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08-07-2009, 01:33 PM
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Porsche has just released a spattering of details (and a few photos) of the next 911 Turbo, which will make more power, consume less fuel and offer even better performance than the current model.
Displacement for the turbocharged flat-six is up from 3.6 to 3.8-liters, however, this is far more than just a re-worked engine. The new 3.8-liter motor is the first entirely new engine in the Turbo's 35-year history. Porsche's variable turbine geometry turbos are back, and the new engine also gets direct-injection for the first time, resulting in an output of 500hp. Also for the first time, the Turbo will also be offered with Porsche's 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission.
Porsche says the new Turbo will be capable of a 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds and can blast on to a top speed of 194 mph.
The new engine is also significantly more fuel-efficient than the previous Turbo, consuming just 24.1 mpg with the manual transmission (compared to 22.1 mpg before), meaning it avoids the gas guzzler tax in the U.S. And when combined with Porsche's PDK tranny the Turbo gets even better mileage at 24.8 mpg.
The 2010 Turbo will be lighter than it predecessor and feature updated versions of Porsche's PTM and PSM systems. A PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) system will also be offered for the first time.
Sales of the 2010 911 Turbo will begin in Europe in November with worldwide sales to follow. Coupe models will be priced at $132,800 ($165,300 CDN), with the Cabriolet costing $143,800 ($178,400 CDN).
Porsche will officially debut the vehicle at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September.
More: Official: New Porsche 911 Turbo Revealed (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/08/official-new-porsche-911-turbo-revealed.html) on AutoGuide.com
Porsche has just released a spattering of details (and a few photos) of the next 911 Turbo, which will make more power, consume less fuel and offer even better performance than the current model.
Displacement for the turbocharged flat-six is up from 3.6 to 3.8-liters, however, this is far more than just a re-worked engine. The new 3.8-liter motor is the first entirely new engine in the Turbo's 35-year history. Porsche's variable turbine geometry turbos are back, and the new engine also gets direct-injection for the first time, resulting in an output of 500hp. Also for the first time, the Turbo will also be offered with Porsche's 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission.
Porsche says the new Turbo will be capable of a 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds and can blast on to a top speed of 194 mph.
The new engine is also significantly more fuel-efficient than the previous Turbo, consuming just 24.1 mpg with the manual transmission (compared to 22.1 mpg before), meaning it avoids the gas guzzler tax in the U.S. And when combined with Porsche's PDK tranny the Turbo gets even better mileage at 24.8 mpg.
The 2010 Turbo will be lighter than it predecessor and feature updated versions of Porsche's PTM and PSM systems. A PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) system will also be offered for the first time.
Sales of the 2010 911 Turbo will begin in Europe in November with worldwide sales to follow. Coupe models will be priced at $132,800 ($165,300 CDN), with the Cabriolet costing $143,800 ($178,400 CDN).
Porsche will officially debut the vehicle at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September.
More: Official: New Porsche 911 Turbo Revealed (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/08/official-new-porsche-911-turbo-revealed.html) on AutoGuide.com