2011 Porsche 911 Carrera: Next Generation Model Spied

Not that Porsche really needs to camouflage its next generation 911 as even non-Porschephiles are aware of the fact that every 911 stylistically resembles the previous, sometimes even an earlier model. However, it would be unfair to support that nothing has changed on the new 911 that is internally called the 998. Scheduled to arrive in late 2011, Porsche's new bread-and-butter model will wear the 'same-old' 911 suit refreshed with styling cues from the new Panamera sport sedan, mainly in what concerns the front-end design.

Other than that, these latest spy shots of an early prototype model show that the new 911 sports a lower roofline and a visibly wider rear track, while it also appears that the car has slightly grown in length. The heavily camouflaged rear-end that carefully hides the pop-up wing spoiler leaves a lot to the imagination.

What is clearly visible is the discreet roof spoiler mounted above the rear window that belongs to an extensive aero package that is said to significantly improve the 911's aerodynamics on the move.

We don't know all the details, but it is rumored that the package will also include an active front lip spoiler, variable front air intake(s) while some suggest that Porsche will go even as far as replacing the door mirrors with video cameras. As for the side air-vents seen in the prototype model, we're not quite sure of what to make of them as there is a strong possibility that they are fake.

Despite the fact that Porsche recently updated the current 911's six-cylinder boxer engines in the vehicle's latest facelift in 2008, expect to see some improvements in terms of performance as well as in fuel consumption and emissions. That said, the naturally-aspirated flat-six in the basic Carrera and Carrera S models could produce around 360 and 400 horsepower respectively.

Depending on the version, power will channeled to the rear-wheels or to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or the optional seven-speed double clutch PDK gearbox which may receive some minor tweaks by then.

The first 911 models to hit the market will be the Carrera and Carrera S coupes in late 2011 followed shortly after by the convertible and targa models, and later on, the Turbo, GT2 and GT3 variants.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet Facelift Models Spied

Having already introduced the facelift versions of the 911 Carrera, Carrera S, Targa and GT3, Porsche's development team is now concentrating on the 911 Turbo Coupe and Convertible models of the 997 range. Spotted here by our spy photographers with minimal camouflage, the new 997 Turbos will be distinguished on the outside by the restyled LED tail lamps, the beefier exhaust pipes and the newly styled alloy wheels. While the cosmetic changes are extremely subtle, as with all refreshed 997 models, the big news for the Turbo is under the bonnet.

Carscoop sources state that like the rest of the updated 997s, the range-topping 911's turbocharged flat-six engine will benefit from a new direct-injection system that will help increase output from 480HP to more than 500HP and at the same time, reduce consumption and CO2 emissions by nearly 15 percent.

There's also talk of a modified version of Porsche's all-new PDK seven-speed double-clutch transmission that should shave off a couple of tenths of a second in the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint. Expect to see the facelifted 911 Turbo Coupe and Convertible arriving in showrooms during the second half of the year.

Porsche 911 Turbo V-RT Aero Package by Vorsteiner

California-based tuner Vorsteiner that specializes on Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche models, has released a new aerodynamic and alloy wheel package for the Porsche 911 Turbo (997) called "V-RT". Up front, the exterior kit adds a new front fascia that features larger carbon fiber air intakes for the radiators and elimination of the fog lights like the factory 997 GT2 as well as a removable dry carbon fiber front lower spoiler. According to Vorsteiner, the new bumper assembly is lighter than the factory bumper.

The 997 Turbo's rear-end receives a new and wider bumper with enlarged side intercooler extraction vents that house a replacement dry carbon fiber shroud plus a new molded carbon fiber rear diffuser with integrated twin aero fins that encompass the quad sport exhaust tips. The VR-T aero package is completed with a carbon composite rear deck lid/engine cover with twin ram air scoops.

Finally, Vorsteiner has developed a new set of seven-spoke, 3-piece forged wheels with a race-inspired center mesh design that are available in 19- and 20-inch configurations.