Here’s all you need to know about the updated Porsche 911 model range that is set to be launched in India on June 29:
1. Downsized turbocharged engine for Carrera range
The updated 911 Carrera will now be powered by a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine that produces 370hp and 450Nm in its standard guise. In the more potent S guise, the engine produces 420hp and 500Nm. These figures are significantly better than those from the now-defunct 3.4- and 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engines. Porsche also claims that the standard 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S can go from 0-100kph in 4.2 seconds and 3.9 seconds respectively. The same engine is carried forward into the Carrera 4 and the Targa 4 models as well, but with the addition of all-wheel drive as standard.
2. More power output for turbo range
The 911 Turbo range continues to be powered by the same 3.8-litre turbocharged flat-six as its predecessor. However, Porsche has tweaked the engine and as a result, output has increased by around 20hp to 540hp in its standard and 580hp in its S guise.
3. Cosmetic updates
The exterior of the new 911 gets minor changes including new bumpers, new three-dimensional tail-lamp clusters, active air ducts, redesigned cooling vents and optional full-LED headlamps. Meanwhile, the rear tyres have grown one inch wider for better grip. The interior of the car remains largely unchanged, although customers can now option the sports steering wheel from the 918 Spyder supercar, as well as the new drive-mode selector that sits on the steering boss itself.
4. Technological updates
The facelifted 911 gets Porsche’s updated PCM touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
5. Continue to be imported as CBUs but will be homologated
The updated 911 range will crown the Porsche line-up in India. The carmaker will continue to import its cars as CBUs, which will reflect in the prices of the cars as well. However, the engine now falls below the 3,000cc mark and the car has to be homologated in India. This means that the updated 911 now falls into a lower tax bracket.
1. Downsized turbocharged engine for Carrera range
The updated 911 Carrera will now be powered by a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine that produces 370hp and 450Nm in its standard guise. In the more potent S guise, the engine produces 420hp and 500Nm. These figures are significantly better than those from the now-defunct 3.4- and 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engines. Porsche also claims that the standard 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S can go from 0-100kph in 4.2 seconds and 3.9 seconds respectively. The same engine is carried forward into the Carrera 4 and the Targa 4 models as well, but with the addition of all-wheel drive as standard.
2. More power output for turbo range
The 911 Turbo range continues to be powered by the same 3.8-litre turbocharged flat-six as its predecessor. However, Porsche has tweaked the engine and as a result, output has increased by around 20hp to 540hp in its standard and 580hp in its S guise.
3. Cosmetic updates
The exterior of the new 911 gets minor changes including new bumpers, new three-dimensional tail-lamp clusters, active air ducts, redesigned cooling vents and optional full-LED headlamps. Meanwhile, the rear tyres have grown one inch wider for better grip. The interior of the car remains largely unchanged, although customers can now option the sports steering wheel from the 918 Spyder supercar, as well as the new drive-mode selector that sits on the steering boss itself.
4. Technological updates
The facelifted 911 gets Porsche’s updated PCM touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
5. Continue to be imported as CBUs but will be homologated
The updated 911 range will crown the Porsche line-up in India. The carmaker will continue to import its cars as CBUs, which will reflect in the prices of the cars as well. However, the engine now falls below the 3,000cc mark and the car has to be homologated in India. This means that the updated 911 now falls into a lower tax bracket.