Turbo or naturally-aspirated? Well now it’s pretty much confirmed that the upcoming ‘991.2’ Porsche 911 will have forced-induced engines only. According to Auto Bild, the Carrera and Carrera S will have their naturally-aspirated engines swapped for a new 3.0 litre turbocharged boxer motor. Well, at least it’s still a flat-six, right?
The all-new turbo mills are said to be capable of generating 364 hp in the base Carrera, while the Carrera S should get 50 hp more, for a total output of 414 hp. Previously, both had naturally-aspirated power plants: a 3.4 litre free-breathing boxer in the Carrera that made 350 hp, and a 3.8 litre with 400 hp in the Carrera S.
Apparently, torque in both the Carrera and Carrera S models will be rounded up to 500 Nm, compared to 390 Nm and 440 Nm in the outgoing models. As for the century sprint, the new Carrera is said to go from 0-100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, while the Carrera S should do it in four flat – both 0.5 seconds faster than before.
It is also reported that the 911 will receive tech upgrades too. It’s understood that the ‘991.2’ will feature a touchscreen infotainment system with handwriting recognition, optional ceramic front brakes and, to prevent scraping of the front spoiler, a hydraulic lift feature to raise the car by 50 mm when needed.
Apart from that, the new-look 911 will have changes done to its head- and taillights, as well as redesigned front and rear bumpers (well, slightly). So, it looks like it’ll be turbochargers all the way. Not much of a surprise is it?
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Inevitable. Doesn’t make it any less sad to read about.
never been really a fan of porsche. their design always look kinda dated.
same with me. But when i sit into a porche suddenly i become a fan of porche.
purist is going to scream at porsche at this. but sales will go through the roof.
better get those 993/964 proto, their price is about the appreciate…
Appreciation is subjective. That particular model can be appreciating in value but only if it’s in articulate or pristine condition. I’m one of the purists of NA Porsche and I’ve already screaming when I read about this today.
However, I prefer water cooled model such as 996, 997 and 991. That makes pre-facelift 991 the last NA model
Call me old school but nothing beats displacement in terms of raw power and excitement… But emission regulation in the EU is getting tighter so they have no choice but to evolve.
I’ll hold on to my 997 longer to enjoy the thrill first
A manager working in USA gets USD7000 salary, can buy Porsche for USD70000.
A manager working in Malaysia gets RM7000 salary, can buy Vios K spec for RM70000, K stands for Kosong.
Dun show your stupidity here
2016 Porsche 911 to get new 3.0 litre turbo flat-six article, first paragraph last statement:
“Well, at least it’s still a flat-fix, right?”
Do you mean “Well, at least it’s still a flat-six, right?”
Porsche the least you could do is retain the 7 speed manual box’.
oh well…lower road tax
im more happy that i still see a manual