Our spy photographers have caught next year’s upgrade Porsche 911 Cabriolet out testing. Although camouflaged, the changes to the new hood are clearly visible, with the German brand aiming for a subtle improvement on the appearance of the current car.
Look beyond the camouflage and you can see the Cabriolet will have a front end similar to the coupe, which we captured during our review earlier this year. Possibly named 992.2, the upgraded 911 will have a slightly cleaner grille at the front and new integrated LED daytime running lights, while the rear diffuser has been redesigned to make room for the rear diffuser. New central exhaust system. We’re also expecting a number of different alloy wheel designs and paint options.
Expected to arrive in the UK in 2023, the refreshed 911 will also benefit from a number of chassis tweaks and, perhaps most significantly, a fully digitized cabin that eliminates the gauges. same engine rpm of the current model.
Also on the cards is a built-in Safari mockup, which we came across in the process of being evaluated. This elevated machine will have a plastic body plate to help protect the backplate from scratches while driving on rough terrain, as well as GT3– vent type on the bonnet.
Inside, the facelifted 911 is expected to keep the same basic layout as the existing car. It will also benefit from PCM Infotainment system 6.0, recently updated to include Spotify music streaming, wireless Android Auto and an improved voice assistant.
New from Porsche 911 Safari also seems to have GT3vent-style bonnets flank the badges, but the fact that they don’t appear on our latest spy prototype suggests they’ll be more of an off-roader than a fixture. Standard on all models.
Inside, the facelifted 911 is expected to keep the same basic layout as the existing car. It will retain Porsche’s latest PCM 6.0 infotainment system, which has just been updated to include Spotify music streaming, wireless Android Auto and an improved voice assistant.
However, the updated sports car could move forward with an all-new digital instrument panel, like the one of Taycan EVs. The current model has an analogue tachometer on either side, but this could be replaced by a slim curved screen that can display driving mode information, maps for navigation and feed. from the car’s night vision system.
The next 911 could also receive an improved set of sensors for more advanced driver assistance technologies. A host of chassis and handling improvements are also expected to deliver 992.2 sharper feedback when the driver is in full control.
Porsche has improved the 911’s suspension and steering as part of previous mid-life updates, so it’s more likely there will be a tweaked electric power steering and chassis setup. Revision. Faster calibration for eight speeds PDK gearbox is also possible, although the 992.2 is unlikely to receive significant powertrain modifications.
However, it will get a new hybrid variant. The long-awaited electrified 911 will be part of the 992.2 lineup, although the option could be added after the facelift launch. Power-assisted 911 can also produce more power 911 Turbo S 641bhp and become the most powerful 911 available.
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