It looks like the Porsche 911 is finally getting a long-awaited makeover for 2012.  Well, that's the rumor anyway.  The possibly most popular Checkered Flag Porsche is expected to see some major updating for the next generation 911, codenamed 991, which should appear on our Virginia Beach Porsche lot sometime in late 2011.


 
The following article and photos courtesy of [Autoblog]

The Porsche 911 is due for an update, and if the rumors kicking around the internet are to be believed, 2012 will bring one of the most significant changes to the sports car in generations. The German automotive magazine Auto Bild is reporting that the next 911 will look a good deal different from the current generation thanks to some serious changes in the vehicle's proportions. The rear-engine coupe is expected to be over 2.2 inches longer and wear a roof line that's nearly half an inch lower than the outgoing design.

In addition, Auto Bild suggests that the engineers at Porsche have cooked up a new 3.4-liter boxer good for 345 horsepower in base configuration. As usual, Carrera S models will wear wider flanks, this time with the flares adding some 2.4 inches. The meaner of the two cars will also pack a 3.8-lilter boxer six that puts out 395 ponies. All told, the base 911 will be able to make the dash to 60 mph in less than 4.8 seconds while the Carrera S should be able to do the same dance in less than 4.5.

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I don't know about the rest of you, but I am really digging the cut out pin stripe signal light lines on the front.  I can't quite make out from the spy photos if they are styled similarly on the rear, but I think they give the 991 style some futuristic pizzazz. 
Now, keep in mind these are still "spy photos" and the final design could change before the new 911 model is released next year.  Checkered Flag will be sure to keep you up on all of the latest developing news regarding the 2012 Porsche 911 as details are released.  For information on the 2011 Porsche 911 or to schedule a test drive, call Checkered Flag Porsche at (757)490-1111.