It is a guideline about the model’s appearance, even though Porsche may try to hide certain areas.
Although there have been many spy shots of the next-gen Porsche 911 Turbo, we have not seen it in testing since July. The last photos of the turbocharged Cabriolet arrived back in June. These shots give us a new look at the roadster with forced-induction and even the roof down.
This Porsche test mule is, as usual, in black. This allows the company to conceal the body more easily without resorting too much camouflage. This vehicle is a good example of what the 911 Turbo Cabriolet will look like. The engineers have covered the top and sides the front fascia by looking closely. The front and rear have center-lock wheels, but the designs are different on this vehicle. The Turbo has wider fenders and vents than the standard 911.
The rear end is not yet finished. The rear wing is more traditional than the 911 Turbo coupe and can be extended upwards as well. These oval exhaust outlets are identical to the standard 911 Carrera, so Porsche will likely fit different tips on the production-spec model.
The new 911 Turbo’s powertrain details remain a mystery. The Turbo S’s existing Turbo produces 572 horsepower (427kilowatts), while the Exclusive Series increases the power output to 598hp (446kW). The next-generation variant will produce more than 600 horsepower (447 kW).
The next-gen 911 Carreras have been barely camouflaged and are currently being tested. It could debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Porsche tends to launch each variant slowly, so the Turbo’s debut is unlikely until 2019. The Cabriolet version may take longer.