[flwbyu]

I have seen spy photo's of the new Porsche 928 and thought what about a new 968 model. So, I decided to put my limited Photoshop skills to work and create a mock-up of the "2012" Porsche 968.



I used Porsche parts (i.e. Carrera GT Headlights, Cayman rear side vents, 997 911 front, etc.) when creating my prototype. This way I would hopefully keep the Porsche theme. I hope you enjoy!

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[flash]

that is some danged nice work



i'd love to see what that looks like with a flying buttress back window (like on a cayman kit i just saw) and no rear wing



and man does that give me an idea - i've just about had it with the splitter on my car, and am seriously considering retrofitting an entire front end like that one

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[Anchorman]

Turn it into a cab and I'm on the waiting list. I wish my Photoshop skills were up to your "limited" ones. Nicely done.

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[Ryan]

Very nice. Our cars have great lines and it doesn't take much to make them look fresh. The 944 roofline/hatch would have to go.

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[flash]

yeah - i think that is one of the reasons the car is not holding value well - it has a bit of a dated look about it - these days, if the rear hatch opens up, it seems that it pretty much needs to have either a 3rd row of seating or an italian V-12 under it - lol

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[Jason Judd]

I want one!



Jason

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[Ryan]

Flash, just get a hold of an injection mold company and have a new front end created. God, what would that cost? Then it is just a matter of cutting in those headlights......should be done in a month.

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='flash' date='Oct 23 2006, 02:21 AM']that is some danged nice work



i've just about had it with the splitter on my car, and am seriously considering retrofitting an entire front end like that one

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Just drop me a line when your ready to part w/ that splitter Flash.

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[flash]

ryan - did that - 8k for the mock up and mold



i'm pretty serious about the splitter though - my car is just too danged low - even though i fabbed up some skid plates to help, it still manages to get snagged - just had it reshot for the 4th time - really tired of that



i've been working on getting the one for the turbo since i saw it at parade, but am still waiting for gert to track down the part - i sent him shots a week and a half ago, and have talked to him a few times since then, but so far, no luck



failing that, i might see if i can grab a 996 or 993 front end and modifiy it

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[flwbyu]

I just wanted to thank everyone for the comments. I debated the "whale tail" on the back of the car or not. I would love to see Porsche introduce a new version of the 968. In any event, here is a version without the tail.

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[Ryan]

This looks like a Ferrari model I saw in a magazine. I can't remember if it was a design exercise or a real car.

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[flwbyu]

This looks like a Ferrari model I saw in a magazine. I can't remember if it was a design exercise or a real car.

Well, I was trying to create something that looked sporty. However, I was not looking at anything else when I created the mock-up. It's funny that it ended up looking similar to several cars. I have always thought that the 968 had some similar features to the Ferrari's (i.e. two door coupe 599 GTB). It would be interesting to have a discussion on "what the new 968 would be like?". I was also hoping it would inspire others to put up there own ideas for a "new porsche 968". Thanks for all of the comments!

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[BigL2U]

AWESOME!!!!

Will it come with a retractable hard top??? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Renalicious]

Nice! Maybe send it to Porsche and see what they think? hehe <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Maybe update it with a new engine too, a 3.6L V6 or I6, 350HP. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



It'd be nice. I wonder what it would take to get headlights like those on a 968?

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[ether_joe]

I've been enjoying this thread but realized I hadn't posted yet. Great pics! Awesome photoshopping!



Re a new 968, as excited as I would be, I don't see how it would fit in the current range - I mean, the Cayman fills the spot right now, but trades off front engine utility for mid engine performance.



A new 928 I can see, plus it's easy to pull off - Panamera chassis makes a coupe version just a modification. I for one am excited about the new 928 - loads more exciting to me than the Ferrari 599 which I think looks pretty ugly.



I think where a new 968 could work would be a smaller hatchback for the utility aspect, get back to the 924/944 'first Porsche' roots with a moderate engine, low weight, tight chassis and handling, and grins all day long. . . they would have to design a new engine though yes? I mean does a flat-fix even fit in a front engine car? I would think it's too tall.

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[ds968]

looks great to me, just as pictured



a small block V8 with around 450 hp would be the right match for that profile.



( by 2012 350hp will be par for Honda Civics , the way things are going.. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> )



and of course, if they can keep it to under ..say.. $75 k .





yeah, that'll happen <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Scott Collins]

Schweeet pics. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Those headlights just made my '92 seem like a '72! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



That mod alone brings the car up to date, which says a lot about the design staying fresh. Nice touch, but definately lose the tail....



Someone, anyone, please, make those headlights for real for me and my baby! (...for under $500, plus tax and shipping...)

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[MichelleJD]

So, what would the rear end look like? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[rxter]

Sorry folks, crusing some old threads looking for help on wind deflectors for a cab and I am reading some interesting ones....



Revisiting this 2012 968 thread, has anyone ever seen or considered converting the coupe from a hatchback into a 2-seater hardtop? When I look at the light colored coupes and imagine them without the big glass they look very sexy. Would be a supremely challenging mod, but one of a kind from what I can tell.

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[ds968]

I was actually exploring the option of converting it to look similar to a real sports coupe's <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> hardtop

( as close as possible to the lines of an Aston Martin or a Jaguar roof & rear window ) but not limiting it to a 2-seater as you mentioned, since I wanted to keep the interior cabin as is..



I don't recall anymore what the estimated cost was, but I know that at the time I did not think it was all that prohibitive.. what held me back, and still holds me back to this day is that I have absolutely no confidence that any shop(s) can 1) design and 2) execute the job in a way such as to make the car look like it came off the factory floor that way... in other words, absolutely perfect aesthetically and without the slightest indication this is a modified version of what was a different car.

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