The next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo is
nearly upon us. The car is confirmed for a reveal this spring, but this new
batch of spy photos essentially reveals it right now. Save for a few chunks of
black tape still hiding some taillight details, here’s the boosted 911 you’ve
been not-so-patiently waiting for.
We’ve seen plenty of Turbo spy photos and
videos in recent months, so it doesn’t appear Porsche is very interested in
hiding its new hyper 911. And all indications are that it will be very hyper,
with inside sources telling us the car will pack 600 horsepower from its twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six engine. All-wheel drive with all-wheel
steering will reportedly be standard-issue kit, along with an eight-speed
dual-clutch gearbox.
Body-wise, the Turbo will get special
front and rear fascias, with the front having the Porsche Active Aerodynamics
system that debuted on the 991-series model. At higher speeds a front lip
spoiler will deploy, and the rear wing will rise further as well. We’re also
hearing chatter about a specific sports-performance package that will be
offered for the Turbo, giving it more bite for track-day antics.
Speaking of which, we’re tipped off to the
Turbo’s massive brakes which are apparently taken directly from the much
heavier Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. They will sit behind staggered wheels
measuring 20 inches in diameter up front, 21 inches as the back. The boosted
911 should be wider, too, though reports of a 20-millimeter stretch are
unconfirmed. Also unconfirmed is a 0-96 km/h of just 2.5 seconds, but if the
power and weight are legit, we have no trouble believing that figure. What’s
left for Porsche to reveal on the new 911? Not much, save for colors, options,
and of course, confirmation that it will be every bit as mental as it’s shaping
up to be.
