The next Porsche 911 will make its world premiere in base trim at the forthcoming Frankfurt motor show this September, but this will only be the first chapter of the 991 saga as the Stuttgart-based firm plans to create an entire range of sub models.
The 911’s lineup will eventually grow to include numerous body styles such as coupe, convertible, Targa and speedster models as well as a variety of standard and limited production versions ranging from the entry level Carreras in two- and four-wheel drive layouts to the GT-spec track racers and the almighty Turbo, which our spies caught testing in Germany.
Like its predecessors, the Turbo flavored 911 will boast a wider body decorated with a host of aero bits including bespoke bumpers and a larger, fixed rear wing as well as additional air inlets, the most prominent of which are placed on just in front of the rear wheel arches.
Different exhaust tail pipes and unique alloy wheels will also be part of the Turbo’s outfit.
Even though the new 911 Turbo will be slightly longer than the current model, the increased use of exotic materials will keep the weight down.
Engine wise, the 911 Turbo will of course use a force-fed flat six with direct-injection mounted at the rear end of the car. The current model’s 3.8-liter unit churns out 500HP in regular trim and 530HP in the Turbo S. While Porsche is keeping its cards close to its chest, we expect a small boost in output for the newer versions.
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