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The Porsche 911 Carrera is now younger than ever in its
illustrious 48 years. The German sports car has been completely redesigned with a stretched silhouette,
exciting contours and precise design details; yet it remains unmistakably a 911 in its styling.
The 100 millimetre increase in wheelbase and reduced height combined with wheel size options up to 20
inches underpin the appearance. From the front it is the 911’s trademark wide-arched guards that catch the
eye. They emphasise the wider front track that make the new 911 Carrera sit even more solidly on the road.
The remodelled exterior mirrors are now on the upper edge of the door which provides aerodynamic
advantages while emphasising the impression of width.
The all-new, lightweight body is an intelligent aluminium-steel composite construction. It alone
accounts for a significant proportion of the weight reduction of up to 45 kilogrammes while providing
significantly greater rigidity. Aerodynamic optimisation – including a wider, variably extending rear
spoiler – further reduces the new 911 Carrera’s lift forces while retaining a good Cd value.
Complementing the modern exterior design is an interior architecture that takes its cue from the
Porsche Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated with the cabin thanks to the centre
console rising up to the front with the high mounted shift lever or gear selector located especially close
to the steering wheel in typical motor sport fashion. Classic Porsche elements are also to be found on the
inside: the instrument cluster with its five round instruments; one of them a high resolution
multi-function screen, the central rev counter and the ignition lock to the right of the steering
wheel.
Setting the standard in its class, as it has for generations, the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S raise
the performance and efficiency bar another notch. All versions get by with significantly less than 10 L/100
kms of fuel. Fuel consumption and emissions are up to 16 per cent lower compared with its predecessor.
This reduction is achieved by, but not limited to, functions such as: auto start/stop, thermal
management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual gearbox and ‘sailing’ in
conjunction with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsbetriebe (PDK) transmission. The new
electro-mechanical power steering offers not only Porsche’s typical precision and feedback but also helps
to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
For example, the Porsche 911 Carrera with the new 257 kW, 3.4 litre boxer engine and optional PDK
consumes just 8.2 L/100 kms based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) – 1.6 L/100 kms less than its
predecessor. Also, at 194 g/km CO2, it is the first Porsche sports car to make it below the 200 g/km
mark.
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The Carrera S, with its 3.8 litre boxer engine now producing 294 kW, has its fuel consumption reduced by
14 per cent (or 1.5 L/100 kms) to 8.7L/100 kms when paired with the optional PDK, despite an 11 kW power
hike. That equates to CO2 emissions of 205 g/km.
At the same time there are performance improvements to both models. The Carrera S with PDK accelerates
from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Pressing the Sport Plus button on the optional Sport Chrono package cuts
that to 4.1 seconds. The Carrera with PDK needs only 4.6 seconds (Sport Plus 4.4 seconds).
The new 911 doesn’t just offer better acceleration, but adds unprecedented levels of road holding to the
performance equation. Its greater agility, precision and driving stability are based on, among other
things, the wider front track, the new rear axle and new electro-mechanical power steering.
Depending on the model, there are other standard or optional active control systems that further enhance
the driving dynamics. That is especially true for the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll
stabilisation system, available for the first time on the 911 Carrera S. The system reduces body roll
during cornering to keep the tyres in optimal position to the road surface, thereby increasing cornering
speeds on road and track.
The new 911 Carrera expands its ability to fulfil apparent contradictions such as performance and
efficiency as well as sportiness and everyday practicality, which has typified the sports car icon in
recent years. So this makes the new Porsche 911 more of a 911 than ever.
Porsche’s latest 911 will be shown to the public at Germany's 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show; with
European sales commencing in early December followed by Australian sales in March.
The new Porsche 911 Carrera will be priced from $229,900* and the Carrera S from $263,100*.
NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory
charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are
subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.
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