The
new Porsche 911 Carrera: Tradition meets modernity
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The new generation
Porsche 911 Carrera is emerging from one of the biggest develop ment
steps in the long history of this classic sports car. Almost 90 per
cent of all components
have been redesigned or redeveloped
twin.
With its all-new lightweight
body, further drivetrain efficiencies and new suspension systems, the
Coupé offers the driver improved Porsche Intelligent
Performance. This manifests itself in yet further enhanced driving
dynamics, up to 16 per cent lower fuel consumption and emissions
combined with even greater everyday practicality. The new generation is
making its debut in two versions:
911 Carrera
3.4-litre boxer engine with 350 hp (257 kW); rear-wheel drive,
sevenspeed manual transmission, optional seven-speed Porsche-Doppel -
kupplungsgetriebe (PDK); acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in 4.8
seconds, with PDK in 4.6 seconds (4.4 seconds with Sport Chrono
Package); top speed 289 km/h, with PDK 287 km/h; fuel con sumption
(NEDC) 9.0 l/100 km, CO2 212 g/km; with PDK 8.2 l/100 km CO2 194 g/km.
911 Carrera S
3.8-litre boxer engine with 400 hp (/294 kW); rear-wheel drive,
seven-speed manual transmission, optional seven-speed
Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK); acceleration 0 – 100
km/h in 4.5 seconds, with PDK in 4.3 seconds (4.1 seconds with Sport
Chrono Package); top speed 304 km/h, with PDK 302 km/h; fuel
consumption (NEDC) 9.5 l/100 km, CO2 224 g/km; with PDK 8.7 l/100 km
CO2 205 g/km.
With its completely
revamped suspension featuring numerous redeveloped components, the 911
Carrera raises the driving dynamics bar yet another notch. The longer
wheelbase alone, combined with the wider track width at the front,
generates an entirely different geometry with more sure-footed tracking
and roll stability at high longitudinal and cornering speeds. One of
the most impressive proofs for the performance gain: the new 911
Carrera with optimal sporty equipment can lap the
Nürburgring’s Nordschleife in 7:40 minutes. It is
therefore 14 seconds faster than the previous model.
The 911 Carrera sets new
standards in Porsche Intelligent Performance. The innovativ
aluminium-steel lightweight body, combined with a raft of new
components and functions, benefits efficiency and driving dynamics in
equal measure. The new 911 Carrera is the first passenger car in the
world to feature a seven-speed manual transmission as standard. It is
based on the module of the optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
(PDK). The close ratio of the first six gears affords the driver
outstanding acceleration capability, with the seventh gear’s
quasi overdrive attributes offering further scope for fuel economy. The
911 Carrera is the first sports car that Porsche has equipped with an
auto start/stop function. The system can save up to 0.6 litres per 100
kilometres based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The auto
stop/start function is married with both the PDK and manual
transmission as standard. The joint thermal management system for
engine and transmission and on-board electrical system recuperation
reduce the new 911 generation’s fuel consumption by a further
0.35 l/100 km. As the new cooling design dispenses with ventilation
openings in the underbody, it also affords aerodynamic advantages,
which are of benefit to performance. The coasting function, making its
very first appearance in a sports car with the optional PDK
transmission, can save up to one litre of fuel for every 100 kilometres
in everyday driving. If the driver takes his foot off the accelerator,
depending on the driving situation, the engine is disengaged from the
transmission; the 911 Carrera continues on its way with the engine
idling. Especially at higher speeds, this function taps additional
potential fuel economies.
In the 911
Carrera, optimised fuel consumption is complemented by Porsche-style
downsizing: the 3.4-litre engine delivers more power from a smaller
displacement than its pre - decessor with a displacement of 3.6 litres.
That means the 911 Carrera with PDK is the first Porsche sports car to
make it below the 200 g/km CO2 emissions threshold. With the new
electro-mechanical power steering, the Porsche engineers managed to
develop a system that combines Porsche’s trademark precision
and feedback with superior consumption and comfort for the very first
time. As the system only requires power when steering, the
electro-mechanical system saves at least 0.1 litres of fuel for every
100 kilo - metres in comparison with a conventional hydraulic steering
system.
The new active Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), available for
the Carrera S as an optional extra, expands the lateral dynamics
boundaries yet again by a sizeable margin. PDCC is an active roll
compensation system that detects the very instant the vehicle begins to
roll when cornering, eliminating it almost entirely. The system makes
for greater agility in every speed regime, improved cornering and
stable load change behaviour. PDCC there - fore represents a new
highlight in terms of driving dynamics.
Making its debut in the 911 Carrera S, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV),
featured as standard, ensures even better tracking and tracking
stability, together with reduced sensitivity to load changes. In
conjunction with the seven-speed manual transmission, the system
comprises a mechanical rear differential lock and variable torque
distribution to the rear wheels. In vehicles fitted with the
Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), the even higher-performance PTV Plus
comes with the electronically controlled, fully variable, rear
differential lock. PTV or PTV Plus further improves agility and
steering precision by means of selective braking inter - ventions
applied to the inside rear wheel. PTV and PTV Plus are also available
for the 911 Carrera as an optional extra. The enhanced technology
triggered a modification of the design and proportions of the 911
Carrera. One of the most pronounced points of differentiation is the
100 millimetre longer wheelbase. The body on the other hand is only 56
millimetres longer overall length - wise, the overhangs being shortened
by 32 millimetres at the front and twelve millimetres at the rear. The
Carrera’s roof line is around seven millimetres lower than
that of its prede - cessor and around six millimetres for the Carrera
S. The maximum headroom remains virtually unchanged. For
Coupés with a sunroof, which for the first time is of the
electric slide/tilt type, headroom has even increased by 15
millimetres. With an overall length of just under 4.5 metres and an
unchanged maximum width of approximately 1.8 metres, the 911 Carrera
remains the most compact sports car in its class.
The 911 Carrera’s stylistic evolution is apparent from every
angle. Viewed from the side, new styling, larger alloy wheels and the
more convex windscreen contribute to the even jauntier, more
coupé-like character. Typical of the revised, wider front
end are the new standard Bi-Xenon headlights and larger side air
intakes. The wider, variably extending rear spoiler emphasises the new
911 Carrera models’ greater power output. Together with other
aerodynamic optimisations, it also ensures significantly lower lift
while retaining an equally good cd value. Redesigned, narrower LED
technology rear lights complete the rear profile. To complement the 911
Carrera’s new exterior, the Porsche designers created an
interior, the architecture of which takes its cue from the Porsche
Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated with the
cockpit thanks to the centre console rising up to the front with the
high-mounted gear lever or gear selector located especially close to
the steering wheel in typical motorsport fashion. The most important
function and settings buttons for operating the vehicle are grouped in
logical clusters on the centre console. Centrally loca - ted in the
completely redeveloped dashboard, a larger seven-inch touch screen is
used to control a rich array of functions. Naturally, the classic,
established Porsche touches, such as the five round instruments with
the centrally located rev counter and the ignition lock to the left of
the steering wheel are also to be found in the new model. Also, both
driver and front passenger are seated on newly developed sports seats
with electric four-way ad - justment. Additional sports seat versions
with 14 and 18-way adjustment are also available as an
option.
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With its all-new lightweight
body, further drivetrain efficiencies and new suspension systems, the
Coupé offers the driver improved Porsche Intelligent
Performance. This manifests itself in yet further enhanced driving
dynamics, up to 16 per cent lower fuel consumption and emissions
combined with even greater everyday practicality. The new generation is
making its debut in two versions: 
The 911 Carrera sets new
standards in Porsche Intelligent Performance. The innovativ
aluminium-steel lightweight body, combined with a raft of new
components and functions, benefits efficiency and driving dynamics in
equal measure. The new 911 Carrera is the first passenger car in the
world to feature a seven-speed manual transmission as standard. It is
based on the module of the optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
(PDK). The close ratio of the first six gears affords the driver
outstanding acceleration capability, with the seventh gear’s
quasi overdrive attributes offering further scope for fuel economy. The
911 Carrera is the first sports car that Porsche has equipped with an
auto start/stop function. The system can save up to 0.6 litres per 100
kilometres based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The auto
stop/start function is married with both the PDK and manual
transmission as standard. The joint thermal management system for
engine and transmission and on-board electrical system recuperation
reduce the new 911 generation’s fuel consumption by a further
0.35 l/100 km. As the new cooling design dispenses with ventilation
openings in the underbody, it also affords aerodynamic advantages,
which are of benefit to performance. The coasting function, making its
very first appearance in a sports car with the optional PDK
transmission, can save up to one litre of fuel for every 100 kilometres
in everyday driving. If the driver takes his foot off the accelerator,
depending on the driving situation, the engine is disengaged from the
transmission; the 911 Carrera continues on its way with the engine
idling. Especially at higher speeds, this function taps additional
potential fuel economies.
The enhanced technology
triggered a modification of the design and proportions of the 911
Carrera. One of the most pronounced points of differentiation is the
100 millimetre longer wheelbase. The body on the other hand is only 56
millimetres longer overall length - wise, the overhangs being shortened
by 32 millimetres at the front and twelve millimetres at the rear. The
Carrera’s roof line is around seven millimetres lower than
that of its prede - cessor and around six millimetres for the Carrera
S. The maximum headroom remains virtually unchanged. For
Coupés with a sunroof, which for the first time is of the
electric slide/tilt type, headroom has even increased by 15
millimetres. With an overall length of just under 4.5 metres and an
unchanged maximum width of approximately 1.8 metres, the 911 Carrera
remains the most compact sports car in its class.