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Is this the new 911?
Coming up with a replacement for the current 911 is no mean feat. But replace it Porsche must and these are the first renderings of the next generation
The current 991 generation received a batch of 991.2 updates in 2015, including a new family of turbocharged engines. It was originally launched back in 2011. The upcoming eighth-generation 911 will be built around a new modular platform and feature a wider range of powertrains — expected to include, for the first time, a hybrid setup. While Porsche is working on a pure-electric production version Mission E for a 2020 debut, other cars in its range — such as the new Panamera and this all-new Porsche 911 — will supplement their engines with electric power to boost both performance and efficiency. Land Rover is continuing with work on the next generation of its game-changing Evoque, codenamed L551. So far prototypes have given little away when it comes to styling, but Autocar magazine is reporting that the new Evoque will get Velar styling up front. We also know that the second generation will get some of the tech from the Velar, so expect the dual-screen infotainment system that is a...
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