Hot on the heels of the recently-released batch of spyshots detailing the 2016 Porsche Boxster, our spy photographers have delivered photos of several key models from the 991-generation Porsche 911 facelift range undergoing testing. The upside to this particular batch is that it shows the refreshed Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet and Targa models wearing little to no camouflage – only the Turbo model remains obscured.
So what exactly is new this time round? Well, for starters, one should note that we’re talking about the Porsche 911 here so anyone thinking that the new models will sport a revolutionary design theme, you’re wrong. Dead wrong. Up front, the facelifted Porsche 911 incorporates a mildly revised headlight assembly along with redesigned air intakes that appear to house active slats of some sort.
Elsewhere, the front air intakes themselves possess more pronounced details while modified LED daytime running lights are set to round off the aesthetic changes in front. Looking more like a “butt-lift” instead, the rejuvenated 911 appears to feature a new rear apron design with some models sporting dual, centrally-mounted exhaust outlets – the camo’ed Turbo and Cabriolet mill continue on with a quad exhaust setup.
Other changes at the rear include mildly-restyled taillights that appear to feature bolder graphics while new air vents are to be found by the lower, outer end of the aforementioned rear bumper. The presence of these add-ons hint at the largest change to take place on this particular generation of Porsche 911.
Much like its Cayman/Boxster stablemate, the facelifted 991-generation Porsche 911 will introduce a turbocharged engine that will, for the first time, power the non-Turbo models. While exact power figures remain murky, the all-new turbocharged 3.0 litre flat-six engine will, reportedly, pump out 364 hp in base Carrera guise while Carrera S duties will see it develop 414 hp.
Torque figures are estimated to hover about the 500-Nm mark. As a result, reports are already indicating a drop in acceleration figures on both models by as much as half a second while fuel efficiency is expected to be improved. Fans of the naturally-aspirated flat-six mill might have to settle for the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS.
On the inside, the Porsche 911 facelift will arrive with a new 918 Spyder-inspired steering wheel along with an updated PCM (Porsche Communication Management) platform – the latter upgrade will feature a larger touchscreen. With prototypes already running around uncovered, expect the new 911s to debut soon.
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Changes are subtle but hey.. Why fix if it ain’t broken right? 991 is already beautiful the way they are… Speaking of 918-esque steering, hope it can be fixed onto older model such as 997. Hard to control the music from the dashboard itself.
And lastly it’s a pity that 991.2 marks the end of NA engine for Carrera (not including turbo model)… I always like the raw power of NA engine rather than force induction – I guess that Porsche has to adapt to emission regulation of EU
the 991 is the best 911 iteration ….
and that targa looks really special…
Dear friends, it seems you have made pictures of the Turbo version… The black coupe with air intakes on the back fenders must be a Turbo. At least it has always been the only one with that feature, right? Best regards!