991 Uncovered At Last

[daro911]

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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/270640/new_porsche_911_uncovered.html

Gotcha! These are the clearest pictures yet of the hotly anticipated new Porsche 911, spied testing in Germany.

Spotted joining the public road, the car is almost completely free from disguise. The car will be officially revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Look closely, and it's possible to see how the firm's designers have evolved the car's legendary shape, adding sharper looking lights at the rear.

The front end of the car is different too, and there's a new look bumper, plus different looking headlamps "" which are more oval in shape than before. Still lightly camouflaged, the lights take inspiration from the 918 Spyder concept car, revealed at last year's Geneva Motor Show.

Our pictures also show the car's new indicator arrangement, and modified bonnet opening, which is expected to give the car a more aerodynamic look. The side mirrors have also been moved onto the doors, rather than the wing.

As we have come to expect from Porsche, the new 911's design is far from what we would describe as radical, however, drivers can expect a big boost in luxury, quality and functionality inside. According to our sources, the refresh includes a Panamera-style centre console, and new leather trims.

Under the skin, the car shares its front suspension and steering set-up with the forthcoming Boxster and Cayman, however, the rear suspension remains unchanged.

Cars will continue to offer Porsche's impressive PASM damper system, which allows drivers to choose between a series of different driving modes.

The engine range is the same as that offered in the current 911 line-up. However, a new direct injection fuel system and stop and start promises to improve fuel economy by as much as 12 percent. Power upgrades are offered too, with the 3.6-litre flat-six Carrera model's power and torque rising by 20bhp and 20Nm respectively, to 365bhp and 400Nm. The 3.8-litre unit in the Carrera S, meanwhile, gets 415bhp and 44Nm of torque.

A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard, and the seven-speed PDK will be available as an option. Most buyers are likely to opt for the auto though, as around 80 per cent of current 911s feature the PDK dual clutch gearbox

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[betternotbigger]

What a poorly informed article (and entirely worthy of Auto Express!!). We've all seen the 7 gear manual on the recent video, and learnt that the 3.6 is dropping to a 3.4, the performance advantages to be derived from a significant loss in weight, not any substantial HP gains. Was this even written this year?

 

[daro911]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/frankfurt-motor-show-2011/new-porsche-911-scooped/258339/pictures/new-porsche-911-scooped.aspx The all-new Porsche 911 has been spied virtually undisguised ahead of its Frankfurt motor show launch in September. Codenamed 991, the latest 911 again sports evolutionary styling changes rather than a ground-up rethink of its design. Designed under Michael Mauer, the new sports car features a revised front-end to improve aerodynamics and keep the 911 fresh in the face of increasing competition for sports car and supercar rivals. See all the spy pics of the new Porsche 911 The changes at the front include a new bumper, bonnet and more sculpted headlight design, as well as new LED light detailing, inspired by the 918 Spyder concept. There’s also a revised indicator design. On the sides, exterior mirror housings now sit outboard on the doors rather than in the blanked-off quarter panel at the base of the A-pillar. Perhaps the biggest changes are at the rear, where the electrically operated rear wing is reshaped for added aerodynamic efficiency and to improve downforce above 75mph. The rear bumper is also new, as are the rear lights. Further aerodynamic additions will appear on the 2013 911 Turbo, including active front air ducts. All-new Porsche 911 - first ride The new model retains the classic rear-engined layout of the 997 and every other 911 since the original was introduced way back in 1963, albeit with modifications to the engine mounting points, which have been optimised for improved weight distribution. As with today’s 911, the front-end structure, complete with its MacPherson strut suspension, has been designed to be shared with the Boxster, a third-generation model of which is due to reach the UK in March 2012. The rear end, with its reworked multi-link suspension, remains largely unique, and the steering uses an electro-mechanical set-up. The new car is marginally longer and wider than the existing 911 but the basic silhouette, while stretched slightly, remains largely unchanged, including the screen angles and length of the front and rear overhangs

 

[Oggy]

Is that an RS 4.0 in picture 2 ???

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: betternotbigger What a poorly informed article (and entirely worthy of Auto Express!!). We've all seen the 7 gear manual on the recent video, and learnt that the 3.6 is dropping to a 3.4, the performance advantages to be derived from a significant loss in weight, not any substantial HP gains. Was this even written this year?

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/Porsche-911-2011-the-clearest-spyshots-yet/ Ever watched a woman badly applying her makeup while driving? That’s the look sported by this Porsche 911, which our spies have snapped barely disguised just outside the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen. They’re the clearest shots yet of the all-new 991-spec 911, and only the awkwardly applied camouflage around the front and rear lights is hiding the new (well, sort of new) styling. So what can you tell me about the new Porsche 911? The car in our pictures is the Carrera S variant, hence the quad exhausts and 20-inch wheels (wrapped in Pirelli P Zero rubber). Slung out behind the rear axle is an updated version of the existing 3.8-litre engine, uprated from 380bhp to 394bhp; the entry level Carrera will feature a new 3.4 with 345bhp, with 4bhp more than the current 3.6 manages. The wheelbase is longer, but the overall design is still the same, with the same shapely hips and silhouette. More parts are made from aluminium to cut weight, while stop/start and electric power steering will help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The new Porsche 911 will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show in September.

 

[Alex L]

If I wasn't a Porsche owner I would certainly not be able to spot that this is an all new model 911. In fact, if we did a 997 register drive and one of these came along in the procession, then I bet none of the general public would spot it was any different to the rest of us...

Clarkson is going to a have field day with this 'redesign'

 

[944s2]

Yes the shape has evolved but dont you wish at times they would jump two evolutions rather than the way it has evolved Imagine 911 -993 - 997 - beyond 991 or 911 -964 -996 - 991 wonder if it would be appreciated any better? Look how Golf has evolved over 40 years Though bearing in mind the time line probably the way it has evolved it is probably correct

 

[Terry]

Not sure about the shape of those headlights!

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: Terry Not sure about the shape of those headlights!

They're stickers..... []

 

[Peter_Bull]

It looks the same as my C2 - just different side indicators and a black glassed panel behind the B pillar. No one will notice the change unless they are an enthusiast.

 

[Big Fry]

Good to see the radiators are to be heavily protected this time around...oh hang on...

 

[pwebb]

ORIGINAL: Alex L In fact, if we did a 997 register drive and one of these came along in the procession, then I bet none of the general public would spot it was any different to the rest of us...

which is what I fully intend to do... Letter of Intent accepted by my OPC yesterday, and aiming for delivery next March. Expected launch in early December in the showrooms and delivery starting in January. Can't wait []

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: pwebb

ORIGINAL: Alex L In fact, if we did a 997 register drive and one of these came along in the procession, then I bet none of the general public would spot it was any different to the rest of us...

which is what I fully intend to do...

Cool! ...as long as we can come along to 991 register drives [8D]

 

[tscaptain]

There seems to be a possibly (for some anyway) significant item missing from these mag reports so far - er, like how much? Any indications anyone? I'm sure the 991 register will be happy to have the 997 register pad out their numbers for some time to come...[]

 

[pwebb]

£5k more than the run out 2S was one guesstimate made to me a while ago. I'm also reliably informed that there will be a reduced number of 911s coming into the UK compared with previous years which could help residuals all round.

 

[geoff lane]

Peter Don't fancy waiting for turbo power ? Geoff

 

[pwebb]

Usual story Geoff, Would love a turbo and have considered pre owned, but I like to spec my own car from new. So the price of a new turbo is way too much for me. I'm guessing the new pdk C2S will be £80 - 90k on the road with a few bits and bobs, whereas the turbo will probably be £120 - 130k. Plus if the 991 is lighter and putting out 400hp[8D] it'll be plenty quick enough for an old f**t like me.

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain I'm sure the 991 register will be happy to have the 997 register pad out their numbers for some time to come...[]

Especially if we've been kind and welcoming to the new 991 register secretary in the past.....[] garyw

 

[pwebb]

whoever that turns out to be []

 

[flat6]

Can anyone shed any light on what might be the advantage of the new door mirror position on the 991? The 997/987 door mirrors look really cool and are designed to channel the air.