Porsche doesn’t bother to hide the coming coupe.
Since 2015, Porsche has had test mules driving the next-gen 911. Development has been quite rapid since those early cars. The spy shots show a coupe almost ready to be unveiled.
Porsche uses black tape to disguise its styling, while most automakers use swirling camouflage as a way to hide their test mules. The new 911 is wider than the current model, and its front end appears smoother than the previous one. Two new creases on the hood are a nod towards 911s of the past.
Porsche has maintained a similar coupe silhouette for decades. They don’t want to change the way the coupe looks from the sides. For a more sleek shape, the A-pillar is tilted slightly back.
Porsche hides the rear as much as possible, but it is still very visible. Taycan wraparound taillights in the traditional style are a prominent design element. The company will likely come up with a better integration for the third brake light. The new fascia features integrated tailpipes. These photos show two cars – one has circular outlets and the other has trapezoidal ends.
The base models of the next-generation 911 will still use a turbocharged flat six engine. There will also be Turbo models. Porsche will also make at most one hybrid version. Rumours suggest that there may be two PHEV options, one less powerful and one with high output. Naturally, the GT3 will continue to be aspirated.
The new 911 will be riding on an updated MMB platform. This will make use of more aluminum and high-strength metal to reduce weight. Spy shots inside confirm that the will be moving to a digital instrument panel while still maintaining an analog tachometer.
Porsche will soon unveil the next-generation 911, but not before it will introduce a limited edition 911 Speedster. Porsche may unveil the droptop at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. However, the company will not make more than 1,948 of the limited-edition 911 Speedsters. This is a reference back to the time the automaker was founded.