Porsche 911 (Type-998) test mule spy photo!

[AG4]

Under the 997 body is believed to be the new platform of the next generation 911 (998).


-WCF

It has wider tracks (need for fender extensions on the mule's 997 body) and possibly a slightly longer wheelbase and shorter overhangs.

[Memphis Raines]

Is the new platform based on one of those 'composite metal' frames that offers better structural integrity?

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[drey]

Some some years ago when my great grand father was still alive, 911 look like 911...

And until now, nothing has changed. It still looks a Beetle rip-off. :hihihi:

[bluemica]

oo nga no hehehe

[AG4]

And until now, nothing has changed. It still looks a Beetle rip-off. :hihihi:

I wouldn't really call it a rip-off since Erwin Komenda was involved with the development of the original Beetle, Porsche 356, 550 Spyder, Carrera GTS(904) and original 911.
Who is Erwin Komenda?
He was Ferdinand Porsche's chief designer (later he became head of Porsche's bodywork construction department).
He was responsible for the design and styling of the original Beetle and Porsche 356.
Erwin Komenda's last work was with the development of the 1st gen Porsche 911, he was responsible for the body construction/structure and was also involved with the car's design (911's designer was Ferdinand Alexander Porsche).

There might be some similarities between the two, but I don't think anyone would mix up a VW Beetle and a Porsche 911.


current 2009 911 (997 facelift)

Nice evolution of the original 911's design.

[AG4]

These are the first pictures of the next generation Porsche 911 (998) Turbo, that will replace the current 911(997). Even though it was raining hard today and the pictures are not in the best quality we can see that the front lights are standing more upright compared to the 997.

Side mirrors are moved from the side window corner to the side of the door. Don’t get confused of the rear lights as these are just temporary.

Next generation 911 Turbo is expected in 2011. It will feature the same flat-six engine that surely gets a power boost and the new PDK dual-clutch gearbox.

Stay tuned as we are sure that this is not the first sighting of the next generation 911 Turbo before Porsche makes it official

-globalmotors.net

[AG4]

Additional photos...


-GlobalMotors.net

The 998 appears to sit lower compared to the current 997 and the wheel arches look bigger.