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2017 Porsche 911 : An overview

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Fuel Economy:8.0 - 12.6 City/HWY combined
Horsepower:370 - 580 hp
Drivetrain:Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Engine:Gasoline
Torque:331 - 516 ft-lb
Seats:4

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Porsche’s iconic 911 undergoes a major transformation for model year 2017. From here on in, the facelifted and updated 911 Carrera and Carrera S now get twin turbocharged engines as standard. That’s right – turbos aren’t just for 911 Turbos anymore.

Both the Carrera and Carrera S now use a smaller 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged horizontally opposed six-cylinder, down from 3.4 and 3.8 litres, respectively. Despite the downsizing, the Carrera produces 370 hp (+20 hp) and 331 lb-ft of torque (+44 lb-ft), while the S develops 420 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. Porsche claims the design of the engines preserves the rev-happy nature of a naturally aspirated design, but offers more thrust in the lower rev range. If the factory-claimed acceleration figures are anything to go by, the new turbo’d 911s deliver – the standard Carrera 2 takes as little as 4.2 seconds to hit 100 km/h, with the 4S taking just 3.6 seconds. In fact, the new base Carrera is nearly as quick as the old Carrera S, while the all-wheel drive 4S is rapidly honing in on 911 Turbo territory.

The 911 continues to be offered in a plethora of body styles and powertrain configurations. Coupes and Cabriolets can be had in rear-drive Carrera 2 and Carrera S forms, while Coupes, Cabriolets, and Targas can be had in all-wheel-drive Carrera 4, and 4S forms.

Meanwhile, the Turbo and Turbo S continue on with their 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged engines developing 540 hp and 580 hp, respectively. As for the GTS and GT3, they’ve been put on hiatus, and should return at a later date.

But there’s more to this big announcement than a new engine; Porsche has taken the time to give the rest of the car a thorough update. A refined version of the standard seven-speed manual offers improved shift quality, while the seven-speed PDK twin-clutch now receives a dual-mass flywheel for smoother low-speed shifts. Standard too is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management with adaptive dampers, while upgraded brakes and wider rear tires help to tame the added power. A few new features have trickled their way down to the Carrera and Carrera S, including available rear-wheel steering, a performance exhaust system, lane-change assist, and a new nose-lift system for increased ground clearance.

Visually, the updated 911 receives new “spotlight” LED daytime running lights, three-dimensional LED tail lights, and reworked front and rear bumpers with new air vents and centrally mounted twin tail pipes. The 911’s engine air vents are an easy giveaway – vertical strakes instead of horizontal ones. Inside, there’s a new steering wheel, plus Porsche’s latest infotainment system which boasts Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and gesture control.

Ever cognizant to the demands of traditionalists, Porsche will continue to offer a naturally aspirated 911 as a part of the family, but only in the form of the limited-edition 911 R. It’s a dream concoction of the 911 GT3 RS’ engine stuffed in the body of a 911 GT3 minus the massive rear spoiler, but with less weight and a traditional six-speed manual transmission. The 500-hp rear-drive monster gets ceramic brakes as standard. It’s good for a 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 323 km/h, making it faster than the 911 Turbo. Only 991 will be made, and will be available for a price of $211,000.

With all this added gear, the standard 911 Carrera coupe breaches the $100,000 mark with a starting price of $102,200. The most expensive variant, the Turbo S Cabriolet, sells for $228,800.

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This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
8.1
Design
9.0
User Friendliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Everyday Usability
7.0
Driving dynamics
8.0
Powertrain
9.0
Efficiency
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Equipment
8.0
Safety
9.0

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