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Scheduled for digital global reveal 14 April, a mysterious new Porsche 911 model will join the legendary line-up.
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Generating hype among car connoisseurs and devotees of the brand, Porsche has released a single image of the next iteration of the classic 911, underneath a black cover with few features discernible.
With the teaser tagline “particularly fun”, the variant is rumoured to be the much-anticipated GT3 cabriolet – indicated by the lack of wing on the back. But as yet, nothing has been confirmed.
According to Porsche, “The new Porsche 911 will be presented in an entertaining film. Well-known car experts put the new model, which is still unknown to them, through its first test on the spectacular mountain roads of Tenerife.”
The world premiere of the new 911 model will be broadcast 14 April 14 at 4:00pm CEST in the Porsche Newsroom and on the Porsche YouTube channel and can then be accessed on demand.
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Motoring writers are speculating that the new 911 is a GT car because GT3-style vents on the hood and door handles that can just be made out under its black shroud, designed to baffle and throw us all off the scent.
The iconic German marque has started a countdown on its website and will livestream the reveal on YouTube as well as its media site 14 April 2026.
The Porsche 911 was first unveiled to the public in September 1963, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Although initially debuted as the Porsche 901, it was renamed 911 in 1964 following a trademark dispute with Peugeot. Official production of the 911 began in September 1964.
The first ever Porsche 911 was designed by F.A. Porsche – son of the founder of the company, Ferry Porsche – and his team. The original 911 had an air-cooled flat-six engine instead of the four-cylinder boxer engine of the 356.
It developed 130PS, could accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.1 seconds and had a top speed of 210km/h. These were hugely impressive figures for a production sportscar at the time. Although there have been many versions of the 911 since then, much has remained the same, like its 2 + 2 seating layout and rear engine position.
There have been eight distinct generations of the Porsche 911 produced since its debut in 1963.
While generations define the major design eras, there have been hundreds of specific variants (Turbo, GT3, RS, Targa) produced over the past six decades.
The Porsche 911 remains the epitome of timeless automotive design. There is no other sportscar that has evolved over 60+ years and yet has kept the essence of its original design quite like the 911 has, with its perfect proportions, flowing curves and sporty attitude.
Its continuity of design is unique in automotive history. The first Porsche 911 set down the basic layout that is still evident in the model today. Its lateral lines, fastback design, the shape of its side windows, free-standing front wings and flat front bonnet remain core features of its design.
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