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2011 Porsche 911 spy photos

By Matt Brogan |

A few weeks ago, CarAdvice showed you spy photos of the upcoming Porsche 911 Coupe. Today we have the first happy snaps of the 911 Convertible, cold weather testing in snowy Scandinavia.

The classic 911 styling will be kept, though it appears the car is slightly longer to allow for a roomier rear seat. Up front the headlamps appear unchanged from those introduced on the 997, but are slightly raised in profile due to safety regulations. Up back, new, more radically designed taillamps are a prominent feature.

The new 911 will come in both two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants. Engines will further updated versions of the new direct-injection engines from the 997. Of course there will also be that great PDK-gearbox, and we guess that most Porsche buyers will get that rather than the manual gearbox. The good old handbrake will be changed into a modern electronic version.

Expect the new 911 Coupe to be unveiled first, and then six months after that the Convertible. The Targa enthusiasts will probably have to wait another six months for their model.


 

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  • matt_b

    if there’s ever been a brand that sticks so closely to the mantra if it “aint broke, don’t fix it”, this is it.

  • Freddy

    I dont know if i can truly believe that these are “spy” shots, Im sure Porsche might choose to leak a few for the press, but all sounds nice and exclusive when they add spy shots, keep them coming though, cheers!

    • Petey

      you mean that this plethora of spy shots that always tend to show the cars (german and korean mostly) in very flattering angles, and are circulated to generate interest and hype – they might just be some cynical marketing ploy???? Say it aint so, Joe…say it aint so…

      • Freddy

        Agreed!

  • Jester

    Exactly – all these “spy” shots are probably done by the companies own PR. Oh well, if it works for them than not my problem, but at least call spade a spade.

  • Dreama

    The back end looks completely different – is that just a fake? actually looks like something from the 80s!