The Carrera S features a 3.8-litre engine rated at 406 PS (299 kW; 400 hp). The 996 was replaced with the 997 in 2005. [citation needed] The cars also feature an engine stop/start system which turns the engine off at red lights, as well as a coasting system which allows the engine to idle while maintaining speed on downhill gradients on highways. A best-seller goes into production: Ten years after its premiere, the engineers at Porsche gave the 911 its first thorough makeover. Production began in the first half of 2019[64] and be limited to 1,948 units in honour of the year in which the 356 "Number 1" gained its operating license. 911 Coupe (992 Series) 8 Versions. Ten seconds faster than its predecessor and with an even greater lead over the competition. Last Porsche 911 of the 991 generation comes off the production line 911 Speedster brings production of the most successful 911 series to a crowning conclusion Stuttgart . In late 2005, Porsche introduced the all-wheel-drive versions to the 997 lineup. James Edition, 28 April 2015, "The Classic Porsche 911 Market Continues to Surprise.". [70][71], In 2004, Sports Car International named the 911 number three on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s, the Carrera RS number seven on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s, and the 911 Carrera number seven on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1980s. The top speed stood at 330 km/h (205 mph). There is a new front spoiler and changes to the rear suspension. The 911 has 6 generations available in North American markets. Also new: Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and the manual 7-speed transmission. With its low, stretched silhouette, its bristling surfaces and precisely shaped details, the Porsche 911 Carrera – in the seventh generation as before – continued to be unmistakably a 911 and was thus once more setting new standards in automotive design. In addition, the new headlights revert to the original bug-eye design from the teardrop scheme of the 996. In May 2013, Porsche announced changes to the model year 2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S models, increasing their power to 520 PS (382 kW; 513 hp) on the 'Turbo', and 560 PS (412 kW; 552 hp) on the 'Turbo S', giving them a 0–97 km/h acceleration time of 3.2 and 2.9 seconds, respectively. The 997 shares less than a third of its parts with the outgoing 996, but is still technically similar to it. Initially powered by the proven 3.3 litre flat engine, in 1992 the Turbo was upgraded to include a more powerful 360 hp 3.6 litre power unit. In addition, the 911 was voted Number 2 on Automobile Magazine's list of the "100 Coolest Cars". [60], In 2016, Porsche unveiled a limited production 911 R based on the GT3 RS. In agreeing to these rights of use, the user shall be obliged to refrain from any improper use of Porsche Newsroom. The enthusiastic reception the GTS model received from both the motoring press and consumers, convinced Porsche to make the GTS a staple of the 911 line beginning in 2015, with the "type 991" 911 successor. The interior includes full bucket seats (based on the carbon seats of the 918 Spyder), carbon-fibre inserts, lightweight door handles and the Club Sport Package as standard (a bolted-on roll cage behind the front seats, preparation for a battery master switch, and a six-point safety harness for the driver and fire extinguisher with mounting bracket). The semi-automatic Sportomatic four-speed transmission joined the line-up in 1967. This helps the car to turn in quicker and with more precision. For the 2011 model year, Porsche introduced the first ever GTS model for the 911. It was the third 911 Speedster produced, the other two being from the 930 and 964 generations. 997-generation Porsche 911 history. With its unique blend of luxury and performance, the Turbo became synonymous with the Porsche mystique. Unlike the GT3, the RS is built on the body and chassis of the 911 Carrera 4 and Turbo, and accordingly has a wider rear track for better cornering characteristics on the track. On vehicles produced in late 2012 (2013 model year) Rev Matching is available on the 7 speed manual transmission when equipped with the Sport Chrono package. Porsche revealed basic information on the new Carrera and Carrera S models on 23 August 2011. The identity of the Porsche brand - since 1963. 22. [40], In April 2011, Porsche announced the third generation of the 997 GT3 RS with an enlarged 4.0-litre engine having a power output of 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp), Porsche designed the GT3 RS 4.0 using lightweight components such as bucket seats, carbon-fibre bonnet and front wings, and poly carbonate plastic rear windows for weight reduction, while using suspension components from the racing version. A new 911 Turbo S was set for production in 2010. Its appearance differs slightly from its sister-car, the 911 (997) Turbo, in a few ways. The stretched rear 3/4 view has changed the most, with a slightly more voluminous form and thin taillights capped with the protruding lip of the bodywork. [51] During low-speed maneuvers, this has the virtual effect of shortening the wheelbase, while at high speeds, it is virtually extending the wheelbase for higher driving stability and agility. Hot AMG-tuned Mercedes EQ electric models on the way. Find your ideal Porsche 911 Carrera [997] from top dealers and private sellers in your area with PistonHeads Classifieds. This generation sold nearly 200,000 cars. But unlike the classic 911 Targa, the roof segment could open and close at the push of a button. The 997 Turbo features a new all-wheel-drive system, similar to the one found on the Cayenne. Production was limited to 991 units worldwide. Unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show,[47] the Sport Classic is a limited (250 units- all sold in under 48 hours) version of 911 Carrera S coupé, inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. Its air-cooled 3.6 litre flat engine delivered 250 hp. Apart from the reworked PDK transmission, the new 991 is also equipped with an industry-first 7-speed manual transmission. A 2012 Porsche 911 can either be a 997 or a 991, depending on the month of the production. The car has a roof made of magnesium, front lid, front and rear spoilers and boot lid made of carbon, front and rear apron made of lightweight polyurethane, rear and side windows made of polycarbonate and features a titanium exhaust system. With respect to the use of Porsche Newsroom, technical faults such as, delays to news transmission, cannot be ruled out. [72] It also won "World Performance Car Of The Year" in 2014. The 997 GT2 has a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre flat-6 engine, which generates 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp)[43] at 6,500 rpm, and 505 lb⋅ft (685 N⋅m) of torque from 2,200 to 4,500 rpm. A best-seller goes into production: Ten years after its premiere, the engineers at Porsche gave the 911 its first thorough makeover. [48] The Carrera is powered by a 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) 3.4-litre engine. As of 1 September 2018 the WLTP replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). In 2004, Porsche launched a new generation of its well-known Porsche 911. It featured prominent bellows bumpers, an innovation designed to meet the latest crash test standards in the United States. The car also features the signature "hump" shaped double bubble roof cover along with a shorter windshield frame, side window glass and the analogue roof folding mechanism retaining the "Talbot" wing mirrors and the central fuel cap from the 911 Speedster concept unveiled earlier at the Goodwood Festival of Speed harking back to its use on the 356 Speedster. The GT2 also recorded a braking distance from 60 to 0 miles per hour (97 to 0 km/h) of 98 feet (30 m) and recorded 1.10g lateral grip. In addition to the Carrera Coupé, Cabriolet and Targa versions, starting in 1990 customers could also order the 964 Turbo. A Weissach package option is available, which reduces the weight by 30 kg (66 lb), through the use of additional carbon-fiber and titanium parts. It was also agile, as the first 911 with a newly designed aluminium chassis. The 991 GT3 RS also comes with functions such as declutching by "paddle neutral" — comparable to pressing the clutch with a conventional manual gearbox – and a Pit Speed limiter button. The drivetrain of the RS is based on the 911 GT3, except for the addition of a lightweight flywheel and closer gear ratios for further improved response under acceleration. Porsche 911 Red Book 1965–1999 Motorbooks International. Fifty five years since the first 911 was sold Down Under, two Porsche Exclusive models have been created in homage. 911 Coupe (991.2 Series) 22 Versions. It retained all the character of its classic heritage, but was an entirely new car. [61] It has an overall weight of 1,370 kg (3,020 lb), a high-revving 4.0 L six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from the 991 GT3 RS, and a six-speed manual transmission, while air conditioning and audio systems are removable options to save weight. This may lead to corresponding changes in vehicle taxation from 1 September 2018. [39], In August 2009, Porsche announced the second generation of the 997 GT3 RS with an enlarged 3.8-litre engine having a power output of 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp), a modified suspension, dynamic engine mounts, new titanium sport exhaust, and modified lightweight bodywork. The 996, which rolled off the assembly line from 1997 to 2005, represented a major turning point in the history of the 911. The 991 was an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911 launched in 1963 (the 996 of 1999 was the second new platform). The 997 lineup includes both 2- and 4-wheel-drive variants, named Carrera and Carrera 4 respectively. I’ve said before that we should forever be grateful to the 996 as the saviour of Porsche, but the reality is it’s still… It also offers higher fuel efficiency compared to the 996 Turbo. Changing to a water-cooled engine was controversial with Porsche traditionalists, who noted this as the end of the 'true' 911. In order to meet these objectives, Porsche introduced a number of new technologies in the 911. The Targas (4 and 4S), released in November 2006, are 4-wheel-drive versions that divide the difference between the coupés and the cabriolets with their dual, sliding glass tops. The new 991 is also equipped with a new feature called Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC). As for that lead car, naturally it's a brand new 992-series 911 Turbo, which debuted in July 2020 following the 911 Turbo S debut in the spring. The new car was announced on 16 July of that year, but was launched during the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show, held every other year in Frankfurt, Germany. The fact that it was a best-seller only affirms its importance in 911 history. The legendary 911. As far as new cars (which are type approved in accordance with the WLTP) are concerned, the NEDC values will, therefore, be derived from the WLTP values during the transition period. In 2008, the model series was given a facelift. The lines of the 996 were also a result of component sharing with Porsche’s successful Boxster model. [66], The 2019 version of the 911, under the internal name Type 992, made its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. But the real reason why dyed-in-the-wool Porsche enthusiasts still revere the 993 is that this model, produced from 1993 to 1998, was the last 911 with an air-cooled engine. As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 won the hearts of sports car enthusiasts from the outset. Porsche built approximately 2,265 total GTS models for the world market, as well as a handful designated as 2012 models.