Spied: 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible at the Nürburgring

Just one day after the world reveal of the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S (type 911), our Teamspeed spies snap the first pictures of the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Wearing minimal camouflage, the prototype appears virtually production ready. The overall design stays pretty faithful to the current model, but there's a revised front fascia, larger air intakes and a new four-tailpipe exhaust system.

Engine details remain elusive, but rumors suggest the car will have a turbocharged flat-six with approximately 550 PS (405 kW / 542 hp). It will be connected to a seven-speed manual or an optional PDK transmission, which should ensure this is one of the world's fastest convertibles. Stay tuned for more soon.

 

Wow that was quick You can almost see every new thing on it aswell...

 

Very nice!! I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Is it true that the Turbo will go out before than the GT3?

We haven't see any GT3 yet..

who knows if the 991 turbo will have more hp than the 997 turbo S.. I hope yes...

 

I heard the GT3 is coming Autumn 2012, and the Turbo in Spring 2013.

I think the reason they're testing the Turbo so hard and so early is because they want to make it one of the fastest cars you can buy, and are trying to make it faster than the GT-R around the Nordschleife.

 

this is going to be a fast car.
Can't wait to see the end results.

 

This looks like a coupe with a camo cab cover.

Can't wait for the Cab !

 

I dont like the Panamera Turbo tips on that car, the best tips on the turbo were from 996 Turbo S (equipment or exclusive cant remember).

 

The official report says the new turbo will have 523hp. and the 991 S will be 398hp.

 

I am betting there is a hard top roof under that camo... I am seriously thinking hard top convertible is an option here.

J