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The latter aids maneuverability at low speeds and increases accuracy and confidence at higher speeds. Optional features include a 40-millimeter front lift kit and a four-wheel-steering system borrowed from the 911 GT3 and Turbo models. This is joined by new shock absorbers with improved response as well as rear wheels that are 0.5 of an inch wider and tires that offer reduced rolling resistance together with enhanced grip. The Porsche Active Suspension Management active damping system is now standard and lowers the ride height of the car by 10 millimeters. The suspension has also been tuned for greater performance. WATCH: Google Exec's Wife Hits Fiorano In Her New Ferrari FXX K: Video And on models equipped with the PDK, there is also a Sport Response button, which Porsche says adjust the drivetrain for maximum acceleration.
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It allows the driver to select between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, and Individual modes. The Sport Chrono Package now comes with a drive mode selector dial on the steering wheel. In addition to the new engine, there have also been some interesting chassis mods. Differences between the two states of tune include a model-specific exhaust system, modified compressor wheels and unique ECU settings.ĬHECK OUT: Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Revealed, Previews Veyron Successor EPA ratings will be available at a later date. That’s up 20 hp for both models and according to Porsche the efficiency has been increased by up to 12 percent. It develops 370 horsepower and 331 pound-feet torque in the Carrera and 420 hp and 368 lb-ft in the Carrera S. The newly developed engine for the updated 911 Carrera models is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six that happily revs to 7,500 rpm.
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It will also make the cars more attractive in countries where taxes are based on engine size. This will help reduce emissions while at the same time increase power-a concept referred to as Porsche Intelligent Performance by the automaker. Porsche’s entire 911 range bar the track-focused GT-badged cars is moving towards downsized turbocharged engines. Porsche has only announced updated versions of the entry-level Carrera and Carrera S models, and as predicted the cars have adopted turbocharged power. It was in Frankfurt four years ago that we first saw the 991-series introduced and at this year’s show we’ll see the updated version, or the 991.2-series to Porsche loyalists.ĪLSO SEE: 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Drops Top Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut: Video The 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show is now just a week out and in the lead up Porsche has dropped details on its updated 911 destined to appear at the show.