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Watch the 992 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Tackle the Nordschleife

The Sport Classic is the most expensive 992 currently in production. Why, though? Despite not being as powerful as the Turbo S, the Sport Classic features the Turbo-spec engine with a manual box and rear-wheel drive.

Priced at $272,300 sans destination charge and optional extras, the Sport Classic is limited to 1,250 examples worldwide. Paying tribute to 911s from the good ol’ days, the heritage model has been recently filmed having fun at the Nurburgring. The pictured car definitely has a classy look to it, for it combines black paintwork with white go-faster stripes.

Rather than Turbo-spec air intakes on the rear fenders, the Sport Classic features ducts underneath the ducktail spoiler, designed to channel fresh air to the 3.7-liter boxer. The 3,745-cc engine is a twin-turbo affair with 543 horsepower (550 ps) and 442 pound-feet (600 Nm) of torque on tap.

Not offered on Turbo models, the CFRP hood dips in the center. Said indentation perfectly complements the double-bubble roof, which is also made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Heritage graphics help the Sport Classic stand out in the crowd, together with Fuchs-style wheels.

Wrapped in 255/35 by 20-inch and 315/30 by 21-inch rubber boots, the wheels feature center locks. Turbo-inspired widebody rear fenders also need to be mentioned. Equipped with a seven-speed tranny rather than a sixer, the Sport Classic is equipped with an auto-blip function that makes hell-and-toeing obsolete. It further sweetens the deal with a model-specific exhaust that sounds a bit better than the 992-series 911 Turbo.

The lowered suspension is a combination between Turbo and Carrera GTS, boasting Porsche Active Suspension Management and slightly decreased front-axle spring rates compared to the range-topping Turbo S. Rear-axle steering, the Sport Chrono Package, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes are standard as well.

The second of four Heritage Design models planned for the 992 generation, the Sport Classic is available in four colors: Black, Sport Gray Metallic, Agate Gray Metallic, and Gentian Blue. Hopping inside reveals the Pepita houndstooth motif on the door panels and seats, whereas the semi-aniline leather upholstery is finished in black and Classic Cognac.

Every single unit comes with a 911-stylized badge on the passenger side of the dashboard, right above the glove box, serialized with the car’s number. The central analog tachometer is a retro throwback as well, for it sports a white needle and scale markings alongside green numbers and accents. The same treatment is carried over to the Sport Chrono clock.

As if the aforementioned weren’t special enough, the Porsche Exclusive Manufacture logo is embossed in the center console lid, and the headrests are embossed with the German automaker’s crest. Sport Classic owners are also eligible to purchase a Sport Classic watch from Porsche Design, a fancy chronograph that can be matched to the vehicle’s specification.


Article Credits: Mircea Panait
Full Articles: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/watch-the-992-porsche-911-sport-classic-tackle-the-nordschleife-208492.html#



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2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid

During the company’s 2022 annual press conference, Porsche announced that the Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid will be available soon. They also stated at the conference that this hybrid is performance-based.

The 2024 911 hybrid is a high-end vehicle that ranks with the Ferrari 296 GTB and the McLaren Artura. Although it is a 2024 model, the prototypes have been made, and this sportscar has been severally tested. This Porsche 911 hybrid will be on sale beginning next year, 2024, after the sales of all trims of the standard pure-petrol 911 kick-off.

If you’re looking for what describes a usable sports car that is fun in every way, fast, and good for day-to-day driving, then the Porsche 911 is that car; the 2024 Turbo S Hybrid inclusive fits that description.

Features

A range of features come with this fancy sports car, one of which is the updated infotainment system. The suspension of this model is quite low, so it is likely to give a jiggly ride when moving over bumps, but thanks to the adjustable dampers in the Comfort setting, given that it is a sports car, it can overcome this flaw.

There will be an automatic gearbox and options like a rearview camera, park assists, and rear and front sensors. With the cruise control coning ss standard and an upgrade option of adaptive cruise control, braking, and acceleration should no longer be an issue as you can go as far as specifying the lane-keep and lane-change assists

A wet mode feature is a safety feature that would help ensure easy control of the model even when it rains. Other safety features include night vision, automatic emergency brakes, and multiple airbags.

The Exterior

With a body beautifully shaped like a modern sportscar and with air intakes incorporated with the bumper at the front, larger than the model from which it is made, the 2024 Turbo S Hybrid hits the road.

Unlike the existing Turbo S, the thin daytime running lights are absent in this model. Many argue that those lights will be substituted with the tacked-on side lights that appear in this model’s prototypes, but that will likely not happen. We must wait and see what Porsche has in store, to solve this argument.

The rear bumper of this model has been made different from the existing car; the number plate is now mounted higher up, and the twin exhausts are directly arranged closer together. This 2-door model offers an excellent back view that makes parking easier.

The Interior

There are no pictures yet of what the interior of the 2024 Turbo S Hybrid will look like, not even that of the prototype. However, we do not expect serious changes to the existing car. So here is what you should expect; A Sat Nav system sits in this model, the one that is as good as what you would find in executed saloon cars from the popular brands of Mercedes and BMW, and there is nothing short of three infotainment screens on the dashboard. These screens will be mostly used for all the car controls; however, you’d likely be getting nine physical buttons on the top of the dashboard.

The seats are gracefully covered in standard leather upholstery, and this leather can be extended to other parts of the interior if you like, but at an extra cost. And for the interior colors, there are a wide variety of options.

Space is not an issue with this model because there are loads of room for head, leg, and foot space, even if you were a giant. The trunk also has enough space to take a weekend’s baggage. The driver would benefit from this the most because even though there is a range of adjustments for all the seats, the steering wheel comes with adjustment controls too.

Performance and Engine

The 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid is designed with the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six cylinder engine built into the standard car. However, considering this new hybrid model, a 136hp electric motor with greater power is featured. This model produces power amounting to a total of between 700hp and 850hp. This model is built to be a fast and powerful one.

This new hybrid is heavier than the standard Porsche 911 Turbo S, but it is likely to match and beat the standard car’s record on speed. The standard vehicle has an impressive record of going from 0 to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds. A good note has been put in the customer review section as regards the standard model. For this, we expect the new model to have better reviews and to be better than alternatives that come from Ferrari, Mercedes, and even McLaren.

Pricing

Judging from all that has been said about the 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid, and from the current price of the existing standard car, you would agree with us that this model is going to be expensive, even though nothing has been released in regards to the pricing information from Porsche. Pricing is expected to kick off from £175 000, although this will vary from place to place. All Porsche cars come with a decent three-year/unlimited mileage warranty, and this hybrid is not left out.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • It’s a bigger and better car compared to the standard
  • It is good for daily use
  • Its performance is great
  • Its cornering ability is quite impressive

Cons

  • It is quite expensive, and the option available adds to this
  • It may be tiring to use the steering when the speed is slow because the steering wheel is quite heavy

The back seats are not suited for adults to sit for a long drive

Conclusion

If you are big on sports cars but have not gotten one because the ideal sports car isn’t fit for daily driving in town, then you are lucky because the 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S is just for you. It is quite expensive, but it is worth it from the exterior to the quality of the interior and to the fact that it is comfortable for children, especially the rear seat. There is also enough space for a trip’s baggage.

This model is much faster than the standard model it would replace, and on top of that, it is comfortable and useable. Porsche’s 911 mission statement remains that this model aims to be known on the market as the most rewarding driver’s car.

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2030 Porsche 911 Concept By Independent Designer Imagines A Minimalist EV Future

This fictional future generation of the iconic 911 swapped the rear-mounted engine for a fully electric powertrain

Porsche is known for its evolutionary approach to the design of its models, especially when it comes to the 911. So how will the iconic sportscar look in an EV-only world? Independent designer Nicolas Vigier showed his vision for the future of the 911 in his latest project.

The designer’s goal was to mix the organic shapes found in Porsche’s vehicles with the robust shapes of its product design division (Porsche Design). The result is a minimalist EV sportscar with futuristic styling cues. While some would say that this model is not instantly recognized as a Porsche, a closer look reveals plenty of references to the automaker’s illustrious past.

The designer says that the 356 inspired the front end, the profile was styled after the 930 and the rear has similar lines to the coke bottle. The truth is that the 911 is associated with oval-shaped headlights which is why the four LED dots mounted on the slightly protruding fenders make it harder to identify it as a Porsche.

The lower part of the body is black for a duo-tone finish, with large bumper intakes at the front for cooling the brakes and the battery. The profile is characterized by the aerodynamically-shaped greenhouse that looks like it is made of a single piece of glass. Behind it, the semi-hidden pillars are reminiscent of the 911 Targa, protecting the two-seater cabin. Another cool detail is the black-finished aero-style six-spoke wheels.

The rear overhang is quite shorter than the typical rear-engined 911, since the EV powertrain doesn’t occupy the same space. The designer kept the signature full-width LED taillights, combining them with a recessed bumper. The latter exposes part of the rear wheels as a reference to the 917 racecar, and integrates a diffuser with an F1-style LED in the middle.

Nicolas Vigier envisioned the Porsche 911 as an EV with swappable floor-mounted batteries and an electric motor positioned behind the two-seater cabin. As a free-time project that will never get past the early digital concept phase, the designer didn’t go into greater detail about its technical aspects.

Porsche is getting ready to electrify the 911 with an upcoming hybrid variant, while the next-gen 718 sporstcars and the new Macan SUV will soon expand the EV range next to the Taycan. A fully electric 911 should be considered a given at some time in the future, although we are sure that Zuffenhausen engineers will try to keep the rear-engined recipe alive for as long as possible. Would you like it if a future generation of the 911 looked like this?

Article Credits: Thanos Pappas
Full Articles: https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/porsche-911-concept-by-independent-designer-imagines-a-minimalist-ev-future/

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2023 Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is an icon in the automotive world, known for its exceptional performance, handling, and steering feel. The 2023 model builds upon this legacy with its powerful twin-turbo flat-six engines and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options. Available in coupe, cabriolet, and Targa body styles, the 911 is as comfortable as it is thrilling to drive, making it a car that is easy to live with on a daily basis.

What’s New

For its 70th year selling cars in North America, Porsche has added an off-road-oriented Dakar version of the 911, which comes with knobby tires, lifted suspension, and the same powertrain as the Carrera 4 GTS. There is also a range-topping America Edition GTS cabriolet, and the purist-focused Carrera T model rejoins the lineup this year.

Engine & Performance

The 2023 Porsche 911 is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine that is mounted in the rear of the car. The base Carrera delivers 379 horsepower, the S model delivers 443 horses, and the GTS model generates an impressive 473 horses.

The eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard on every model, but a sweet seven-speed manual is available with the S or GTS model.

The coupe and cabriolet models have standard rear-wheel drive, but they can be fitted with all-wheel drive for four-season, high-performance driving.

The Targa model is all-wheel drive only. At our test track, the GTS model bolted to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds when equipped with the eight-speed automatic.

Price

The Porsche 911 is a luxury sports car, so it’s not surprising that pricing starts high and goes up from there. The base Carrera model has a starting price of $101,200, the Carrera S has a starting price of $118,050, and the GTS has a starting price of $134,350.

Interior

The interior of the 2023 Porsche 911 is sophisticated and comfortable, with a mix of buttons, knobs, and touch-screen controls. The gauge cluster has mostly digital instruments, but the central tachometer still uses a physical needle that follows the engine’s revs. While the 911 continues to offer seating for up to four, the tiny back seats remain unfriendly to adults.

More

The Porsche 911 is an icon that is well worth aspiring to, and Porsche knows exactly what that’s worth. With its powerful engine, quick-shifting transmission, and excellent handling, the 911 is a car that is perfect for all seasons.

In terms of fuel economy, the Carrera S with the manual transmission is the most fuel-efficient 911, with EPA ratings of 18 mpg city and 25 highway. The 911’s infotainment system features a 10.9-inch touch-screen that supports a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wired Android Auto.

Conclusion

The 2023 Porsche 911 is a car that is well worth considering for anyone who is looking for a luxury sports car that is thrilling to drive and easy to live with. While the pricing is on the high side, the 911 delivers on performance and handling, making it well worth aspiring to. The 911’s cabin is comfortable for two adults and offers.

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2024 Porsche 911 Facelift Spied Again, This Time With Less Camo

Can you believe the 911 entered its eighth generation in 2018? Codenamed 992, the German sports car was introduced at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles to much critical acclaim for its widebody looks, a stylistic trait previously reserved for hi-po variants.

The 992 also looks exceptionally good regardless of specification, and as opposed to the likes of the Corvette, it comes with a manual transmission. Prospective customers who couldn’t care less about rowing their own are presented with Porsche’s long-running Doppelkupplungsgetriebe dual-clutch transmission, which is one of the best DCTs available in 2023.

Speaking of 2023, this year will see the 992 receive a well-deserved refresh. The 992.2 makeover is wrapped in rumors for the time being, especially when it comes to the suck-squeeze-bang-blow part. On the visual front, on the other hand, it will amount to an evolution rather than a revolution, as expected of a sports car that traces its roots back to ‘64.

Recently spied in cabriolet form, the 992.2 clearly shows a mildly redesigned front end. The larger intakes with active flaps mounted vertically are hard to miss, and the same can be said about the revised headlight graphics. Out back, this Carrera-based prototype further shows revised taillights. Although camouflaged, the rear bumper is clearly different from the 992 as well. The mid-mounted dual exhaust soldiers on pretty much unchanged, which is our cue for talking about the six-cylinder mystery hiding under the hood.

Frank-Steffen Walliser, who served as the vice president of the 911 and 718 model lines for three years, is currently responsible for the technical design of all future models of the Zuffenhausen-based company. Three years ago, this kind gentleman said that upcoming emission regulations will see the automotive industry switch from downsizing to upsizing.

Euro 7 has a target date of July 1st, 2025 for new light-duty vehicles, both cars and vans. Under said regulations, rumor has it that Porsche will discontinue the 3.0L twin-turbo 6 of the Carrera in favor of a naturally-aspirated engine. More specifically, certain people look forward to the 4.0-liter boxer that’s currently exclusive to the track-oriented GT3 range.

The exhaust tips of the 992.2 prototype are definitely mounted closer to one another compared to the 991, although not as close as those of the GT3. On the other hand, Carrera-based prototypes don’t sound anything like the GT3. Alas, the hearsay should be taken with a grain of salt.

The Turbo is certain to soldier on with its 3.7L twin-turbo 6, which Porsche advertises as 3.8 liters. On the other hand, we do know that hybrid assistance is coming to a handful of 911s. According to big kahuna Oliver Blume, the facelifted 911 will use a hybrid setup along the lines of the 919 Hybrid LMP1 racing car instead of a plug-in setup like that used in the 918 Spyder. We can also expect a front-mounted electric motor, a similar e-AWD solution to what GM has developed for the soon-to-be-revealed Corvette E-Ray.

Article Credits: Mircea Panait
Full Articles: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-porsche-911-facelift-spied-again-this-time-with-less-camo-208125.html

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