08:46 21-08-2025

Porsche 911’s aggressive new front end revealed

Fresh patent filings from Porsche with the USPTO suggest that the 911 family may soon welcome a new, even more aggressive variant. The images show a redesigned front fascia featuring stacked dive planes, vertical fins to manage airflow, a sculpted chin spoiler, and an unusual NACA duct integrated into the bumper. All of these elements point to a serious push for downforce and stability at high speeds, hinting at track-focused ambitions.

Speculation runs in two directions. On one hand, the new design could preview a hotter evolution of the GT3 RS or even a GT2 RS successor, potentially developed in collaboration with Manthey Racing. On the other, the aggressive nose might be linked to the return of the Flachbau, Porsche’s iconic slantnose 911 from the 1980s inspired by the 935 race car.

If it is indeed a Flachbau revival, expect a limited-run special, not a mass-production track car. Likely powered by the Turbo S’ twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six with hybrid assistance, output could exceed 700 horsepower. Pricing would easily surpass $250,000, making it a highly exclusive collector’s piece.

Either way, Porsche is clearly preparing a 911 that will stand apart not just in performance, but in design heritage.