Porsche 991 facelift spied
08-19-2014, 02:37 PM
#1
Porsche 991 facelift spied
from the article:
A 2015 Porsche 911 has been caught undisguised in a parking lot.
While we can only see the front of the car, the pictures reveal a new front bumper and restyled air intakes. The model also has center locking wheels and Turbo-style side mirrors which suggest this is a high-performance variant.
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08-19-2014, 02:59 PM
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the first couple of pictures are net new, and I would suggest are of a 991 GTS given the CL wheels and Sport Design front aero and mirrors (shame we cant see the back to determine if there is a ducktail) the other 'winter' shots are repeats of earlier spy photos (and are of different cars, turbo etc)
08-19-2014, 03:00 PM
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08-19-2014, 03:59 PM
#6
Race Director
I think youre right about it being a GTS. the hips appear to a WB. COuld also be a 4.
Love the "retro" 80's style cell phone antenna. I wonder if I can get it in Carbon Fiber "Look."
CL LOL
Love the "retro" 80's style cell phone antenna. I wonder if I can get it in Carbon Fiber "Look."
CL LOL
08-19-2014, 04:05 PM
#7
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I think I have seen those antenna before on factory mules ... I think the presence of CLs on a 991 is sufficiently "new" (especially on what appears to be a mule) to suggest a new model (although not ostensibly a facelift) and the only "missing" model variant would be the GTS... which of course was previously a WB w/CL wheels option...
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08-19-2014, 05:18 PM
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08-19-2014, 05:40 PM
#9
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NO WAY! Really?
08-19-2014, 05:45 PM
#10
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looks like it may have "sports buckets" seats???
08-19-2014, 06:36 PM
#11
Facelift...cues
Those seem to be the current gt2 sport buckets on the photo OP provided. See last photo (#9) and compare to how new 918 sport bucket seats look (photo #8)!
Gents:
A) The biggest change that I expect in the front bumper are 1) active aero vanes (photos #1 & 2) on certain models. 2) Slight change in daylight LED front lights.
B) Different rear LED tail lights (styling cues coming from 918 & Macan). Photos 3, 4 & 5.
C) Optional 918 Style/Macan Steering Wheel with chrome ring at center for all! Photos 6 & 7.
D) Engines - Introduction of Turbos on the base 991 & perhaps some of S models). Hopefully, they are working out deal with European Cycle 6 emissions authorities so that they can keep naturally aspirated engines for gt3's, RS's, GTS, and certain other Limited Edition 991 models...while letting the base go into more emissions-friendly 'turbo' engine.
E) Some different trim treatment in the interior. Upgraded materials on non-full leather cars (my wish). Not very clear as few hints have been given...
F) My Biggest Wish - a new .2 991 GTS model with gt3's sport PDK, Rear Axle Steering in Carrera 4 wide-body...plus whatever extra engine hp & torque they are willing to give us!
G) I don't expect the 918 Sport Bucket Seat will be available on a US model until the MY2015 991 gt3 RS is released -- assuming seat gets final US DOT approval! (photo #7). I would think they would make that seat exclusive to 'RS' only for the first year and then allow the sportiest versions of the 991/981 - gt3, gts, Cayman gt4, etc- to get them as an option (but not earlier than MY2016 & perhaps MY2017 if we don't get a gt3 in '16). In Europe & ROW, the arrival of the 918 sport bucket seat not as critical since they have been able to order the old 997 gt2 sport bucket seats on any 991 or 981 since day one. And these can fold for access to back seat...which the 918 buckets don't yet have!
I expect to see the face lifted .2 991 models out as early MY2016 production starting no later than May of calendar year 2015. That is just around the corner.
My dos centavos...for what it's worth.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Currently exhausted from a very long but exciting Monterey Historics week!
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Gents:
A) The biggest change that I expect in the front bumper are 1) active aero vanes (photos #1 & 2) on certain models. 2) Slight change in daylight LED front lights.
B) Different rear LED tail lights (styling cues coming from 918 & Macan). Photos 3, 4 & 5.
C) Optional 918 Style/Macan Steering Wheel with chrome ring at center for all! Photos 6 & 7.
D) Engines - Introduction of Turbos on the base 991 & perhaps some of S models). Hopefully, they are working out deal with European Cycle 6 emissions authorities so that they can keep naturally aspirated engines for gt3's, RS's, GTS, and certain other Limited Edition 991 models...while letting the base go into more emissions-friendly 'turbo' engine.
E) Some different trim treatment in the interior. Upgraded materials on non-full leather cars (my wish). Not very clear as few hints have been given...
F) My Biggest Wish - a new .2 991 GTS model with gt3's sport PDK, Rear Axle Steering in Carrera 4 wide-body...plus whatever extra engine hp & torque they are willing to give us!
G) I don't expect the 918 Sport Bucket Seat will be available on a US model until the MY2015 991 gt3 RS is released -- assuming seat gets final US DOT approval! (photo #7). I would think they would make that seat exclusive to 'RS' only for the first year and then allow the sportiest versions of the 991/981 - gt3, gts, Cayman gt4, etc- to get them as an option (but not earlier than MY2016 & perhaps MY2017 if we don't get a gt3 in '16). In Europe & ROW, the arrival of the 918 sport bucket seat not as critical since they have been able to order the old 997 gt2 sport bucket seats on any 991 or 981 since day one. And these can fold for access to back seat...which the 918 buckets don't yet have!
I expect to see the face lifted .2 991 models out as early MY2016 production starting no later than May of calendar year 2015. That is just around the corner.
My dos centavos...for what it's worth.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Currently exhausted from a very long but exciting Monterey Historics week!
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08-19-2014, 06:49 PM
#13
I'm with you on the wish list, but afraid that is way too much actual performance for a GTS. But I'm pulling for you! Especially on the RAS. That will be a sweet option on a 991S!
08-19-2014, 06:55 PM
#14
Center Lock Wheels
Keith: Nobody get's it. I hope they let us opt out of CL on the upcoming 991 gts, just like they did in the .2 997. CL's have supposedly been improved for the 991 gt3 application but still require a costly service scheduling (especially if tracked) and expensive specialized equipment to handle them correctly. Some think it looks 'cool'...especially those that have not suffered the negative side-effects of owning them. I am not in that camp.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
08-19-2014, 07:33 PM
#15
Rennlist Member
only that no other N.A 991 has them with the exception of the GT3 so this is clear a new variant IMO and since it was an option on the 997 GTS would 'suggest' that this might be the 991 GTS mule.
What's a little strange is that this car does not appear to have any of the facelift changes that other spy photos have hightlighted, which is strange, because that would suggest (if this is a GTS) that its a pre-facelift model, and therefore the facelift might be further away than we speculate.
What's a little strange is that this car does not appear to have any of the facelift changes that other spy photos have hightlighted, which is strange, because that would suggest (if this is a GTS) that its a pre-facelift model, and therefore the facelift might be further away than we speculate.