Porsche 997 Turbo CabrioletGeneral specifications Country of origin Germany Numbers built N/A Introduced 2009 Introduced at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Engine Configuration B 6 Location Rear, longitudinally mounted Construction aluminum block, aluminium head Displacement 3.8 liter / 231.9 cu in Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection Aspiration Twin Turbos Drivetrain Chassis/body unitary steel Front suspension McPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, gas pressurized twin-tube shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension multi-link, coil springs, single sleeve gas pressurized shock absorbers Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS Gearbox PDK Twin Clutch 6 speed Automatic Drive All wheel drive Performance figures Power 500 bhp / 373 KW BHP/Liter 132 bhp / liter Top Speed 312 km/h / 194 mph 0-60 mph 3.3 s
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche
Particularly in terms of fuel economy and dynamic performance, the new top-of-the-range 911 from Zuffenhausen now stands out even more than before from its competitors in the market.Porsche's
The heart and highlight of the seventh generation of the Turbo is the new power unit displacing 3.8 litres and delivering maximum output of 500 bhp (368 kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsche's exclusive turbocharger with variable turbine geometry on a gasoline power unit. And as an option, the new six-cylinder may be combined for the first time with Porsche's seven-speed PDK Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Double-Clutch Gearbox).
Models equipped with PDK are also available with a new, optional three-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles as an alternative to the standard steering wheel with its proven shift buttons. Fitted firmly on the steering wheel, the right paddle is for shifting up, the left paddle for shifting down. In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo both the gearshift paddle and the PDK steering wheel with its shift buttons come with integrated displays for Launch Control and the Sport/Sport Plus mode, which are however designed differently on the two steering wheels.
The combination of PDK, Direct Fuel Injection and turbocharging ensures an unprecedented standard of efficiency, agility, responsiveness and performance, the Porsche 911 Turbo reducing CO2 emissions versus its predecessor by almost 18 per cent and therefore ranking unique in its segment also in this respect. Depending on the configuration of the car, the new top model requires just 11.4 - 11.7 ltr/100 km (equal to 24.8 - 24.1 mpg imp) under the EU5 standard. And unlike most other cars in its segment, the new Turbo remains even further below the crucial level of fuel consumption for gas guzzler tax in the USA, the special tax imposed on cars with substantial fuel consumption. All this despite acceleration to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Top speed, in turn, is 312 km/h or 194 mph.
The Turbo driver of the future will also enjoy a further improvement in driving dynamics, detailed enhancement of PTM fully controlled all-wheel drive and PSM Porsche Stability Management being further supported by new PTV Porsche Torque Vectoring available as an option. This makes the car even more agile and precise in its steering for an even higher level of driving pleasure.
Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise are starting in Germany on 21 November 2009. The Euro base price without value-added tax and national specifications is Euro 122,400.- for the Coupé and Euro 131,800.- for the Cabriolet. The gross retail price in Germany, therefore, is Euro 145,871.- for the Coupé and Euro 157,057.- for the Cabriolet, in each case including 19% value-added tax and national specifications.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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