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Caught on a congested highway in Germany, the new Porsche 997 gets a bit of a closer look as it gets time to hit the first offical public showing later this year. Sleek lines, 996 heritage, and some new points of interest are now clear. Johnny on the spot had a camera and they tell all. You can run but when it comes to traffic you can't hide.

Porsche 997 photgraphed March 30, 2004.

Delivery starts in Europe in September 2004
Motor : 6 Cylinder-Boxer
Displacement: 3824 cc
Power : 355 PS / 261 KW max.
Torque : 400 Nm
Gearbox : 6-speed manual 6-Speed Automatic
0-100km/h = 5 Seconds
Top Speed: 293 km/h
Front tires : 235 / 35 ZR 19 Bridgestone Potenza
Rear Tires : 295 / 30 ZR 19 Bridgestone Potenza

	A look back to the single round headlights.
	Silver - always nice. The tape is the subtle camouflage. An attempt to pass it off as a 996 street car. Those that know better... know better.
	Distinctive. The Sleek modern lines continue...
	The 911 continues to get bigger Waiting in traffic ; agony. Some nice 19" wheels the 997 is sporting, and the Bridgestones continue as the tires equipped. Ceramic discs are fitted to this unit, Are they going to be standard equipment?
	Old and New. Compared to its older brother just behind the new 997 - A 996 is the travel companion.
	At the front. A revised front fascia, new lighting, profile, and much more front ducting for the water radiators.
	Rear lights. Another close-up of the tape work, The rear lights have a very distinctive shape change from the 911 heritage.
	The usual sight to most. Rear bumper and the ever so big exhaust pipes. Bigger spoiler as well.
	Rear coachwork. The 997 looks to be much wider than the 996, but the bodywork has been blended ever so carefully. The 19" wheels even look reasonable.