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Stuttgart. Two world debuts mark the highlights from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the 911 GT3 and the Cayenne Diesel.
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Presented for the first time to the public,
these two models impressively symbolise the particular fortes of Porsche's
model range focusing on both tradition and the future - dynamic performance
and superior economy. The new 911 GT3 is once again more powerful, faster,
crisper and more dynamic than its predecessor, improving above all in its
two core features performance and driving dynamics. Maximum output of the
proven normal-aspiration six-cylinder is now 435 bhp (320 kW), up 20 bhp
over the former model. Performance on the road improves accordingly, with
the new GT3 now accelerating to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and achieving a top
speed of 312 km/h or 193 mph. High-tech aerodynamic modifications add to
the new look of the GT3 and increase the car's down-forces most substantially,
more than doubling down-pressure over the former model. As a further improvement,
the Porsche GT3 comes for the first time with particularly sporting PSM Porsche
Stability Management switching on and off in individual stages.
Porsche's second new model launch in
Geneva is the Cayenne Diesel. The combination of Porsche's particularly dynamic
and versatile SUV with a very economical, high-torque power unit offers
significant advantages above all on long distances and when towing a trailer.
Added to this there are the outstanding driving dynamics, safety and offroad
qualities for which the Cayenne is widely lauded the world over. From outside,
the new model comes with the same looks and appearance as the Cayenne with
its V6 gasoline engine and likewise boasts the Cayenne model designation
on its tailgate. Displacing three litres, the extra-smooth and refined V6
power unit develops maximum output of 240 bhp (176 kW), sufficient for a
top speed of 214 km/h or 133 mph. What is even more remarkable is the engine's
superior torque peaking at a remarkable 550 Nm or 405 lb-ft at just 2,000
rpm. Accelerating to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds with its Tiptronic S transmission
featured as standard, the new Cayenne offers superior qualities also in its
performance, thus ensuring that typical Porsche style in every respect. The
absolute highlight of the new power unit is of course its supreme economy:
Average fuel consumption of 9.3 litres diesel/100 kilometres, equal to 30.4
mpg imp, gives the new Cayenne with its 100-litre (22 imp gal) fuel tank
an exceptional range of up to 1,000 kilometres or 620 miles. The Cayenne
Diesel comes exclusively with Porsche's six-speed Tiptronic S automatic
transmission. Likewise featured as standard in the Cayenne, PSM Porsche Stability
Management has been specifically geared to the characteristics of the diesel
engine, while intelligent PTM Porsche Traction Management provides an ideal
symbiosis of very good onroad and offroad driving qualities, spreading out
engine power appropriately between the front and rear wheels.