All key features of this high-performance
sports car have been significantly improved, the new 911 Turbo combining
a substantial improvement in fuel efficiency and lower weight with more power,
even higher speed, and en-hanced driving dynamics. Particularly in terms
of fuel economy and dynamic performance, the new top-of-the-range 911 from
Zuffenhausen now stands out even more than before from its com-petitors in
the market. Porsches new top model will be presented to the public
for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show from 17 - 27 September. The
heart and highlight of the seventh generation of the Turbo is the new power
unit displacing 3.8 litres and delivering maximum output of 500 bhp (368
kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes
with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsches exclusive
turbocharger with variable turbine ge-ometry on a gasoline power unit. And
as an option, the new six-cylinder may be combined for the first time with
Porsches seven-speed PDK Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Double-Clutch Gearbox).
Models equipped with PDK are also available with a new, optional three-spoke
steer-ing wheel with gearshift paddles as an alternative to the standard
steering wheel with its proven shift buttons. Fitted firmly on the steering
wheel, the right paddle is for shifting up, the left paddle for shifting
down. In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo both the
gearshift paddle and the PDK steering wheel with its shift buttons come with
integrated displays for Launch Control and the Sport/Sport Plus mode, which
are however designed differently on the two steering wheels.
The combination of PDK, Direct Fuel Injection and turbocharging ensures an
un-precedented standard of efficiency, agility, responsiveness and performance,
the Porsche 911 Turbo reducing CO2 emissions versus its predecessor by almost
18 per cent and therefore ranking unique in its segment also in this respect.
Depending on the configuration of the car, the new top model requires just
11.4 - 11.7 ltr/100 km (equal to 24.8 - 24.1 mpg imp) under the EU5 standard.
And unlike most other cars in its segment, the new Turbo remains even further
below the crucial level of fuel con-sumption for gas guzzler tax in the USA,
the special tax imposed on cars with sub-stantial fuel consumption. All this
despite acceleration to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Top speed, in turn, is 312
km/h or 194 mph.
The Turbo driver of the future will also enjoy a further improvement in driving
dynam-ics, detailed enhancement of PTM fully controlled all-wheel drive and
PSM Porsche Stability Management being further supported by new PTV Porsche
Torque Vector-ing available as an option. This makes the car even more agile
and precise in its steering for an even higher level of driving pleasure.
Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo in both
Coupé
and
Cabriolet
guise are starting in Germany on 21 November 2009. The Euro base price without
value-added tax and national specifications is Euro 122,400.- for the Coupé
and Euro 131,800.- for the Cabriolet. The gross retail price in Germany,
therefore, is Euro 145,871.- for the Coupé and Euro 157,057.- for
the Cabriolet, in each case including 19% value-added tax and national
specifications. |