The fact that Porsche still hasn't released the final version of the 991 Neunelfer, a role that should go to the 911 Speedster, shouldn't trick you into believing we have to wait for the 992 model. In fact, the next-gen 911 will land by the end of the year, so it's no wonder that a fully naked prototype was recently filmed doing its thing on the Nurburgring.
The test car, which appears to be a Carrera (S) model, was tested on the Green Hell earlier this week. You'll find the footage documenting the adventure at the bottom of the page, with the 911 run awaiting you at the 3:08 point, but the rest of the clip is also worth checking out, since it's packed with prototypes.
The Carrera and Carrera S incarnations of the 992 will be animated by evolutions of the turbocharged 3.0-liter engines that were released for the 991.2 models and this spy clip allows you to check out the soundtrack of the newcomer.
Porsche has also confirmed the hybridization of the newcomer, albeit without releasing further info. The most likely version is that we'll get a Carrera 4 E-Hybrid delivering Carrera S level of performance with a focus on efficiency. However, the Turbo S could also become the Turbo S E-Hybrid and land as a 700 hp monster.
Speaking of the Turbo, the TT 3.8-liter flat-six of the current model is expected to make room for an all-new engine - here's a 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo testing (check out the wider body).
The German carmaker has also stated that it will maintain the naturally aspirated nature of the GT3/GT3 RS models for as long as possible, so there's no reason to fret. In fact, a recent 2020 911 GT3 prototype sighting has confirmed the atmospheric aura of the track special.
As for the cabin, the most important upgrade comes from the instrument cluster. So while the analog center tacho remains in place, this will be flanked by a pair of screens, which will help maintain the traditional five-instrument layout - we've added a previous series of spyshots to the gallery above, with these showcasing the cabin of the 2019 Porsche 911.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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