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Preview: 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift

Posted Wed Aug 27 2008 5:37 AM by James Martinez

Following the previous reveal of the new facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models comes latest spy shots and a new rendering of the updated Turbo model due at the end of the year. It will be hard to spot the difference between the new and the old as the images reveal because most of the planned changes will be taking place under the sheet-metal.

The facelifted 911 Turbo range is expected to get an extra 20hp (15kW) to give it an edge over the new Nissan GT-R and return its supremacy at the Nurburgring. The bump in power is courtesy of a new direct-injection system, which is also expected to improve fuel economy. In line with the changes in the new 911 facelift range, the engine in the updated Turbo will also sport increased combustion chambers, a new crankshaft and an upgraded oil and water pump.

Power levels will likely fall close to the 500hp (373kW) mark, which combined with the quick-shifting Doppel Kupplung (dual clutch) gearbox should ensure quicker acceleration and track times.

Visually, the car is being enhanced with larger front air intakes and new fog-lights in the front bumper, giving a more aggressive look. At the rear are a new set of LED taillights and a new diffuser similar to that on the new GT3.

2009 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift rendering

New pictures July 2008

2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio facelift

2009 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift

2009 Porsche 911 Facelift

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• Porsche
• Porsche 911
• Porsche 911 Turbo
• Spy shots
• Supercars

Reader Comments

• Tue Feb 12 2008 6:12 PM

  David Raines says

  It amazes me how you guys know more that the manufactures are willing to tell their own salesman. I guess they want us to sell what is in front of us & not look into the future & get distracted. DR.

• Tue Jun 24 2008 8:34 AM

  Gunnar says

  Keep your eyes on the road, David.

• Tue Jun 24 2008 9:03 AM

  Alan says

  I think you have pretty much answered your own question David, sales people care more about selling you a car now then next year.
  
  I doubt if the facelifted Turbo will beat GTR at nurburgring, to do that, it will need to post a faster lap than the current GT2, upsetting Porsche's hierarchy

• Tue Jun 24 2008 12:13 PM

  Gus says

  Just your average, everyday supercar.
  Man, if I had the money...
  
  But the styling is starting to look old to me. I know it's a classic shape, and it's a perfect machine, but it just lacks flair. But I guess that's what makes it so German...

• Tue Jun 24 2008 6:48 PM

  HECTOR says

  I'd be interested to know Gus (and everybody else): if you had the money, would you choose the convertible or the hard top?

• Tue Jun 24 2008 8:58 PM

  Gus says

  I like feeling like I'm outside, and the differences in performance between the two is negligable, as this car is way beyond my skills anyhow...

• Mon Jul 7 2008 1:31 PM

  Hammy says

  Hardtop hands down. I hate convertibles

• Wed Aug 27 2008 10:15 AM

  Gus says

  And I hate driving inside a box, so that's why there's both...

• Wed Aug 27 2008 1:56 PM

  ROOLLY says

  The differences are the new LED taillights and reworked exhausts. As for the power hike I hear it that there may not be a power hike at all and if there is on it may not exceed 495 horses to satisfy new Turbo Cabrio and GT2 owners.

• Wed Aug 27 2008 4:01 PM

  ohmy says

  yea I agree with Gus, take a look 20 years back, and now, at least the front end is hard to distinguish now since they went back to the classic oval shape for the headlights.
  
  I'd go for the hardtop personally.

• Fri Sep 5 2008 6:57 PM

  lamboguy says

  SAME BORING SHAPE!