Fresh Leak Gives Us A Better Look At The Upcoming 992.2 Turbo

992.2 Turbo Facelift Is Barely A Facelift

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Facelifts for the 911 are never always a moment of great anticipation in the Porsche world, given how they’re more of an evolutionary nudge than a full-blown revolution and the 992.2 seems to follow that trait. Porsche’s approach is to always be subtle, almost restrained. From what we’ve seen so far, on the 992.2 Carrera GTS and GT3 (Touring) models, visually, the updates have been modest at best, with things like new active aero vents in the front bumper and the obligatory tweaks to the light clusters, both front and back. The upcoming Turbo appears to follow this formula as well.

The leaked drawing shows a redesigned rear bumper similar to what we’ve seen on the 992.2 GT3. Porsche has also taken the opportunity to play up the wide-body look emphasized by the side air intake, adding some rather edgy detailing behind the rear wheel arches for the bits that house the reflectors. The diffuser setup is different from what we have on the 992.1 Turbo. Even the rims appear to have had a makeover. It’s all quite tasteful, really and I prefer my 911s with a fixed wing, so I’m digging the look already. Rumor has it that an upcoming wingless Turbo Touring model is in the works though.

The front end, though, remains a mystery at least based on this schematic. While spy shots show us the vertical aero vents, we have no idea if those GTS gills will find their way onto the Turbo. Anyway, I wouldn’t be surprised if Porsche leaves a few things for us to discover on launch day.

The Hybrid Elephant in the Room

Personally, I’m torn. On the one hand, hybridization is inevitable, The world is moving in that direction, and Porsche isn’t about to let the 911 get left behind. But on the other hand, the **[911 Turbo for the past five decades](https://www.motorheads.com/features/porsche-t-hybrid-vs--e-hybrid-what-s-the-difference-ar6855/) has always been about relentless pace and power delivery** off the line from that beefy flat-six. So I can only imagine what a more substantial [T-Hybird system](https://www.motorheads.com/features/porsche-t-hybrid-vs--e-hybrid-what-s-the-difference-ar6855/) paired with the Turbo formula and do to the 911. Anyway, here’s my prediction of what the [992.2 Turbo lineup](https://www.motorheads.com/features/2026-porsche-911-turbo-s-992-2-everything-we-know-so-far-ar7275/) should look like.

Yes, a manual will join the Turbo lineup. We haven’t seen a manual in a 911 Turbo since the 997. So this will be a nice addition to the 992.2 models equipped with a stick. Both the Carrera T and the GT3 now pack a manual as well. Of course, all those hybrid gubbins add weight (110 pounds in the 992.2 GTS), and that’s where things get tricky. Will the added heft dull the Turbo’s razor-sharp handling? Probably not. Porsche’s engineers are annoyingly good at making heavy things feel light. Still, I can’t help but wonder if this is a case of solving a problem that didn’t really exist.

Where Does This Leave Us?

So, where does the hybrid Turbo fit into the 911 lineup? Well, it’s clear Porsche is hedging its bets given the state of the market that we’re in today. The naturally aspirated GT3 will remain (for now) the choice for purists for loud, raw, and gloriously analog. Meanwhile, the Turbo should evolve into a high-tech powerhouse, combining speed, efficiency, and just a hint of smugness to embrace the future. Remains to be seen how the T-Hybird holds up when it comes to long term reliability.

As for me, I’m still processing it all. I mean, a hybrid Turbo only makes sense on paper, but the heart doesn’t always follow the head, does it? Either way, this will be a big moment for the 911 Turbo. Love it or loathe it, the hybrid Turbo is coming, and it’ll most likely change the game. Expect the Turbo to debut sometime in 2025, as a 2026 model.