more claw and more speed for the classic supercar

Porsche presented today, in preview of the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show (USA), the eighth generation of Porsche 911, his most iconic model, born on September 12, 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and has already filled 55 years

The new Porsche 911 will go on sale in March at the price of 138 105 euros in the Carrera S version (rear-wheel drive) and from 147,064 euros the Carrera 4S (4 × 4). And he presents a lot NEW compared to the current model.

The first is the image because, even if it retains the DNA of the original, it evolves in many details. The most important thing is that it expands in width, 4.5 centimeters to the front, and especially increases the size of wheel arches to accommodate the big 20-inch wheels (before) and 21 (behind). The result is an aspect more imposing and muscular. In addition, behind incorporates the new horizontal band of his brothers the Boxster and Cayman, which integrates the pilots and passes to the back.

Porsche also brings novelties in mechanics. 3.0-cylinder six-cylinder engine and turbo up to 450 hp, 30 hp more, and is coupled with a dual automatic clutch and eight gears. But the most important thing is that the progress achieved translates into improved performance: the 911 Carrera S accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds and reaches 308 km / h, and the 911 4S all-wheel drive does so in 3.6 seconds and reaches 306 km / h, which represents an improvement of 0.4 seconds. And they announce an official average consumption of 8.9 and 9 liters, respectively.

The new 911 also reveals a new interior, with a linear dash inspired by the original model and a 10.9-inch center screen that enhances navigability and the handling of accessories.

The other novelty is the digital update, such as navigation online with artificial intelligence in swarm, a WET driving mode, specific to wet soils, the Night Vision Assistant with thermal camera and the latest electronic driving aids, such as automatic city braking.

In addition, it has digital applications such as Porsche Road Trip, for organizing trips, the Porsche 360+ personal assistant for any consultation or the Porsche Impact emissions calculator, which allows customers of the 911 to offset the CO2 emissions footprint of Your car participates in different climate and environmental projects.