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02-18-2010, 06:31 PM
Filed under: Spy Photos (http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/), Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/), Performance (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/), Porsche (http://www.autoblog.com/category/porsche/), Luxury (http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/02-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb-630op.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/#3)2011 Porsche 911 Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery
The latest round of Porsche (http://www.autoblog.com/make/porsche/) 911 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/911) spy shots (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/26/spy-shots-next-gen-porsche-911-gets-led-indicators/) showed the coupe undergoing cold weather testing, and now our frost-bitten shooters have caught the convertible ahead of its reveal later this year.
Being a 911, the stylistic changes won't be revolutionary, but we've gotten word from insiders that active aerodynamics are part of the package (think the Ferrari 458 Italia (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/458+italia)'s pliable nose), along with a new speed-deployable rear spoiler and a handful of openings in the bodywork to tweak airflow and cool off components.
Underneath the new platform, which insiders hint will carry the 991 designation (we don't get the roll-back either), Porsche's boffins are likely to employ a new electro-hydraulic power steering system to further reduce emissions, with the standard 3.4- and 3.8-liter direct-injected flat-sixes carrying over unchanged. Inside, our spies suggest that the wheelbase may be lengthened to make rear seat accommodations more suitable for fully-formed humans and that Porsche may ditch the traditional hand brake lever in favor of an electronic switch, similar to the Panamera (http://www.autoblog.com/model/panamera)'s.
We should get our first official eyeful of the next generation 911 later this year, with sales beginning in early 2011.
Gallery: Spy Shots: 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/02-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb-630op.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/#3)2011 Porsche 911 Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery
The latest round of Porsche (http://www.autoblog.com/make/porsche/) 911 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/911) spy shots (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/26/spy-shots-next-gen-porsche-911-gets-led-indicators/) showed the coupe undergoing cold weather testing, and now our frost-bitten shooters have caught the convertible ahead of its reveal later this year.
Being a 911, the stylistic changes won't be revolutionary, but we've gotten word from insiders that active aerodynamics are part of the package (think the Ferrari 458 Italia (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/458+italia)'s pliable nose), along with a new speed-deployable rear spoiler and a handful of openings in the bodywork to tweak airflow and cool off components.
Underneath the new platform, which insiders hint will carry the 991 designation (we don't get the roll-back either), Porsche's boffins are likely to employ a new electro-hydraulic power steering system to further reduce emissions, with the standard 3.4- and 3.8-liter direct-injected flat-sixes carrying over unchanged. Inside, our spies suggest that the wheelbase may be lengthened to make rear seat accommodations more suitable for fully-formed humans and that Porsche may ditch the traditional hand brake lever in favor of an electronic switch, similar to the Panamera (http://www.autoblog.com/model/panamera)'s.
We should get our first official eyeful of the next generation 911 later this year, with sales beginning in early 2011.
Gallery: Spy Shots: 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/01-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/02-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/03-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/04-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/05-2011-porsche-911-cabrio-feb_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-porsche-911-convertible/low/)
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