Introducing the 997 Turbo Mk II
#11
08-07-2009, 07:17 AM
You been tired lately Josh?
Why does it look even more like a face now? ( the front of the car? )
Why does it look even more like a face now? ( the front of the car? )
#12
08-07-2009, 07:43 AM
Told you guys the paddles would be on the wheel (which makes it a bad choice IMO). It would have cost too much to re-engineer them to go on the column in a fixed position. I will bet money that Porsche will go that route when they do paddle-shifting on the GT series cars (maybe starting with the GT2?).
Thanks for posting - just saw this in my email from CAR magazine.
Thanks for posting - just saw this in my email from CAR magazine.
#13
08-07-2009, 07:52 AM
Are the paddles on the PDK CS, etc. on the wheel and not the column?? Must have been an oversight on my part, but I'm with you Chris, definitely what I would call a bad choice by Porsche. Fixed shifters on the column would be position A IMO
#14
08-07-2009, 07:56 AM
My car has the buttons on the wheel, but it isn't affected since all downshifts are a push toward you, all upshifts a push away - you can do it properly with the wheel in any position. Ferrari/Maserati use fixed column paddles which is the right way, esp. if you shuffle-steer. Either way, I'm glad Porsche isn't being stubborn and is now offering both options.
#15
08-07-2009, 08:28 AM
I was excited to hear they were offering paddles with the PDK trans but what a shame that they put them on the wheel. On the other hand, the new wheels look fantastic! I wonder if they updated the interior at all.
#16
08-07-2009, 08:54 AM
Nice job breaking the news folks! Op Updated with pics !
From Worldcarfans:
The new Porsche 911 Turbo is here. Or, at least, the press release for the upcoming 911 Turbo is out to tell us what's in store for the next version of Porsche's top performing model. The new 911 Turbo itself will premiere at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
Porsche claims to have upgrade most key features of the car, not the least of which is the new 3.8 liter, six-banger powerplant with direct-injection and Porsche's proprietary turbocharger with "variable turbine geometry". Now coupled with Porsche's 7-speed double-clutch PDK transmission (optional), the 911 Turbo sports significant improvements in performance and fuel economy. The engine's final horsepower tally comes in at 500 bhp (368 kW).
What are those performance numbers? 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 312 km/h or 194 mph. Fuel economy: 11.4 liters/ 100 km.
Do a quick ' for and against' calculus and that fuel efficiency number is satisfying given the performance to be had here. Models equipped with the PDK will also be available with a 3-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles, instead of the standard wheel with shift buttons. The luxury sportscar-maker has also improved handling and agility with tweaks to the all wheels drive and Porsche Stability Management systems. A new PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) is also available as an option.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo, in both coupe and cabriolet variants, goes on sale in Germany on November 21st. Prices in Germany for both are 145,871 and 157,057 euros (for the coupe and cabrio), respectively.
From Worldcarfans:
The new Porsche 911 Turbo is here. Or, at least, the press release for the upcoming 911 Turbo is out to tell us what's in store for the next version of Porsche's top performing model. The new 911 Turbo itself will premiere at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
Porsche claims to have upgrade most key features of the car, not the least of which is the new 3.8 liter, six-banger powerplant with direct-injection and Porsche's proprietary turbocharger with "variable turbine geometry". Now coupled with Porsche's 7-speed double-clutch PDK transmission (optional), the 911 Turbo sports significant improvements in performance and fuel economy. The engine's final horsepower tally comes in at 500 bhp (368 kW).
What are those performance numbers? 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 312 km/h or 194 mph. Fuel economy: 11.4 liters/ 100 km.
Do a quick ' for and against' calculus and that fuel efficiency number is satisfying given the performance to be had here. Models equipped with the PDK will also be available with a 3-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles, instead of the standard wheel with shift buttons. The luxury sportscar-maker has also improved handling and agility with tweaks to the all wheels drive and Porsche Stability Management systems. A new PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) is also available as an option.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo, in both coupe and cabriolet variants, goes on sale in Germany on November 21st. Prices in Germany for both are 145,871 and 157,057 euros (for the coupe and cabrio), respectively.
#17
08-07-2009, 09:29 AM
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