doubleclutch09

Does anyone know whether the change to 998 is really slated to begin with the '11 year model Carrera? Seems awfully soon for a big change given scope of the recent '09 changes (and it seems like a 911 w/no side view mirrors on the doors just wouldn't look right regardless). Any insight on whether this is really set to happen in '11 would be appreciated...

ADias

It's probably going to be Fall of '11 as a '12 model.

However... some say Summer '12 - http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/244386/

yemenmocha

I've heard rumors of them making substantial efforts to reduce the weight. That will be a welcome addition.

Please, please PORSCHE.... give us the option of NO SUNROOF!!!

Edgy01

The "991" will show up on schedule, and as a friend of mine on the inside told me one day, "if you like the 997, you'll LOVE the 991." Its design has been out for some time, and mule testing goes on, hidden well beneath 997 skins.

When I look at the wide mirrors on the 970 model (Panamera) I noted that they avoided integrating the mirrors into the leading corner of the doors (like on the Carreras). This greatly simplifies the engineering changes necessary to jump to small rear cameras with displays on the A pillars. The windows will remain unaffected, and all they will have to do is to delete the mounting holes in the door, and most changes will be to the A pillar area.

ADias

Maybe not, if the wheelbase is longer and the CG is moved forward. It may be a great car... it may look like a 911... but it will not be a 911, as it will be closer to a Cayman.

Edgy01

Then buy your Carreras NOW before they dilute the formula!!

OldGuy

I heard rumors about the no side mirror and cameras and display instead. I hope they dont
that makes it seem more gimicky and more Nissan-ish. Electronic toy

At Law

I heard Porsche was going to eliminate the windshield and use a
camera to display the direction the car was going on the PCM.

xraydog

is it 998 or 991?

sharmat

991 by all accounts so far.

royalpar1

I heard no motor for better gas consumption

JohnnyBahamas

I read somewhere that the lack of side mirrors is to meet a pedestrian safety requirement mandated by government(s) somewhere. EU? Probably.

Sounds like it is the future of all side mirrors if true.

mickfluff

anyone have any pics at all, any line drawings, renderings or other of what this mythical new 9XX will possibly look like? even if its a guess.... just curious...

tooloud10

Rest assured that the car will have side mirrors.

chago996

I heard that just as with the new beetle vw a few years back, they are moving the engine to the front while keeping the same shape!