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The thrill of driving a Porsche 911 Turbo

In 2006, Dr. Ing. SC Porsche to expand its current product range by adding a new 911 Turbo, the sixth generation 911 series. This model-of-the top will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006 and June 24, 2006, will available at dealerships in Germany. The 911 Turbo (Type 997) has a number of improvements. It has a power of 480 hp at 6,000 rpm, 3.6-liter engine, a rated torque of 620 Nm maximum torque available between 1950 and 5000 rpm. All these figures are converted to drive performance, as the 911 Turbo with six-speed manual transmission only needs 3.9 seconds to go from zero to 100 km / h. The coupe reaches 200 kmh in 12.8 seconds. Despite these performance statistics, Porsche developers succeeded in keeping the average consumption of 12.8 liters per 100g km. For those who need even more speed, the 911 Turbo offers the option of Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This way, can reach 100 kmh a stop in just 3.7 seconds and 200 km / h in just 12.2 seconds. Both manual and automatic transmissions have a top speed of 310 km / k. Available for the first time, the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo "enhances the vehicle's flexibility even more. The Porsche 911 Turbo has a new design four-wheel drive with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch. The result will be to transfer the available power to the road. It is because, depending of driving conditions, the system determines the optimal torque distribution to ensure the best possible training. In addition, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ensures variable power distribution to both axles. This means that on the way to 911Turbo be an excellent traction in rain or snow, is extremely dynamic narrow country roads and optimal active safety at high speeds.

The ability to drive 911 Turbo is duly tempered by its brake system, which comprises monobloc fixed-piston disc brake caliper to six the front axle and four aft. The diameter is internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes on front wheels and 350 mm rear. An optimized ceramic brake system that offers Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). This high-tech system is reduced to 17 kg the standard system braking and provides an excellent fading stability.

The change of the main body of the 911 Turbo is the modified front air intakes with its distinctive cooling tension developed. In combination with the oval bi-xenon headlights standard, but to define the new image incomparable. From the rear perspective too, the Turbo seems more powerful. This is mainly due to the end of the tail, 22 mm wider than the previous model, to which the item redesigned wing spoiler has been aligned.

On the other hand, the side air tickets behind the doors have been redrawn and now offer a more efficient supply of cooling air coolers supercharger air.

The 911 Turbo's base price is Euro 115,000. In the USA, from July 8, 2006, the vehicle will be available at $ 122,000 (Does not include taxes).

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