Porsche 911/998 Newest Spy Photos Show Roof Spoiler

Year's_End · 03-30-2009, 08:56 PM

2011 car shows off detail changes

Clear-weather shots of what is likely the 2011 Porsche 911/998 caught in testing have surfaced, offering some new sneak peeks into what's in store for the iconic sports car. The latest shots, snapped outside of Porsche's Scandinavian test track, clearly show a small roof spoiler above the back glass.

Close inspection of previous spy shots shows a visible panel at this location, so it's clear that we're seeing the retractable roof spoiler in its extended position. The unusual camouflage at the back of the car is probably in place to allow the conventional retractable spoiler to deploy without pushing the body masking material out of place.

With the view uncluttered by snow, these new shots also show more of the car's longer, lower and wider form. The re-contoured hood has been tweaked to meet new safety regulations, and the LED daytime running lights that are the current automotive fashion trend can be seen as well.

Rumor has the 2011 911/998 getting a boost in power from its familiar flat-six engine range, and featuring Porsche's new seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. A six-speed manual will also be offered.

Source: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090330....w-roof-spoiler

Year's_End · 03-30-2009, 08:57 PM

What's with the stick-on side vents?

jaiman · 03-30-2009, 09:09 PM

Awesome new styling direction from Porsche!!

oh no, wait, it looks like every other fucking p-car for the last 150154984156 years.

8krline · 03-30-2009, 10:08 PM

CSL trunk

Garduna · 03-30-2009, 10:11 PM

gotta love the blantant coverup of the trunk/back spoiler haha!

MJC///M3 · 03-30-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 8krline

CSL trunk

MJC///M3 · 03-30-2009, 10:23 PM

def gonna be sick!! Love Porsche.

amgthis · 03-30-2009, 10:31 PM

Thats a turbo! Nice!

Nevermind, its only a sticker side vent haha

rubber_ducky · 03-31-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaiman

Awesome new styling direction from Porsche!!

oh no, wait, it looks like every other fucking p-car for the last 150154984156 years.

if it ain't broken...

rubber_ducky · 03-31-2009, 08:28 AM

Looks to me like the 998 will put widen the performance gap between the 911 the cayman. Regardless, make mine a cayman.

c0nstant · 03-31-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaiman

Awesome new styling direction from Porsche!!

oh no, wait, it looks like every other fucking p-car for the last 150154984156 years.

HAHAHA

ragingclue · 03-31-2009, 11:10 AM

Hmm the camouflaged booty reminds me of the 959. Keep it.

Crimson92 · 03-31-2009, 11:36 AM

rather long rear....for some reason the back doesnt flow well with the roof of the car

rubber_ducky · 03-31-2009, 11:39 AM

They've been getting more creative with their speed sensitive spoilers... the one on the panamera turbo is damn cool.

DrunkOnJ20 · 03-31-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

rather long rear....for some reason the back doesnt flow well with the roof of the car

+1, looks odd.

evoi19 · 03-31-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

Hmm the camouflaged booty reminds me of the 959. Keep it.

+1 Loved the 959. It was considered the fastest production car in the world when it was released.

Deda · 03-31-2009, 04:32 PM

i was thinking about buying one,but now i will wait for 2 more years.

NewSong · 03-31-2009, 04:38 PM

I <3 Porsche.

Even with all the camo, I know I'll love it. There is no substitute.

blue2fire · 03-31-2009, 07:02 PM

I hoped they would change it enough so it would stop being a Beetle. Stupid "Evolution" maniacs.

BoostedBMW · 03-31-2009, 07:34 PM

I guess if you like the 997 then there isn't much to dislike about this. From a looks perspective it seems pretty damn close.

spacedogg · 03-31-2009, 08:41 PM

Why do they bother using camo? Make no sense.

We know what the car will look like. It's going to look like the 997. Which looks like the 996...which looks like...

TK-421 · 04-01-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew@Karbonwerke

+1 Loved the 959. It was considered the fastest production car in the world when it was released.

...then came the F40

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