There was a time when the rumor mill had us all convinced that Porsche test drivers are machines rather than humans. That they drive non-stop without ever feeling the need to take a breather or eat. Well, now we know that’s not true, with car spotters managing to make brief 2016 911 Facelift walkaround videos while the engineers were having lunch or dinner.
Sure, we’ve seen the Neunelfer’s mid-cycle revamp in countless spy sessions so far, but the two clips below allow us to get the best view of the car one could probably have until Zuffenhausen itself introduces us to its creation.
The only part of the exterior that’s still covered concerns the rear lights. Luckily, we know from previous spy episodes that the 911 will pack Cayenne- and Panamera-like taillight graphics. As for the rest of the (mild) changes brought by the refresh, the pair of clips offers us a complete view.
Those in the know will notice the small details, from the updated front fascia to the retro engine cover and the air vents on the sides of the rear apron, as well as the central exhaust layout for the Carrera and Carrera S.
Moving inside, we find a pair of important updates. The first is the round controller on the steering wheel. Inspired from the one on the 918 Spyder hypercar, this will serve the carmaker’s new Sport Response system.
We are talking about a feature that will allow the driver to control the response for the car’s new turbocharged engines. The boost modulation means the turbo flat sixes will stay close to the linear power delivery of naturally-aspirated engines, while also minimizing turbo lag.
While the Porsche has accidentally revealed the car and the engine details have been the subject of heavy speculation, we’re waiting for the official release before digging deeper into the forced-fed contents of the engine compartment.
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