2015 Porsche 911 facelift revealed

Porsche has revealed the 2015 Porsche 911 ahead of the facelifted car’s Frankfurt motor show debut. The most notable updates to the facelifted Porsche 911 include a new turbocharged flat-six engine and changes to the specifications.

 

The 911’s exterior has also been upgraded, with new front and rear lights and active air ducts that open and close to channel airflow. Another new feature at the rear is a redesigned air vent that channels cooling air to the engine, intercoolers and turbochargers.

 

Inside, there’s a new generation of Porsche’s multimedia setup which features a 7-inch touchscreen interface that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and satellite navigation is standard. The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system is also featured as standard.

 

The updated 911 is powered by a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six petrol engine, which in the Carrera, develops 365bhp at 6500rpm and 45.90kgm from 1700-5000rpm. Those outputs rise to 414bhp and 51.01 kgm in the Carrera S. The top speed of both the Carrera and Carrera S has also increased to 295kph and 307kph, respectively. The adoption of turbos has resulted in significant fuel economy gains. Porsche says its new engines are up to 12 percent more efficient than the units they replace.

 

Transmission options remain as before, with a seven-speed manual gearbox offered alongside a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic. The added power means the Carrera can now reach 100kph from rest in 4.2sec when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package. 

The Sport Chrono package provides tunable settings for the dampers, throttle mapping and steering. It also includes a steering wheel-mounted driving mode switch that allows the driver to choose between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual driving modes.

 

Models with the Sport Chrono pack and PDK are fitted with an additional Sport Response button. Once pushed, the system provides maximum acceleration for 20 seconds by selecting the optimum gear. 

 

A new option on the 911 Carrera is a four-wheel steer system, similar to that used by the 911 Turbo and GT3. Another option offered for the first time is a hydraulic lifting function that can raise the ride height by 40mm within five seconds. Post-collision braking is now standard, too.

 

The facelifted Porsche 911 is expected to go on sale internationally in December.