The Porsche 911 was originally designed by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche in 1959. It was originally known as the 901, but a copyright issue with France caused the company to switch its name to the 911 in 1965. The new Porsche 911 Carrera is a stunning example of what happens when classic performance meets modern technology.
Porsche describes the new 911 as a Timeless Machine:
“The new 911 is the sum of its predecessors – and is therefore a reflection of the past and a vision of the future. The silhouette: iconic. The design: timeless. The technology: inspired by great racing victories and always one step ahead. With the eighth generation of the 911, we’re driving into the future.”
Classic Style that Ages Gracefully
Taking a look at the new 2020 Porsche Carrera, it’s easy to see its design is very much indebted to the brand’s long and storied legacy. This car features a very familiar exterior design, cylinder number and layout to its most recent predecessors. It does include however, advanced details such as an eye-catching light panel added to its rear and extremely digital infotainment and other systems which give clues to its many innovations.
Interested owners will be able to choose between a number of highly variants across the car’s four trims. The Carrera S, all-wheel drive Carerra 4S form the base of the product line. Either of these can also be purchased in either Coupe or Cabriolet versions.
Each are driven by a brutal turbocharged flat-six engine with a heaving 450 horsepower capable of achieving a 0-60 test sprint in under 3.6 seconds for the Carrera S with 3.4 possible with the 911 Carrera 4S. The Sports Chrono Package drops an additional 0.2 seconds off those times in either variant.
A Performance Heritage, Future-Proofed
These latest 911 Carreras look and feel like the precision performance orientated sporting vehicles they are. They feature design inclusions such as a wider and more muscular spoiler and additional light panel on the rear which add some new and quite memorable details. Electrically powered, pop-out door handles create a more nuanced and stylish silhouette.
Up front, the 911 now has LED Matrix Lights with a proprietary Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (PDLS). The matrix design includes 84 unique LED lights and uses range and intensity to create a powerful beam of light which aids drivers while reducing risk to other cars on the road.
The New Porsche 911 Carrera is Incredible
Those who love the thrill of wind while they drive will be interested in checkout out the next generation 911 Cabriolet. A lighter and easier to maneuver roof makes this a great choice for the convertible lover. The all-hydraulic lift system can raise or lower the roof in 12 seconds at speeds of up to 35 mph.
The car also features a system to reduce the sound and pressure of wind for times when it becomes too much. The system can be controlled electronically from inside the 911.
Inside, the Porsche 911 Carerra features a truly awe-inspiring digital dashboard and infotainment system with various displays. The interior also has an enhanced version of the Porsche Communication Management System which offers a very near best in class means for controlling user experience.
Source: Tech Radar