Oh, God, we really do miss pop-up headlights
November 25, 2023 at 08:49
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Have you ever pondered what the Porsche 992 would look like with pop-up headlights? Independent designer Glen Cordle has taken it upon himself to give a fictional facelift to the Turbo version of the German sports car, effectively crafting a successor to the iconic 911 Slantnose.
Porsche is gearing up to unveil the refreshed iteration of the 992 series, but none of the mid-lifecycle updates are as visually striking or radical as the transformation depicted in these images. The 992 Turbo has undergone a significant overhaul in the front design, departing from its iconic oval-shaped headlights in favor of pop-up units that draw inspiration from vehicles like the Honda / Acura NSX and the Mazda RX-7.
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The deliberately flatter front fenders are adorned with decorative vents, evoking memories of the 930 Slantnose (flachbau). The front bumper and hood seem to be retained from the standard 992 Turbo, in line with the rest of the bodywork, except for the updated side intakes and rear spoiler.
The original 930 Slantnose is a unique automotive rarity, with fewer than 1,000 examples of the optional package produced in the ’80s, drawing inspiration from the aerodynamic design of the 935 racing car. In 2019, Porsche introduced a new generation of the 935 as a limited production track-only supercar based on the 991.2 GT2 RS. However, the possibility of a street-legal Slantnose with pop-up headlights is not really feasible due to the cost involved in making them comply with safety regulations.
While Glen Cordle’s design is poised to stay in the digital realm, there might be some enthusiasts among the community of 911 Turbo owners who could be interested in an aftermarket “Slantnose” kit to infuse a touch of nostalgia into their sports cars.
Moreover, they wouldn’t even need to make any modifications under the hood, as the stock 3.7-liter flat-six engine provides more than sufficient power. It delivers 573 hp (427 kW / 581 PS) in the regular Turbo and an even more impressive 641 hp (478 kW / 650 PS) in the Turbo S.
