2019 Porsche 911
While early mules used the shell of the outgoing 911 and didn鈥檛 provide hints as to what will change with the redesign, the test cars that Porsche brought to the streets in 2018 had significant modifications. Not surprisingly, the new design is still highly recognizable as a 911, but certain revisions make it stand out next to the outgoing model. The teaser provides a few more details, but the fact that car was almost completely wrapped in black-and-white swirl continued to keep some of the more important body lines hidden from the eye. While it retains the four-point design, the LED lights were repositioned. The same goes for the main lights, which are stacked. Next up is the bumper, which features new surrounds for the side vents. These are finished in black and feature thin horizontal slats. They also include slender daytime running lights. The center section is different too, being narrower than on the previous model.
It also has a rectangular shape, which makes the bumper look more aggressive. Finally, the trunk lid is now narrower and more angular toward the nose. There aren鈥檛 many changes to talk about around the sides, except from the slightly remodeled rear fenders, the new door handles, and the revised mirror caps. However, the rear section sports even more changes than the front fascia. The retractable spoiler is larger than before and extends just above the taillights. The way it moves is also unique, as it鈥檚 fully integrated into the bodywork when not in use. The hood grille has also been changed, now looking similar to the original 911. The new design also includes a red stop light in the center. The rear bumper is new, integrating a big, trapezoidal license plate recess and quad-exhaust pipes that sit closer to the center section. The rear shot also shows that the upcoming 911 is significantly wider than the outgoing version. This should result in a more aggressive stance, as well as increased stability due to the wider tracks. Like the current model, the next-gen car will also become available in convertible and targa body styles.
Naturally, the Carrera, Turbo, and GTS models will have their own unique features on the outside. By the time the new 911 arrives, Porsche will also have developed a new infotainment system, which will bring a larger touchscreen, improved connectivity, and numerous cool features to use at the track. The seats will also be redesigned to offer improved comfort and better support during cornering. As with most redesigns, the 992-generation 911 should come with improved, softer materials, new upholstery color combos, and enhanced customizing options. We should find out more in the first months of 2018 when near-production-ready prototypes are expected to hit the road. The mill was introduced with the 991.2 facelift in 2016 and replaced both the naturally aspirated 3.4- and 3.8-liter powerplants. Since they were brand-new for 2017, the 3.0-liter turbo will be used on the next-gen Carrera and Carrera S as well, albeit with some improvements. Moving over to the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, things are a bit more complicated. However, there鈥檚 no information as to what gasoline engine the German might combine with one or more electric motors. The V-6 in the Cayenne and Panamera hybrid models is an option, as the 918鈥檚 V-8 system is probably too large for the 911, but Porsche will definitely use the valuable lessons it learned while developing the supercar. August Achleitner, the director of the 911 model line, actually confirmed that Porsche is indeed considering electrification, assuming that it will fit the specific character of the sports car.
These chromed tubes may as well have been plucked from mortar launchers, as much like their military counterparts, they excel at making people far away take notice. With the exhaust's baffles set to open, the sound is positively primal, bellowing loudly and grandly under hard acceleration and then belching with all the grace of a beer-swilling frat bro on upshifts. On overrun, the F-Type does snap, crackle and pop far better than any tiny cereal cartoon mascots. If you're ever lucky enough to get behind the wheel, just do yourself a favor and drive it hard through a tunnel. Not only will your ears thank you, but so will every motorist around you. The fun comes when it's switched to Dynamic and control moves from the computer to the Ignis Orange paddles mounted behind the steering wheel. Part of the F-Type's accelerative joie de vivre comes from the eight-speed "Quickshift" automatic transmission.