Porsche 911 2011: First Look

Jay Williams - 02/February/2010

Germany - Recent photos have emerged of what is to be the next-generation Porsche 911, codenamed the 998, which will replace the current model in 2011.

As the case with every 911, styling changes are minimal, but the 998 has visibly wider tracks front and rear and is also slightly longer.

The 911 Turbo-style air intake vents that are present in front of the rear wheel arch and the small fog lights on the front bumper are no more than stickers - Porsche engineer's idea of disguising the look of the 2011 model.

Other noticeable changes are the front headlights that sit more upright, a set of LED daytime running lights, LED side indicators and LED tail lights. Also, instead of the mirrors protruding from the A-pillar's the mirrors now reside on  on the shoulder of the bodywork, I'm not sure what this will do for the aerodynamics of the car but it will create better visibility for the driver.

Don't be fooled by the oversize rear boot-lip spoiler that looks like a throwback to the 959 hypercar, it is another tool designed by Porsche to disguise the look of the 998. Instead, reports say that the 2011 Porsche 911 will have an all-new retractable rear spoiler.

Porsche are playing their cards very close to their chest, but we expect that the same direct-injection flat-six engine from the current model will be carried over, with minimal updates – for increased efficiency and lower emissions.

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