The new 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera cements its position as the best in its class in terms of combining exceptional performance, daily driveability, and efficiency. Brand new twin-turbocharged engines give the 911 a significant boost in power -- the greatest increase in torque in the history of 911 models.
A 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine develops 370 horsepower in the 911 Carrera. Operating with the same displacement, the 911 Carrera S makes 420 hp. This represents a 20 hp increase compared to the previous models. The cars also offer their maximum torque from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm and can rev up to 7,500 rpm. All 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S variants come with a seven-speed manual transmission as standard.
The 911 Carrera Coupe with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package accelerates from 0-to-60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0.2 sec faster than the previous model). With the same equipment, the 911 Carrera S takes just 3.7 seconds (0.2 sec faster).
Increasing the spread between compliant ride comfort and agile handling, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with adaptive dampers is now standard on all 911 Carrera models. This includes a 0.43-inch drop in ride height compared to the previous 911 Carrera without PASM. For the first time, the 911 Carrera S can now be ordered with rear-axle steering.
New active air flaps in the front cooling air intakes improve the aerodynamics of the 911 even further. Drag and aerodynamic lift are reduced in conjunction with the adaptive rear spoiler.
The new 911 models feature a sharpened exterior design and the new Porsche Communication Management system with a glass-covered touchscreen and online navigation. It includes traffic information in real time, Google Earth and Google Street View.
