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997 Turbo Facelift Spy Shots

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So not exactly a surprise, but the mechanical changes are very important.

Clearly a magic 500bhp+

Likely that Porsche will up the power and use the the new 3.6 Direct Injection Engine as the base for the 998 generation and stick to the tried and tested GT1 engine for now.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport
 

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another unsurprising update image

updated rear diffuser
updated rear lense red stripe
updated rear lights
500-520 bhp estimated
better economy
better CO2
direct injection
 

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Porsche, ever conservative in their approach to 911 design, have already revealed the facelifted versions of its current 911. Missing still has been the highly respected Turbo, but we can already confirm its existence from these latest spy pictures taken on the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The 911 Turbo is thought to be headed for a North American International Auto Show 2009 (Detroit) unveiling, which will confirm a number of features.

These include redesigned front and rear bumpers, a new headlight layout and new taillights. The new uprated turbo engine, probably displacing 3.8-litres, is said to make an extra 20bhp (15kW) or so in order to set things completely straight between itself and its newest nemesis, the Nissan GT-R.

Brakes are not expected to be changed because they are already in a very high class. Interior will get some form of enhancement as well to match the new look.
 

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