911 (991) [Spy Shots] 2011 Porsche 911 (991) Spy pics & info

[Poverty]

Maybe I'm being nostalgic, but after seeing a classic 1970's 911 drive past me earlier today, I feel that the new 991 has forgotten it's roots. Curves, a semblance of a flat rear deck, a swept-back A pillar and a low roofline? Are we really talking about a 911?

The 991 evokes supercar-esque superlatives - sleek; curvy; sexy. These are words that I do not associate with the 911. The 911, at it's core, is ugly. It has design cues that would not work on any other car. Those large, circular headlights, that upright windscreen and the frog-like rear end - imagine a Ferrari with any of those styling elements and Luca di Montezemolo will personally come and punch your lights out. But ultimately the 911's looks have become it's defining character; a car which shouldn't have worked, whether it be from a design or engineering standpoint, but which has gone on to become an icon of the automotive industry and a design classic. It is an institution and the elements that make the 911 a 911 should always remain.

But from a styling standpoint, the new 991 breaks the trend of it's forefathers and has become something different. Too big, too curvy, too sleek. I'm sad to say, it just doesn't look like a 911.

the 911 has always been a pretty car.

This is my fav retro 911

 

[klier]

^^^ never seen that before! Looks stunning I agree!

 

[K-A]

the 911 has always been a pretty car.

This is my fav retro 911

My Brother has a white one. Looks exactly like this:

 

[Merc1]

Ahh yes the "slant nose" model from the 80's. My favorite was the slant nose turbo cabriolet. MC Hammer had one, emphasis on had.


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[klier]

Love it! The white one looks sweet too!

 

[picsoubmw]

New pictures from AMS :

 

[LaArtist]

Oh yes please!!!!!

 

[Merc1]

So pure and clean of a design. Amazing. I wish Mercedes would go back to this school of design.


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[klier]

Fantastic!!

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I am anticipating something really special with the introduction of the Panamera II (MY 2015) and the new sub-Panamera model line code named "Pajun" due for intro in 2015/2016. Criticism of the Panameras' exterior design has not fallen on deaf ears at Porsche AG (or better said, the VW Group) and if this new 911 is anything to go by, I speculate that we will see a far sleeker, very svelte successor.

 

[Zonda]

Gespritz!

What an amazing car this will be!

 

[7saen]

Oh It's good.. It's sooo good!!
The proportions are divine! it's gonna be a stunner in the metal!!

Now bring out a new 928!!

 

[Levi68]

You know what? When I see the new 911 (991), I just can't wait for the new Cayman (981).

 

[Human]

****, I want one so bad

+1 (!)

 

[Levi68]

Oh It's good.. It's sooo good!!
The proportions are divine! it's gonna be a stunner in the metal!!

Now bring out a new 928!!

Exactly. 928 is my favorite Porsche of all times.

Still can't wait for the new 911 GT3 (991).

 

[donkeykong]

 

[Betty Swollocks]

New pictures from AMS :

That does look absolutely stunning. One of the best looking cars I have ever seen in this shot.

 

[Michael]

Oh wow. It is really nice and proportional.

Remember all the controversy over whether the convertible version was going to be a hardtop? Has that been put to sleep?

Does anyone else think that there may be a hard top under that black tarp? That thing is so tightly pulled that it just doesn't look like a soft top. You can even see some creases under it as if there is a hardtop?

 

[south]

I knew it!


Best regards,
south

 

[Poverty]

My Brother has a white one. Looks exactly like this:

Your brother is such a lucky man. So jealous!

If I won the lottery I would have one in my collection along with the UrQuattro. My two fave retro cars!