There is something about the new Porsche 911 that tickles my
fancy. It must be the fact that
Porsche somehow manage to embrace that old,
classic look and feel in its styling, yet also manage to produce a car that is
modern and classy, all wrapped into a neat little present called the Porsche
911, also known as the 991.
Over recent years Porsche has ventured into the seemingly
unknown SUV and sedan markets with some success, but the
Porsche 911 will
always represent Porsche’s past and it seems the 911 will forever stand the
test of time.
The new Porsche 911 comes in two models, the Carrera and
Carrera S, both with an extended wheelbase, adding to road grip as the
Carrera’s flat six 3.4 litre direct injected engine tears up the tar, producing
a hefty 350 HP. The Carrera S comes with a 3.8 litre direct injected engine,
producing an impressive 400 HP. The
aluminium steel body has resulted in a 45kg weight loss helping the 911 perform
at its best, sprinting from 0-100km in 4.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of
300 km/h.
Both models come standard with the world’s first seven-speed gearbox, combining
the driving comfort of a converter automatic transmission with the dynamic
gearshift of a sequential racing gearbox. The interior has also been
drastically refined making the Porsche 911 more luxurious and comfortable while
tending to the drivers needs.
The new Porsche 911 has also been nominated for the
World Car of the Year Award to be announced on 5 April 2012. Keep your eyes peeled,
the Porsche 911 is lurking…
What do you think of the Porsche 911? I think it’s amazing…
