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2013 Porsche 911 Turbo spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo spy shots

Now that the 991 Porsche 911 has made its debut, both in coupe and convertible bodystyles, attention turns to its more potent Turbo variant, which has been caught testing once again by our spy photographers.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is a car that needs no introduction.

Able to keep up with some of the best supercar models around; its combination of turbocharged power and all-wheel drive traction ensures that it’s almost always the first out of the blocks when the lights turn green.

Looking closely at the prototype of the next-generation model, we can clearly see the trademark side intake ports of the 911 Turbo, as well as its wider rear and oversized spoiler. The rear bumper also features additional cooling vents on its flanks and integrated quad-exhaust tips.

In the current 997 generation, the 911 Turbo is some 44 mm wider than the regular Carrera and we can expect something similar for the new 991. Peak output should also be slightly higher than the 530 horsepower of the most recent 911 Turbo S, so expect a figure of around 550 horsepower to bring its output in-line with that of its Japanese nemesis, the Nissan GT-R.

An advanced tri-turbo setup has been reported as a possibility, with the addition of the third turbocharger aimed at improving low-end response for blistering off the line performance. But that’s not all as an uprated ‘PDK-S’ dual-clutch gearbox may also get the cut. A conventional manual will still be offered but with the same seven-forward gear setup that we saw launched on the 2012 911.

Look out for a possible debut of the new 911 Turbo at the 2012 Paris Auto Show in September. In the meantime, click here for an exclusive spy video of more prototypes.