Porsche 911

Porsche 991 (since 2011/2012)

  • Porsche 911 Carrera, 3.4 l (Type 991)
  • Porsche 911 Carrera S, 3.8 l (Type 991)
  • Porsche 911 GT3 (Type 991.1)
  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS (Type 991.1)
  • Porsche 911 GT3 (Type 991.2)
  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS (Type 991.2)
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS (Type 991)

The 991 is the 7th generation of the Porsche 911 since 1963. The 991 was introduced in 2012 is an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911. Porsche revealed basic information on the new Carrera and Carrera S models on 23 August 2011.[48] The Carrera is powered by a 350 hp (257 kW) 3.4-litre engine. The Carrera S features a 3.8-litre engine producing 400 hp (294 kW). A Power Kit (option X51) is available for the Carrera S, increasing power to 430 hp. The new 991's overall length grows by 2.2 inches and wheelbase grows by 3.9 inches (now 96.5 in.) Overhangs are trimmed and the rear axle moves rearward at roughly 3 inches towards the engine (made possible by new 3-shaft transmissions whose output flanges are moved closer to the engine). There is a wider front track (2.0 inches wider for the Carrera S).

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The 991 is the first 911 to use a predominantly aluminium construction. This means that even though the car is larger than the outgoing model, it is still up to 50 kg lighter. The reduced weight and increased power means that both the Carrera and Carrera S are appreciably faster than the outgoing models. The 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time for the manual transmission cars are 4.6 sec for the Carrera and 4.3 seconds for the Carrera S. When equipped with the PDK transmission, the two 991 models can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.1 seconds. With the optional sports chrono package, available for the cars with the PDK transmission, the 991 Carrera can accelerate from 0–60 mph in as little as 4.2 sec and the Carrera S in 3.9 sec.

Porsche 911 - type 991

Despite sharply revised lines, especially in the front and rear end shows the design of the 996 or the distinctive features of the 911 Overall, the 996 but bigger than previous models and aerodynamically optimized.

Apart from the reworked PDK transmission, the new 991 is also equipped with an industry-first 7-speed manual transmission with rev-matching. A new feature with the manual transmission is that it blips the throttle during downshifts (if in Sport Plus mode). Also, the 7th gear cannot be engaged unless the car is already in 5th or 6th gear.

In January 2013, Porsche introduced the all-wheel-drive variants of the Carrera models. The '4' and '4S' models are distinguishable by wider tires, marginally wider rear body-work and a red-reflector strip that sits in between the tail-lights. In terms of technology, the 4 and 4S models are equipped with an all-new variable all-wheel-drive system that sends power to the front wheels only when needed, giving the driver a sense of being in a rear-wheel-drive 911.

Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolet (Type 991)

In 2012 Porsche introduced Cabriolet versions of the 991 Carrera and 991 Carrera S.

In 2015 on the IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show) Porsche revealed the second generation with a facelift of the Porsche 991. Both Carrera and Carrera S models break with previous tradition by featuring a 3.0 turbo-charged 6-cylinder boxer engine, marking the first time that a forced induction engine has been fitted to the base models within the 911 range.