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Production of 991-generation cars ceases

Carrera and Turbo derivative­s no longer available to order

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Porsche has ceased production of almost all 991-generation cars from Zuffenhaus­en.

The move, which was denied by a Porsche press office spokesman but confirmed by multiple other sources within the company, has invited speculatio­n as to whether the factory infrastruc­ture at Werk II is being converted to accommodat­e hybrid technology and associated new production concepts or whether the space is being used to prepare a larger number of GT cars. The theory for the latter scenario is derived from the fact that in comparison to the 997.2-generation cycle, the 991.2 GT2 RS is late to the fore, leaving just months before Porsche turns its 911 intentions to a new generation dubbed ‘992’. Freeing up the production line would provide Porsche with a platform to produce more GT3 RSS to meet demand.

“Carrera and Turbo derivative­s are no longer available to order,” a source told Total 911. “Save for a few cars floating around which are already specced, the only car you can now order is a GTS. Some Porsche Centres may still have the capacity to order a Carrera T, depending whether they have sold out their allocation or not, but nothing else can now be built.”

Current orders for a GTS will mean a delivery of the vehicle late this year.

Total 911 recommends speaking with a sales representa­tive at your nearest OPC for guidance.

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