Undisguised images of the new 2019 Porsche 911 have leaked ahead of the car’s official launch at the Los Angeles motor show next week.
The low-resolution images of the forthcoming eighth-generation Porsche 911 were published by Jalopnik, which says it was sent them by a user of a private internet forum where they first appeared.
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Numerous test mules of the 992 generation machine have already been spotted, including some with virtually no camouflage. The leaked images showcase the more muscular look of the new machine, with a design inspired by the 997-era 911 Speedster. That model, in turn, was inspired by Speedster models of the 1950s and 1960s. Autocar has already had a ride in a prototype of the new 911.
First ride: 2019 Porsche 911 prototype
The new photos also clearly show the reworked rear end of the new car, which is similar to the Mission E concept, and thus the Taycan, due next year. The design employs the familiar subtle evolution Porsche has employed for decades, but extensive changes to the powertrain range will feature.
For the first time, every petrol engine in the 911 line-up will be turbocharged, marking the end of naturally aspirated units found in more hardcore variants of the current 991.2-generation model.
The new 911 line-up will also include two new four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid models, including a range-topping version with more than 600bhp and a top speed of nearly 200mph.
Although the Jaguar F-Type rival will be launched with traditional combustion-engined Carrera and Carrera S models, the petrol-electric versions will be an integral part of the line-up. A senior Porsche official has told Autocar that Carrera 4 E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid variants will be added to the model line-up in 2020.
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Sujective I know, but this
Sujective I know, but this has got to be the best looking 911 for sometime. Very well proportioned and it should continue to be what is arguably the best sports car of all time.
Too wide…
…man, too wide. The essence of a sports car should be usability, not poseability. And there - especially on british roads - width is a critical factor. Which is why a 1970s 911, with someone at the wheel who knows what they're doing, will never be far behind one of the current bloated versions, despite the dramatically lower power. Yes, of course the modern cars in the hands of mortals are far less likely to disappear through a hedge backwards (although I have tried), but there is a huge satisfaction in being able to thread a slim, lithe car down twisty roads with a decent margin of safety. That's something the 991 generation lacks, even in comparison to my 997.2, itself a bit of a porker compared to earlier generations.
LOVE IT, WANT ONE PLEASE...
Looks very nice indeed and if my numbers come up (x) i’ll be ordering an E4s in GT silver :o). Only thing I’m not keen on is the full width rear light.