New Porsche 911 Now with Direct Fuel Injection and Double-Clutch Gearbox
Stuttgart, 6 June 2008 – Beginning 5 July, 2008, Porsche AG, is introducing the next generation of the 911 model series. Four new models – two Coupés and two Cabriolets – with classic rear-wheel drive will offer an even higher standard of dynamic performance with an all-new 3.6 litre and 3.8 litre flat-six engines. For the first time, Porsche sports cars will have direct fuel injection, together with the optional double-clutch gearbox Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), making the new 911 even more sporting and dynamic.
At the same time these new technologies enhance the fuel efficiency of the 911 to an even higher level than before. The Carrera Coupé with PDK offers outstanding fuel economy of 9.8 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 28.8 mpg imp). And with all new Carreras remaining significantly below the fuel consumption benchmark of 11 litres/100 kilometres, (25.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions are down by up to 15 per cent.
Maximum output of the 3.6 litre 911 Carrera is up by 20 bhp to 345 bhp (254 kW). Output on the 3.8 litre 911 Carrera S is increased by 30 bhp to 385 bhp (283 kW). With this extra power, the Carrera S Coupé now offers a top speed of slightly over 300 km/h or 186 mph.
The new Porsche- Doppelkupplung (PDK), Porsche’s double-clutch gearbox offers seven forward gears, and combines the driving comfort of a conventional automatic transmission with the dynamic gearshift of a sequential racing gearbox. The PDK transmission replaces the former Porsche Tiptronic S automatic transmission on both the Carrera and Carrera S. Electronic, adaptive gearshift programs in the PDK improve the car’s acceleration and reduce fuel consumption.
Porsche developed this gearshift principle featuring two clutches to shift gears without the slightest interruption to traction and pulling power and without even the slightest break in between gears no less than 25 years ago for motorsport. Porsche works drivers benefiting from this technology were able to accelerate faster than their competitors and keep both hands on the steering wheel while shifting gears, thus avoiding even the slightest distraction while shifting. The pioneering achievement from back then now gives the new 911 Carrera even better performance: the Carrera Coupé accelerates in 4.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h, another 0.2 seconds faster than with a manual six-speed gearbox. The customer who wants optimum driving dynamics has the option to combine PDK with Porsche’s optional Sport Chrono Plus including Launch Control. The result is high-speed acceleration free of slip from a standstill and a racing gearshift, with the car accelerating to 100 km/h in an outstanding 4.3 seconds.
The new generation of the 911 is still unmistakably 911, with slight changes at the front and rear as well as new lights with LED technology. LED daytime driving lights and bi-xenon headlights now standard on all new models in the Carrera range. As a further safety option, Porsche now also offers Dynamic Bending Lights on all models.
Prices start at Euro 69,600.- for the Carrera (Euro base price). The Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S both retail at Euro 78,000.- (Euro base price), and the Carrera S Cabriolet is entering the market at Euro 88,000.- (Euro base price).
