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2019 Porsche 911 will use only turbo six-cylinder engines and get hybrid
The eighth-generation 911 will mark the end of naturally aspirated engines and the introduction of a petrol-electric version
The next Porsche 911 will exclusively use turbocharged six-cylinder engines when it arrives in 2019, including the GT3, marking the end of naturally aspirated units for the line-up.
The GT3 will deliver more than 500bhp, while the standard models are set to get an extra 10-15bhp over today's Carrera and Carrera S when they arrive in 2019.
The current Carrera and Carrera S deliver 364bhp and 414bhp respectively, so the 992-generation 911 will produce from around 375bhp to 429bhp.
A hybrid 911 will also be introduced to the range in 2020. It will run the flat six with an electric motor providing limited all-electric and performance-boosting functions.
Spotted testing for the first time in the Arctic Circle, the 992 remains the same length as today's 991 model, but the width of the car is set to increase slightly due to wider tracks. There's also only a minor growth in wheelbase; Porsche grew the wheelbase dramatically for the current generation to create more interior space for rear seat passengers.
The 992 will be based on what is billed as a new modular sports car platform, although in reality it is similar to the current 991 platform. With a modified rear end, it will be used under the next-generation versions of the entry-level Boxster and Cayman models and could also influence the design and engineering of future Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracán models.
The eighth-generation 911 will have vastly improved active aerodynamics with a full-width rear wing. An active front spoiler is also a possibility, although this can't be seen in these images.
While the current facelifted 911 range has benefited from a number of weight savings, the 992 will receive even more, thanks to a greater proportion of high-strength steel and aluminium. However, carbonfibre will not be used in the structure of the standard models and will instead be reserved for high-end models such as the GT2 and GT3.
Four-wheel-drive versions will also become more efficient due to new electronic control software.
Meanwhile, the interior is expected to closely reflect that found in the second-generation Panamera.