![]() ![]() Will the PDK enable it to take the fight to Nissan's GT-R? We'll find out in '09. Impressive stuff, but I'm really hanging to see is what the PDK gearbox can do to the 911 Turbo's performance figures. When equipped with the PDK gearbox, the 0-98kph sprint is dispatched in a rapid 4.5 seconds for the Carrera while the Carrera S can do it in just 4.3 seconds - 0.2 seconds faster than the manual.Īcceleration is even more swift when coupled with the Sport Chrono pack, which includes a launch control system that drops the 0-98kph time for the Carrera S to 4.1 seconds. We covered a lot of this stuff back in April when much of this information was leaked, but what wasn't leaked were the exact metrics on what the PDK 'box can do for the humble 911. If this is all sounding a bit familiar, that's probably because it is. Porsche's newly-developed seven-speed PDK double clutch gearbox replaces the previous (and awkward to use) tiptronic auto, and also brings with it a distinct performance advantage over the six-speed manual. The engines and styling aren't the only things different for 2009 either. The Carrera gains 20hp, bringing the total output to 345hp, while the Carrera S's 3.8-litre unit boasts an extra 30hp, taking its total to 385hp. Of course, styling has been tweaked to include a cleaner, more minimalist exterior that features a revised front bumper, LED combination lights and LED taillights, but the new 997 also benefits from a host of mechanical changes under the skin too.īoth the 3.6 and 3.8-litre engines of the Carrera and Carrera S now have a direct injection fuel system, boosting power while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 13%. However, the 2009 Porsche 911 is going to get much more than just a facelift - it's going in for open heart surgery. ![]() Normally, mid-model facelifts are just that, an aesthetic nip n' tuck to keep the car looking fresh. ![]()
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