Porsche 911 Carrera S (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Porsche 911 Carrera S (2013) | True to the 911 tradition, the distinctive design language Porsche exudes power and elegance. The unmistakable silhouette Catches the eye while still Incorporating new, exciting Contours and precisely designed details; a 100mm longer wheelbase for improved stability and Greater interior space; front and rear overhangs are shorter, maintaining the compact footprint That has been a longstanding attribute 911; the sporting stance is emphasized by the lower roof line and a Wider front track increases on-road presence still further while raising the renowned chassis dynamics. The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a new 3.4-liter engine developing 350 hp, and the Carrera S features a 400 hp version of the familiar 3.8-liter. These new engines offer performance improvements for both models. The 3.4-liter Carrera with PDK accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.6 sec, 0.1 sec Quicker than the prior model. The 3.8-liter Carrera S with PDK can Accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.3 sec (Sport Plus 4.1 sec), 0.2sec Quicker than its predecessor.

Setting the standard in its class, as it has for generations, the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S raise the performance and efficiency standards to new levels. The new electro-mechanical power steering system offers not only the typical precision and feedback expected of a Porsche , but also helps to increase of efficiency and Reduced fuel consumption. For example, the Porsche 911 Carrera with the new 350 hp (257 kW) 3.4-liter direct injection engine and optional PDK 34.4mpg Combined returns based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) - less than its predecessor 6mpg.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera Celebrates its world premiere at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show and the new 911 models will be in UK Porsche Centres from December 17 2011. The Porsche 911 Carrera is priced from £ 71.449 and the Porsche 911 Carrera S is priced from £ 81.242. Standard equipment on all models is leather interior, sports seats, automatic climate control, Bi-Xenon headlights, 7-inch color touch-screen Porsche Communication Management with satellite navigation, a universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and a three year warranty. The Carrera S adds 20-inch alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Torque vectoring (PTV) with a rear limited slip differential, in Addition to the power advantage of the larger 3.8-liter engine.

In Addition to the longer wheelbase, the Greater agility, precision and driving stability are Seen from the front, the eye is drawn to the trademark wide-arched wings, emphasizing the Wider front track and making the new 911 Carrera models aim of adopting a particularly sporting stance on the road.