Prices start at ?14,995...
Prices start at ?14,995 for the 1.6-litre Mondeo Edge, which replaces the departing LX trim. Zetec prices start at ?16,695, while the luxury Ghia range opens at ?18,445. All cars get added kit including ESP stability control, driver"s knee airbag, Isofix child seat mountings and Easyfuel - which prevents drivers putting diesel in a petrol car, or vice versa.
With a muscular look...
With a muscular look that"s lifted straight from Porsches of old, the new machine drops the controversial "fried egg" headlights in favour of a traditional oval lamp, which harks back to the original model from the late Sixties.
Under the skin, however, the car will get the hi-tech engine and gearbox you would expect. Entry-level models will be powered by a 3.6-litre unit previously used in the 911 turbo, while flagship cars get greater capacities of 3.8 litres and beyond. Four-wheel-drive editions are being developed and cabrio mules have been seen on test, suggesting Porsche"s love affair with the performance drop-top is far from over.
Both the wheelbase and track on the car seen here have been extended, increasing stability and passenger space. However, because the firm"s Cayenne off-roader has seating for four, the new 911 will be a strict two-seater.
Despite this focused approach, more luxury will be evident. While the traditional Porsche instrument layout remains - placing the rev counter in the centre of the binnacle - the newcomer gets Cayenne-style trim and more equipment.
It"s expected that the new model will command a higher price than ever, with entry-level Carrera versions on sale for up to í‚á£65,000. The gap left between the 911 and Boxster is expected to be filled by a new Boxster Coup탩, costing from í‚á£45,000, which will debut at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn.