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2016 Porsche 911 Carrera Models Got Their Fresh Looks

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S The latest 911 Carrera will celebrate its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Auto Show. And for the celebration the Porsche team will bring numerous surprises for both customers and fans. The latest 911 vehicle will be geared with fresh engine, redesigned drivetrain system and numerous hi-end features. So, let us see what will happen at the 2015 FIAA.

As you can see, there are numerous visual exterior changes made on the new 911 Carrera. Now there are headlights with four-point daytime running lights, integrated door handle recesses and restyled rear lights. And there is a special system, called Porsche Communication Management System which offers extended range of hi-tech features.

Engine System

The completely redesigned engine lineup now offers additional 20 hp (14 kW) via the 3.0-liter engine for a total of 370 hp (272 kW). Furthermore, the powerplant now uses a special turbocharges, modified compressor wheels and completely new exhaust system just to deliver that legendary Porsche driving experience. In fact, the new Carrera S is capable of providing a total of 410 hp (301 kW) and significantly boosted torque for a total of 331 lb-ft and 368 lb-ft respectively from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm. And along with the performance stats, Porsche promises that the new generation of engines will be with 12% more efficient than its predecessors. Cool.

Performance

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S

The 911 models do have that impressive agility: the Carrera Coupe, geared with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sports Chrono Package sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) for just 4.0 seconds. And the Carrera S with the same geared packs completes this sprint for 3.7 seconds, which makes the vehicle with 0.2 seconds faster than its older relative. Furthermore, both models reach a top speed of 343 km/h (191 mph).

Furthermore, when equipped with the Sport Chrono Pack, the 911 Carrera comes with a mode switch on the steering wheel, which includes Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. Flexibility at its best.

Next-Gen technologies

The latest 911 Carrera vehicles will come with a Porsche Communication Management System as standard feature. Furthermore, the beauties are geared with online navigation module, seven-inch display and handwritten user inputs are now recognized. And of course, these are just some of the numerous features that the vehicles will include.

So, it looks like Porsche is aiming for the next level. And with features like that it will be no wonder that the 911 Carrera will become one of the most desirable vehicles today.

Source: Porsche

September 7, 2015

Vorsteiner Porsche 911 Carrera S Runs Faster With V-FF 101 Wheels?

Although the latest Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S debuted more than two years ago they are still desired object for customization. This time the responsible for the tuning are the fellows at Vorsteiner – a Californian based tuning company with a rather German name. We see from the beautiful pictures they have sent us, that Porsche’s original blue color is complemented by new wheels in very special color. In this way the car not only looks more sporty, but it definitely receives a shade of individuality.

Precisely, the most recent photo shoot that the company has made highlights the new V-FF 101 Flow Forged Wheels. They are lightweight and were specifically developed for the Porsche 991 Carrera S.

The eye-catching color of the wheels is called Carbon Graphit, while their dimensions are 20×8.5 at the front and 20×11 at the rear. Vorsteiner has used Standard Profile on the front and Concave Profile for the rear in order to advantage of Porsche’s original tire sizes. This means that the 245/35/20 tires at the front and 295/30/20 Pirelli tires at the rear are are rub-free even after a moderate drop.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is motivated by the 350-horsepower (261 kW) coming from the 3.4-liter boxer engine. On the other hand the Carrera S delivers 400 hp (298 kW) from 3.8-liter boxer engine. The acceleration time for the first from 0 to 100 km/h is estimated at 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S covers this sprint in just 4.1 seconds.

The time for acceleration is further reduced to 3.9 seconds when 911 is equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 mph (288 km/h) and 188 mph (303 km/h), respectively.

Source: Vorsteiner

December 5, 2014

Vorsteiner Introduces V-GT Edition 991 Porsche Carrera S

Vorsteiner is a tuning company which works with no compromise when it comes to the materials it uses or even the cars it tunes. We have seen so far from the designers, breath-taking project done with an effortless touch.

Their take on the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S dubbed as V-GT Edition is another example of the craftsmanship they can do. TO be more precise, this Porsche 911 has been fitted with Vorsteiner’s Flow Forged V-FF 101 in Matte Textured Gunmetal that adds a striking contrast to the red exterior paint finish.

The wheels come in sizes of 20×8.5J at the front and 20x11J at the rear. Of course, they were later perfectly coupled with Pirelli P Zero tyres that come in sizes 245/35/20 and 295/30/20 for the front and rear, respectively.

Then the tuners added their Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Package that comprises of our Carbon Fiber V-GT Front Spoiler, Side Skirts and Rear Diffuser. Vorsteiner’s Autoclaved Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber gives the parts superior stiffness, aerospace strength and durability in comparison to the traditional hand laid carbon fiber composites. In addition, the carbon elements give the car more aggressive and sportier appearance.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 7, 2014

KTW Tuning Enhance The Porsche 991 Carrera S

KTW-Porsche-Carrera-S-991-medium

The Porsche 991 (AKA the 911) – fifty years of history, pedigree and fine-tuning. Can it ever reach perfection? Is there such a thing as perfection? Okay, let’s not get too philosophical about it. After all, what’s good and what’s bad and what’s perfect is a very subjective point. That explains why KTW from Germany have taken up enhancing the Porsche Carrera S 991.

Rest assured, the Porsche’s 3.8-liter 400 hp has been left immaculate. In fact, all KTW did was to get their hands on a TECHART body kit and glue it on. In other words, a front lip spoiler, two side skirts, two wing mirror caps, a rear lip-like spoiler and a big anti-wing on top. Okey so there are also the Formula III 21-inch wheels which complete the picture .

Again a TECHART feature, is the noselift system which is supposed to eliminate that fear of scraping a speed hump. There’s also a custom made exhaust system with valve control.

KTW say that the interior too has undergone a lot of changes – the steering wheel, the seats, the dashboard, the center console and many other. There is, however, nothing specific on these modifications. The seatbelts are red. Does that count?

Source: KTW Tuning

December 10, 2013

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S – 7:37:90 at Nurburgring

Porsche has published a new video of the 911 Carrera S making hot lap at the world’s toughest race track – Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The car is driven by Timo Kluck, who managed to close a lap in 7 minutes 37.9 seconds, which is slightly faster than the previous 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, which needed 7 minutes and 39 seconds to complete a lap around Nurburgring.

The new 2013 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six engine delivering 400HP (294 kW) and 440Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph).

The car is not just fast, it is astonishingly quick.

Check out the video below!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnSpVN0-wio

Source: Porsche

October 3, 2012

Gemballa Porsche 991 Carrera S GT Cabriolet Brings More Driving Excitement

Gemballa Porsche 991 Carrera S GT Cabriolet is the latest “air-cooled” 911 equipped with its familiar flat-six soundtrack. In addition, the featured Gemballa GT package compliments the excitement on the driving experience.

At the core of this tuning is of course Gemballa’s GT aerodynamic package. The transformation here begins with new, front bumper/spoiler section with three large cooling air intakes, and large lip spoilers. This results in more stabilizing downforce at speed.

The connection between the new front and the rear is emphasized through the organic lines of the front spoiler, which extend into the deep side skirts of the Porsche. The new rear bumper/valance includes a recessed panel. It has a strong top and bottom horizontal lines, which visually put emphasis to the width of the car.

Other exclusive features contributing to the new visual appearance of the car is the upright reflector lights, which are positioned at each end of the panel and give a functional meaning to its extremities. In fact the new composition gives the Porsche more three-dimensional stance.

A diffuser here sits between Gemballa’s stainless steel exhaust system made from stainless steel. The latter has a deep voice thanks to its valve-operated sound control feature and gives the car the soundtrack to match its looks.

All of the featured in the package aerodynamic components are made from top grade carbon-fibre. However, no additional upgrade was made on the motor. Still, even with the standard motor, the Cabriolet is faster from point to point thanks to the improved sports suspension and brakes.

The 30mm shorter springs are calibrated in order to operate with the factory PASM (Porsche electronic damping control system), while the brake system is highly resistant to fade and allows to set later braking points.

At last, this car runs on GForged-one alloy wheels with their choice of “diamond cut” or “gunmetal” finishes in the eye-catching 21-inch diameter size. Thanks to modern forged, lightweight construction, they weigh less than the factory 20-inch wheels, whci results in improved ride and handling.

Gemballa Porsche 991 Carrera S GT Cabriolet Details:

Displacement: 3,800 cc
Power: 400 hp at 7,400rpm
Maximum torque: 440 Nm at 5600rpm
V Max: 301 km/h (299 km/h with PDK)
0-100 km/h: 4.7 s (4.5 s with PDK)
Elasticity (80-120 km/h): 6.2 s
Car body: GEMBALLA GT aerodynamic package
Exhaust system: GEMBALLA sport exhaust system with valve control (choice between three or two tailpipes)
Brakes: GEMBALLA high performance brake system (by Brembo)
Wheels: 21-inch “GForged-one” -one-piece forged alloy in diamond cut or gunmetal finish.
Tyre size: (f) 245/30ZR21, (r) 305/25ZR21 (GEMBALLA recommends Michelin tyres)

Source: Gemballa

September 15, 2012

Porsche Exclusive 911 Carrera S

Aftermarket enhancements is what most tuning houses do, no question about it. If one seeks to extract something extra from his/hers Porsche, the logical thing to do is contacting the people from SpeedART, TECHART, 9ff or even RUF. Now though, you can turn to Porsche Exclusive… if you happen to have a Porsche 911 Carrera S. They will be more than happy to provide some extra oomph for the engine with their ‘Porsche Exclusive Program.’

With that in place, your Carrera S will have 450 bhp instead of 400. A Coupe with that kind of power and a PDK transmission on Sport Plus mode can do 60 mph from a stand still in just 3.9 seconds. Surprisingly however, the Carrera’s economy figure remains unchanged.

How they have achieved this is beyond us. No, wait. It’s not. The cylinder heads have been redesigned and so have been the camshaft profiles. The engine now breathes better and thus allows some tinkering with the management system. The Exclusive Carreras will sound right as well thanks to the new variable resonance intake system design that has seven flaps in total.

We get some visual alterations as well. The level of “kitting” will be fairly flexible – one can go for the subtle ducktail spoiler or go all the way to the Aerokit Cup package where there’s a fixed rear wing over the standard rear spoiler and a special front spoiler lip with more vents then ever.

The Exclusive Program will be available in the USA this fall. It will be specifically made for the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe or Cabriolet and you’ll get a ton of other options as well.

Source: Porsche

June 26, 2012

SpeedART SP91-R Porsche 991 Carrera

News from the German tuner house SpeedART. It’s an update on their SP91-R project. As we all know by now, the subject is the latest 911/991 Carrera S (Porsche is sort of their turf) – fresh yet grunty, slippery and stylish it has all there is to have when it comes to performance customization.

When it comes to power, ECU upgrades and calibration are to be available for both the Carrera and Carrera S engines – that means a projected power increase of 25 hp and 20 Nm. On the other hand. the sport exhaust system, complete with sport-catalysts and manifolds, seems to do the trick. One can fit an optional sound switch function so that, at the very least, people can be fooled into thinking that 911 is even meaner and leaner. The tailpipes come in several different versions so that the owner is presented with as much flexibility of choice as possible. Hardcore enthusiasts will most definitely prefer the Titanium sport exhaust system which reduces the overall weight.

The suspension can be both street or racetrack friendly. It will harbour sports springs and sports absorbers with adjustable rebound and height. A separate air-lift module on the other hand will provide some clearance for that dragging SP91-R body kit when passing over a speed hump.

Yes, there will be a full body overhaul – front lip spoilers, diffusers, side skirts, rear wings… the lot. Everything is made to fit perfectly and seamlessly to the standard mounts.

For a complete look, the Carrera rolls on a set of specially designed modular LSC- FORGED 21-inch wheels – again light and agile, great for the overall performance.

Inside, what e find particularity fresh is the lime shades. The blue, contrasting stitching and the diamond patterns it forms, might be a bit too much but everything else is spot on – leather/Alcantra on the seats, dashboard etc. It’s a keeper.

SpeedArt Porsche 991 Carrera — SpeedART Porsche 991 Carrera

Source: SpeedART

April 5, 2012

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S in the US Showrooms

Porsche Cars North America have just released for sale the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models across all showrooms in the United States. The latest 911 is probably the best of all 911 models ever made. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are excellent choices for customers who want to experience driving fun and excitement of a true benchmark.

The 2012 the 911 has been completely redesigned. It preserves the classical 911 lines, but yet is improved in power and fuel economy. Although it is instantly recognizable Porsche 911, it hides a major secret: the new 2012 models have 90 percent of components are either new or fundamentally revised. First of all, the new Carreras are longer, lower and wider. In addition, they are 100 lbs. (43 kg) lighter, which make them faster and more efficient than previous models. Hence the new 911 is the ultimate blend of modern design, innovative and intelligent engineering and performance. Furthermore, both of the models as expected offer no less than excellent performance, due to some enhancements made. The 2012 911 Carrera includes brand new 350-horsepower (261 kW), 3.4-liter boxer engine which provides five more horsepower (HP) than the outgoing 3.6-liter engine. On the other hand the new 2012 Porsche Carrera S features a 400 HP (298 kW), 3.8-liter boxer engine. This makes improvement of 15 horsepower compared to its predecessor. The 911 Carrera with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. The time for acceleration is further reduced to 3.9 seconds when 911 is equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 mph (288 km/h) and 188 mph (303 km/h), respectively.

The performance and efficiency are even further improved through systems such as the Automatic Start/Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. At last but not least the new electro-mechanical power steering offers the ultimate Porsche precision and helps to increase the efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption. The new 911 Carrera Coupe has a base MSRP of $82 100, and the 911 Carrera S Coupe starts at $96 400.

Source: Porsche

February 7, 2012

Techart 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

The new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and S models have received a full tuning package from TechArt. The modifications include exterior modification and individualization of the interior.

The tuned 2012 Porsche 911 features TechArt styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour as well as TechArt sport tailpipes made of polished stainless steel. There are also sets of wheels in dimensions from 20 to 21” in two styles – TechArt Formula light alloy wheels and TechArt Formula III forged light alloys.

Inside, the stylish sports car boasts full leather interior with decorative stitching in custom colour. There are also custom floor mats, illuminated door entry guards with illuminated TECHART logotype or individual personalized logotype, 3-spokes sport steering wheel with paddles shifters, instrument dials in custom colour, a set of aluminum sport pedals and styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour.

Techart 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera with TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I will be exhibited at the the Geneva Motor Show.

Check out the specs, below!

TECHART 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S

Exterior

TECHART styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour

TECHART sport tailpipes, dual oval tube, made of polished stainless steel, with TECHART logotype

TECHART sport tailpipes, dual round tube, made of polished stainless steel, with TECHART logotype

Wheels

TECHART Formula light alloy wheels in 20- and 21-inch

TECHART Formula III forged light alloy wheels in 20- und 21-inch

Interior

TECHART full leather interior

Decorative stitching in custom colour

TECHART floor mats

TECHART illuminated door entry guards with illuminated TECHART logotype or individual personalized logotype

TECHART 3-spokes sport steering wheel

TECHART paddles shifters

TECHART instrument dials in custom colour

TECHART aluminum sport pedals

TECHART aluminum foot rest

TECHART styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour

Source: TechArt

December 14, 2011

Testing the 2012 Porsche Carrera 911 [video]

Porsche has released an interesting video clip in YouTube, where they show how the new 911 model was developed.

The 2012 Carrera 911 comes with -new 7-speed manual gearbox. It is tested in extreme weather conditions from South Africa to Arctic Circle to show the quality of materials of the famous sports model. The new model is known the 991.

“One may ask, why a car must operate under conditions most owners would never dream of living in, let alone driving in. The reason is simple. Porsche is adamant in believing the measure of a Porsche is its ability to perform just as well here, as it would on a German autobahn, interstate highway in the U.S. or anywhere else a car’s owner might be. This is the Porsche standard.”

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS90XYXi1xg

Source: Porsche via Youtube

December 5, 2011

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Great news for Porsche lovers: The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet with innovative folding roof makes a debut.

The latest convertible edition of 911 Carrera is on sale in March 2012. What’s new about this edition is that the new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet offers sporting drivers the option to enjoy the renowned dynamic qualities and iconic design of the 911 Coupe combined with the added versatility and driving pleasure offered by its folding convertible roof.

The 911 Cabriolet has a high tech aluminium steel body with the Coupe, and the convertible extends this innovation to its all new, unique hood. This new Porsche offers an intelligent lightweight design, including the use of magnesium in the hood frame. It also ensures reduced weight for increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort. The innovation here, and I am sure you’ll love it, is that the brand new Coupe model, is significantly lighter overall than it’s the former one.

And that is not all. The newbie 911 Cabriolet models have a longer wheelbase, wider front track and the new electro mechanical power. This of course is made to ensure the open-roofed models. The compact footprint on the other hand is accomplished by the shortening of the front and rear overhangs. Furthermore, there are additional standard or optional active control systems, for the overall improvement of the driving dynamics.

And for those who still like the classic look of the Porsche, I have to assure you that the new 911 Cabriolet models offer the same charismatic line-up of rear-mounted, flat-six engines as the Coupé equivalents of the benchmark sportscar. What is impressive is that the 911 Carrera Cabriolet features a 3.4-litre engine generating 350 hp (257 kW). With it the driving of the rear wheels are taken through a 7-speed manual transmission. More to come: you cannot underestimate the fact The Carrera S Cabriolet offers a 3.8-litre engine developing 400 hp (294 kW). It is also coupled to a 7-speed manual transmission as standard. Therefore the open-top 911 models share the characteristic efficiency for which the 911 is very well known!

And if you want to experience even lower fuel consumption and shorter acceleration time, the choice is only the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet (which for that sake offers the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmission as an option).

The starting sale-date for the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet models is March 3 2012. But this goes only for the lucky people in the United Kingdom. There the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is priced from £79 947, and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – from £89 740.

All customers will have the opportunity to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. And to make it even better Porsche has given a thought about the security of the automobile: fitted to every 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), which is a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Rear

Source: Porsche

November 23, 2011

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