Porsche unveils the new 911 Carrera 4

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There’s something about a Porsche that’s just outright gorgeous. You may or may not agree. The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is no exception and is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor show at the end of September 2012 and will go on sale in Europe towards the end of the year. Rumour has it that it will be available in South Africa early in 2013.

The new 911 Carrera 4 will be available in four versions, the 4 and the 4S and both in Coupé and Cabriolet form.  This time round, the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 incorporates Porsche Traction Management (PTM) which distributes power to all four corners and the rear wheel arches have been extended outwards by 22mm and the tyre width sees an increase of 10mm for extra road hugging capability. The engine, lightweight body design and gearboxes are identical to its rear-wheel drive family members.

Customers can choose between a 257kW 3.4-litre engine for the 4 and a 294kW 3.8-litre engine for the 4S. All models are fitted with a 7-speed manual gearbox as standard with a 7-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox as an option.

The new 911 Carrera 4 is now 64kg lighter and sips 16% less fuel and introduces Adaptive Cruise Control across the range as well as a sliding glass sunroof for the Coupé variants. this is no doubt another impressive car from Porsche but I suggest you read about it a little more by clicking here: New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 to debut at Paris Motor Show.

News Source: Cars.co.za

The all new, classic Porsche 911

Tweet 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…