The legendary Porsche 911 was first shown to the public in 1963, while no one could even claim that the car will be produced for more than half a century. Of course, the car was modified, improved, changed its appearance and filling. However, German designers were able to preserve the distinctive original legendary "frog". And today, if you look closely at the Porsche 911 2012, you can find similarities with this nimble and nimble amphibian. What have the German automakers achieved, and what can the lucky owner of this 911 model get today?
If we talk about the dynamics of acceleration, then overcoming 100 km / h for the standard version takes just 4.8 seconds, and for a charged Porsche 911 turbo this speedometer passes through only 3.4 seconds. At the same time, lovers of mechanics should objectively recognize the benefits of the Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) robotic miracle gearbox. The versions equipped with it, when accelerating to 100 km / h in sport mode, beat their mechanical competitors on average 0.3 s. Another benefit of using the PDK in the Porsche 911 is the optimization of fuel consumption. Due to it and direct injection, the designers reached a fairly acceptable indicator for this powerful car - 10.8 liters per hundred in the combined cycle.
The power of the updated Porsche 911 engine is increased by 20 hp, and the torque is up to 390 N • m. Compared to previous versions, it has increased compression ratio, reduced cylinder stroke while increasing their diameter, reduced overall motor weight, and used a dry sump lubrication system. The engine thrust is evenly and optimally distributed over all speed ranges. The car manufacturer offers its customers cars with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Moreover, despite the assurances of the designers that for the all-wheel drive version, the torque can be completely transmitted to the front axle, the nature of the car’s behavior on the road is closer to the rear-wheel drive.
Interior decoration, even in basic equipment, is made at the highest level. This is the realm of elite wood and high-quality leather. The use of polymers inside the Porsche 911 is minimal. It is difficult to find fault with the ergonomics of interior elements. Adaptive seats deserve special attention. Thanks to the electric adjustment of the lateral support of the pillows and backrests, they can be configured for drivers of almost any complexion. The only thing that spoils the overall impression is an uninformative speedometer. Despite the fact that the interior is designed for four seats, the rear seats are best used occasionally, as it is crowded and hot. Managing all the functionality of a car using Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is fairly straightforward thanks to its intuitive interface and convenient touch screen.
Driving a car is available for both specially trained motorists and ordinary drivers. For those who are not ready for the complexities and surprises of a powerful car, it is better not to turn off the PSM stabilization system and not put the active PASM suspension in sport mode. Smart electronics for stability on the road and confident cornering at the same time as the speed increases activates the rear spoiler, limits the fuel supply, and prevents any slipping.