just got this via email:

"New Porsche 911 with Direct Fuel Injection and Double-Clutch Gearbox

Stuttgart. Starting on 5 July, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is
introducing the next generation of the 911 model series. The four new
models – two Coupés and two Cabriolets – with classic rear-wheel drive
offer an even higher standard of dynamic performance thanks to their
all-new flat-six power units displacing 3.6 and, re-spectively, 3.8 litres.
And the introduction for the first time of direct fuel injection on a
Porsche sports car, together with the optional double-clutch gearbox
Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), makes the new 911 even more sporting and
dynamic.

At the same time these new technologies enhance the already outstanding
efficiency of the 911 to an even higher level than before: Featuring PDK,
the Carrera Coupé offers outstanding fuel economy of 9.8 litres/100
kilometres, equal to 28.8 mpg imp. And with all new Carreras remaining
significantly below the fuel consumption benchmark of 11 litres/100
kilometres, equal to 25.7 mpg imp, CO2 emissions are down by up to 15 per
cent.

Maximum output of the 911 Carrera with its 3.6-litre power unit is up by 20
bhp to 345 bhp (254 kW). Output on the 911 Carrera S with its 3.8-litre
power unit is equally impressive, up by 30 bhp to 385 bhp (283 kW). With
this extra power, the Carrera S Coupé now offers a top speed of slightly
over 300 km/h or 186 mph.

The new generation of the 911 is available for the first time with the new
Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), Porsche’s double-clutch gearbox. Offering no
less than seven forward gears, the new gearbox combines the driving comfort
of a converter automatic transmission with the dynamic gearshift of a
sequential racing gearbox. And since PDK also boasts an automatic gearshift
function, it replaces the former Porsche Tiptronic S automatic transmission
on both the Carrera and Carrera S. Through its optimised and adaptive
gearshift programs, PDK improves the car’s acceleration and reduces fuel
consumption to a level even lower than before.

Porsche developed this gearshift principle featuring two clutches to shift
gears without the slightest interruption of traction and pulling power and
without even the slightest break in between gears no less than 25 years ago
for motorsport. Porsche works drivers benefiting from this technology were
able to accelerate faster than their competitors and keep both hands on the
steering wheel while shifting gears, thus avoiding even the slightest
distraction while shifting. The pioneering achievement from back then now
gives the new 911 Carrera even better performance: Equipped with
seven-speed PDK, the Carrera Coupé accelerates in 4.5 seconds from 0-100
km/h, another 0.2 seconds faster than with a manual six-speed gearbox. And
the customer in search of optimum driving dynamics even has the option to
combine PDK with Porsche’s optional Sport Chrono Plus including Launch
Control. The result is high-speed acceleration free of slip from a
standstill and a racing gearshift, with the car accelerating to 100 km/h in
a truly outstanding 4.3 seconds.

The new generation of the 911 stands out clearly at first sight through
innovations in design both front and rear as well as new lights with LED
technology. LED daytime driving lights and bi-xenon headlights now standard
on all new models in the Carrera range give the silhouette of the 911 even
more distinctive style and a truly unique look, interacting with new LED
rear lights to ensure an unmistakable and striking appearance also at the
rear. And as a further safety option, Porsche now also offers Dynamic
Bending Lights on all models.

Prices start at Euro 69,600.- for the Carrera (Euro base price). The
Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S both retail at Euro 78,000.- (Euro base
price), and the Carrera S Cabriolet is entering the market at Euro 88,000."

 

Thats a fast 0-60 for 385hp, the new car are well worth the price if you ask me. The 4S is going to look sexy, curvy and will top the 996 hopefully in the looks.

 

I still would have wanted Ferrari style F1 paddles

 

Seriously...wtf

 

Not only would I have wanted F1 paddles, but that steering wheel looks like ass.

 

So do you push the buttons with your thumbs or pull them back toward you with your fingertips? Or both or neither?

 

You have to push and pull if I remember correctly, its on the microsite, they have a "test" to win a download and its one of the questions in the PDK part.

 

I like how everything reads 911

 

Just read that you push and pull and that both buttons do the same thing. I'm not sure about this.

"The steering wheel in its sporting three-spoke design features two ergonomically arranged gear -shift paddles operated by pressing either forwards or backwards and thus allowing precise and intuitive use in all positions of the steering wheel. Pressing the paddles from the front, the driver shifts up, pressing the paddles from behind the steering wheel, he shifts down to a lower gear. In either case it is irrelevant whether the driver uses the right or left paddle."

 

Thats great new looking forward to the new updated C4S