TRAKCAR

Likely introduced at Geneva 2015 article says.

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=59610

Z356

"The Porsche 911, type 991, already the middle of approaches from the first presented versions of its life cycle. Correspondingly, a small update for the athlete. A Erlkönig (royal?) armada consisting of Turbo S Cabrio and Coupé was now caught in winter testing in the far north.

The caught prototypes suggest modifications indicated for the daytime running lights in the front apron and air intakes modified at the front. This could have active flap elements to thus affect the air resistance can.

At the rear, new graphics for the rear lights and new air vents in the rear apron can be identified behind the rear wheels. Until now, these were not found on the normal Carrera models and likely indicate the expected GTS coupe and convertible variants. The GTS also an uprated 3.8-liter boxer is to be expected, which is expected to generate around 430 hp.

Premiere will 911 may celebrate the facelift versions of the Porsche already in Geneva 2015."

Just to be clear - They are talking here about what we would call a MY2016 .2 991 facelift with an intro at Geneva Auto Show in March of 2015.

Speculation on facelift: I expect at least the 991 S models to have as possible options the 'Rear Axle Steering' from the gt3 & Turbo and the improved 'Sport PDK' from the gt3!!! Cosmetically, I expect to see a larger rear lights (with some distant similarity to 918's rear LED's) and different, more 'visible' front LED driving & day lights. We might also finally get a 918 style adjustable 'sport bucket' (both driver & passenger side) as an option on select 991 & 981 'sport' models. And the new style 'Sport Design' steering wheel, first seen on the 918 and Macan, will be introduced, along with a new chrome ring around the center airbag cover w. enamel Porsche badge for all steering wheels. Re: Exterior paints I expect 'Lime Gold', 'Amaranth Red' and perhaps 'Mahogany' (all three metallics) to be substituted for new colors. Re: interior selections, I expect to see more alcantara options (door panels, lower dash, etc) on selected 'sport' models (e.g. gts). All in all, it might be one of the most meaningful mid-model facelifts we have seen in Porsche 911 history...and I am looking forward to it!

See these other threads:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8006...g-to-3-6l.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/7919...-facelift.html

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

TRAKCAR

Thanks.
It seems that they are testing very early, I wonder if they may introduce the update a bit earlier than that, or is a year normal?

Zeus

The current shape of the 991's tailights are perfection. I sincerely hope they don't change the design.

Serge944

My guess the shape will be unchanged, but they will receive a 3-D treatment like the 918/Macan.

Zeus

That would work, hopefully...

Bacura

Sometimes change isn't always better. Change for the sake of change can backfire. 996 headlights? Barf.

aussie jimmy

agreed

jumper5836

I like the new tail lights, though I don't like how the bumper sticks out and the lights are indented. But then again I like the 996.2 head light more then the retro 50's era head lights. Heck I'd rather have 981 headlights then them.

kosmo

i think so

Z356

I have attached some photos to help visualize some of the changes that we might see. Of course, the rear lights will be modified to suit the 991. The seats & the optional steering wheels (in leather for regular models & alcantara for the gts & gt3's).

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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