The official distributors of Porsche in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), launched the new, eight generation Porsche 911 at the Sepang International Circuit last Friday, the 12th of July 2019. The launch coincided with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) race series weekend here where race versions of the 911 will be competing against one another. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is used (with the new car as the Safety car seen below),and these GT3 Cup cars will compete in rounds 6, 7 and 8 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) race series. Anyway, two variants of the new Type 992 Porsche 911 were announced for the moment, the 911 Carerra S and the 911 Carerra 4S variants.
The new 911 Carrera S price starts from RM1,150,000 while the new 911 Carrera 4S price starts from RM1,220,000 and is available to order now. The new Type 992 911 is indeed an evolution that had first started in the 1960s and has continued to this day. It's basic shape still familiar after all these years and that is what people want. Now couple that with its ease of us more most daily situations, it is the Swiss Army Knife of sports cars.
The 911 has been designed in such a way that it can easily finish a track session at Sepang, then be driven comfortably back to Kuala Lumpur on the same day and taken out to run one''s errands the next day without missing a beat. This is why you tend to see many Porsche cars in and around the Klang Valley almost daily. The combination of far-reaching technical improvements, a timeless modern design and its new assistance systems provides a level of comfort and everyday usability that makes the 911 the perfect every day sports car. This has basically been the norm since the first 911 was launched.
“The new 911 is a reflection of the past and a vision of the future, with its iconic silhouette and timeless design. It remains a sports car icon that has retained the public’s fascination since its arrival in the automotive scene over half a century ago. Due to the passionate and loyal following here, it comes as no surprise that Malaysia is the top market for the 911 in 2018 within the Porsche Asia Pacific region. The 911 GT3 Cup Car training at Porsche Experience Centre Sepang also took place for the first time in South East Asia in 2018, a reflection of the fervent customer base,” said Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance during the launch of the new 911.
(L): Christopher Hunter, CEO of Sime Darby Auto Performance (R): Alexandre Gibot, Head of Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific
“With the new standard Wet Mode function, the iconic model’s capability in handling difficult adverse driving conditions is second to none, which is especially useful in our climate.” added Christopher.
The thing about the new Type 992 is that is takes a lot of styling cues from the first three generations of the 911. The bonnet features more character lines like the first three generations and the dashboard on the inside gets a more horizontal design with less of the cascading vertically visual point of view from the previous 991 series model. It also has quite a nice vertical air vents at the rear, where the engine sits and it all has a more cohesive yet retro modern air to it in some ways. On a personal note, I believe Porsche has somehow made the 992 better looking than the 991, which I thought already perfected the modern 911 look. The new sports car now has more integration in terms of its styling and you have to see it in the metal to get what I mean.
The new 8th Gen Porsche 911 Carrera S has a 3.0liter flat-6 turbocharged engine which makes 450hp and 530Nm. 0-100kmh is done in 3.7 seconds for the Carrera S and 3.6 seconds for the Carerra 4S. Maximum Speed is 308kmh for the Carrera S and 306kmh for the Carrera 4S - In short, buy the rear wheel drive for maximum speed and the all-wheel drive 4S for better acceleration...although 0.1seconds and 2kmh would not actually make any difference most of the time. But, if you have the means, and you are in doubt, buy both.
Type 991
Type 992...again
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The 2019 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S & CARRERA 4S Design Brief
Unmistakably committed to the Porsche design DNA, with a much more muscular look and an interior featuring a 10.9-inch touchscreen monitor, the new 911 is timeless and modern. Intelligent control and chassis elements as well as innovative assistance systems combine the masterfully uncompromising dynamism that the classic rear-engine sports car is famed for, with the demands of the digital world.
The next generation of flat-six turbocharged engines has been further developed and is more powerful than ever before, with 331 kW (450 hp) in the S models. The drive efficiency has been increased by way of an improved injection process and a new layout for the turbochargers and charge air cooling system. The power is delivered by a newly developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Additional highlights include the new assistance systems, including Porsche Wet mode to make driving on wet roads even safer, and Night Vision Assist with thermal imaging camera.
An exterior design reminiscent of earlier generations of 911
The exterior design evokes a sense of nostalgia but is unmistakably new, and emphasises the leap in performance from its predecessor. It is more assertive and more advanced with significantly wider wheel housings that arch over the 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels, giving off a certain dynamic profile that hints at its performance potential.
At the front, the body is 45mm wider, and revives a traditional feature of earlier 911 generations – a forward-extended bonnet with a distinctive re-cess in front of the windscreen. Housed at the corners of the characteristic-looking bonnet are newly developed LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights and dimmed beam, and are integrated into the wings almost seamlessly, taking away the typically round and upright form of the 911. The tapered and smooth side contour is emphasised by the flush integration of the electrical pop-out handles.
The rear of all models is dominated by the significantly wider, variable-position spoiler and the seamless, elegant light bar. The vertically arranged louvres of the air intake echo the contours of the rear window and the centrally located third brake light has also been integrated in the intake louvre, merging the rear window and air intake below it into a single visual unit. The 25% width increase of the rear spoiler runs almost all the way to the outer edge of the tail light, giving the upper part of the rear a much cleaner and modern look. As a distinguishing feature, the rear-wheel-drive models have black louvres, while the all-wheel-drive models have chrome elements in the rear grille. Apart from the front and rear sections, the entire outer skin is now made from aluminium. Not only does the downwards shift of the number plate, tailpipe trim and auxiliary lights give the new 911 a lower stance, it provides the rear apron an overall minimalist look.
Redesigned interior with clear lines
The dashboard comprising a harmonious combination of traditional elements and forward-looking technology, is defined by clear, straight lines with recessed instruments, taking inspiration from the first four generations of the 911. With a centrally positioned analogue rev counter housed between two thin, frameless freeform high-resolution 7-inch displays, driving information is supplied to the driver within a clutter-free cabin. Its new 10.9-inch touchscreen, the centre screen of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can be operated quickly and without distraction thanks to the new architecture. Located underneath, a docked-on control panel of five buttons provides direct access to essential drive and chassis functions.
New assistance systems enhance safety and comfort
A distinctive new function and a world’s first, Porsche’s Wet mode that was developed to detect water on the road and precondition the control systems accordingly, will be included as standard across all new 911 variants. The system will warn the driver in advance, who can then adjust the vehicle settings to emphasise on safety at the push of a button or using the mode switch on the steering wheel (Sport Chrono Package). Emergency braking with the help of the camera-based warning and brake assist system, also fitted as standard, may subsequently be initiated where necessary in the event a risk of collision with moving objects is detected. Another first – there is also the option for Night Vision Assist with thermal imaging camera for the 911. Adaptive cruise control option includes automatic distance control, stop-and-go function, reversible occupant protection and an innovative autonomous Emergency Assist function.
More powerful and more efficient with the next generation of flat-six engines
The performance of the new 911 Carrera S/4S is enhanced with the next generation of turbocharged flat-six engines, illustrated by the increase in its power and torque – 22kW (30 hp) and 30 Nm higher than its predecessor. This means the new rear-engine icon is capable of 331 kW (450 hp) of power at 6,500 rpm and a constantly available torque of 530 Nm, from 2,300 to 5,000 rpm.
With the additional eighth gear in the fully redeveloped 8-speed PDK, the overdrive has been further extended and there is a more harmonious transmission process in the new 911. This gives both 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S models impressive acceleration values with both beating the four-second mark for acceleration from zero to 100km/h (3.7 seconds and 3.6 seconds respectively). The top speeds are now 308 km/h (911 Carrera S) and 306 km/h for the all-wheel-drive version. The fuel consumption (NEDC-correlated) of the 911 Carrera S is 8.9 l/100 km, while the 911 Carrera 4S records this figure as 9.0 l/100 km.
The new 911 Carrera S price starts from RM1,150,000 while the new 911 Carrera 4S price starts from RM1,220,000.
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