That is what I was thinking.

 

Yes, it looks like Cayman sized space there between the door and wheel.

 

You might be correct. Remember about a year ago for a short time there was a lot of talk on the net about a new supercar to replace the Carrera GT? Then it died out as quickly as it started. Maybe this is it.

 

The wheels on this car are not far enough back, or close enough to the rear of the car to be mid engine with that size of a wheelbase.

I dont think it's the GT1, but I wouldnt be mad if I were wrong.

 

Maybe the engine has been moved so far forward that it is practically sitting on top of the wheels.

 

Or, could be the elongated tail is throwing our perception off. If you put your hand over the tail, it sure looks like a larger gap than is on the 997TT. It just stood out to me because it looks to be about the same gap as on my Cayman. Just did a side by side comparison of a pic of a 997TT and this mule and there is much more space between where the intercooler intake decal ends and the rear wheel cutout begins. Just speculation, however.

 

nahh, a new mid-engined carrera GT successor test mule would look different, roofline etc. it´s the next 911TT no doubt, a bit longer, flatter, with a new extendable front-lip and a new rear-wing design. The 997TT-MK II is ready to hit the market which is a starting signal for the next 911TT. it was the same scenario with the 996TT and development of the 997TT years ago. but let´s see, we will have some more information soon, i am pretty sure.

 

Man...I hope you're right about that one.

In response to another post, I would gladly pay a premium to burn a higher octane "special & more environmentally friendly" fuel in a supercar of the future in order to keep performance cars around. Problem is, is that most "greenies" argue the fact that anytime you have to "burn" any kind of fuel you are creating CO2 or other greenhouse gases that are negatively impacting the environment.

As for the next-gen 911, am I the only one who thinks that having rear seats in the 911 series is about as usefull as a politician? There are so many good choices out there if you need 4 seats, why engineer them into this car?

I doubt this is a test mule for the GT1, although I would also love to be proven wrong... I doubt it will be the 950 hp mid-engined replacement to the CGT, but one could hope.

 

Kinda has a 959 shape to it. Looks like they are trying to give a bit more room back there for a bigger engine.

 

Yes, Porsche now offers a great 4 seat option! Maybe that is the real reason for the Panamera--so they can turn the 911 in to a 2 seater.

 

yeah ..