Porsche 911 Turbo, 2010: constantly changing

The flagship model of 500 hp with a smart power: a significantly reduced fuel consumption and performance significantly superior

Porsche AG will present its new upscale 911 motor show in Frankfurt which will take place from 17 to 27 September 2009. Refines With its style and its ultimate refinement, the new 911 Turbo adopts profound technological innovations and more power with a lower level to provide a superior performance with enhanced driving dynamics weight.

The heart of the 911 Turbo of the seventh generation is a new twin-turbo 3.8-liter engine developing a maximum power of 500 hp. The first entirely new engine in 35 years of history of the turbo is endowed with direct fuel injection and a turbocharger turbine geometry exclusive to Porsche variable.

For the first time, this new six-cylinder engine can be flat torque option gearbox has dual-clutch 7-speed PDK Porsche Award-Winning. The teams of the PDK box models are also available with a new optional steering wheel has three branches with paddle shifters (right upshifts, downshifts left) instead of driving series with its proven shift buttons report. PDK steering wheel series and the new steering wheel are optional with integrated displays for Launch Control modes and Sport / Sport Plus.

This technology combination delivers a level of efficiency and unprecedented performance. The new 911 Turbo reduces the CO2 emissions of 18% compared to the previous version and consumes a lot less fuel. Depending on the selected configuration, the new Turbo consumes only 11.4 a 11.7 l/100 km according to the EU5 standard. All this despite an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 312 km / h.

Drivers of the new 911 Turbo will appreciate its enhanced driving dynamics. The integral transmission Porsche Traction Management (PTM) and the serial system Porsche Stability Management (PSM) can be enhanced by Porsche Torque Vectoring system (PTV) offers an option. The PTV system is a new technology of distribution of the couple returned power active way between the rear wheels, which improves the response and accuracy of management to provide a more agile and precise cornering.

The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo will make its entry in the Canadian market in January 2010. It will be available from $ 165,300 for the Coupe and from $ 178,400 for the Cabriolet.