wing on the back.

 

[Darkane]

If the 500 turns out to be a turd, I guess I'm getting a frog with a wing on the back.

Hmm. If you have the means I would go Porsche man.

If I had the means I know without a doubt a GT3 manual would be in the garage.

 

[Tomster]

Hmm. If you have the means I would go Porsche man.

If I had the means I know without a doubt a GT3 manual would be in the garage.

Lets see what the 500 brings. Ive always been a ford guy. Too late for the GT I guess.

 

[9secondko]

I cant imagine the 500 turning out lame.

It’s been extremely late and I assume it’s to ensure that it is special.

It won’t be a turd. Although it may turn it’s competition into its poops after it eats them up at a road course or drag strip.

 

[fiveoboy01]

If the 500 turns out to be a turd, I guess I'm getting a frog with a wing on the back.

I'd get a GT3 RS waaaaaaay before I'd consider a GT500, and LOL at the "experts" here whom assert that Porsche is making a mistake by retaining the classic styling. As well as comparing it to an SVJ which is well over double the price.

 

[SVTSNAKE355]

I'd get a GT3 RS waaaaaaay before I'd consider a GT500, and LOL at the "experts" here whom assert that Porsche is making a mistake by retaining the classic styling. As well as comparing it to an SVJ which is well over double the price.

I would take the GT500 over the gt3 anyday.

 

[obspsd]

I would take the GT500 over the gt3 anyday.

That is for sure.

 

[Tomster]

That is for sure.

Again, lets see what the 500 brings. I will say this..... I am amazed how the lowly GT350R hangs with the likes of the GT3 each year I drive Daytona. I'll throw some videos up soon. Its not all about the nameplate to me. I've always been a Ford guy and for the bang for the buck, Ford is hard to beat. Now add the potential GT500 factor and it could be a game changer.

Lets wait and see. Does anyone have any patience? 3 weeks folks and its shit or get off the pot time.

Until then, speculate all you want. It doesn't mean anything until we know what the 500 is, as opposed to what you all speculate.

 

[BFord1]

Looks unbelievably killer... AND is instantly recognizable as a Porsche.

That’s the 918 Spyder concept.

The production version still looked great but it was subdued in comparison.

Porsche only made 918 of them. On purpose.

Porsche should have taken inspiration from this if they wanted to move things forward aesthetically. Instead they mothballed the styling after they concluded their hybrid experiment.

Shame. The thing broke the ‘Ring record for a street legal production car at the time too.

No one is bagging on Porsche. But definitely nagging in the old, crusty thinking that keeps it from looking every bit as sharp as it’s conpetitors.

Look at Apple Devices. The new iPhone is quite s bit different looking than the original. But still carried the DNA. The new MACBOOK PRO looks very different from the original Titanium PowerBook. But it’s instantly recognizable as an Apple notebook.

Porsche can toss the frog look and still be revognizeable in s nano second. Look at the 918. Perfection.

I'm a die hard Ford guy. But damn that thing looks awesome.

 

[9secondko]

I'm a die hard Ford guy. But damn that thing looks awesome.

It does. Really shows the potential of design teams with a bit of freedom.

 

[9secondko]

I'd get a GT3 RS waaaaaaay before I'd consider a GT500, and LOL at the "experts" here whom assert that Porsche is making a mistake by retaining the classic styling. As well as comparing it to an SVJ which is well over double the price.

And here you compare the Porsche which is way more expensive to the ford..

Plus don’t even know what the 500 can do. Nor have you seen a clear look at it. But ok...

 

[Darkane]

And here you compare the Porsche which is way more expensive to the ford..

Plus don’t even know what the 500 can do. Nor have you seen a clear look at it. But ok...

To be fair, I’m confident a GT3RS will beat a GT500 in every metric as long as the 500 is on stock rubber not a drag slick.

A stock RS can do 11.0@129! That’s insane.

If the 500 can do 129 in the quarter, that’s blistering. Hopefully it can.

 

[speedrx]

To be fair, I’m confident a GT3RS will beat a GT500 in every metric as long as the 500 is on stock rubber not a drag slick.

A stock RS can do 11.0@129! That’s insane.

If the 500 can do 129 in the quarter, that’s blistering. Hopefully it can.

A GT3RS costs around $200K, I would think you could pick up a $70K GT500 and make a few mods to match the GT3RS performance if that was your goal and still be almost $100K better off.

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