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    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera: All about Evolution



    After much gossip the new 2011 Porsche 911 was finally unveiled in a 60 second commercial titled “The Ride”. Porsche describes it as a flat stretched silhouette with exciting contours and precisely designed details. This new model has been refined to reduce fuel consumption (248mpg) and CO2 emission which was reduced by 16% as well as other perks.




    Porsche made some aerodynamic changes which reduced the weight by 45kg or 99lbs. Compared to the last model the wheel base is 100mm longer, the height is reduced giving it a muscular stance, and the mirrors are located on the upper edge of the doors instead of mirror triangles. The engine downsized from 3.6 liter flat-six to 3.4 liter direct-injected flat-sex which delivers 350 horsepower



    The interior is similar to that of the Carrera GT because the environment is more driver focused. It contains a multi-function screen with high resolution, a central rev counter, and an ignition lock. The console has been moved forward which is typical in motor sports with a new high mounted 7 gear selector which in a test drive gives 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds.

    The 911 dates back to 1963 and has been Porsche’s most successful model because it is all about the evolution of its style

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    AtW's comment: proper contractor will wait for a Turbo edition ...

    #2
    Think I prefer the 997 Turbo



    The new 911 looks too long, like a squashed Panamera

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      #3
      Yeah, plus it should cause 997 prices to drop at last...

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        #4
        Can some please explain how cars fitted with low profile tires and less than two inches of suspension movement works on the potholed road of the UK?
        "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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            #6
            Or you can have Milan's car:

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              #7
              Originally posted by Paddy View Post
              Can some please explain how cars fitted with low profile tires and less than two inches of suspension movement works on the potholed road of the UK?
              Hence why you see so many 4x4, crossovers, pickups and other high suspension, soft tyred, soft suspension cars.

              But hey, I really like the 997 Turbo. It's about the only "sports" car that interests me. I'm getting old and prefer something lazy and luxurious for day to day driving.

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                #8
                Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                I'm getting old and prefer something lazy and luxurious for day to day driving.
                50 isn't old, just ask zeity!

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                  #9
                  The only Ferrari that *really* does it for me is the 458 Italia. Especially in yellow. Lottery win and I'd be down the dealers like a shot.

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                    #10
                    F430 for me and it's getting cheaper by the day ...

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