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The new Porsche 911 Turbo will hit the market in 2023

It seems that Porsche, after a long time, is returning its 911 (992) model. For the beginning, there is a new facelift for this sports car, which can be seen in spy photos.

Although at first glance it does not differ from its predecessor, still in the front you can see larger air intakes, round driving lamps on the corners, and LED lights have been removed. The design of the rear part has been retained, and the light bar is now two-part.

Inside, the design is the same as in the current model, only the cluster is covered, so it is hinted that there could be something modern.

Whether there will be changes under the hood is currently unknown. The current Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 572 hp (427 kW) at 6,750 rpm and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The Turbo S model uses the same engine with 641 hp (478 kW) at 6,750 rpm and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. They reach 62 mph in just 2.7 (Turbo S) / 2.8 (Turbo) seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 kph) / 199 mph (320 kph). Both models use an eight-speed PDK transmission.

The new 911 model is expected to arrive in 2023.

Source: Automedia

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Porsche 911 Safari on the Nürburgring

As we recently announced, Porsche is intensively testing the new 911 Safari model. This time CarSpyMedia has released a video from the Nürburgring which shows a prototype of a legal-road rally model with off-road capabilities.

The video shows that the suspension is slightly higher than the Carrera 4S on which it is based. It is the same car whose spy photos were recently published.

Although there is no confirmation yet, the Porsche 911 Safari should be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged boxer 6 engine with 443 hp (326 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. Power will be transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed dual-clutch PDK.

The test model was equipped with 20-inch aluminum rims with 295/40 Pirelli tires. The standard Carrera 4S model reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph), and the Safari model is expected to have the same performance.

Source: CarSpyMedia via YouTube

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Porsche Vision Gran Turismo

Gamers are certainly familiar with the game Gran Turismo which this time offers a new car, the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. It is a Porsche and Polyphony Digital project that will be available in Grand Turismo 7 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

With this virtual car, Porsche has demonstrated the creative power of its design team. Although designed only for the virtual world, it opens up exciting possibilities that are otherwise regimented in the design process for a production car.

“Projects like Porsche Vision Gran Turismo are especially valuable to us in the creative process. Further development of our clearly defined Porsche Design DNA and exchange with designers from other industries is an important part of our work, ”said Michael Mauer, Vice President of Porsche Style.

A car of purist design, with a centrally placed engine and an even width-to-height ratio, reveals Porsche’s passion for racing and a look into the car’s future. Low-mounted hood, pronounced wings, wide LED light strip at the back, are just some of the features of this concept. The car is designed without a door.

Access to the cabin is done by raising the roof, because the car is designed without a door. Inside, carbon and titanium were used, as well as vegan materials. The seats are positioned low, while in front of the driver is a curved display and racing steering wheel on which most of the controls are located.

The game will be released in early March 2022, so we will soon know more details about the performance of this virtual car. Maybe the concept becomes a reality.

Source: Porsche