2020 Porsche 911 GTS Spotted, Could Have Around 480 HP

Porsche is expected to unveil the redesigned 911 later this year and it will eventually be followed by a string of high-performance variants including a new 911 Turbo.

While we’ve already seen both models in the past, spy photographers have snapped a new prototype featuring center-locking wheels. Since Porsche only makes a couple of 911 models with these wheels, the prototype is likely the 911 GT3 or 911 GTS. The latter is the most likely as the prototype eschews the GT3’s trademark rear wing and center-mounted dual exhaust system.

Instead, the prototype has a power rear spoiler and a dual exhaust system which isn’t completely centered. However, previous spy photos of the 911 GT3 have suggested the exhaust layout will be changed for this generation.

The rest of the design is classic 911 as the model has a familiar shape and wide rear fenders. We can also see evolutionary lighting units and a sporty rear bumper with vents near the outside edges.

If the current 911 GTS is any indication, the redesigned model will use the wider body of the 911 Carrera 4 / 4 S. The car could also have a slightly sportier front bumper, tinted taillights and a number of black accents.

There’s no word on what will power the car, but the most likely candidate is an upgraded version of the turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that is expected to reside in the 911 Carrera and Carrera S. The engine will reportedly produce up to 450 PS (331 kW / 443 hp) in the latter model, so we can expect the GTS to be even more powerful.

The current 911 GTS produces 450 PS (331 kW / 443 hp) which is 30 PS (22 kW / 29 hp) more than the current Carrera S. If that trend continues, the new model could have around 480 PS (353 kW / 473 hp).

We’ve likely learn more about the 911 GTS in the coming months, but it could be awhile before the car arrives in showrooms.