Spy photos

Caught on film recently at the Nurburgring, the new 997 was being put through it's paces. Porsche knew people were watching with the cars in stealth black, and plastic faux bumpers taped over the real units.

• 997 Coupe will be launched 2004
• 997 Cabriolet will be launched 2005
• Still 6-cylinder boxer engine
• From today's 3.6-litre to 3.8-litre
• From 320 hp to 350 hp

2004 997 :
Sporting a 996 like disguise to cover up the actual headlight and bumper design, note the different mirrors, slightly revised sheetmetal, and what looks to be 4 exhaust tips poking through the rear bumper.

2005 cabriolet :
The new 997 cabriolet, notice the same type of camouflage, what looks like at least 18" wheels. From this angle the car is definitely wider in it's stance.

997 sans :
An artist's rendition of what the 997 might look like without the disguise. A 2002 Carrera was modified by a computer artist to show the expected new 997 styling. A return to the signature round headlights, and even sleeker lines.