Jan 21, 2003 3:45:13 AM
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Ron (Houston)
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Yes again. The next gen. 911
- Spy-picture: Next generation Carrera Cabrio
- New engine, but still 6-cyl. flat
- 335 bhp
- Next Coupe in 2005
- Next Cabrio in 2006
YOU MIGHT THINK this is a prototype of the current 911 Cabrio, it is actually not: In fact, this is a first prototype of the future Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio.
Under the cleverly disguised body, the prototype carries the complete new mechanics including new engines and new chassis. If you study the pictures closely you'll recognize the hoods placed over the front and rear wings, disguising the true shape of the new car.
However, yet today it is clearly visible that the next generation 911 will get circular headlamps while flashers and fog lights will be mounted in the bumper rather than built into the headlight units. After strong critics for the shape of the headlights of the current 911, Porsche is returning to the conventional, typical 911 face for the new model.
Like their predecessors, 911 and Boxster are developed in combination and will again share major components, although the design will feature much more distinguishing marks compared to the two current models - the close relationship of which was regarded as a big mistake in the beginning of the era of the Boxster.
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FACTS:
. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
. Next generation
. Spy picture and computer generated image
. By Auto Media
. 3.6-litre 6-cyl. boxer engine
. 335 bhp
. Debut: As Coupé: 2005
. As Cabriolet: 2006
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335 bhp in the normally aspirated engine
THE NEW 911 Carrera will be yet another evolutionary step in the development of the original design of the 911 with all design-elements being interpretations of the known theme: headlights, roof-line, rear wings and rear side windows clearly define the new coupe as a true successor of the current 911, but much more of the 911s built before today's generation.
Power will continue to come from a 3.6-litre 6-cylinder Boxer in the rear, then delivering around 335 HP in the normally aspirated Carrera and some 440 HP in the Turbo. The 911 Cabrio will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, one year after the coupé which is to debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Show.
- New engine, but still 6-cyl. flat
- 335 bhp
- Next Coupe in 2005
- Next Cabrio in 2006
YOU MIGHT THINK this is a prototype of the current 911 Cabrio, it is actually not: In fact, this is a first prototype of the future Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio.
Under the cleverly disguised body, the prototype carries the complete new mechanics including new engines and new chassis. If you study the pictures closely you'll recognize the hoods placed over the front and rear wings, disguising the true shape of the new car.
However, yet today it is clearly visible that the next generation 911 will get circular headlamps while flashers and fog lights will be mounted in the bumper rather than built into the headlight units. After strong critics for the shape of the headlights of the current 911, Porsche is returning to the conventional, typical 911 face for the new model.
Like their predecessors, 911 and Boxster are developed in combination and will again share major components, although the design will feature much more distinguishing marks compared to the two current models - the close relationship of which was regarded as a big mistake in the beginning of the era of the Boxster.
____________________
FACTS:
. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
. Next generation
. Spy picture and computer generated image
. By Auto Media
. 3.6-litre 6-cyl. boxer engine
. 335 bhp
. Debut: As Coupé: 2005
. As Cabriolet: 2006
__________________________________________
335 bhp in the normally aspirated engine
THE NEW 911 Carrera will be yet another evolutionary step in the development of the original design of the 911 with all design-elements being interpretations of the known theme: headlights, roof-line, rear wings and rear side windows clearly define the new coupe as a true successor of the current 911, but much more of the 911s built before today's generation.
Power will continue to come from a 3.6-litre 6-cylinder Boxer in the rear, then delivering around 335 HP in the normally aspirated Carrera and some 440 HP in the Turbo. The 911 Cabrio will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, one year after the coupé which is to debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Show.
