911 (991) Porsche 911 (991.2) Facelift - Spy Pics & Info
The Porsche 991 is the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 sports car, produced from September 2011 to December 2019. It was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September as the replacement for the 997.
Porsche Guy
Kraftkurve King
Looks like 991.2 is getting active vents that open and close like the 918. Vents are clearly visible (and closed) at the :20 mark of the video above.
klier
Premium
Probably some small changes in bumper design as well...
JohnnyP1997
Tarmac Traveler
http://www.total911.com/exclusive-new-porsche-911-turbo-s-spy-shots-put-992-rumours-to-bed/
Judging by images, the engine cover vants will probably be modified too! Looks like it will have resemblance with classic 911 hood scoops... As seen on the new GTS.
Judging by images, the engine cover vants will probably be modified too! Looks like it will have resemblance with classic 911 hood scoops... As seen on the new GTS.
JohnnyP1997
Tarmac Traveler
The sound!... IT HAS A TURBO ENGINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kingjr9000
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Facelifted Porsche 911 Coming to Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
The facelifted Porsche 991-generation 911 has been spied testing on multiple occasions in recent months. Now it has emerged that the new 911 range should launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 next September.
As is typically the case with facelifted models, some small styling tweaks will be present on the 991.2 range. Such changes will include revised bumpers both front and rear, adjustable front air intakes as well as revised LED daytime running lights. Tweaks to the headlights and taillights are also expected.
Beyond the small visual and aerodynamic modifications for the facelifted Porsche 991, an entirely new range of turbocharged six-cylinder engines are expected to arrive. These new engines will reportedly replace the existing range of naturally aspirated engines leaving the 911 range with just a single all-motor powerplant exclusively for the 911 GT3.
Set to power the facelifted Porsche 911 Carrera will be a turbocharged unit displacing less than 3.0-litres. Despite being smaller than the existing 3.4-litre engine, this new turbocharged engine should deliver about 15 hp more bringing the total figure up to 365 hp. This engine will reportedly be fettled by Porsche’s expert engineers for use in the Carrera S as well which should deliver about 415 hp compared to the current 400 hp.
[Via Autocar]
The facelifted Porsche 991-generation 911 has been spied testing on multiple occasions in recent months. Now it has emerged that the new 911 range should launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 next September.
As is typically the case with facelifted models, some small styling tweaks will be present on the 991.2 range. Such changes will include revised bumpers both front and rear, adjustable front air intakes as well as revised LED daytime running lights. Tweaks to the headlights and taillights are also expected.
Beyond the small visual and aerodynamic modifications for the facelifted Porsche 991, an entirely new range of turbocharged six-cylinder engines are expected to arrive. These new engines will reportedly replace the existing range of naturally aspirated engines leaving the 911 range with just a single all-motor powerplant exclusively for the 911 GT3.
Set to power the facelifted Porsche 911 Carrera will be a turbocharged unit displacing less than 3.0-litres. Despite being smaller than the existing 3.4-litre engine, this new turbocharged engine should deliver about 15 hp more bringing the total figure up to 365 hp. This engine will reportedly be fettled by Porsche’s expert engineers for use in the Carrera S as well which should deliver about 415 hp compared to the current 400 hp.
[Via Autocar]
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
Your opinion?
Facelifted Porsche 911 Rendered
Next year, Porsche is pinned to introduce the midlife facelift for the 991-generation of Porsche 911. Numerous prototypes have been spied testing around the world in recent months and now Theophilus Chin has decided to render how the revised 911 could look.
For starters, the car pictured features heavily tinted headlights which are certainly more menacing than the units currently used by the 911. Additionally, the horizontal LED daytime running lights are now far narrower and based on recent test mules it seems likely that such changes are afoot.
Final changes included by Chin are a new hood with aggressive lines as well as a revised front splitter and air intakes. While the mesh intakes pictured look good, all testers have featured horizontal slats which are believed to be movable.
Beyond the changes rendered, the 991.2 Porsche 911 range will adopt slightly revised taillights as well as tweaks to the rear bumper.
Facelifted Porsche 911 Rendered
Next year, Porsche is pinned to introduce the midlife facelift for the 991-generation of Porsche 911. Numerous prototypes have been spied testing around the world in recent months and now Theophilus Chin has decided to render how the revised 911 could look.
For starters, the car pictured features heavily tinted headlights which are certainly more menacing than the units currently used by the 911. Additionally, the horizontal LED daytime running lights are now far narrower and based on recent test mules it seems likely that such changes are afoot.
Final changes included by Chin are a new hood with aggressive lines as well as a revised front splitter and air intakes. While the mesh intakes pictured look good, all testers have featured horizontal slats which are believed to be movable.
Beyond the changes rendered, the 991.2 Porsche 911 range will adopt slightly revised taillights as well as tweaks to the rear bumper.
kingjr9000
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Porsche 911 hybrid 'possible'
Porsche could develop a petrol-electric version of its sports car icon
5 January 2015
The chances of the long-mooted Porsche 911 plug-in hybrid becoming a reality are strengthening.
While still unconfirmed, Porsche boss Matthias Müller is understood to be warming to the idea. However, Mueller also made it clear that a 911 hybrid wouldn’t be seen for some years, at least until the next-generation 911 launches (as opposed to a hybrid version of the facelifted 911 due later this year). “Maybe in the next generation. Why not?” he said.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-911-hybrid-possible
Porsche could develop a petrol-electric version of its sports car icon
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A facelifted version of the 911 is due to launch later this year
5 January 2015
The chances of the long-mooted Porsche 911 plug-in hybrid becoming a reality are strengthening.
While still unconfirmed, Porsche boss Matthias Müller is understood to be warming to the idea. However, Mueller also made it clear that a 911 hybrid wouldn’t be seen for some years, at least until the next-generation 911 launches (as opposed to a hybrid version of the facelifted 911 due later this year). “Maybe in the next generation. Why not?” he said.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-911-hybrid-possible
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
Another rumor from rennteam:
Yes, the next generation 911 will use hybrid technology but differently than many actually may think. It will also be a "small" hybrid, not a full scale hybrid, whatever this means.
Yes, the next generation 911 will use hybrid technology but differently than many actually may think. It will also be a "small" hybrid, not a full scale hybrid, whatever this means.
picsoubmw
Diesel Dynamiker
I think by "small" hybrid they means the car cannot be driven on electric power only (mild hybrid), which have a limited interest I think. I also doubt Porsche will make such a car, if there is a hybrid 911 I expect it to be a plug-in hybrid.
Twinbeemers
Autobahn Newbie
I think it is only a super capacitor or similar system for occasional bursts of power and storing regenerative power..
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
I think what they mean is that it'll be more like the laf and not the 918.
kingjr9000
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Paul Horrell16 January 2015
Porsche 911 range goes turbo
The next 911 range update will bring turbos for sub-GT3 models. Paul Horrell reports on the end of an era
The turbocharger continues its march across some of our most cherished engines. The next batch of Porsche 911s will get blowers for the mainstream models, Porsche's engineering chief Wolfgang Hatz told us at the Detroit show.
"You have to respect legal requirements [for lower CO2], so yes we're thinking turbos for standard 911s. You can't afford to keep an engine for 10 years any more."
He had earlier explained that the new 911 GT3 RS, which will be launched in March at the Geneva show, features an all-new very powerful naturally aspirated engine. A version of that engine, with turbos but less power, strangely, will be what's in the facelifted 911s in 2016.
"Emissions are important for us," said Hatz, "And we will reduce faster than the industry. Every new model will have lower CO2 than before. There aren't so many technologies to do it. If you look at euro per g/km then it's turbo. Then at the end of the decade electrification has to be the next huge step." Does that mean a hybrid for the all-new 911? "Yes." With expertise from the 918 and 919 racer, Porsche is in a good position.
He also acknowledged that Porsche is developing a four-cylinder turbo for the Cayman and Boxster ranges from 2016. Is it a flat four? "It's not an in-line four or a V4." Will it go into the 911? "Never. That's always a flat six." Phew.
Again in pursuit of better economy and performance, Hatz said Porsche is working on an all-new V8 for the next generation of Cayenne and Panamera. These cars also have to get lighter. He said the objective for the next Cayenne V6 is under two tonnes, even though it will add equipment. At the moment it's nearly 2100kg.
But you don't want to know about base-model SUVs, you want to know about hot semi-racers.
He confirmed there is a Cayman GT4 coming this year. He said it's developed by the motorsport department who do the GT versions of the 911. It will have about 400bhp, and be usefully lighter than a standard car. It's more hardcore than the old Cayman R, he said, and is "for customers who want an entry race car."
And the 911 GT3 RS will be at the Geneva show. Hatz said the existing GT3 surprised people by how civilised it is. He says the GT3 RS is a bigger jump from the GT3 than there was in the 997-generation GT3 to GT3 RS. So we're looking at a pretty rabid car.
But if that's not enough, what about people who want more: a GT2 with turbos? "We have so many 911 variants," - this was minutes after they'd launched the Targa 4 GTS - "but customers do ask for a GT2, and we will decide."
Paul Horrell16 January 2015
Porsche 911 range goes turbo
The next 911 range update will bring turbos for sub-GT3 models. Paul Horrell reports on the end of an era
The turbocharger continues its march across some of our most cherished engines. The next batch of Porsche 911s will get blowers for the mainstream models, Porsche's engineering chief Wolfgang Hatz told us at the Detroit show.
"You have to respect legal requirements [for lower CO2], so yes we're thinking turbos for standard 911s. You can't afford to keep an engine for 10 years any more."
He had earlier explained that the new 911 GT3 RS, which will be launched in March at the Geneva show, features an all-new very powerful naturally aspirated engine. A version of that engine, with turbos but less power, strangely, will be what's in the facelifted 911s in 2016.
"Emissions are important for us," said Hatz, "And we will reduce faster than the industry. Every new model will have lower CO2 than before. There aren't so many technologies to do it. If you look at euro per g/km then it's turbo. Then at the end of the decade electrification has to be the next huge step." Does that mean a hybrid for the all-new 911? "Yes." With expertise from the 918 and 919 racer, Porsche is in a good position.
He also acknowledged that Porsche is developing a four-cylinder turbo for the Cayman and Boxster ranges from 2016. Is it a flat four? "It's not an in-line four or a V4." Will it go into the 911? "Never. That's always a flat six." Phew.
Again in pursuit of better economy and performance, Hatz said Porsche is working on an all-new V8 for the next generation of Cayenne and Panamera. These cars also have to get lighter. He said the objective for the next Cayenne V6 is under two tonnes, even though it will add equipment. At the moment it's nearly 2100kg.
But you don't want to know about base-model SUVs, you want to know about hot semi-racers.
He confirmed there is a Cayman GT4 coming this year. He said it's developed by the motorsport department who do the GT versions of the 911. It will have about 400bhp, and be usefully lighter than a standard car. It's more hardcore than the old Cayman R, he said, and is "for customers who want an entry race car."
And the 911 GT3 RS will be at the Geneva show. Hatz said the existing GT3 surprised people by how civilised it is. He says the GT3 RS is a bigger jump from the GT3 than there was in the 997-generation GT3 to GT3 RS. So we're looking at a pretty rabid car.
But if that's not enough, what about people who want more: a GT2 with turbos? "We have so many 911 variants," - this was minutes after they'd launched the Targa 4 GTS - "but customers do ask for a GT2, and we will decide."
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