It’s hard to believe the redesigned Porsche 911 was
introduced nearly a year ago, but the company has been slowing rolling out new
variants ever since then. The latest was the entry-level 911 Carrera and it
appears the next could be the long-awaited 911 Turbo. Recently spotted in coupe and
cabriolet guise, the 911 Turbo doesn’t stray far from the standard model as it
features a familiar front fascia with large air intakes and LED lighting units.
Bigger changes occur further back as the coupe has
stylish five-spoke wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking
system with yellow calipers. The model has also been equipped with aerodynamic
side skirts and wider rear fenders with prominent intakes.
The unique styling continues at the rear as the car
has a power-deployable rear wing with an integrated third brake light.
Underneath, is a new bumper with an integrated dual exhaust system and large
opening near the outside edges.
The interior should echo the standard model, so
drivers can expect to find an analog tachometer that is flanked by two 7-inch
displays. There should also be a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a
sport steering wheel and the Sport Chrono Package.
Porsche has been tight-lipped about performance
specifications, but previous reports have suggested the car will use a
twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six engine that produces around 592 hp. That’s a pretty big jump from the current rating of 533 hp, but the 911 Carrera S has 30 hp more than its predecessor.
We can expect a host of
other performance changes. Nothing is official, but we wouldn’t be surprised if
the car comes equipped with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, rear axle steering
and a sport suspension that reduces the ride height by 10 mm. Since Porsche is using the
Frankfurt Motor Show to highlight the all-new Taycan, the 911 Turbo could debut
at either the Los Angeles or Geneva Motor Show.
