I just saw these on carmagazine.com, and thought we should take a look at the new interior:



Looks like we get a black PCM with new nav widescreen, SD card slot on top right, and new A/C controls.



Headlights have the new lamp on the inside corners (not sure what for: daytime running lights or directional lights) and the bumper is similar to the Boxster's (e.g. signal lamps are inline with bumper vents/cut outs).

 

The mirrors look different in the pic as well.

 

I do like the interior changes, not so sure about the facelift though compared to the current 997. Guess I would have to see more pics or see it in person when it comes out.

 

Interior is still way too busy. Rumor has it they will go to touch screen, eliminating many of those buttons....sure hope so.

 

Not crazy about the window payne seat accents. Hopefully that's merely optional.

 

Agree!

 

Looks like the front bumper is still lighty camoed.

Do the rear flares look extra wide to you?

Here's more pics and the entire article, which states a 10% -15% (yes %) increase in power which I think is a typo but we'll soon see.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...ontent-block=0

 

i wonder if that screen can be retro fitted to my 07??

 

yeah i noticed that as well--i for one would love to see more 'flared' rear fenders. can't wait to see official photos...

 

looks less aggressive to me, the sidemirros are too tall. Looks a bit more retro to me for some reason (the front end). Inside bits, not much of a change, still looks fine but a bit busy.

The inside lamp is a projector high beam.

Anyways, enough about cosmetics, I hope they bump up the HP 20hp min. for both S and non.

 

Looks like Porsche raided the VW/Audi parts bins once again for the new sat/nav and HVAC controls - I swear those look like they are straight out of a Passat.

 

the interior is looking expensive... finally - looks good

 

The photo of the exterior. Notice the cornfield in the background.

Assuming that the photo was taken in Germany (which is plausible, given the plates and road signs), the photo was taken last August or September. Plenty of time ago for any bumper/mirrors/etc to simply be pulled out of spare parts bins. Not necessarily a body that's ready for production.

That cornfield was harvested, then cut down to the dirt for winter dormancy over 6 months ago.

 

I'm relieved! I like the current 997 much better. Thank God! I picked mine up 2 weeks ago!

 

Good catch. I think we all need to reserve judgement until we get to see the final/undisguised version and in the flesh...