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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
Yeah, that's just flat out 100% false when talking about the 997 and 987 which both have the M97.
By all means, show me another sub 3000 lb sports car with 300 hp.
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I thought the M97 still had the weak cylinder wall problem? I know the M97 IMS bearings weren't an issue. They still bother me because the intermediate shaft seems like an idiotic design in the first place. The same way the early M96 bothers me because of the idiotic on/off VVT that is chain tensioner actuated.
What I meant was for 2 seaters (911 back seats only fit toddlers) without a whole lot of luggage space, 3000lbs seems like a lot to me, even with an H6. The M97 being heavier than average for its power output doesn't help. They have pretty heavy chassis to start with.
Don't get me wrong I see the merits of the cars, but the 987.2 just sounds more appealing than the 987.1. New engine design that's lighter, more powerful, and doesn't have the bad legacy of the M96. But I would probably go nuts on the weight reduction mods if I had money.