Skip advert
Advertisement

Porsche 911 2016 facelift: new pics from Frankfurt

The facelifted Porsche 911 for 2016 has made its Frankfurt Motor Show debut - read on for full details

All the questions surrounding Porsche’s facelifted 911 have finally been answered as the covers are off. As suspected, the German sports car brand has made the switch to turbocharged engines, with the revised 911 range revealed at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show today. Prices start from just over £76,000.

Porsche’s main focus has been beneath the skin of the 911, but subtle design tweaks have also been made. At the front, new headlamps featuring four-point LED daytime running lights and reshaped air intakes are the big changes, while redesigned rear lamps and a new rear engine cover can be seen at the back.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Best sports cars to buy now

Inside, you will notice the updated Porsche Communication Management (PCM) touchscreen infotainment system, now with Wi-Fi and Apple Carplay. Cars with the optional Sport Chrono package get a new four-mode switch rotary knob on the steering wheel, inspired by 918 hypercar. That allows drivers to configure their own vehicle setup, with adjustments on Porsche’s Active Suspension Management (PASM), the PDK transmission and sports exhaust possible.

A new ‘Sport Response’ button has also been added which prepares the drivetrain for 20 seconds of maximum acceleration, by selecting the optimum gear and adjusting the engine management for better response. Other new tech includes adaptive cruise control with a coasting function, that can also brake when going downhill to keep you at your pre-set speed. A post-collision braking system is standard, while lane-change assist is optional.

New turbocharged engines for the Porsche 911

The biggest news concerning the new Porsche 911, however, is the new turbocharged engine range. The entry-level 911 Carrera ditches the 3.4-litre flat-six for a newly developed 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six, which brings a 20bhp power boost to 365bhp.

The Carrera S receives the same engine but with modifications to boost power to 414bhp. Both cars take 4.2 and 3.9 seconds respectively to get from 0-62mph – two-tenths faster than before. Porsche is adamant the traditional flat-six character hasn’t been lost, and is keen to emphasize the 7,500rpm rev limit of the new engine.

The arrival of turbocharging is primarily to boost efficiency, with PDK-equipped Carreras capable of up 38.2mpg with CO2 emissions of 169g/km. Prices start from £76,412 and rise to £94,698 for the Carrera S Cabriolet – an increase of around £2,500 over the outgoing model.  

What's your view of mainstream Porsche 911 models going turbo? Let us have it in the comments section below...

Skip advert
Advertisement

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Best classic cars - the classics we’d most love to own
Best classic cars - July 25

Best classic cars - the classics we’d most love to own

These are our favourite classic cars, from British beauties to V8-engined beasts
Best cars & vans
8 Jul 2025
Updated Porsche 911 Carrera 4S arrives in coupe, convertible and Targa form
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S line up, static

Updated Porsche 911 Carrera 4S arrives in coupe, convertible and Targa form

More gaps in the 992.2 range are being filled, with the all-weather Carrera 4S arriving with or without a roof
News
2 Jul 2025
Hardcore Porsche 911 GT2 RS spied with wild aero and track-ready looks
Porsche 911 GT2 RS - front 3/4

Hardcore Porsche 911 GT2 RS spied with wild aero and track-ready looks

If you can believe it, Porsche’s GT2 RS will be even more extreme than the GT3 RS…
News
14 May 2025
Fastest Nurburgring lap times 2025: quickest cars and lap records
Mercedes AMG-One at Nurburgring

Fastest Nurburgring lap times 2025: quickest cars and lap records

Check out the top 10 fastest production cars around the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany
Best cars & vans
13 May 2025

Most Popular

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
MST Ford Escort - front 3/4

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports

While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look
News
7 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!
Skoda Octavia vRS - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!

A three-time Auto Express Family Car of the Year winner, paired with Golf GTI power, is our Deal of the Day for 6 July
News
6 Jul 2025
New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life
Volvo XC60 facelift - front tracking

New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life

This refreshed Swedish SUV focuses on familiar areas of strength to take on BMW and Audi
Road tests
4 Jul 2025