Less Fuel, More Power: The new 911 Turbo

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is proudly presenting a new top model in its exciting 911 sports car range.The new Porsche 911 Turbo combines far-reaching innovations in technology with fine tuning and supreme refinement in design.

All key features of this high-performance sports car have been significantly improved, the new 911 Turbo combining a substantial improvement in fuel efficiency and lower weight with more power, even higher speed, and enhanced driving dynamics.Particularly in terms of fuel economy and dynamic performance, the new top-of-the-range 911 from Zuffenhausen now stands out even more than before. Porsche’s new top model will be presented to the public for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show from 17 - 27 September.

The heart and highlight of the seventh generation of the 911 Turbo is the new power unit displacing 3.8 litres and delivering a maximum output of 500 bhp (368 kW).

The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsche’s turbocharger with Variable Turbine Geometry.

And as an option, the new six-cylinder may be combined for the first time with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Double-Clutch Gearbox).Models equipped with PDK are also available with a new, optional three-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles as an alternative to the standard steering wheel with its proven shift buttons. Fitted firmly on the steering wheel, the right paddle is for shifting up, the left paddle for shifting down.

In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo, both the gearshift paddle and the PDK steering wheel with its shift buttons come with integrated displays for Launch Control and the Sport/Sport Plus mode, which are designed differently on the two steering wheels.

The combination of PDK, Direct Fuel Injection and turbocharging ensures an unprecedented standard of efficiency, agility, responsiveness and performance.

The new Porsche 911 Turbo has reduced CO2 emissions versus its predecessor by almost 18 per cent making it unique in its segment. Depending on the configuration of the car, the 911 Turbo requires just 11.4 - 11.7 ltr/100 km (equal to 24.8 - 24.1 mpg imp) under the EU5 standard. And despite these improvements in fuel economy and emissions, the new 911 Turbo sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 312 km/h.

The Turbo driver of the future will also enjoy a further improvement in driving dynamics, detailed enhancement of PTM fully controlled all-wheel drive and PSM (Porsche Stability Management) is now further supported by the new PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) which is available as an option.

This makes the car even more agile and precise in its steering for an even higher level of driving pleasure.Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo in both Coupé and Cabriolet variants will commence in New Zealand in January 2010.

The retail price of the vehicle in New Zealand will be:
911 Turbo Coupe Manual$342,000
911 Turbo Coupe PDK$350,000
911 Turbo Cabriolet Manual$357,000
911 Turbo Cabriolet PDK$365,000