Sep 18, 2007 2:07:25 AM
- Ron (Houston)
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Sep 18, 2007 2:07:25 AM
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Sep 18, 2007 6:02:25 AM
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Ron (Houston) said:
Looks like the 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo is getting a little touch up. This prototype spotted in Germany looks like the current model, but we noticed a few minor changes that indicate an imminent midcycle refresh. The front end is unmolested as far as we can tell, but the rear end has new taillights with LEDs and a slightly different lens arrangement. Reshaped tailpipes indicate a reworked exhaust, so there could be a few extra horsepower on tap for a car that's already one of the fastest we've ever tested. Look for an official debut early next year.
Sep 18, 2007 6:37:14 AM
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Ron (Houston) said:
Looks like the 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo is getting a little touch up. This prototype spotted in Germany looks like the current model, but we noticed a few minor changes that indicate an imminent midcycle refresh. The front end is unmolested as far as we can tell, but the rear end has new taillights with LEDs and a slightly different lens arrangement. Reshaped tailpipes indicate a reworked exhaust, so there could be a few extra horsepower on tap for a car that's already one of the fastest we've ever tested. Look for an official debut early next year.
Sep 18, 2007 7:10:52 AM
Sep 18, 2007 9:14:05 AM
Sep 18, 2007 9:16:52 AM
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kashmir said:
Interesting, but makes sense.
Tricky for Porsche to play that facelift without annoying turbo (or GT2) owners who just bought the car 1-2 years before MY09.
I could imagine turbo stays technically the same (480 hp), just PSE available or even a redesigned exhaust as standard. Beside that, they could finally introduce the long expected turbo s (510hp/515hp) with the facelift. With that could keep the model line stable as in the past.
Its hard to imagine that the turbo gets the new rear design 1 year later than the carreras.
Sep 18, 2007 9:47:58 AM
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kashmir said:
Interesting, but makes sense.
Tricky for Porsche to play that facelift without annoying turbo (or GT2) owners who just bought the car 1-2 years before MY09.
I could imagine turbo stays technically the same (480 hp), just PSE available or even a redesigned exhaust as standard. Beside that, they could finally introduce the long expected turbo s (510hp/515hp) with the facelift. With that could keep the model line stable as in the past.
Its hard to imagine that the turbo gets the new rear design 1 year later than the carreras.
What's the different between Turbo S and Turbo?
It's just hp upgraded?
Sep 18, 2007 9:59:45 AM
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Turbo4ever said:Quote:
[bBTW, GT2 seats are already available as an option for all 997 models...
Do you know the price for that?
My dealer don't have this info yet.
Sep 18, 2007 10:09:12 AM
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Lars997 said:
It was for sure, that they will bring the LED Taillights not only on the Carrera's!
Thanks for the Pictures! It will be much more interesting what else they change (corner lights, etc.)
Sep 18, 2007 12:55:12 PM
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RC said:
I forgot to mention: the 997 Turbo facelift isn't "official" yet, just the 997 Carrera facelift. Maybe there is still a good chance that no facelift is coming, the most p.ss.d off customers would be 997 Turbo Cab customers and especially GT2 customers. I can't imagine that Porsche didn't think about it.
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RC said:
I forgot to mention: the 997 Turbo facelift isn't "official" yet, just the 997 Carrera facelift. Maybe there is still a good chance that no facelift is coming, the most p.ss.d off customers would be 997 Turbo Cab customers and especially GT2 customers. I can't imagine that Porsche didn't think about it.
According to email that I just receive from my Motorpresse friend there will be 997 Turbo facelift. Your info is accurate as always...
It seems that new GT2 will be facelifted as well-I do not know what to say about that...
Sep 18, 2007 1:48:55 PM
Sep 18, 2007 1:55:51 PM
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Turbo4ever said:Quote:
Ron (Houston) said:
Looks like the 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo is getting a little touch up. This prototype spotted in Germany looks like the current model, but we noticed a few minor changes that indicate an imminent midcycle refresh. The front end is unmolested as far as we can tell, but the rear end has new taillights with LEDs and a slightly different lens arrangement. Reshaped tailpipes indicate a reworked exhaust, so there could be a few extra horsepower on tap for a car that's already one of the fastest we've ever tested. Look for an official debut early next year.
Thanks so much for the pics!
That's very hot! I love it, plus the new exhaust probably produce better sound and more hp.
Any news about the new CF GT2 seats? Do you think that will be part of the option for new TT?
What about something like Ipod etc? Any new things for the face-lifted version?
Sep 18, 2007 2:31:31 PM
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STRADALE said:
ps: Don't like the new rear tail lights at all. The LED's are going to be cool but the shape is awful imho. Weird, one of the best things about the exterior of the 997 they're going to screw up.
Sep 18, 2007 3:01:45 PM
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STRADALE said:
ps: Don't like the new rear tail lights at all. The LED's are going to be cool but the shape is awful imho. Weird, one of the best things about the exterior of the 997 they're going to screw up.
Yeah, I'm not crazy about the new tail lights. It's going to take getting use to. I wonder how the design of such things gets approved.