Porsche 911 - legend of the German car industry

The legendary Porsche 911 was first shown to the public in 1963, at that time no one could even say that the car would be produced more than half a century ago. Of course, the car was modified, improved, changed its appearance and filling. However, German designers were able to keep the distinctive original legendary "frog". And today, if you look closely at the Porsche 911 2012, you can find similarities with this brisk and quick amphibious. What did the German automakers achieve, and what can the lucky owner of this 911 model get today? If we talk about the dynamics of overclocking, then overcoming 100 km / h already for the standard version occurs in just 4.8 seconds, and for the charged Porsche 911 turbo this speedometer goes through only 3.4 seconds. At the same time, mechanical enthusiasts should objectively recognize the advantages of the robotic miracle of the Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox. Equipped with her version at acceleration to 100 km / h in the sport mode, they win on their mechanical competitors an average of 0.3 s. Another advantage of using the PDK in the Porsche 911 is the optimization of fuel consumption. Due to it and direct injection, designers achieved a fairly acceptable figure for this powerful car - 10.8 liters per hundred in a mixed cycle.

The power of the updated Porsche 911 engine is increased by 20 hp, and the torque is up to 390 N • m. In comparison with previous versions, the compression ratio has been increased , the stroke of cylinders has been reduced, while their diameter has been increased, the total weight of the motor has been reduced, and a dry-sump lubrication system has been used. The thrust of the engine is evenly and optimally distributed over all speed ranges. The car manufacturer offers its customers cars with rear and all-wheel drive. And, despite the assurances of the designers that for the all-wheel drive version the torque can be completely transmitted to the front axle, nevertheless the behavior of the car on the road is closer to the rear-wheel drive.

Interior decoration even in basic equipment is performed at the highest level. This is the realm of elite wood species and high-quality leather. The use of polymers inside the Porsche 911 interior is minimal. To the ergonomics of the elements of the cabin is hard to find fault. Adaptive seats deserve special attention. Thanks to the electric adjustment of the side support of the cushion and the back of the chair, they can be adjusted to drivers of almost any configuration. The only thing that spoils the overall impression is the unofficial speedometer. Despite the fact that the salon is designed for four seats, the rear seats are best used occasionally, since it is crowded and hot. Managing all the functionality of the car, using Porsche Communication Management (PCM), is fairly straightforward due to its clear interface and convenient touch screen.

Driving a car is available as a specially prepared for him motorists, so ordinary drivers. For those who are not ready for the complexities and surprises of a powerful machine, it is better not to disable the PSM stabilization system and not to translate the active PASM suspension into a sport mode. Intelligent electronics for stability on the road and confident cornering at the same time as the speed increases, activates the rear spoiler, restricts the fuel supply, prevents any slip.