The facelifted 992-generation Porsche 911 GTS has been spied testing once again as the automaker gears up for a market launch before the end of this year. This particular prototype was snapped during the final days of its winter testing regime and our spy photographers speculate that the center-lock wheels are a telltale that this is indeed a GTS. While it may not look considerably different than the current model, there are still plenty of changes you’ll notice if you put on your glasses.
Many of the changes have been made on the
front end. The headlights are new and while the overall shape has gone
unchanged, Porsche has tweaked the shape of the four small LED DRLs within
them. Additionally, the front air intakes are much larger than the outgoing 911
GTS, allowing Porsche to reduce the size of the small central grille area. The
new intakes also stand out because they now have three horizontal slats rather
than one and instead of the radiators being open and easily visible, they are
hidden by a second set of slats, this time running vertically and with the
ability to open and close.
Porsche has also made some changes to the
911 GTS’s rear end. For example, the LED taillights and light bar have been
tweaked while the shape of the bumper has also been altered. In addition, the
two exhausts have been pushed closer together and now sit nearer the center of
the bumper. Alterations have also been made to the intakes on the engine cover.
Limited details are known about the
powertrain of the new 911 GTS. In October last year, spy photographers spotted
another GTS prototype testing at the Nurburgring but that model was
particularly intriguing as it had yellow stickers across the exterior,
suggesting it was equipped with a hybrid powertrain. This led to speculation
that the 911 GTS could be sold exclusively as a hybrid. However, the lack of
yellow stickers on this latest prototype indicates that won’t be the case.