Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• WTC General Membership Meeting, February 20, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 27, 2018, K&N Engineering, Riverside, California
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, March 13, 2018, SRI Performance, Mooresville, North Carolina
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• SEMA Washington Rally, May 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.
• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 22–26, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.