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Porsche 911: 991 compared to 997 in pictures

Porsche 911_991 v 997

Here’s a pictorial comparison of the new 991 Porsche 911 against the well loved 997.2 model it replaces.

One of the first things you notice in profile view is how the 991 appears a bit sleeker and lower. The more dramatically raked front and rear glass is a small, but definite improvement.

At the front the 997 gets our tick for having less fussy LED daytime running lights. Even the headlights, while very similar, look nicer in the old car. Although, we reckon Porsche has done a good job in the lower spoiler area on the all-new 911.

When comparing the backsides of the two 911s we call it in favour of the 991. We like the sharper look of the new rear lights. The quad-tipped exhausts also look better, despite being a bit clichéd these days. The new model also has a more refined finish around the lower bumper area. Our only concern is how the rear cooling vents look in profile view; they stick up a bit too much. That’d be function ruling over form, of course, so we can happily accept that.

So there you have it, as expected the exterior of the new 911 doesn’t appear to have changed too much, but we’d still call it a successful progression. You can click on the image above for a larger version of the comparison grid, or check out the individual images below, including interior photos.

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

997 Porsche 911

12 replies on “Porsche 911: 991 compared to 997 in pictures”

I also feel the rear is like Aston Martin, which to me in a sense is less like the Porsche tradition.

@Paul – it’s an electronic hand brake, situated under the light switch. If you click on the large picture, you can see it.

I welcome the Aston Martin rear. I owned a V8 Vantage and I have to say that it will be a nice feature on the 991. I currently have a 997 turbo and I hate the spoiler/rear…

@Matyoka : I believe the spoiler will still be there in the 991 Turbo..Thats the stamp of every turbo since its birth….Honestly i love your model, even the back..>Slightly more bad ass than classy I agree though

The rear of the new 991 looks greater. Is Porsche going
for a softer look? Porsche is a rugged sports car and they
should keep to this philosophy.

Center console looks too much like a 60s- 70s American 2door coupe.
Also, When I’m paying such big bucks for a car whose motor is much of the attraction, I really insist on seeing the motor!

the side mirrors for the 991 are places on the doors and the 991 rear is streamlined with three horizontal slots. the 997 has a smiley front bumber. this article refers to 4 exhaust for the new 991 as being an opticial difference and then shows 2 pictures of a 993 with a 4 exhaust.

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