Porsche still has a couple of versions of the current 992.1 generation of 911 to release before it retires the model, including the Speedster and hardcore ST. But behind the scenes it’s hard at work on the facelifted 992.2, as seen here in Turbo guise.
These latest spy shots show the most powerful all-wheel 911 from multiple angles, in some cases alongside a prototype of the next Panamera, though it’s the rear-end shots of the 911 that we’re most interested in. The nose still seems to be wearing the same lights, bumpers, DRLs and air intakes that you’ll find on a current 992 Turbo, whereas the final updated car will get subtly tweaked front end styling and Porsche’s very clever new matrix LED headlights.
Moving to the rear of this prototype though we can see some small differences between it and the outgoing car. Most obviously the exhaust tailpipes have been moved towards the outside of the car, presumably allowing for a larger diffuser section between them (though this car’s disguise makes that hard to know for sure).
And we can also make out some changes to the rear lights that Porsche’s engineers are doing their best to hide. It looks like the lower pair of light strips might be extended across the full width to match the red strip above, but Porsche has tried to obscure that detail by covering the center section with camouflage.
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The next Turbo will arrive some time after the less extreme Carrera models during 2024 and is rumored to receive some important technical upgrades, including a hybrid-assisted flat-six. The Turbo’s hybrid pack won’t feature plug-in technology, but will improve emissions and allow the 911 to drive for short distances on electric power, like Chevrolet’s new Corvette E-Ray. It will also help the model make a noticeable performance leap over today’s car, which is hardly short on grunt. The current 911 Turbo generates 572 hp (580 PS) and the Turbo S punches out a massive 640 hp (650 PS).
Some reports suggest both the range-topping GT2 and less expensive versions of the Porsche 911 will also get the hybrid treatment, though the company is staying tightlipped on the specifics of those changes for now. What we do know for sure is that while the 718 Boxster and Cayman are being replaced by a new pair of all-electric sports cars in 2024 we won’t see a fully electric 911 until 2030 at the very earliest.
