2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

Porsche has finally launched the long-awaited Panamera diesel, with sales starting in August. The Panamera range extends with the introduction of the new 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel, further enhancing the model's appeal to UK customers. A luxury Gran Turismo, the 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel is capable of taking four passengers in sporting comfort from Lands End to Loch Ness without refuelling.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

The New Porsche Panamera this time further improve the model for English, 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel is able to take four passengers in comfort sport. sporting performance is delivered by the smooth-running 3.0-liter V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved Between 3.800 rpm and 4.400 rpm.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel offers a very attractive driving range of more than 745 miles on one tank of 80 liters, emits 172 g / km and gives 43.5mpg combined fuel economy (6.5 l/100 km). With optional low rolling resistance tires, improved efficiency further still, to 167 g / km and 44.8mpg on the Combined cycle. Available with rear-wheel drive and uses a highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S as standard. Six-cylinder turbo diesel engine power of new Gran Turismo 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km / h).

The 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel copes effortlessly with short bursts of speed and alpine transits. This is delivered by the three-liter V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

The maximum torque of 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm delivers high pulling power. Married to the highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S, the six-cylinder turbo diesel powers the new Gran Turismo from a standing start to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). The Panamera Diesel is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

The model’s 3.0-litre V6 engine is state of the art in diesel technology: common rail direct injection through piezo valves at a pressure of 2000 bar, turbocharging employing electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) and emission control achieved by controlled exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalyst and particle filter.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

Every Panamera, including the new Diesel model, has a high level of standard specification that includes leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three year warranty.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

Fitted to every Panamera is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

Developed from the outset as a four-seater vehicle, in terms also of interior design and the individual comfort of each and every occupant the Gran Turismo ploughs its own furrow. Notwithstanding its distinctive flat and stretched silhouette, 4.97 meters in length and a mere 142 centimeters high, the Panamera Diesel affords generous accommodation for all four seats. The new model can be recognized by the lettering "diesel" on the front doors.

The 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel costs ( £62,134 ) 80,183 euro in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be available for delivery from August 2011. At this time, there is no information about a possible introduction of this model on the North American market.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel

2011 Porsche Cayman R Reviews

2011 Porsche Cayman R Reviews

2011 Porsche Cayman is one of the best luxury sports cars on the market.
If you’re checking out luxury sports cars, you’ve probably looked at both the 2011 Porsche Cayman and the 2011 Porsche Boxster. The base Cayman gets 10 more horsepower.

Other Sports Cars to Consider
If you want all-out performance, give the Porsche Boxster a whirl. For 2011, it adds another model to the line -- the Spyder -- and test drivers are calling it one of the best luxury sports cars ever. Rather, the Corvette is all about hardcore sports performance. This powertrain produces 100 more horsepower than the Cayman R.

Details: 2010 Porsche Cayman
The Porsche Cayman is available in three trims: the Cayman, the Cayman S and the Cayman R. The Cayman R isn’t available at the moment because Porsche is updating it.

Remember Porsche announced a few days ago it will bring a new mid-engined sports car in LA? First the engine. The the sprint from 0 to 60 mph, now made in 4.9 seconds (or 4,7 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono packages) and the top speed of 175 mph with manual gearbox, or 174 mph with PDK.

With the new Cayman R, Porsche also focused on reducing the car’s weight. Also for the exterior the Cayman R gets distinctive fixed rear spoiler, high-quality silver-painted wheels and numerous sporting highlights, black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body color.
The new Cayman R combines all these attributes without compromise. 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S, the new mid-engine coupé from Dr. Ing.

The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp (243 kW). The new mid-engine coupé is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK. With a DIN unladen weight of just 1,295 kilograms (2855 lb) the Porsche engineers were able to reduce the power-to-weight ratio of the coupé with standard manual gearbox to 3.9 kilograms (8.6 lb) per horsepower, with the PDK version weighing 4.0 kilograms (8.8 lb) per horsepower.

The black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body colour – take design cues from classic Porsche racing cars.

The new Porsche Cayman R will go on sale from February 2011. Go to www.porsche.com/cayman-r-live to listen to the Porsche press conference broadcast live from the Los Angeles Auto Show starting 7:55 p.m. German Time.

Driver-focused Porsche Cayman S uses a single fuel tank slightly Smaller 54-liter and a sport suspension lowers that Porsche Cayman S with the 20 mm.

Porsche, Cayenne and Panamera Refine

Porsche felt it was time to upgrade its flagship 2 models namely the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera. Both models are also now more enriched with new machinery following completion of extra options.

In Cayenne, Porsche has perfected uncover 3,000 cc V6 diesel engine that power now up 5 dk. This turned out to influence the level of CO2 emissions is the engine that has been revised to drop to 189 g / km. With decreasing levels of CO2 emissions, the mainstay of Porsche's SUV is feasible to get tax breaks in the UK by 30%.

The strength of this new engine was more powerful Porsche Cayenne because it only takes 7.6 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / hour. In addition to tighter fuel consumption was revised Cayenne is also more economical. Porsche claims its fuel consumption of 16.58 km / liter and a maximum speed of the Cayenne is the higher ie 220 km / hour.

While the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid variants, driving impression presented is now more subtle when running in electric mode at low speeds. Porsche claimed a fine impression of a drive is beginning to feel from the start.

In addition to these two variants, the ability of most sporty variant of the Porsche Cayenne even more powerful. Thanks to the provision of optional devices power kit for turbocharger, Porsche Cayenne Turbo power up 40 hp to 540 hp with torque also increased by 50 Nm to 750 Nm.

This lead to the Cayenne Turbo is faster in reaching a speed of 100 km / h from rest, which only takes 4.6 seconds. The highest speed of the Cayenne Turbo also increased to 283 km / hour.

Porsche says the Cayenne Turbo increase in performance is not affect its fuel consumption rate and remained in the range of 10.5 km / liter as well as on CO2 emissions are also fixed at 270 g / km.

In addition to revising the engine and bring power kit for devices turbocharger Porsche Cayenne, Porsche also fix the face and the supporting components of this SUV with more details up-to-date. As Bi-Xenon headlamps and darkened taillights, and exhaust is sportier.

Cab Porsche Cayenne also participated reorganized so ready to be personalized with new leather upholstery, mahogany wood panels, gear lever Tritonic-S from aluminum and stainless steel and carbon fiber door sill.

As for the model of its flagship sports sedan 4 door Panamera Turbo which also received similar treatment. Porsche provides device support for the unit performance turbocharger with power kit devices coupled with the provision of optional braking system with carbon composite materials. This brake disc 420 mm in diameter, larger than the standard version.

Privileges granted to other Panamera is the optional intelligent features of the wireless Internet access system. Then there is also a system -- displacement path.

As for the exterior Panamera, available optional devices such as Bi-Xenon headlights in black fused well sporty exhaust pipe.

Porsche will further explain the price of variants of the new Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera following optional features well ahead of the launch period that will begin in June this year.

Panamera Porsche Diesel , Sports Cars That Save Fuel

Sports car manufacturer Porsche wants to prove that the sports car is not always wasteful of fuel. Porsche Panamera also create new variants with a diesel engine capable of running 1,200 km after filling a full tank of fuel.

Porsche Panamera diesel, as quoted from the official website of Porsche, Tuesday 5 / 2 has a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters of diesel fuel. With such capacity, the diesel-engined Porsche Panamera is able to walk as far as 1,200 km without fear of running out of fuel in the middle of the road.

Automobile fuel efficiency is claimed Porsche 6.3 liter per 100 km. That way, only with a single refuel the car is capable of running away like from Berlin, Germany, to Bologna, Italy for example.

Capability is obtained thanks to the application of diesel engines with a capacity of 3.0 liter V6 that although efficient but does not leave a sporty sensation thanks to the application of variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs).

This car is able to bring power to 250 hp at 3800 rpm spin range up to 4400 rpm with maximum torque of 550 Nm which can be enjoyed in the round of 1750 rpm to 2750 rpm which exit through the rear wheels.

Wedding six-cylinder engine with eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission also gave birth to a powerful acceleration capabilities. This car can drift from rest to 100 km per hour in just 6.8 seconds and sprinted up to 242 km per hour.

The buy car that has a badge marked 'diesel' on the front, according to Porsche to make modifications at will on the interior for added comfort and personification and exclusivity of this car.

In Germany, the Porsche Panamera diesel was released at a price of 80,183 euros including taxes, or approximately USD 1 billion with a scheduled delivery in August 2011.

2011 porsche cayenne hybrid review

2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
“Designers reworked the Cayenne's façade to provide a more contemporary form. The sculpted hood, headlights, and grille mimic Porsche's other contentious model.” The announcement of a hybrid edition, however, is the big news. “That hybrid will be a Cayenne S model that packs a 333-hp, supercharged V-6 engine teamed to a 47-hp electric motor,” according to Kicking Tires. The two can power the Cayenne jointly or separately, and unlike other hybrids on the market, the hybrid Cayenne S can run on electric power at highway cruising speeds of up to 97 mph.” “The company says the performance of the hybrid Cayenne S is on par with the new, gasoline-powered Cayenne S.”

Gasoline versions won’t lack power, however. Edmunds Inside Line reports, “The entry-level Cayenne gets a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6, while the Cayenne S has a 400-hp 4.8-liter V8 and the Cayenne Turbo gets a 500-hp 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8.” “The whole is attractive, in true Porsche style.”

The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid combines legendary Porsche sports car performance with the convenience of SUV utility and all-condition capability, and the advantages of a hybrid powertrain.

The all-wheel drive, five-passenger Cayenne Hybrid S is powered by a 333-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine and 47 horsepower electric motor. Notable features available on the Cayenne Hybrid include: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, power memory seats, 4-zone climate control and a Bose surround sound system.
The Cayenne Hybrid S is an all-new model to the Porsche line-up for 2011.

The Porsche Cayenne SUV has generated huge amounts of cash, enabling Porsche to return to racing and expand its sports car lineup with more variants of the 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars. For 2011, Porsche Cayenne receives significant changes, plus new V6 and Hybrid models, in addition to the V8 and turbocharged V8 models. Porsche Cayenne competes against the Range Rover, the BMW X5 and X6, and the Mercedes-Benz ML 50 and ML63 AMG, depending on model and engine.

The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance. While the entry level Cayenne has a 300-horspower 3.6-liter V6 engine, the new 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission makes it approximately 20 percent more fuel efficient than the previous model.

The 2011 Cayenne S with its 4.8-liter V8 also has a significant decrease in fuel consumption, down by 23 percent on the European driving cycle, with engine output now 400 horsepower compared to 385 horsepower in the previous Cayenne S.

The pinnacle model, the 2011 Cayenne Turbo with the 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 4.8-liter V8 is also 23 percent more fuel-efficient than its predecessor.

The system automatically brakes the inside rear wheel in turns and racetrack corners in order to make the Cayenne turn in like a race car. We drove Cayenne S models first without and then with the system at Barber Motorsports Park, home of the Porsche Sport Driving School in Alabama, and the difference in cornering performance was dramatic.

Porsche says the Cayenne Hybrid will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, and reach 150 mph. The Cayenne Turbo comes with a new air suspension system with PASM standard. Any 2011 Cayenne can be ordered with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an optional system that actively stabilizes the vehicle through dynamic distribution of roll forces. For 2011, Porsche Cayenne receives significant changes, plus new V6 and Hybrid models, in addition to the V8 and turbocharged V8 models. The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance. The system automatically brakes the inside rear wheel in turns and racetrack corners in order to make the Cayenne turn in like a race car. We drove Cayenne S models first without and then with the system at Barber Motorsports Park, home of the Porsche Sport Driving School in Alabama, and the difference in cornering performance was dramatic.

Porsche says the Cayenne Hybrid will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, and reach 150 mph. The Cayenne Turbo comes with a new air suspension system with PASM standard. Any 2011 Cayenne can be ordered with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an optional system that actively stabilizes the vehicle through dynamic distribution of roll forces.

Engines and other Cayenne components are built by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, and mated to the Cayenne at an assembly plant in Leipzig. The 2011 Cayenne is 400 pounds lighter than the previous-generation even though it is better equipped and two inches longer overall. The 2011 Cayenne hood, doors, and decklid are made of aluminum. The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance.

The Cayenne is easily identifiable as a Porsche with design cues shared with the 911 and Panamera. The Cayenne is not small, measuring nearly 191 inches in length. Cayenne is 75.9 inches wide, about the same as the X5 (76.1 inches) or a half-inch wider than M-Class (75.2 inches). Cayenne's wheelbase measures 114 inches.

Engines and other Cayenne components are built by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, and mated to the Cayenne at an assembly plant in Leipzig. The 2011 Cayenne hood, doors, and decklid are made of aluminum.

The Cayenne S Hybrid instrument cluster differs as the instruments provide the driver with all information he or she needs to monitor car's innovative hybrid system and maximize its efficiencies.

Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and a moonroof are standard on the Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo. Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and a moonroof are standard on the Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo.

Driving Impression
The highway cruising behavior of any of the Cayenne models is exemplary. The system is standard on the Cayenne Turbo and an option on the other models.

ACC operates at speeds from 20 to 100 mph. The required braking power is calculated by the system and by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) building up brake pressure. If the distance between the Cayenne and the vehicle ahead becomes too small, the system alerts the brake standby function to shorten the stopping distance required. The highway cruising behavior of any of the Cayenne models is exemplary. The system is standard on the Cayenne Turbo and an option on the other models.

The required braking power is calculated by the system and by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) building up brake pressure. If the distance between the Cayenne and the vehicle ahead becomes too small, the system alerts the brake standby function to shorten the stopping distance required.

2011 Porsche Cayenne when it debuted this year, most of the buzz is about the introduction of S 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Porsche’s first production hybrid vehicles. 2011 Porsche Cayenne model comes standard with a 300 horsepower V6 with a new transmission system, eight-speed Tiptronic S. Cayenne Diesel runs on a 3.0L diesel engine producing 240 hp and 405 pounds feet of torque. Whereas the Porsche, it is not surprising that this SUV drives like a sports car. 2011 Porsche Cayenne does not disappoint in the dirt.

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Reviews

new 911 GT2 RS has a strong ratio of only 2.21 kg or 4.9 kg of body weight per horsepower . Porsche 911 GT2 RS boxer engine with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine is driven by two turbochargers with variable geometry specific to the Porsche driven in conjunction with a gasoline engine drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing hc F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, and mark the peak in the range of 911. With a power of 90 horsepower and low weight of 70 kg compared with the previous 911 GT2 The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS has a power to weight ratio averaged only 2.21 kg per horse by far the best power / weight in your class.

Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for a sports car with ultra-high performance supreme agility, combined with truly blistering performance on the road and of course Porsche exemplary intelligent performance attributes. “RS GT2″ model designations provides greater differentiation in the doors and rear engine cover. Behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the style of sports performance continues. Porsche GT2 RS – Key facts and technical specifications
Take features developed for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS include: use of small arms and diagonal cross aluminum rear suspension, carbon fiber reinforced front cover and rear spoiler, rear window and the polycarbonate side windows, bonnet light, lighter single-mass flywheel, lighter lithium-ion battery.

Dynamic improvements include: new air charge intercooler, metal bearings with full support ball joints in front suspension, door panels, lightweight, wider track front, turbo increased to 1.6 bar to 1.4 bar, wider front track with wider tires (same size as the GT3 RS).

As the fastest Porsche production car ever, the German automaker is making sure that the car’s exterior and interior features also won’t disappoint. So they decided to go all-out on the car’s aesthetics, starting with the lavish use of carbon-fiber-reinforced (CFR) components in a matte-black surface finish, even wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front, new 911 GT2 light-alloy wheels with central locking, as well as ”GT2 RS“ model designations on the doors and rear lid. As for the interior, the 911 GT2 RS exudes the flair and panache of top quality sporting performance in virtually every detail, including the lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in carbon surface finish and lightweight door panels with door opening straps.

While the 458 Italia comes with a powerful 4.5 Liter V8 engine that produces 570 horsepower with a 201-mph top speed, the 911 GT2 RS has the leg up, thanks to its 3.6 liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 620 horsepower and a 205-mph top speed. Despite the "slower" top speed, the 458 Italia jumps off the block as fast as the 911 GT2 RS, posting a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds compared to the 911 GT2 RS’ time of 3.5 seconds (0-62 mph).

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

BMW announces 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car for the Moto GP event Panamera announced that 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo Safety Car will be used as the safety car, but this time in the 2011 American Le Mans Series. The 2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car is obviously based on the most powerful version Turbo model powered by 4.8-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, which offers a total of 500 hp. 2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car expect a number of changes to the specifications that define the racing series to watch.

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car used safety car, which will be specifically used for the 2011 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The car is based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo has a base 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with 500 hp (368 kW) and 700 nm (516 lb-ft) between 2250 and 4500rpm. All that power is needed to keep pace on the track. 2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car from 0 to 60 km in 3.3 seconds and 100 mph in just 8.2 seconds. Quarter mile in 11.7 seconds back down to 192 km / h (119 mph). The top speed is 303 km / h (188 mph), which is very good for large four-door coupe.

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

The 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo provides Porsche performance and quality, as well as a level of comfort absent among true high-performance cars. All U.S. Panamera models feature a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox delivering a dynamic driving experience, ultrafast gearshifts without the slightest interruption of engine power, a very high level of comfort for four, and outstanding fuel efficiency when compared to a conventional automatic transmission.

The Panamera is the first premium car with an automatically shifting double-clutch transmission to feature an engine start/stop system. It saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light. All engines have advanced and fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), as well.

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

"The Porsche Panamera gives us an official safety car unmatched in motorsports," Ed Triolo, ALMS VP of Marketing and Brand Development said. "This reinforces the commitment and partnership between the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón and Porsche, one of the world’s greatest sports cars that has had extraordinary success in the ALMS and IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama. It is a perfect fit."

Then not only the Panamera is a safety car, second car would be used of the Porsche Cayenne. That will always be ready as the Emergency Response vehicle, and will always stand-by to deal with any difficulties that occurred in Le mans series racing this year. As was stated by the organizers of racing series, when choosing a car, they proceeded from the fact that the Porsche Panamera – is one of the best sports cars in the world. Also, two ALMS Porsche Cayenne Emergency Response Vehicles are on standby in case there are no problems on any of the games this season. No further details of the specific vehicles, but the company release more details soon.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 will be largely based on last year’s model and will feature the 4.0-litre flat-six engine which outputs 350kW of power. The engine will continue to power the rear wheels while two electric motors will be used to power the front wheels. The electric motors at the front will be revised to produce 75kW of power each instead of 60kW of the previous version.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 still powered by a six-cylinder boxer engine for the rear wheels and two electric motors that drive the front axle. Production of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is rated 470 hp, as well as electric motors are being revised 60-75 kW each. Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 offers up to 200 extra horses for a few seconds. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 differs markedly from its predecessor. This reduces friction and reduces fuel consumption. The "Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 car" has been completely revised. Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011.

“The focus of our work with 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is to boost potency.

Porsche 918 Spyder Only 918 Units

After performing a concept car in the U.S. through the arena North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2011 in Detroit, a hybrid sports car from Porsche 918 Spyder that is a hybrid could eventually be yours. Because the manufacturer to make sure the car would produce.

If you are interested should message from now, because to make the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid is more exclusive, a car loaded with 2 people that just are not made over 918 units.

Party manufacturers to produce only limited ie 918 units. But do not expect this year or next year you get the sports car.

As quoted from the official website of Porsche, Monday 3 / 21 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid began production on September 18, 2013 at Porsche headquarters in Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen. 2 months later the car will be delivered to the customer's home garage.

Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid is only made to order. For those of you who are interested dug pocket for 645,000 Euros. The sooner the customer order is delivered to customers faster.

With the funds you get a 4000 cc V8 engine 7-speed transmission Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (MDD), which can give off power of 500 hp. While the two electric motors that move the front wheels can shoot power of 160 KW or about 218 hp.

Porsche 918 hybrid can accelerate from point 0-100 km / h in 3.2 seconds with the count reaches a maximum speed of 320 km / hour. The car was only 3 liters of fuel needed to reach a distance of 100 km.

Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid one of the lightest sports car. Because its body is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid concept inspired by the Carrera GT and Porsche 917 sports car.

The sports car is supported by high aerodynamic system. This car was perfect thanks to the growing application of spoiler in the back that is useful to improve the stability of the car.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, 2009

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, 2009

 

The renowned Porsche crest, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is the most powerful Cayenne ever built. Sharing the same essential 4.8-liter V8 engine as the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo, the Turbo S boasts 550 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque. That's a ten percent increase in power and a seven percent boost in torque over the Cayenne Turbo. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.7 seconds on its way to a track-proven top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h). Like the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, the Turbo S comes standard with a six-speed Tiptronic S driver-shiftable automatic transmission.

Given Porsche's sensitivity to environmental concerns, despite the astounding performance capabilities of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, the new model carries no fuel economy penalty over the Cayenne Turbo. Both the 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S are rated by the EPA to deliver 12 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. And both are certified as Low- Emissions Vehicles, Tier II (LEV-II).

Instantly recognizable as a Cayenne, and clearly identifiable as a unique model, the Turbo S rides on standard 21 inch alloy wheels carrying humongous 295/35 wide-aspect tires. Other unique visual clues to the flagship's identity are the body-color wheel arch extensions and matte-finish air intake grilles. When seen from the rear, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is instantly recognizable by its dual-twin tailpipes made of precision cast aluminum, inspired by those on the Porsche Carrera GT. Finally, for those who want, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is offered in a unique exterior color: Lava Grey Metallic.

The passenger cabin of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S boasts a unique look thanks to its standard two-color leather upholstery. Buyers have a choice of either Black/Havanna or Black/Steel Grey seating surfaces, as well as solid Black or Sand Beige. In addition, the dashboard and upper door panels have coordinating seams finished in the lighter upholstery color. The interior of the Turbo S is also distinct with its standard two-tone, padded leather steering wheel and carbon fiber door and dash trim. As with the Cayenne GTS, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S boasts bolstered front and rear sport seats. The front seats have an extended memory feature and the three-person rear seat features contours for the outer positions.

Besides its more potent turbocharged engine, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S differs mechanically from the Turbo by coming with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) as standard equipment. PDCC features active control of body lean in curves for improved response, agility and increased passenger comfort.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, 2009

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, 2009

 

The renowned Porsche crest, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is the most powerful Cayenne ever built. Sharing the same essential 4.8-liter V8 engine as the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo, the Turbo S boasts 550 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque. That's a ten percent increase in power and a seven percent boost in torque over the Cayenne Turbo. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.7 seconds on its way to a track-proven top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h). Like the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, the Turbo S comes standard with a six-speed Tiptronic S driver-shiftable automatic transmission.

Given Porsche's sensitivity to environmental concerns, despite the astounding performance capabilities of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, the new model carries no fuel economy penalty over the Cayenne Turbo. Both the 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S are rated by the EPA to deliver 12 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. And both are certified as Low- Emissions Vehicles, Tier II (LEV-II).

Instantly recognizable as a Cayenne, and clearly identifiable as a unique model, the Turbo S rides on standard 21 inch alloy wheels carrying humongous 295/35 wide-aspect tires. Other unique visual clues to the flagship's identity are the body-color wheel arch extensions and matte-finish air intake grilles. When seen from the rear, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is instantly recognizable by its dual-twin tailpipes made of precision cast aluminum, inspired by those on the Porsche Carrera GT. Finally, for those who want, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is offered in a unique exterior color: Lava Grey Metallic.

The passenger cabin of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S boasts a unique look thanks to its standard two-color leather upholstery. Buyers have a choice of either Black/Havanna or Black/Steel Grey seating surfaces, as well as solid Black or Sand Beige. In addition, the dashboard and upper door panels have coordinating seams finished in the lighter upholstery color. The interior of the Turbo S is also distinct with its standard two-tone, padded leather steering wheel and carbon fiber door and dash trim. As with the Cayenne GTS, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S boasts bolstered front and rear sport seats. The front seats have an extended memory feature and the three-person rear seat features contours for the outer positions.

Besides its more potent turbocharged engine, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S differs mechanically from the Turbo by coming with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) as standard equipment. PDCC features active control of body lean in curves for improved response, agility and increased passenger comfort.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 2009

Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 2009

 

 

The all-wheel-drive, brawny Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and its higher-performance variant, Carrera 4S Coupe offer the skilled enthusiast driver exhilarating dimensions of dynamic driving enjoyment, even in inclement weather.

Both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S boast a unique body over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. The broad-body design is more than an aesthetic statement; it's a function of the flared wheel arches that are needed to accommodate the Coupe's wide track, large wheels, and tires.

What's New for 2009
Since their introduction, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S have received continuous refinement. That constant improvement takes a quantum leap for the 2009 model year. Both cars receive dazzling new technologies for their core components: engines, transmissions and all-wheel drive systems.

The new, more potent and more fuel efficient engines boast direct fuel injection systems among other enhancements for improved performance and better fuel economy.

More Power from Less Fuel
Both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe receive new engines for 2009. The engines both boast direct fuel injection, new two-piece crankcases and revised intake and exhaust systems along with Porsche VarioCam Plus intake-valve timing and lift system.

The results are felt and appreciated immediately by the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe driver. Thanks to a 6.2 percent increase in horsepower, the 3.6-liter engine goes from 325 to 345 hp. Similarly, there's a 5.5 percent gain in torque, from 273 to 288 lb.-ft. Thanks to these improvements, a manual gearbox-equipped 2009 911 Carrera 4 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.8 seconds.

Even more impressive, when the car is equipped with the new PDK Porsche double-clutch in place of MY 2008 Tiptronic S, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, a full half second more quickly than its predecessor.

The 3.8-liter engine in the still-more potent 911 Carrera 4S Coupe exhibits equally awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. This hedonistic acceleration is compliments of the new 3.8-liter engine's gain of 30 hp, from 355 to 385 hp, or 8.4 percent, and a 5 percent improvement in torque, from 295 lb.-ft. to 310.

Even with the substantial increases in horsepower and torque over the predecessor models, neither the 2009 3.6-liter Porsche 911 Carrera 4 nor the 3.8-liter Carrera 4S carries the stigma of a gas-guzzler penalty. And both engines earn their respective cars federal Low-Emissions Vehicle, category two (LEV-II) certification.

Two Clutches, No Clutch Pedal
To take full advantage of the newly designed engines, Porsche is offering drivers a transmission that delivers quicker acceleration than is possible with the standard manual gearbox while maximizing fuel efficiency. The new PDK (from the German Porsche- Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), or Porsche double-clutch, replaces the Tiptronic S as the optional gearbox in both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe.

Porsche was the first automaker to successfully use this transmission technology back in the 1980s when the transmission was developed for the mighty Porsche 962 Group C race car. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe or Carrera 4S Coupe driver can allow the seven-speed PDK to shift up and down automatically, or he may opt to shift personally via steering-wheel mounted paddles or the console-mounted lever, the same as with the Tiptronic S.

Essentially, the PDK is a conventional, seven-speed manual gearbox with two electrohydraulically controlled, oil-bathed multiplate clutch packs. One clutch pack controls the oddnumbered gears and Reverse, the other the even-numbered gears. As one clutch pack engages the appropriate gear based on engine speed, load, and vehicle speed, the other clutch simultaneously disengages the previous gear. The results are seamless, instantaneous up- and downshifts, performed more quickly than could be done by even a skilled test driver.

Gains Through Loss
The newly revamped engines, both 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter, each weighs about 6 kg, or 13.2 pounds, less than its predecessor. The new engines offer increased structural rigidity for a quieter, more comfortable driving experience as well as improved durability. The innovative PDK, despite offering more gear ratios than the Tiptronic S is about 10 kg, or 22 pounds, lighter than last year's Tiptronic.

All-Weather Maximum Performance
Mechanically, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are defined by their allwheel drive capabilities. For 2009, these cars benefit from the same electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM) found under the awesome Porsche 911 Turbo. PTM can vary the torque split infinitely and absolutely between front and rear wheels as needed for optimum traction. However, since most purists feel-and Porsche's engineers staunchly believe-that rear-drive is critical for optimum sporty driving, PTM directs two-thirds of the engine's torque to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions.

Bigger, Grippier Brakes
Among the added features are even more potent brakes than before. Porsche engineers firmly believe that a car's deceleration ability must always out-perform its ability to accelerate. Commensurate with the gains in engine performance, the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes receive added braking capability. All four brake rotors on both cars are cross-drilled, inner vented and now 12.99 inches (330 mm) in diameter.

In addition, the monobloc, four-piston calipers are now the same as those used on the 911 Turbo. Critical refinements have been made to the airflow around the wheels to increase brake cooling all around as well.

Distinct Yet Readily Familiar
As dramatic as are the changes in the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S Coupes' drivetrains this year from last, is how elegantly subtle the exterior differences are. Knowing full well that Porsche owners prize the classic shape of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, and that wanton and radical redesigns simply for the sake of change undermine a marque's value, Porsche's designers and engineers allowed only minor refinements to the appearance of the model range for 2009.

When viewed head on, the most notable differences are the new, horizontal covers for the BIXENON headlights and the L.E.D. daytime running lights, which extend over the air inlets. Also noteworthy are those air vents which boast larger cooling openings. The keen-eyed observer will also note the absence of a center radiator on cars equipped with the PDK.

The side view reveals new, larger exterior mirrors with aerodynamic twin-arm mounts as well as new lightweight alloy wheels. The standard wheels on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe are 18 inches in diameter, and the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe comes with 19 inch wheels.

In the rear, all the lighting elements, save the reversing lamp, are now light-emitting diodes, for improved luminosity, longer life and instantaneous response. Finally, in the back, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe sports two single oval exhaust pipes while the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe shows dual round polished exhaust outlets.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are visually distinct compared to their two-wheel drive siblings by their brawny stance and their muscular fenders. The all-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche 911 Carrera are 1.73 inch (44 mm) wider than their two-wheel-drive counterparts. Despite the extra width, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are stunningly aerodynamic. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has a coefficient of drag of only 0.30 and the Carrera 4S is even slipperier with a Cd of only 0.29, despite their larger tires.

More Sophisticated and Comfortable

Interior refinements include a revamped center console highlighted by a new Porsche Communication Management system (PCM) and the availability of ventilated front seats.

The latest iteration of the PCM boasts a 12 percent larger screen than before, 6.5 inches vs. 5.8. In addition, the PCM is now controlled via an easy-to-clean touchscreen which incorporates a simpler keyboard. The optional navigation module now has a 40 GB hard drive. Other available features with the newest PCM include an internal GSM mobile phone module with Bluetooth handsfree operation, as well the ability to connect with external music sources such as an iPod or USB memory sticks.

Interior comfort may be enhanced regardless of front seat selection thanks to optional seat ventilating fans, available in conjunction with heated seats. These circulate air through the seatback and cushion upholstery to expedite cooling, heating and/or drying the driver and passenger.

All-weather capabilities or not, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes boast luxuriously appointed passenger cabins. Like all Porsche automobiles, the Coupes offer their occupants the protection of six airbags: dual frontal-impact airbags; as well as two seat-mounted, thorax-protecting, side-impact airbags; and two head-protecting, side-impact, curtain doormounted airbags.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 2009

Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 2009

 

 

The all-wheel-drive, brawny Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and its higher-performance variant, Carrera 4S Coupe offer the skilled enthusiast driver exhilarating dimensions of dynamic driving enjoyment, even in inclement weather.

Both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S boast a unique body over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. The broad-body design is more than an aesthetic statement; it's a function of the flared wheel arches that are needed to accommodate the Coupe's wide track, large wheels, and tires.

What's New for 2009
Since their introduction, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S have received continuous refinement. That constant improvement takes a quantum leap for the 2009 model year. Both cars receive dazzling new technologies for their core components: engines, transmissions and all-wheel drive systems.

The new, more potent and more fuel efficient engines boast direct fuel injection systems among other enhancements for improved performance and better fuel economy.

More Power from Less Fuel
Both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe receive new engines for 2009. The engines both boast direct fuel injection, new two-piece crankcases and revised intake and exhaust systems along with Porsche VarioCam Plus intake-valve timing and lift system.

The results are felt and appreciated immediately by the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe driver. Thanks to a 6.2 percent increase in horsepower, the 3.6-liter engine goes from 325 to 345 hp. Similarly, there's a 5.5 percent gain in torque, from 273 to 288 lb.-ft. Thanks to these improvements, a manual gearbox-equipped 2009 911 Carrera 4 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.8 seconds.

Even more impressive, when the car is equipped with the new PDK Porsche double-clutch in place of MY 2008 Tiptronic S, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, a full half second more quickly than its predecessor.

The 3.8-liter engine in the still-more potent 911 Carrera 4S Coupe exhibits equally awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. This hedonistic acceleration is compliments of the new 3.8-liter engine's gain of 30 hp, from 355 to 385 hp, or 8.4 percent, and a 5 percent improvement in torque, from 295 lb.-ft. to 310.

Even with the substantial increases in horsepower and torque over the predecessor models, neither the 2009 3.6-liter Porsche 911 Carrera 4 nor the 3.8-liter Carrera 4S carries the stigma of a gas-guzzler penalty. And both engines earn their respective cars federal Low-Emissions Vehicle, category two (LEV-II) certification.

Two Clutches, No Clutch Pedal
To take full advantage of the newly designed engines, Porsche is offering drivers a transmission that delivers quicker acceleration than is possible with the standard manual gearbox while maximizing fuel efficiency. The new PDK (from the German Porsche- Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), or Porsche double-clutch, replaces the Tiptronic S as the optional gearbox in both the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe.

Porsche was the first automaker to successfully use this transmission technology back in the 1980s when the transmission was developed for the mighty Porsche 962 Group C race car. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe or Carrera 4S Coupe driver can allow the seven-speed PDK to shift up and down automatically, or he may opt to shift personally via steering-wheel mounted paddles or the console-mounted lever, the same as with the Tiptronic S.

Essentially, the PDK is a conventional, seven-speed manual gearbox with two electrohydraulically controlled, oil-bathed multiplate clutch packs. One clutch pack controls the oddnumbered gears and Reverse, the other the even-numbered gears. As one clutch pack engages the appropriate gear based on engine speed, load, and vehicle speed, the other clutch simultaneously disengages the previous gear. The results are seamless, instantaneous up- and downshifts, performed more quickly than could be done by even a skilled test driver.

Gains Through Loss
The newly revamped engines, both 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter, each weighs about 6 kg, or 13.2 pounds, less than its predecessor. The new engines offer increased structural rigidity for a quieter, more comfortable driving experience as well as improved durability. The innovative PDK, despite offering more gear ratios than the Tiptronic S is about 10 kg, or 22 pounds, lighter than last year's Tiptronic.

All-Weather Maximum Performance
Mechanically, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are defined by their allwheel drive capabilities. For 2009, these cars benefit from the same electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM) found under the awesome Porsche 911 Turbo. PTM can vary the torque split infinitely and absolutely between front and rear wheels as needed for optimum traction. However, since most purists feel-and Porsche's engineers staunchly believe-that rear-drive is critical for optimum sporty driving, PTM directs two-thirds of the engine's torque to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions.

Bigger, Grippier Brakes
Among the added features are even more potent brakes than before. Porsche engineers firmly believe that a car's deceleration ability must always out-perform its ability to accelerate. Commensurate with the gains in engine performance, the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes receive added braking capability. All four brake rotors on both cars are cross-drilled, inner vented and now 12.99 inches (330 mm) in diameter.

In addition, the monobloc, four-piston calipers are now the same as those used on the 911 Turbo. Critical refinements have been made to the airflow around the wheels to increase brake cooling all around as well.

Distinct Yet Readily Familiar
As dramatic as are the changes in the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S Coupes' drivetrains this year from last, is how elegantly subtle the exterior differences are. Knowing full well that Porsche owners prize the classic shape of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, and that wanton and radical redesigns simply for the sake of change undermine a marque's value, Porsche's designers and engineers allowed only minor refinements to the appearance of the model range for 2009.

When viewed head on, the most notable differences are the new, horizontal covers for the BIXENON headlights and the L.E.D. daytime running lights, which extend over the air inlets. Also noteworthy are those air vents which boast larger cooling openings. The keen-eyed observer will also note the absence of a center radiator on cars equipped with the PDK.

The side view reveals new, larger exterior mirrors with aerodynamic twin-arm mounts as well as new lightweight alloy wheels. The standard wheels on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe are 18 inches in diameter, and the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe comes with 19 inch wheels.

In the rear, all the lighting elements, save the reversing lamp, are now light-emitting diodes, for improved luminosity, longer life and instantaneous response. Finally, in the back, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe sports two single oval exhaust pipes while the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe shows dual round polished exhaust outlets.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are visually distinct compared to their two-wheel drive siblings by their brawny stance and their muscular fenders. The all-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche 911 Carrera are 1.73 inch (44 mm) wider than their two-wheel-drive counterparts. Despite the extra width, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes are stunningly aerodynamic. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has a coefficient of drag of only 0.30 and the Carrera 4S is even slipperier with a Cd of only 0.29, despite their larger tires.

More Sophisticated and Comfortable

Interior refinements include a revamped center console highlighted by a new Porsche Communication Management system (PCM) and the availability of ventilated front seats.

The latest iteration of the PCM boasts a 12 percent larger screen than before, 6.5 inches vs. 5.8. In addition, the PCM is now controlled via an easy-to-clean touchscreen which incorporates a simpler keyboard. The optional navigation module now has a 40 GB hard drive. Other available features with the newest PCM include an internal GSM mobile phone module with Bluetooth handsfree operation, as well the ability to connect with external music sources such as an iPod or USB memory sticks.

Interior comfort may be enhanced regardless of front seat selection thanks to optional seat ventilating fans, available in conjunction with heated seats. These circulate air through the seatback and cushion upholstery to expedite cooling, heating and/or drying the driver and passenger.

All-weather capabilities or not, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Coupes boast luxuriously appointed passenger cabins. Like all Porsche automobiles, the Coupes offer their occupants the protection of six airbags: dual frontal-impact airbags; as well as two seat-mounted, thorax-protecting, side-impact airbags; and two head-protecting, side-impact, curtain doormounted airbags.

Porsche 911 Carrera, 2009

Porsche 911 Carrera, 2009

 

The very first sports car to bear the Porsche name was introduced to the world in June, 1948. Therefore, as the proud, independent Swabian automaker celebrates sixty years of sports car excellence, it is only fitting that it has a new Porsche 911 Carrera - for many the quintessential Porsche-to help mark the milestone.
This latest Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and its higher-performance variant, the 911 Carrera S Coupe, are the most sophisticated, potent and environmentally friendly Porsche 911 Carrera models that Porsche has ever offered.

Despite their abundance of 21st century technologies, the 2009 911 Carrera Coupe and Carrera S Coupe clearly trace their engineering and aesthetic roots to the seminal Porsche. That original car evolved over fifteen years from the highly coveted 356 to the first 911 when, at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, the ground-breaking 1964 911 Coupe debuted. As a testament to the genius of its design, after more than forty years of development and six generations of engineering improvements, the 911 Carreras still showcase a horizontally opposed, rear-mounted six-cylinder engine carried in a distinctive and instantly recognizable body.

Less Fuel In, More Power Out
Though the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera S Coupe are each propelled by Porsche's familiar horizontally opposed, six-cylinder "boxer" engine, and despite the fact that both engines carry the same displacement designation as their immediate predecessors, both are substantially different than in 2008 model year.

Most critically, both the 3.6-liter engine in the Carrera Coupe and the 3.8-liter in the Carrera S Coupe are now equipped with direct fuel injection. In addition, the engines are of a new, more robust construction than before, boasting a two-part crankcase for increased structural rigidity. Further, both engines benefit from higher compression ratios and improved breathing, compared with the previous versions.

The results are astounding and immediately rewarding to the driver. The 2009 911 Carrera Coupe develops 345 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 288 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. That's an output of 95.5 hp per liter and represents an increase of 20 hp and 15 lb.-ft. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced by 6.4 percent over last year, when the cars are equipped with a manual gearbox. The all-new PDK transmission further improves fuel economy over the previous Tiptronic S, by a total of 12.5 percent.

This new engine propels the Carrera Coupe with a manual gearbox from a standing start to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and achieves a top speed of 179 mph (289 kmph) on the test track.

The blazingly quick Porsche double-clutch automatic transmission takes two-tenths of a second off that run, making the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is a track-proven 178 mph (287 kmph).

In Porsche Parlance, "S" Means More
The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, like its predecessor model, is powered by a larger, more potent version of the Porsche horizontally opposed six-cylinder than its non-S sibling. As with the 3.6-liter version in the Porsche 911 Carrera, the 3.8-liter engine benefits from less weight, a two-piece crankcase, improved intake and exhaust, and direct fuel injection. The fruits of these refinements are 385 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 310 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. This is an increase of 30 hp and 15 lb.-ft. of torque while achieving a power output of 101.3 hp per liter, without the need for any form of supercharging.

With a boost in potency, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe with manual gearbox runs to 60 mph (96 km/h) in only 4.5 seconds, on its way to a track-proven top speed of 188 mph (302 kmph).

It Starts With a Straight Shot
Both the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter horizontally opposed, six-cylinder engines in the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera S Coupe are substantially revamped from the similarly designated engines in last year's model range.

The engines still consist of a light alloy crankcase and cylinder heads, and have four valves per cylinder actuated by dual overhead camshafts. Now, for the first time in a Porsche sports car, the engines boast a direct fuel injection system (DFI), which works in concert with Porsche's VarioCam Plus valve lift and timing control.

By injecting fuel directly into the combustion chamber rather than in the intake port, DFI delivers myriad benefits. Since the fuel charge arrives closer to combustion than with port injection, throttle response is instantaneous, and the Porsche 911 Carrera driver feels a razor-like reaction to even the slightest movements of his right foot, whether accelerating or lifting from the throttle.

To take fullest advantage of the DFI's attributes, Porsche's engineers designed the combustion chamber and piston crown to maximize efficiency. Those refinements allowed the engineers to design both the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter engines with a compression ratio of 12.5:1. This is up from 11.3:1 on the previous 3.6-liter and 11.8:1 of the former 3.8-liter. To ensure maximum efficiency and durability, the DFI injectors have been designed and manufactured to deal with working pressures of up to 1740 psi (120 bar) in the combustion chamber.

The fuel injector nozzle is between the two intake valves, spraying fuel directly into the incoming fresh air charge from both valves. This is clearly far more efficient than port injection which naturally leaves some unburned gasoline on the intake walls and valves. The incoming fuel charge further aids the combustion process by cooling the incoming air as it vaporizes, allowing more air to be drawn into the engine for a denser charge and permitting the higher compression ratios. Finally, the fuel and air are mixed more evenly and thoroughly when the fuel is injected directly into the air inside the combustion chamber.

DFI also reduces emissions since the engineers were able to reshape the piston crown to completely direct the fuel charge at the spark plug for thorough combustion. During start-up, the engine benefits from high-pressure stratification of the injected fuel. Then to quickly light off the catalysts, the DFI heats the exhaust rapidly through multiple injection. To increase the temperature of the exhaust gas to an even higher level, ignition timing is very late, further minimizing start-up emissions.

The system also employs multiple fuel injection during periods of combined high loads and engine speeds up to about 3500 rpm-as when the driver floors the throttle at slower speeds. During the multiple injection phases, the injectors split the fuel charge into several successive bursts during the piston's intake stroke. Otherwise, the fuel is injected in one phase during each intake stroke.

As with their predecessors, the new 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter engines are equipped with Porsche's VarioCam Plus intake valve timing and lift system. Porsche's engineers have refined the elements and operation of the VarioCam Plus to optimize the benefits of the DFI. The engineers re-aligned the profiles of both the intake and the exhaust camshafts. The diameter of the intake tappets has been reduced from 33 to 29.5 mm (1.30 - 1.15 in.) and the exhaust valve tappets are down from 33 to 24.2 mm (1.30 - 0.94 in.). This reduction in mass allowed the engineers to safely raise the engines' redlines, from the previous 7300 rpm to 7500 rpm.

Two, Two Camshafts in One
As with all Porsche engines, VarioCam Plus in the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes adjusts intake valve lift and timing based on engine speed and load, and is under the umbrella of the engine's main electronic controller. Though the VarioCam Plus operates far too quickly for the driver to be aware of it, the results are obvious. The effect is that of an engine with two different intake camshaft profiles, one set up for smooth and efficient around-town driving, the other a high-performance camshaft designed for high-speed. Each of these two designs usually precludes the other and most cars have a compromise of the two. Porsche's VarioCam Plus removes the compromise and the driver benefits from the best of both driving worlds.

More Efficiency through Better Breathing
The Porsche VarioCam Plus in the new engines has also been refined to take full advantage of their redesigned, freer-flowing intake manifolds. The new intakes boast a dual chamber design, in place of last year's single chamber unit. The intakes have two openings and separate intake funnels in the rear engine cover. These funnels feed air to separate, round air filters. Besides greatly reducing flow resistance, the dual filters provide a side benefit to owners: The replacement interval has been increased from 37,000 to 56,000 miles.

As with the previous model, the upper section of the 3.8-liter engine's filter features actively switchable resonance volume. Additional volume is activated as a function of engine speed, with temperature compensation being provided by a vacuum-controlled butterfly, improving the engine's acoustics.

The new intake manifolds themselves are made of a special synthetic material. They incorporate a resonance pipe integral with the air-distribution pipe between left and right intake runners, as well as additional resonance chambers. The larger engine in the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe also has a switchable resonance butterfly, which adjusts the oscillation of the intake charge to maximize torque at lower engine speeds. At full load between 2600 and 5100 rpm, the resonance butterfly is closed; at lower and higher speeds it is open.

The exhaust manifolds are also new. The lengths of the individual exhaust runners have been equalized and optimized for smoothness and efficiency. The catalytic converters are directly behind the right- and left-hand manifolds, rather than being mounted crosswise behind the engine. Thanks to the engines' DFI, there is no need to inject secondary air into the exhaust stream to complete combustion, as in the past.

Stronger, and Lighter, Too
While gaining sophistication, technology and power, the new horizontally opposed, six-cylinder engines in the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes lost weight.

Both engines are 13.2 pounds (6 kg) lighter than their predecessors. Among the critical changes to the basic engine design is a new two-piece crankcase instead of the previous four-piece unit. The new crankcase has integral crankshaft bearings, compared with the former separate crankshaft bearing housing. In addition to reducing complexity, Porsche's engineers enhanced the thermal and mechanical stability of the engine. They also went from an open-deck to closed-deck layout. With the closed-deck configuration, the tops of the cylinder liners are now connected with the housing by a top plate which incorporates the coolant sleeves. This design increases stability and durability while helping reduce oil consumption and friction.

Further weight and complexity are saved through the elimination of the intermediate shaft needed to drive the timing chains on the old engines. Thanks to new, highly resistant timing chains, that shaft is not needed. Porsche's engineers also developed new one-piece cylinder heads which incorporate the camshaft bearings and the guide cylinders for the hydraulic cup tappets.

Leaving no stone unturned in their quest for maximum efficiency, Porsche's engine designers developed a new engine lubricating oil system that ensures thorough lubrication regardless of driving conditions while minimizing operating losses for improved fuel economy.

Given the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and Carrera S Coupe are designed to be driven quickly and enthusiastically, every element of the cars must withstand extended periods of high levels of lateral acceleration. Drawing from decades of racing success, Porsche's engineers ensured the cars' engines would always be adequately lubricated, even under the most extreme driving conditions. The new engines use Porsche's proven dry sump system, with four intake and one electronically controlled, pressure oil pump operating on demand. The engine's electronic management system adjusts the supply of oil by means of a hydraulically activated, axially moved gear in the pressure pump. As the gear is moved, its mesh section width is changed, varying the volume of oil moved. The pump runs on a chain-driven shaft spun by the crankshaft. The result is optimum lubrication with minimal energy consumption.

Porsche 911 Carrera, 2009

Porsche 911 Carrera, 2009

 

The very first sports car to bear the Porsche name was introduced to the world in June, 1948. Therefore, as the proud, independent Swabian automaker celebrates sixty years of sports car excellence, it is only fitting that it has a new Porsche 911 Carrera - for many the quintessential Porsche-to help mark the milestone.
This latest Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and its higher-performance variant, the 911 Carrera S Coupe, are the most sophisticated, potent and environmentally friendly Porsche 911 Carrera models that Porsche has ever offered.

Despite their abundance of 21st century technologies, the 2009 911 Carrera Coupe and Carrera S Coupe clearly trace their engineering and aesthetic roots to the seminal Porsche. That original car evolved over fifteen years from the highly coveted 356 to the first 911 when, at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, the ground-breaking 1964 911 Coupe debuted. As a testament to the genius of its design, after more than forty years of development and six generations of engineering improvements, the 911 Carreras still showcase a horizontally opposed, rear-mounted six-cylinder engine carried in a distinctive and instantly recognizable body.

Less Fuel In, More Power Out
Though the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera S Coupe are each propelled by Porsche's familiar horizontally opposed, six-cylinder "boxer" engine, and despite the fact that both engines carry the same displacement designation as their immediate predecessors, both are substantially different than in 2008 model year.

Most critically, both the 3.6-liter engine in the Carrera Coupe and the 3.8-liter in the Carrera S Coupe are now equipped with direct fuel injection. In addition, the engines are of a new, more robust construction than before, boasting a two-part crankcase for increased structural rigidity. Further, both engines benefit from higher compression ratios and improved breathing, compared with the previous versions.

The results are astounding and immediately rewarding to the driver. The 2009 911 Carrera Coupe develops 345 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 288 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. That's an output of 95.5 hp per liter and represents an increase of 20 hp and 15 lb.-ft. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced by 6.4 percent over last year, when the cars are equipped with a manual gearbox. The all-new PDK transmission further improves fuel economy over the previous Tiptronic S, by a total of 12.5 percent.

This new engine propels the Carrera Coupe with a manual gearbox from a standing start to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and achieves a top speed of 179 mph (289 kmph) on the test track.

The blazingly quick Porsche double-clutch automatic transmission takes two-tenths of a second off that run, making the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is a track-proven 178 mph (287 kmph).

In Porsche Parlance, "S" Means More
The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, like its predecessor model, is powered by a larger, more potent version of the Porsche horizontally opposed six-cylinder than its non-S sibling. As with the 3.6-liter version in the Porsche 911 Carrera, the 3.8-liter engine benefits from less weight, a two-piece crankcase, improved intake and exhaust, and direct fuel injection. The fruits of these refinements are 385 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 310 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. This is an increase of 30 hp and 15 lb.-ft. of torque while achieving a power output of 101.3 hp per liter, without the need for any form of supercharging.

With a boost in potency, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe with manual gearbox runs to 60 mph (96 km/h) in only 4.5 seconds, on its way to a track-proven top speed of 188 mph (302 kmph).

It Starts With a Straight Shot
Both the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter horizontally opposed, six-cylinder engines in the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera S Coupe are substantially revamped from the similarly designated engines in last year's model range.

The engines still consist of a light alloy crankcase and cylinder heads, and have four valves per cylinder actuated by dual overhead camshafts. Now, for the first time in a Porsche sports car, the engines boast a direct fuel injection system (DFI), which works in concert with Porsche's VarioCam Plus valve lift and timing control.

By injecting fuel directly into the combustion chamber rather than in the intake port, DFI delivers myriad benefits. Since the fuel charge arrives closer to combustion than with port injection, throttle response is instantaneous, and the Porsche 911 Carrera driver feels a razor-like reaction to even the slightest movements of his right foot, whether accelerating or lifting from the throttle.

To take fullest advantage of the DFI's attributes, Porsche's engineers designed the combustion chamber and piston crown to maximize efficiency. Those refinements allowed the engineers to design both the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter engines with a compression ratio of 12.5:1. This is up from 11.3:1 on the previous 3.6-liter and 11.8:1 of the former 3.8-liter. To ensure maximum efficiency and durability, the DFI injectors have been designed and manufactured to deal with working pressures of up to 1740 psi (120 bar) in the combustion chamber.

The fuel injector nozzle is between the two intake valves, spraying fuel directly into the incoming fresh air charge from both valves. This is clearly far more efficient than port injection which naturally leaves some unburned gasoline on the intake walls and valves. The incoming fuel charge further aids the combustion process by cooling the incoming air as it vaporizes, allowing more air to be drawn into the engine for a denser charge and permitting the higher compression ratios. Finally, the fuel and air are mixed more evenly and thoroughly when the fuel is injected directly into the air inside the combustion chamber.

DFI also reduces emissions since the engineers were able to reshape the piston crown to completely direct the fuel charge at the spark plug for thorough combustion. During start-up, the engine benefits from high-pressure stratification of the injected fuel. Then to quickly light off the catalysts, the DFI heats the exhaust rapidly through multiple injection. To increase the temperature of the exhaust gas to an even higher level, ignition timing is very late, further minimizing start-up emissions.

The system also employs multiple fuel injection during periods of combined high loads and engine speeds up to about 3500 rpm-as when the driver floors the throttle at slower speeds. During the multiple injection phases, the injectors split the fuel charge into several successive bursts during the piston's intake stroke. Otherwise, the fuel is injected in one phase during each intake stroke.

As with their predecessors, the new 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter engines are equipped with Porsche's VarioCam Plus intake valve timing and lift system. Porsche's engineers have refined the elements and operation of the VarioCam Plus to optimize the benefits of the DFI. The engineers re-aligned the profiles of both the intake and the exhaust camshafts. The diameter of the intake tappets has been reduced from 33 to 29.5 mm (1.30 - 1.15 in.) and the exhaust valve tappets are down from 33 to 24.2 mm (1.30 - 0.94 in.). This reduction in mass allowed the engineers to safely raise the engines' redlines, from the previous 7300 rpm to 7500 rpm.

Two, Two Camshafts in One
As with all Porsche engines, VarioCam Plus in the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes adjusts intake valve lift and timing based on engine speed and load, and is under the umbrella of the engine's main electronic controller. Though the VarioCam Plus operates far too quickly for the driver to be aware of it, the results are obvious. The effect is that of an engine with two different intake camshaft profiles, one set up for smooth and efficient around-town driving, the other a high-performance camshaft designed for high-speed. Each of these two designs usually precludes the other and most cars have a compromise of the two. Porsche's VarioCam Plus removes the compromise and the driver benefits from the best of both driving worlds.

More Efficiency through Better Breathing
The Porsche VarioCam Plus in the new engines has also been refined to take full advantage of their redesigned, freer-flowing intake manifolds. The new intakes boast a dual chamber design, in place of last year's single chamber unit. The intakes have two openings and separate intake funnels in the rear engine cover. These funnels feed air to separate, round air filters. Besides greatly reducing flow resistance, the dual filters provide a side benefit to owners: The replacement interval has been increased from 37,000 to 56,000 miles.

As with the previous model, the upper section of the 3.8-liter engine's filter features actively switchable resonance volume. Additional volume is activated as a function of engine speed, with temperature compensation being provided by a vacuum-controlled butterfly, improving the engine's acoustics.

The new intake manifolds themselves are made of a special synthetic material. They incorporate a resonance pipe integral with the air-distribution pipe between left and right intake runners, as well as additional resonance chambers. The larger engine in the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe also has a switchable resonance butterfly, which adjusts the oscillation of the intake charge to maximize torque at lower engine speeds. At full load between 2600 and 5100 rpm, the resonance butterfly is closed; at lower and higher speeds it is open.

The exhaust manifolds are also new. The lengths of the individual exhaust runners have been equalized and optimized for smoothness and efficiency. The catalytic converters are directly behind the right- and left-hand manifolds, rather than being mounted crosswise behind the engine. Thanks to the engines' DFI, there is no need to inject secondary air into the exhaust stream to complete combustion, as in the past.

Stronger, and Lighter, Too
While gaining sophistication, technology and power, the new horizontally opposed, six-cylinder engines in the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes lost weight.

Both engines are 13.2 pounds (6 kg) lighter than their predecessors. Among the critical changes to the basic engine design is a new two-piece crankcase instead of the previous four-piece unit. The new crankcase has integral crankshaft bearings, compared with the former separate crankshaft bearing housing. In addition to reducing complexity, Porsche's engineers enhanced the thermal and mechanical stability of the engine. They also went from an open-deck to closed-deck layout. With the closed-deck configuration, the tops of the cylinder liners are now connected with the housing by a top plate which incorporates the coolant sleeves. This design increases stability and durability while helping reduce oil consumption and friction.

Further weight and complexity are saved through the elimination of the intermediate shaft needed to drive the timing chains on the old engines. Thanks to new, highly resistant timing chains, that shaft is not needed. Porsche's engineers also developed new one-piece cylinder heads which incorporate the camshaft bearings and the guide cylinders for the hydraulic cup tappets.

Leaving no stone unturned in their quest for maximum efficiency, Porsche's engine designers developed a new engine lubricating oil system that ensures thorough lubrication regardless of driving conditions while minimizing operating losses for improved fuel economy.

Given the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and Carrera S Coupe are designed to be driven quickly and enthusiastically, every element of the cars must withstand extended periods of high levels of lateral acceleration. Drawing from decades of racing success, Porsche's engineers ensured the cars' engines would always be adequately lubricated, even under the most extreme driving conditions. The new engines use Porsche's proven dry sump system, with four intake and one electronically controlled, pressure oil pump operating on demand. The engine's electronic management system adjusts the supply of oil by means of a hydraulically activated, axially moved gear in the pressure pump. As the gear is moved, its mesh section width is changed, varying the volume of oil moved. The pump runs on a chain-driven shaft spun by the crankshaft. The result is optimum lubrication with minimal energy consumption.