Few weeks ago we posted the Techart Aero Kit I for the new Porsche 911 models. Now we have a few more details as well as a bunch of new pics.
The new kit includes a front bumper with new air inlets, new side sills, a roof spoiler and three different types of rear wings, including one known as "wing IV" with integrated back pressure air channels.
Techart offers also new decorative trims for the exterior mirrors, featuring carbon-fiber and chrome finish as well as a new set of light-metal wheels and a new exhaust system featuring the same Techart double-oval design. The official reveal will come in November at the Essen Motor Show, so if there is any more information to be had, we’ll report it here.
After giving the 911 Carrera, Carrera 4S and Targa a minor facelift (as well as a through reworking), Porsche is now focusing on touching up the 911 Turbo.
Although the world debut will be made in January at the Detroit Auto Show, we can already see that the new turbo will get the same front and rear bumper treatment of the lesser 911s. Also, the "whale tail" spoiler that has always distinguished the turbo model will be reduced in size and distinction. The new upgraded turbo engine, probably displacing 3.8-litres, is said to make an extra 20hp from the previous generation (and will likely make the Nissan GT-R tremble).
As you may know already, the facelifted Porsche 911 was recently launched and due to this Techart, the great tuner specialized in Porsche vehicles, decided that is’s time to launch it new Aerokit I for the new 911 models. The new kit is manufactured using the highest standard of quality and consists in a re-designed front bumper, a new front lip spoiler, new side sills, a new rear bumper with new exhaust cutters and a rear wing in order to improve the stability of the car. Also a new set of 19 inch alloy wheels were added. More details on November 28th, when the manufacturer will officially unveils its kit at the Essen Motor Show.
Porsche is usually the kind of company that is always touting its performance figures, but it seems even the German company is selling fuel economy. Big fuel prices have motivated Porsche to try to get the word out about the direct injection engine in the new 911. Porsche’s new attitude makes sense considering that sales are off by 45% in North America compared to the previous year.
But don’t think Porsche has gone soft. In the same press release, Porsche featured the double-clutch transmission that will be launched later this month. Also, coming in October will be the four-wheel drive version of the 911 Carrera as well as the Targa.
It’s time to get up-close with the new 911. Porsche revealed today the first video of the 2009 Carerra 4 and Carrera 4S. The Carrera 4 is powered by a 3.6-litre power unit that delivers 345 bhp. The 911 Carrera 4S is powered by a 3.8-litre power unit that delivers 385 hp.
Until now, consumers have been able to "build" a car of their choice on almost every auto maker’s Web site; however, to experience the true beauty of the new 2009 Porsche 911, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is taking its site’s visitors to the next level of Internet interactivity by enabling them to draw their own roads and then "drive" on this virtual asphalt. The company’s new "micro-sites" use the most up-to-date digital technology to offer a sense of what driving a 2009 Porsche 911 is all about.
The new 911 will go on sale on September 20 and features significant advancements, including engines with direct fuel injection (DFI) and an optional seven-speed transmission called Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), which is essentially two transmissions in one: an automatic that is actually a true manual that uses two automatically engaged clutches.
Porsche is not only working on facelifts for the Coupe, Cabrio, Targa and Turbo models; there will also be a facelift version of the high-performance versions too. Latest spy shots caught the GT3 RS testing in the French mountains.
The next GT3 RS will keep the ’GT3 RS’ side sticker and the special colored wheels, the decorative stripe, contrast-painted outside mirrors, rear wing endplates, and roll cage. In the back there will be a 415-hp engine that will sprint the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds and will hit a top speed of 193 mph.
As the title says, the new Sportec SP750 is based on the 911 GT2 (997) and is powered by an improved version of the 3.6-liter bi-turbo engine capable to develop 750 hp. In order to obtain the 220 hp improvement the tuner had to modify the turbochargers and titanium con rods, reprogram the ECU and the charge-air intercoolers. With these, the car can hit 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, that’s a half-second improvement. Top speed is raised to a claimed over 218 mph.
Sportec also offers a new set of 20 inch alloy wheels wrapped in 245/30 ZR20 tires up front and 325/25 ZR20 at the rear. At the interior the customers can buy new aluminium pedals, floor mats and alcantara leather accessories.
911 Carrera is powered by a 3.6-litre power unit with an output of 345 hp (up by 20 bhp). Carrera S is powered by a 3.8-litre power with an output of 385 bhp unit (up by 30 bhp). The Carrera S Coupe now offers a top speed of 186 mph.
It’s Porsches on open-winding roads. So, just sit back, relax, and pretend it’s you driving.
As part of the update to the 911 line, Porsche introduced the new 911 Targa last weekend. The Targa first appeared in 1967 as a removable roof panel designed in response to concerns that the tightening U.S. safety restrictions would ban convertibles. But today, with a full convertible version of the 911 available, the Targa has evolved into a large sliding sunroof. As with the previous generation Targa, the 2009 model will feature a large glass roof that can electronically slide behind the rear-window.
This fall it will be available as 911 Targa 4 and the 911 Targa 4S. As with the other updated 911s, the Targa models will receive the updated range of engines. The “basic“ version is now powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six developing maximum output of 345 bhp and giving the car a top speed of 176 mph. The power unit featured in the 911 Targa 4S displaces 3.8 liters, developing maximum output of 385 bhp and accelerating this outstanding sports car to a top speed of 184 mph.
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