With the seventh generation 911 now launched, Porsche is hard at work preparing the next round of extreme performance variants like the Turbo and GT3. Our spy photographers captured a 911 Turbo and Turbo Cabriolet undergoing winter testing, along with a craftily disguised GT3 spotted at night. Both Turbo models at least have the benefit of standard all-wheel-drive, to cope with those snow-covered roads. On the other hand, the driver of the rear-wheel-drive GT3 could have his hands full, especially from the look of this car’s massive alloy wheels and aggressive-looking tires.
2014 Porsche 911 GT3
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The next 911 Turbo and Turbo Cabriolet have a wider stance than the base 911 and feature large air intakes in the flared-out rear fenders. A speed-sensitive rear wing is also fitted, and our spy photographers managed to catch it in the deployed position on the Cabriolet and closed on the Coupe. A quad exhaust can be spotted peeking out of the rear bumper, which also features extra cooling vents on either side for the brakes.
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe
A central exhaust exit is the giveaway that the car photographed at nighttime is the next GT3. Neither the front or rear bumper is GT3-specific on this early prototype. However, that center exhaust, combined with the large alloy wheels and monster brakes, will most definitely be worked into the production model. Sports seats and a roll-cage can also be seen on this test mule.
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe
Porsche is rumored to be working on the triple turbocharger arrangement for the next Turbo. The engine itself is likely to be a more powerful variation on the current 3.8-liter flat-6, which presently delivers between 500 to 530 bhp in Turbo and Turbo S format. That tri-turbo arrangement (coupled with Porsche’s PDK gearbox) could provide truly epic performance, considering the2012 Porsche 911 Turbo barely needs 3.0 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
The GT3 will continue to offer a pared-down and pumped-up 911 experience, thanks to its lack of AWD, turbos, or fancy semi-automatic gearbox. With the last iteration producing 435 bhp, it seems likely Porsche will massage the 3.8-liter to an even 450 bhp (though no performance specs have officially been released). Porsche’s new 7-speed manual, already available on the base 911, also seems a natural choice for the GT3 once it comes to market.
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
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