The Seventh Generation Porsche 911 is Faster, Lighter and Efficient

Since the presentation of the 911 Carrera, in 1963, Porsche has built dozens of variations, ranging from questions of race convertible subtly tweaked versions visible only to members of the Board of Porsche Club of America. The outbreak of a generational were rarer. Here's The seventh generation Porsche 911 is faster, lighter and more efficient.

New Porsche 2012 - Porsche 911 Carrera - Faster and lightes

When the Porsche 911 comes seventh of this month, 90 percent of parts are new or redesigned vehicles. The result is a car that corners uniforms and consumes less fuel, however, is significantly faster than their predecessors.

Lighter body

Designers cut 100 pounds using a higher proportion of lightweight aluminum-steel compound in the body. While the machine is moving faster, changes in position adjustable rear spoiler, the application of 200 kg of support to the rear wheels and increase stability.

More efficient engine

The standard 3.4-liter, 350 horsepower flat six-cylinder boxer, is the power of 16 percent more efficient than the most powerful engine of five horses. The most expensive 911 S is equipped with a 400-horsepower, 3.8 liter flat-six years and ranges from 0 to 60 in just 3.9 seconds.

Fuel savings TRICKS

Both feature a new 911 stop-start system that shuts down the engine at traffic lights and taillights once the driver touches the accelerator. When the inertia, the drive to "navigate" to automatic idling for extra fuel.

Seven-Speed ​​Stick

After years of "push" manual gearboxes, automated gearbox Porsche-fans a favor by offering the new 911 with the manual transmission of the first seven-speed transmission. A shift lock prevents drivers to select the speed of the highway overdrive soon.

Computer Assistant

A pair of vectors system ( a torque-vectoring) slows the inside wheel to turn back the fastest cornering the 911. Anti-support roller (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) detects cornering forces and adjusts the suspension to keep the body in plane curves.

Engine: 3.4-liter flat-six (3.8-liter flat-six of the S 911)

Maximum speed: 178 mph (187 kmh to 911 S)

PRICE: From $ 83 050