If so, they must have made changes on the Zuffenhausen line because the 996TT had pushed the limet on a couple 'choke points' the line had.
I recall the stories about how, when they decided to go ahead with the move of the intercoolers down to the fender, one of the challenges they had was Zuffenhausen's line width limitations.

Also.....that time-line of 'next year at this time'.......is pretty aggressive......if true.
I would not have expected it that quick. You won't see it this side of the pond that soon however.