The current 997 generation Porsche 911 is still being updated for its mid-cycle refresh, with only the standard Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa variants, receiving the update. Still in the works are the new Turbo and the GT3 models, though they too are drawing near to their expected unveiling.

This test mules suggests that Porsche engineers may have already begun testing the next-generation 998 model, and now a new prototype for the next-generation Turbo model has been spied.Clear differences between the 998 and the current 911 model are a pair of more upright headlights, and the side mirrors are now positioned at the side of the doors and not at the window.It’s still too early to determine what changes Porsche has in store for the engine lineup, but expect to see the recently revised flat-six engine range carry over with only minimal updates – possibly for emissions and economy standards. The new PDK dual-clutch gearbox will also carry over as will a standard six-speed manual. The next 911 isn’t expected to arrive in showrooms until late 2011, but we expect to see much more of the car from spy photographers as it develops.

 

 

the rear looks like the 993 turbo and the tail lights too.

maybe that they are going back with the design

 

Is it just me or does the rear look alot smaller then current?

 

Could be there are moving the rear engine a little forward.

 

993 aero mirrors too. This is bizarre, I'm excited.

 

Please don't put the tailpipes within the bumper ala 997 TT...

 

998 = 993 ?!

that will be too good

 

I wish, if they do sign me up as the 993 is a stunner.

 

RC over on Rennteam thinks it's a new 2 door Panamera - not the 998 (991)