Porsche 911 Turbo S
The seventh-generation Porsche 911 (introduced in 2012) is longer, lower, has a wider front track and is loaded with new features. The result raises the bar in driving dynamics with even more sure-footed tracking and roll stability.
Among the new features are a new rear axle design to improve dynamic precision and stability; a new electro-mechanical power steering system, Porsche Torque Vectoring; enhanced Porsche Active Suspension Management and enhanced dynamic engine mount technology created for the last generation 911 GT3.
Viewed from the front, the wide-arched fenders emphasize the widened front track. At the rear, a new and wider spoiler and narrowed LED taillamps highlight the redesign. Not only is the body new in appearance but in composition, an aluminum-steel composite construction that reduces weight by around 100 pounds compared to the previous generation 911. Doors, hood, engine lid and roof are made from aluminum.
The more aerodynamic bodywork joins with new powertrain and other new technologies to boost the performance and the efficiency of the Porsche 911 Carrera and Porsche 911 Carrera S.
The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera carries a 3.4-liter engine that pumps out 350 horsepower, five more than its larger predecessor. When linked to the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, the powertrain provides a 16 percent improvement in fuel economy. Even the updated 3.8-liter engine in the new Porsche 911 Carrera S provides more power -- 400 vs. the previous 385 -- while improving fuel economy.
While redesigned, the dashboard retains its classic clarity with the 911's familiar five round instrument gauges providing feedback on the vehicle's operating state.
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