Porsche 911 - the legend of the German car industry

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

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 for more than half a century. Of course, the car was modified, improved, changed its appearance and filling. However, the German designers were able to retain the distinctive original legendary "frog". And today, if you look closely at the Porsche 911 2012, you can find similarities with this nimble and nimble amphibian. What have the German automakers achieved, and what can the lucky owner of this 911 get today?

If we talk about the dynamics of acceleration, then overcoming 100 km / h for the standard version takes only 4.8 seconds, and for a charged Porsche 911 turbo, the speedometer passes this mark in just 3.4 seconds. At the same time, mechanics lovers should objectively recognize the advantages of the Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) robotic miracle gearbox. The versions equipped with it, when accelerating to 100 km / h in sport mode, outperform their mechanical competitors by an average of 0.3 s. Another benefit of using PDK in a Porsche 911 isoptimization of fuel consumption. Due to it and direct injection, the designers achieved a fairly acceptable figure for this powerful car - 10.8 liters per hundred in the combined cycle.

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

Interior decoration even in basic equipment is made at the highest level. This is the kingdom of elite woods and high-quality leather. The use of polymers inside the interior of the Porsche 911 is minimal. It is difficult to find fault with the ergonomics of interior elements. The adaptive seats deserve special attention. Thanks to the electric adjustment of the lateral support of the cushion and backrest, they can be adjusted to drivers of almost any build. The only thing that spoils the overall impression is an uninformative speedometer. Despite the fact that the cabin is designed for four seats, it is better to use the rear seats occasionally, as it is cramped and hot there. Manage all the functionality of the car usingPorsche Communication Management (PCM) is quite a breeze thanks to its clear interface and user-friendly touchscreen.

Driving a car is available to both specially trained motorists and ordinary drivers. For those who are not ready for the complexities and surprises of a powerful machine, it is better not to turn off the PSM stabilization system and not switch the PASM active suspension to sport mode. Smart electronics for road stability and confident cornering at the same time as the speed increases, activates the rear spoiler, limits the fuel supply, and prevents any slips.