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FIRST LOOK: Revamped Porsche 911
Written by: Autocar staff   http://www.autocar.co.uk
06/06/2008 - 08:39 AM
Zuffenhausen, Germany
 
Main changes are under the skin on new 911. (Porsche photo) » More Photos

These are the first official pics of the new Porsche 911.

The changes to the bodywork are slight, but Porsche has made big changes under the skin of its facelifted 911, including new engines with direct injection for the first time, and a double-clutch transmission.

The addition of direct injection cuts the CO2 emissions of the Carrera 3.6 to levels comparable to those of the the 2.7-liter Boxster and Cayman.

Despite this, power is increased by 20hp to 345hp; the 3.8-liter unit in the Carrera S now has 385hp, up by 30hp. Torque has also increased, by 14lb ft in the Carrera (to 287lb ft) and by 15lb ft in the S, to 310lb ft.
LED taillights are among the aesthetic changes. (Porsche photo) » More Photos

The new seven-speed, double-clutch transmission, called PDK (for Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), cuts the 242g/km CO2 output of the manual S to 240g/km. The unit weighs
24lb less than a Tiptronic gearbox.

It also cuts acceleration times by 0.2sec; the Carrera now hits 60mph in 4.7sec, the S in 4.5sec. The optional Sports Chrono Package Plus (which includes launch control) cuts the 0-62mph time by a further 0.2sec.

The mildly restyled body features new air intakes and new LED driving lights, and the rear lights now use LEDs. New 18 and 19-inch wheels are available, and the rear end features new tailpipes and an altered lower valance.

Inside the changes are minimal; the touch screen is now slightly larger, and there’s the option of ventilated seats.

Porsche is increasing the prices of the 911 slightly to coincide with the new model. The Turbo and GT models will get the facelift later this year.

Dan Stevens/Autocar magazine.
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