Porsche releases information on 2009 911 models

Porsche has released photos and details for its next-generation 911 model series, with four new models – the 911 Carrera Coupe, Cabriolet, S Coupe and S Cabriolet – to go on sale in September in North America.

All offer a higher level of performance thanks to their all-new, flat-six engines, displacing 3.6 and 3.8 litres, while for the first time in a Porsche sports car, the engines will use direct fuel injection and can be coupled with the new optional seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, a Porsche first.

These new technologies result in increased performance but with fuel efficiency up to 13 per cent better than its predecessor. The 911 Carrera produces up to 20 per cent more horsepower, while the Carrera S produces up to 30 per cent more horsepower, up to 385 hp.

The new Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox combines an automatic transmission with the gearshift capacity of a sequential gearbox used in race cars. It replaces the former Porsche Tiptronic S on both Carrera and Carrera S models.

Exterior enhancements in the new Porsche include new front bumper with larger air intakes, LED daytime running lights, bi-Xenon headlamps, and LED taillights as standard equipment, with available Dynamic Cornering Lights on all models.


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Porsche News : Porsche To Buy Control Of Volkswagen

Porsche has set the car industry a light with plans to buy a controlling stake in VW.

This will give Porsche, the prestigious car maker access to diesel engines and more sourced components - Volkswagen are currently supplying around a third of Porsche parts and Porsche components.

The move coincides with Volkswagen buying a controlling stake in Swedish truck maker Scania which in turn now gives Porsche a very huge control over the European car industry.

But Porsche claims that Porsche are not planning to merge with Volkswagen.

The firm's chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking said: "Porsche aim is to create one of the strongest and most innovative automobile alliances in the world, which is able to measure up to the increased international competition."