ENTRY-LEVEL PORSCHE 911 CARRERA PRICED FOR MZANSI
Porsche is expanding its eighth-generation range with the
addition of the 911 Carrera. The new sports car is being launched as
a Coupé and Cabriolet, and generates 283kW from its 3.0-litre, six-cylinder
boxer engine with biturbo charging. The Carrera is the entry-level 911 model
and offers 11kW more power output than its predecessor. It shares a similar
range of standard features to the 911 Carrera S. These include a
10.9-inch touchscreen display, comprehensive connectivity and innovative
assistance systems, such as the Porsche Wet Mode that ensures even safer handling.
The 911 Carrera is distinguished by smaller sized wheels, brakes and
tailpipe covers on the exhaust system.
As with the Carrera S model, the engine, chassis and brakes are designed for
exclusive sportiness. The 3.0-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine of the 911 Carrera
generates power largely through the smaller wheel diameters of the turbines and
compressors that feature in the new turbochargers. Power transmission is
handled by the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK). This enables
the 911 Carrera Coupé to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds,
with a top speed of 293km/h. The optional Sport Chrono Package shaves a further
0.2 seconds off the sprint time. The combined fuel consumption
(NEDC-correlated) of the Coupé is 9.0 l/100 km, while the Cabriolet records
this figure as 9.2 l/100 km.
The driving dynamics set-up includes 235/40 ZR tyres on 19-inch alloy wheels on
the front axle. The mixed tyre configuration features 20-inch wheels with
295/35 ZR tyres at the rear. Stopping power is provided on both axles by
330-millimetre brake discs with black, four-piston monobloc fixed callipers.
Porsche 911 Carrera Prices
911 Carrera – R1 489 000
911 Carrera Cabriolet – R1 674 000
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