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Spy shots: 998 Porsche 911 Cabrio

 
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Clear differences between the 998 and the current 911 are the more upright headlights and slightly longer body

Clear differences between the 998 and the current 911 are the more upright headlights and slightly longer body

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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.

Recently a familiar 911 test mule was spotted in Germany by our spy photographers, suggesting that Porsche engineers may have already begun testing the next-generation 998 model, and now a new prototype for what is clearly the next-generation Cabrio model has been spied. The side intakes suggest that this could be the high-performance Turbo Cabrio model.

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. The body also appears to be slightly longer, suggesting a longer wheelbase and more interior space.

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.

Also in the works is the next-generation 998 Turbo model as well as the next Boxster convertible.
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  1. By  winter olympics Posted: 1/1/2010 9:32pm PST

    I would say 998 is the series model number,the internal type designation and how the manufacturer and dealers refer to it. the current car being 997 with the 996 and 993 preceeding it it.....
     
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