It is almost impossible for someone to think of a sports car and do not cross a Porsche 911. His image throughout history is powerful and unmistakable, iconic. But of course that is not achieved only with inheritance, for that you have to be at the forefront and that faithfully demonstrates the renewal of the eighth generation.
This 911 (version 992.2) is the first in history to receive some type of electrification. A couple of weeks ago Porsche officially presented it in Latin America and today does it in Argentina.
For the first time in its history, one of the most emblematic sportsmen of all time will use electricity to help move their wheels. However, unlike what happens with most models that resort to this technology, which seek to be more ecological, Porsche Try to be, first of all, more sporty.
The range retains numerous versions and body options, such as Coupé, Cabriolet and Targa, in addition to offering simple or integral traction systems, different types of set -up and different power levels.
Clarion He traveled to Mexico to know firsthand how the first 911 electrified in history works and be sure of one thing: Porsche The limits of the avant -garde are always running.
How is the new Porsche 911
If there is something that did not change in 911 since it appeared, there for 1963, it is its style: it does not matter what generation it is, its silhouette remains unmistakable. Of course, some proportions and measures have changed, since over time the model became much bigger.
The update comes with some touch -ups in the headlights, which highlights the incorporation of the Matrix LED light system. With this renewal, each version of 911 has a specific front section. While the race has horizontal air intakes, the GTS version, which carries the hybrid system, incorporates a vertical ventilation grilles.
This solution gives a novel aspect to 911 but is also essential for aerodynamic and engine cooling performance. All these grilles are active and are opening and closing to optimize air flow or for motor cooling.
If the engine is not demanded, the grilles are almost closed, to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. But They can open rapidly depending on drivingthe external temperature and the demand for power.
The system is complemented by an automatic retractile spoiler that varies its position mainly depending on the speed, but also of the surchaimed air temperature.
Inside, the new Porsche 911 increases the level of digitalization without giving up the historical lines of the model. Now the instrument board is A high quality curved screen that mimics the shape of previous models. Even in the views it offers, since the account always dominates in the center and can show up to five quadrants.
Another change that reinterprets the past is the introduction of a button to start the engine for the first time in the history of the model, but which retains the usual position of the starter key, to the left of the steering wheel.
Porsche It has been working for more than 15 years in hybrid systemswith models such as Cayenne, Panamera and 918, and having their participation in the World Resistance Championship and its multiple victories in the 24 hours of Le Mans as an advanced laboratory. But for the first time it is decided to take this technology to its icon.
To do this they built a system that has two electric motors. One of them (15 horses) is mounted inside the turbo, which allows to eliminate supercharging delay and offer a better response to low turns. The second electric motor is integrated into the double clutch gearbox and eight marches. It offers 54 horses and up to 150 nm of torque.
The heart of the propulsion system is a 6 -cylinder boxer engine and 3.6 cm3 capable of delivering 485 horsepower. Together, the entire system offers 541 horses (61 hp more than the previous GTS) and a torque of 610 Nmavailable below 2,000 rpm.
With this hybrid system 911 GTS Improves its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/hy takes it to just 3 seconds. But the most graphic data shows that in the first 2.5 seconds of acceleration it would take a difference to the previous GTS. The maximum is 312 km/h.
How is the new Porsche 911
Beyond the numbers, the 911 handling experience leaves you with your mouth open. Whoever has ever had this Porsche or who has followed its evolution knows of its historic tremendous ability to be fast in curve or its enormous traction capacity, whether two or four the motor wheels.
Now with electrical assistance, 911 Delete the famous map turbo lagthat delay that supercharged engines usually have until the turbo begins to blow. With this hybrid system the answer is almost immediate, similar to that of a pure electric.
The best test was to drive first a race version (Boxér 3.0 and 394 hp) and then the GTS, with Targa body (you can keep a section of the roof just by pressing a button). And the difference in thrust from below is abysmal and occurs mainly in the first meters. It feels like a super light auto, when it is not.
Therefore, and although the second electric motor is the one that sends energy to move the wheels, The importance of the engine inside the turbo is transcendental For this notable performance improvement.
The other key detail that improves its behavior is the directional rear trainthat up to 50 km/h reduces turning angle and that above 80 km/h improves curve stability. In a locked circuit it makes the difference to travel with fluency well closed curves. In addition to improving the rotation radius for maneuvers in small spaces.
The instrument board is now digital but maintains the curved shape and you can choose 5 quadrants as the analogs before. The start is still to the left of the steering wheel, but now it is a button instead of the key. To the boxer engine now two electric machines are added, and 911 now delivers acceleration capacity and emotions as never before. Traditions can evolve.
Technical file
Wheelbase 2,450 mm
63 liter fuel tank
NAFTERO MOTOR 3.6 L TURBO
Electric motor power 1 15 hp
Electric motor power 2 54 hp
Combined power of the entire 541 hp system
Combined torque of the entire 61 nm system
Automatic transmission, 8 speeds
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.1 seconds
Acceleration 0-200 km/h 11.1 seconds
Maximum speed 312 km/h
Average consumption 11 l/100 km
Main equipment
ABS and stability control (ESP)
Front and side airbag front
Emergency autonomous brake
Lane maintenance assistant
12.6 curved digital board
Sports seats with electric regulation
Front headlights with Matrix LED technology
Multifunction sports steering wheel with heating
Two -zone air conditioner with particle filters and pollen
Prices
Input version: 911 Carrera US$ 309.400
Proven version: 911 targa 4 gts US$ 492.500
