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Next-Gen Porsche 911 Carrera Caught Testing

 
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The next-generation Porsche 911 Carrera coupe has been caught out testing on the track to put this prototype through its paces.  While the interior is unknown at this time, the biggest changes are clearly to come to the exterior as seen in the pictures.  Looks like this Porsche is not shy.

This 911 is sporting a newly styled roof with a "dip" or "channel" down the middle to let the air flow more efficiently over the roof and down the back end.  This "dip" certainly helps with the aerodynamics of the car as the air gets channeled directly over the rear end to the spoiler to keep the car pressed down at speed, and to directly feed cooling air into the engine.  If you look closely at the pictures, you can see a small spoiler catch mouth at the end of the rear glass to catch the air to let it into the engine compartment.  Another hint at the new performance-oriented design of this car, is that this new roof has no sunroof.  A roof without a sunroof helps to lighten the car which then helps to increase the performance aspects of the car as it has to carry less weight.  I'm sure Porsche will have a sunroof option for those who want one while they cruise down Main Street.

Another new change to look forward too is the possibility of a new rear spoiler, as evidenced with the camouflage coverings housing the spoiler area.  The coverings and tail-light appear to be quite high, so perhaps a more aggresively styled spoiler is in the works.

Expected to be released in 2010, the new 911 will surely carry on the rich history of its model lineage.

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Photos courtesy of: www.autoblog.com





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  1. fb_1126344900 avatar Nurdin Bekkeldiev Posted: 8/4/2009 10:20pm PDT

    Oh that's cool car, I love it very much. Porsche Carrera, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Panamera are my favourites. If there are fans of porsche, join www.ferrarivsporsche.com to beat up the ferrari fans.
     
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  2. By jim b. Posted: 10/8/2009 7:44pm PDT

    Hey Nurdin,
    True fans of Porsche are just coming to this site on a daily bases...
     
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  3. By  Detailing Business Posted: 12/29/2009 1:36pm PST

    The changes are so subtle. You have to really know your 997s to spot them. But kudos to Porsche for continuing to improve its design without scraping its classic look.
     
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  4. By  Hillsbory Body Paint Posted: 12/29/2009 1:38pm PST

    I think there is a version that brings back the "whale tail." The lower graphics package is 80s too.
     
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