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NEW PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
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New engines, an advanced chassis, new Porsche Communication Management
A new Porsche 911 is always highly anticipated - and the latest generation announced today is no exception.
The core appeal of the rear-mounted flat-six engine in the 911 and
its characteristic sporting driving experience resonate with owners and
enthusiasts alike. This reputation for responsive and dynamic
performance, forged both on the road and race track, coupled with
unparalleled everyday usability, underpins the unstinting appeal of the
911.
The 911 has been the world’s best-selling sports car for decades.
Now, the new generation has arrived, equipped to extend this status ever
ahead into the future. New highlights include innovative
twin-turbocharged flat-six engines, an advanced chassis with an even
greater spread between performance and comfort, and a new infotainment
system. With the benefit of more than four decades of experience with
turbocharging – in both motor racing and production sports cars – the
new engines in the new 911 Carrera set benchmarks in terms of
performance, driving pleasure and efficiency.
The new option of rear-axle steering, available on the Carrera S
models for the first time, further extends the range of dynamic
virtuosity. The fastest lap time around the North Loop of the
Nürburgring is reduced to 7 minutes and 30 seconds – ten seconds faster
than before.
Many exterior features of the 911 Carrera have been visually refined:
these include new headlights with four-point daytime running lights,
handles inset to the door panel without recess covers, a redesigned
engine lid with vertical louvres and new tail lights – including the now
characteristic four-point brake light Porsche motif. Inside, a new
Porsche Communication Management with an enhanced multi-touch display
console offers a considerably expanded range of functions and greatly
simplified operation.
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NEW PORSCHE 911 CARRERA BOOSTS EFFICIENCY AND EXPANDS DYNAMIC REPERTOIRE
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New turbocharged engines: 20 hp more and increased efficiency
The completely new engine generation with twin turbocharging now
featured in the 911 Carrera has raised power, efficiency and also
intensified the emotional driving experience. As is typical of the 911,
at the rear of the Carrera lies a 3.0-litre flat-six engine, developing
370 hp (272 kW). The 3.0-litre flat-six in the Carrera S now delivers
420 hp (309 kW). In both cases this represents a power boost of 20 hp
(15 kW) over the prior model. The 911 Carrera S produces more horsepower
courtesy of turbochargers with modified turbine compressors, a specific
exhaust system and tuned engine management.
The new Porsche engines are characterised by significantly increased
torque (60 Nm in each case), and with maximum torque of 450 Nm and 500
Nm respectively delivered constantly from 1,700 rpm up to 5,000 rpm in
both cases, thus ensuring responsive performance. At the same time, with
a maximum engine speed of 7,500 rpm the new generation clearly exceeds
the top revs of conventional turbo engines – and, of course, both are
underscored by the typical sonorous Porsche flat-six engine sound.
Every new 911 generation boasts enhanced performance and efficiency
compared with their predecessors. The 911 Carrera Coupé with
Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package sprints from zero
to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds – making it two tenths of a second faster than
its predecessor. The 911 Carrera S with PDK and Sport Chrono Package
achieves this benchmark in just 3.9 seconds (also 0.2 secs swifter).
This means that it is the first 911 in the Carrera family to undercut
the magic four second mark. And the top speeds of both models have also
increased further: the 911 Carrera now has a top speed of 183 mph (an
increase of 4 mph), while the 911 Carrera S now reaches 191 mph (an
increase of 3 mph).
The Porsche 911 has always balanced performance and efficiency,
sportiness and everyday usability. The new engines further extend the
span of these apparent contradictions. Depending on the model, the 911
is now almost 12 per cent more efficient. The 911 Carrera with PDK
transmission returns 38.2 mpg Combined (an increase of 3.8 mpg), while
the 911 Carrera S with PDK consumes 36.7 mpg Combined (an increase of
4.2 mpg).
In terms of emissions, this translates to 169 g/km CO
2 for the Carrera PDK and 174 g/km CO
2 for the Carrera S PDK – placing both these models in Band H for the purposes of vehicle excise duty.
Enhanced Sport Chrono Package option with ‘mode switch’
In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the 911
Carrera now features a ‘mode switch’ on the steering wheel, derived from
the hybrid mode switch of the 918 Spyder. The mode switch consists of a
rotary control with four positions for the driving settings “Normal”,
“Sport”, “Sport Plus” and “Individual”. Depending on the car’s
specification, the latter setting enables drivers to configure their own
individual vehicle set-up; eg Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), PDK transmission shifting strategy and sports exhaust system.
In combination with the PDK, the mode switch has an additional “Sport
Response Button”. When this is pressed, the drivetrain is
pre-conditioned for maximum acceleration for 20 seconds, in anticipation
of an overtaking manoeuvre, for example. For a short time, the optimum
gear is engaged and the engine management adjusted to an even more
spontaneous response.
A standard feature: re-engineered PASM chassis lowers ride height by 10mm
The 911 Carrera is the benchmark for driving dynamics of all-round
sports cars. With every new generation, Porsche further increases the
spread between everyday comfort and track driving performance. For the
first time, the new PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) chassis,
which lowers the ride height by ten millimetres, is a standard feature
of every Carrera model. It further improves stability during fast
cornering. At the same time, new dampers enhance comfort thanks to an
even more precise response characteristic as well as improving body
control during dynamic driving. The new wheel designs with five slim
twin spokes carry tyres with reduced rolling resistance and enhanced
performance. Furthermore, on all variants the width of the rear rims has
increased by 0.5 to 11.5 inches. The rear tyres of the 911 Carrera S
now measure 305 instead of 295 millimetres.
The active rear-axle steering that is available as an option for the
911 Carrera S is chassis technology adopted from the 911 Turbo and 911
GT3 (and 918 Spyder).
It further enhances the turn-in behaviour of the 911. In addition, it
makes for high driving stability when changing lanes at high speeds. It
also ensures greater manoeuvrability in city traffic thanks to the
turning circle reduction of 0.5 metres. The improved handling is
transmitted to the driver via the new steering wheel design, based on
that fitted in the 918 Spyder. The basic steering wheel has a diameter
of 375 millimetres; the optional ‘GT sport’ steering wheel measures 360
millimetres.
For unlimited everyday practicality, customers can choose a hydraulic
lift system with integrated lifting cylinders in the struts of the
front axle. Pressing a button increases the ground clearance at the nose
by 40 millimetres within five seconds and thus prevents the vehicle
underbody from hitting the ground, when traversing steep garage exits
for example.
New Porsche Communication Management including Online navigation
The new 911 Carrera models feature a development of the Porsche
Communication Management System (PCM) including Online satellite
navigation and voice control. The PCM can be operated by performing
multi-touch gestures on the seven-inch display, similar to operating a
smartphone. User inputs by handwriting are also possible. Mobile phones
and smartphones can now also be connected via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™. The
smartphone tray is integrated for the first time in the centre armrest,
offering battery-saving charging and optimised mobile phone reception.
Also new is the option of connecting an iPhone
® to the PCM to use Apple CarPlay
®.
Real-time traffic information is available for significantly improved
route navigation. It gives the driver a quick overview of the traffic
situation and guarantees dynamic adaptation of the route to this
information. Google Earth
® and Google Streetview
®
are also being integrated for the first time to offer better
orientation. Other components of the PCM are Porsche Car Connect and the
Porsche Connect app, which can be used for such functions as remote
control of vehicle functions, transfer of destinations to the PCM for
navigation and use of music streaming services by third-party providers
via the PCM.
New and extended optional assistance systems
An extended range of new and improved assistance systems are
available on the new 911. The optional automatic speed control can now
also brake moderately when the pre-set speed is exceeded, for example
when driving downhill. Furthermore, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
option now has a coasting function in conjunction with the PDK
transmission. When driving in a queue the clutches are disengaged, thus
saving fuel with unpowered coasting. The optional Lane Change Assist
monitors traffic behind with radar and uses LED lamps in the left and
right of the mirror triangle to warn the driver about approaching
vehicles in the blind spot. In addition, Porsche increases active safety
with the multi-collision braking system as a standard feature.
Market launch in December
The new Porsche 911 Carrera models are on sale now in the UK and
Ireland, and first deliveries will arrive in Porsche Centres in
December.
| 911 Carrera Coupe |
£76,412 (RRP) |
| 911 Carrera S Coupe |
£85,857 (RRP) |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet |
£85,253 (RRP) |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet |
£94,698 (RRP) | | | | | |
Standard equipment on every 911 Carrera includes leather interior,
sports seats, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including satellite
navigation system with seven-inch colour touchscreen, universal audio
interface offering telephone module and MP3 connectivity, dual-zone
automatic climate control, SPORT button, Bi-Xenon headlights, Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM),
tyre pressure monitoring, Porsche Vehicle Tracking anti-theft system,
three year warranty and three year roadside assistance package.
Customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car
by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience
Centre, Silverstone.
40 years' turbo experience in motorsport and series production
At Porsche, innovations and developments that have proved
themselves under extreme racing conditions always benefit production
models, too. Testing in motorsport in particular ensures the performance
and resilience of new engines for production sports cars. In the
development of turbocharged six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engines Porsche can
therefore look back on more than 40 years' experience.
For example, turbocharging with a bypass valve was first used in
1972 in the 917/10 racing car before entering series production two
years later in 1974, in the first 911 Turbo. In 1974, charge air cooling
was also first introduced in the 917/10. In 1977, this technology then
celebrated its premiere in the 911 Turbo 3.3. Further milestones in the
development of turbo engines include sequential turbocharging with two
consecutive turbos (for the first time in the 959 supercar),
twin-turbocharging with two parallel turbos (for the first time in the
911 Turbo, Type 993) and adjustable intake valves (for the first time in
the 911 Turbo, Type 996).
