Porsche is hard
at work testing the 992-generation 911 Turbo, recently taking a prototype to
the snowy landscapes of Sweden.
This particular 992 Turbo prototype appears to be
wearing its production-spec body, providing us with a clear look of what
Porsche’s design team have in store for us. The most significant styling
changes are even wider fenders, a fixed rear wing, squared quad exhaust pipes
and Mission E-inspired taillights.
We’ve know about Porsche testing the
latest-generation Turbo for almost 12 months and speculation as to power output
remains rife. The twin-turbocharged six-cylinder
engine powering the new Turbo will deliver in excess of 600 hp. In Turbo S
guise, that figure will likely jump to around 620 hp, if not slightly more.
Thanks to this bump in performance, the 992 Turbo
promises to be even quicker than its predecessor from a standstill, potentially
hitting 100 km/h in as little as 2.5 seconds. Entry-level variants of
the next-gen Porsche 911 aren’t expected to land in dealerships until 2019.
Consequently, Porsche owners shouldn’t expect to receive their new Turbo models
before the 2020 model year. Based on what we’ve seen, however, we think the
wait will be worth it.
Cr : Carscoops
