2016 porsche 911 carrera facelift unveiled

Press release Embargo 00:01 am CEST 7 September 2015

Porsche Cars GB 1 of 9 Public Relations and Press Bath Road, Calcot Product Communications Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7SE Nick Perry phone +44 (0)7775 860 291 email [email protected]

New engines, an advanced chassis, new Porsche Communication Management

New Porsche 911 Carrera boosts efficiency and expands dynamic repertoire

A new Porsche 911 is always highly anticipated - and the latest generation

announced today is no exception.

The core appeal of the rear-mounted flat-six engine in the 911 and its characteristic

sporting driving experience resonate with owners and enthusiasts alike. This

reputation for responsive and dynamic performance, forged both on the road and

race track, coupled with unparalleled everyday usability, underpins the unstinting

appeal of the 911.

The 911 has been the world’s best-selling sports car for decades. Now, the new

generation has arrived, equipped to extend this status ever ahead into the future.

New highlights include innovative twin-turbocharged flat-six engines, an advanced

chassis with an even greater spread between performance and comfort, and a new

infotainment system. With the benefit of more than four decades of experience with

turbocharging – in both motor racing and production sports cars – the new engines in

the new 911 Carrera set benchmarks in terms of performance, driving pleasure and

efficiency.

The new option of rear-axle steering, available on the Carrera S models for the first

time, further extends the range of dynamic virtuosity. The fastest lap time around the

North Loop of the Nürburgring is reduced to 7 minutes and 30 seconds – ten seconds

faster than before.



Many exterior features of the 911 Carrera have been visually refined: these include

new headlights with four-point daytime running lights, handles inset to the door panel

without recess covers, a redesigned engine lid with vertical louvres and new tail lights

– including the now characteristic four-point brake light Porsche motif. Inside, a new

Porsche Communication Management with an enhanced multi-touch display console

offers a considerably expanded range of functions and greatly simplified operation.

New turbocharged engines: 20 hp more and increased efficiency The completely new engine generation with twin turbocharging now featured in the

911 Carrera has raised power, efficiency and also intensified the emotional driving

experience. As is typical of the 911, at the rear of the Carrera lies a 3.0-litre flat-six

engine, developing 370 hp (272 kW). The 3.0-litre flat-six in the Carrera S now

delivers 420 hp (309 kW). In both cases this represents a power boost of 20 hp (15

kW) over the prior model. The 911 Carrera S produces more horsepower courtesy of

turbochargers with modified turbine compressors, a specific exhaust system and

tuned engine management.

The new Porsche engines are characterised by significantly increased torque (60 Nm

in each case), and with maximum torque of 450 Nm and 500 Nm respectively

delivered constantly from 1,700 rpm up to 5,000 rpm in both cases, thus ensuring

responsive performance. At the same time, with a maximum engine speed of 7,500

rpm the new generation clearly exceeds the top revs of conventional turbo engines –

and, of course, both are underscored by the typical sonorous Porsche flat-six engine

sound.

Every new 911 generation boasts enhanced performance and efficiency compared

with their predecessors. The 911 Carrera Coupé with Porsche-Doppelkupplung

(PDK) and Sport Chrono Package sprints from zero to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds –

making it two tenths of a second faster than its predecessor. The 911 Carrera S with

PDK and Sport Chrono Package achieves this benchmark in just 3.9 seconds (also

0.2 secs swifter). This means that it is the first 911 in the Carrera family to undercut

the magic four second mark. And the top speeds of both models have also increased



further: the 911 Carrera now has a top speed of 183 mph (an increase of 4 mph),

while the 911 Carrera S now reaches 191 mph (an increase of 3 mph).

The Porsche 911 has always balanced performance and efficiency, sportiness and

everyday usability. The new engines further extend the span of these apparent

contradictions. Depending on the model, the 911 is now almost 12 per cent more

efficient. The 911 Carrera with PDK transmission returns 38.2 mpg Combined (an

increase of 3.8 mpg), while the 911 Carrera S with PDK consumes 36.7 mpg

Combined (an increase of 4.2 mpg).

In terms of emissions, this translates to 169 g/km CO2 for the Carrera PDK and 174

g/km CO2 for the Carrera S PDK – placing both these models in Band H for the

purposes of vehicle excise duty.

Enhanced Sport Chrono Package option with ‘mode switch’ In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the 911 Carrera now features

a ‘mode switch’ on the steering wheel, derived from the hybrid mode switch of the

918 Spyder. The mode switch consists of a rotary control with four positions for the

driving settings “Normal”, “Sport”, “Sport Plus” and “Individual”. Depending on the

car’s specification, the latter setting enables drivers to configure their own individual

vehicle set-up; eg Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), PDK

transmission shifting strategy and sports exhaust system.

In combination with the PDK, the mode switch has an additional “Sport Response

Button”. When this is pressed, the drivetrain is pre-conditioned for maximum

acceleration for 20 seconds, in anticipation of an overtaking manoeuvre, for example.

For a short time, the optimum gear is engaged and the engine management adjusted

to an even more spontaneous response.



A standard feature: re-engineered PASM chassis lowers ride height by 10mm The 911 Carrera is the benchmark for driving dynamics of all-round sports cars. With

every new generation, Porsche further increases the spread between everyday

comfort and track driving performance. For the first time, the new PASM (Porsche

Active Suspension Management) chassis, which lowers the ride height by ten

millimetres, is a standard feature of every Carrera model. It further improves stability

during fast cornering. At the same time, new dampers enhance comfort thanks to an

even more precise response characteristic as well as improving body control during

dynamic driving. The new wheel designs with five slim twin spokes carry tyres with

reduced rolling resistance and enhanced performance. Furthermore, on all variants

the width of the rear rims has increased by 0.5 to 11.5 inches. The rear tyres of the

911 Carrera S now measure 305 instead of 295 millimetres.

The active rear-axle steering that is available as an option for the 911 Carrera S is

chassis technology adopted from the 911 Turbo and 911 GT3 (and 918 Spyder).

It further enhances the turn-in behaviour of the 911. In addition, it makes for high

driving stability when changing lanes at high speeds. It also ensures greater

manoeuvrability in city traffic thanks to the turning circle reduction of 0.5 metres. The

improved handling is transmitted to the driver via the new steering wheel design,

based on that fitted in the 918 Spyder. The basic steering wheel has a diameter of

375 millimetres; the optional ‘GT sport’ steering wheel measures 360 millimetres.

For unlimited everyday practicality, customers can choose a hydraulic lift system with

integrated lifting cylinders in the struts of the front axle. Pressing a button increases

the ground clearance at the nose by 40 millimetres within five seconds and thus

prevents the vehicle underbody from hitting the ground, when traversing steep

garage exits for example.



New Porsche Communication Management including Online navigation The new 911 Carrera models feature a development of the Porsche Communication

Management System (PCM) including Online satellite navigation and voice control.

The PCM can be operated by performing multi-touch gestures on the seven-inch

display, similar to operating a smartphone. User inputs by handwriting are also

possible. Mobile phones and smartphones can now also be connected via Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth™. The smartphone tray is integrated for the first time in the centre armrest,

offering battery-saving charging and optimised mobile phone reception. Also new is

the option of connecting an iPhone® to the PCM to use Apple CarPlay®.

Real-time traffic information is available for significantly improved route navigation. It

gives the driver a quick overview of the traffic situation and guarantees dynamic

adaptation of the route to this information. Google Earth® and Google Streetview® are

also being integrated for the first time to offer better orientation. Other components of

the PCM are Porsche Car Connect and the Porsche Connect app, which can be

used for such functions as remote control of vehicle functions, transfer of destinations

to the PCM for navigation and use of music streaming services by third-party

providers via the PCM.

New and extended optional assistance systems An extended range of new and improved assistance systems are available on the

new 911. The optional automatic speed control can now also brake moderately when

the pre-set speed is exceeded, for example when driving downhill. Furthermore, the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) option now has a coasting function in conjunction with

the PDK transmission. When driving in a queue the clutches are disengaged, thus

saving fuel with unpowered coasting. The optional Lane Change Assist monitors

traffic behind with radar and uses LED lamps in the left and right of the mirror triangle

to warn the driver about approaching vehicles in the blind spot. In addition, Porsche

increases active safety with the multi-collision braking system as a standard feature.



Market launch in December The new Porsche 911 Carrera models are on sale now in the UK and Ireland, and

first deliveries will arrive in Porsche Centres in December.

911 Carrera Coupe £76,412 (RRP)

911 Carrera S Coupe £85,857 (RRP)

911 Carrera Cabriolet £85,253 (RRP)

911 Carrera S Cabriolet £94,698 (RRP)

Standard equipment on every 911 Carrera includes leather interior, sports seats,

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including satellite navigation system

with seven-inch colour touchscreen, universal audio interface offering telephone

module and MP3 connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, SPORT button,

Bi-Xenon headlights, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche

Stability Management (PSM), tyre pressure monitoring, Porsche Vehicle Tracking

anti-theft system, three year warranty and three year roadside assistance package.

Customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in

a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.



40 years' turbo experience in motorsport and series production At Porsche, innovations and developments that have proved themselves under

extreme racing conditions always benefit production models, too. Testing in

motorsport in particular ensures the performance and resilience of new engines for

production sports cars. In the development of turbocharged six-cylinder ‘boxer’

engines Porsche can therefore look back on more than 40 years' experience.

For example, turbocharging with a bypass valve was first used in 1972 in the 917/10

racing car before entering series production two years later in 1974, in the first 911

Turbo. In 1974, charge air cooling was also first introduced in the 917/10. In 1977,

this technology then celebrated its premiere in the 911 Turbo 3.3. Further milestones

in the development of turbo engines include sequential turbocharging with two

consecutive turbos (for the first time in the 959 supercar), twin-turbocharging with two

parallel turbos (for the first time in the 911 Turbo, Type 993) and adjustable intake

valves (for the first time in the 911 Turbo, Type 996).

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Editors’ Note:

Porsche can claim more than 30,000 race victories in almost every motor sports

series worldwide, and while many of these successes have been achieved with

immensely powerful specialist race cars like the evocative 917 and 956, the iconic

911 sports coupe is the bedrock on which the peerless racing reputation of the

Stuttgart marque has been built.

The 911 demonstrates perfectly the Porsche philosophy of not only building sports

cars in order to win races, but also to gain development know-how that can be

incorporated into the evolution of its road cars. Successive generations of the rear-

engined 911 have been honed on the race circuit since its debut in 1963, with

customers benefitting from continuous improvements in key dynamic areas such as

engine performance, braking and aerodynamics.

Porsche is the world's largest manufacturer of racing cars; the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

race car competes in the Mobil1 Supercup, the world’s fastest international one-make

Championship, which supports Formula One Grands Prix. The 911 GT3 Cup also

entertains spectators around the world racing in the many domestic Carrera Cup



Championships in Germany, Asia, France, Italy, Japan, Scandinavia and Great

Britain. The all-new GT3 R is the first step for drivers moving up to GT racing, while

the 911 RSR is the standard-bearer for the Porsche Works teams in international

blue riband events like Daytona and the Le Mans 24 Hours.

With a record number of overall victories, Porsche is the most successful

manufacturer in Le Mans history. In 2014, Porsche returned to Le Mans and the

World Endurance Championship (WEC) with the factory-run 919 Hybrid sports

prototype race car in the top LMP1 category, and scored its first outright victory in its

debut WEC season in the final race in Brazil.

This June, Porsche scored its 17th and latest success in Le Mans when Britain’s Nick

Tandy, New Zealand driver Earl Bamber and German F1 star Nico Hulkenberg took

the chequered flag in their 919 Hybrid LMP1 after 24 hours of flat out racing. Chasing

this trio across the line was the second 919 Hybrid of Brendon Hartley (New

Zealand), Mark Webber (Australia) and Timo Bernhard (Germany) to deliver a 1-2

result for the Stuttgart team.

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