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.
First unveiled in 1967 (as a removable roof panel designed in response to concerns that the tightening U.S. safety restrictions would ban convertibles), the 2009 Porsche Targa 4 remains absolutely unique and truly exceptional. The new Targa 4 and 4S will be available for order starting this fall.
Under the hood Porsche placed a 3.6-liter flat-six rated at 345 bhp in the 4 version and a 3.8 liter delivering 385 bhp in the 4S version. The Targa 4 can hit a top speed of or 176 mph, while for the 4S goes up to 184 mph.
At the same time fuel consumption of the 3.6-liter model has improved to 26.6 mpg and the 3.8-liter is now 25.7 mpg.
Both models are available with PDK or double-clutch gearbox with no less than seven forward gears. With PDK, the 911 Targa 4 accelerates to 100 km/h in exactly 5.0 seconds, the Targa 4S in an even faster 4.7 seconds – in each case 0.2 seconds faster than the “regular” model with its manual gearbox.
TechArt has finally dropped out its new GTstreet Cabriolet model based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. For those who don’t know the ”standard” 911 Turbo delivers 480 hp but with the help of the new sports air filters, carbon sports exhaust sustem, high performance intercooler, new turbocharger, stainless steel exhaust manifold, and the Motronic fuel management system the vehicle is capable to deliver now an astonishing 630 hp. With the new amount of power, the car can hit 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds while the top speed is limited to 345 km/h due to the safety measures.
The body kit of the car consists in a front apron with carbon fiber splitter, carbon fenders , rear apron with integrated carbon air diffuser and black chrome exhaust pipes. In order to provide better stability the tuner added a new suspension system which can be individually adjusted, capable to lower the vehicle with up to 25 mm when a button is pressed. The tuning company also added its stylish TechArt Formula III 20 inch wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Plus tyres. For those folks who want to by one of these beauties, the pricing starts at €255,000.
After unveiling the facelifted version of the 911 line-up, Porsche has started to work at the next generation Porsche 911, and here’s the first photos taken at a mule around the Nurburgring.
Even if the mule is wearing a 997 body work there are a few details showing we are actually looking at the next 998: the addition of blistered wheel arches hinting at a widened track and a makeshift wing providing additional downforce. Also the quad exhaust tips pulled from the Carrera S aren’t fitted as flush as the 997 model.
After unveiling the 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 last month, Porsche is now working on a facelift version of the Porsche 911 Turbo convertible, which launches next year.
Like the recently launched version, the Turbo Convertible will also feature a direct injection engine and the Porsche’s ’PDK dual-clutch gearbox.
The power will increase with 20-30 hp, meaning it will go beyond 500bhp. Also direct injection also means that the Turbo will be around 15 percent more economical than before.
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