Porsche presents the new 911 Turbo on the island

Porsche Center Puerto Rico recently introduced virtually the eighth and latest generation 911 Turbo. The launch took place at an unprecedented event, inspired by one of Porsche’s most successful international launches in Los Angeles, California.

“The 911 Turbo is the typical Porsche icon. A car with impressive power and unparalleled sportiness that lives from generation to generation and remains true to its essence since its launch in 1974, ‘said Orlando Pérez, sales manager at Garage Europa Porsche Center.

For 45 years, the Porsche 911 Turbo has set the benchmark for high-performance sports cars that can be used comfortably every day. The new 911 Turbo is even more powerful, faster and more exclusive than before. Thanks to his m6-cylinder boxer with a maximum power of 572 hp (hp) (640 hp for the Turbo S model), new eight-speed PDK transmission, maximum torque of 750 Nm and a maximum speed per minute of 7200 rpm ensure that the 911 Turbo accelerates from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 2.7 seconds (2.6 for the Turbo S) and reach the Top speed of 199 mph (205 mph in the Turbo S).

Options such as Sports packages or Lightweight Design, the sports chassis and sports exhaust system are available for the first time for the 911 Turbo. This allows customers to adapt the vehicle much more to their taste.

The new model follows in the footsteps of the previous 911 Turbo, which has been synonymous with luxury and performance since 1974. Each generation is still a world standard among high-performance sports cars. The 911 Turbo also combines sportiness with ease of use, dynamism with reliability and excellent performance with efficiency. The final 2 + 2 seater is more than twice as powerful as the original Turbo, which was powered by a single turbocharged 3.0-liter boxer engine and delivered 256 hp. The 911 Turbo has gotten faster, bigger and more comfortable over the years, while retaining its core functions.

The new 3.7-liter boxer engine has increased its power and now features two symmetrical Variable Geometry (VTG) turbochargers with electronically controlled wastegate valves. Together with the redesigned turbo cooling system and the use of piezo injectors, it manages to improve response, torque, performance and the ability to increase revs.

The chassis and body are wider. The front axle is more precise in its behavior thanks to a 42 millimeter wider track and new 255/35 tires in combination with 20 inch wheels. Traction Management Control (PTM) can transfer more torque to the front wheels, while traction to the rear steering axle also improves, with a track width that is 10 millimeters wider and 315/30 wheels on hoops. 21 inches (an inch more than the front).

The renewed braking system is even more powerful and recognizable by the red fixed calipers that are standard. The gray cast iron discs have a diameter of 408 mm at the front (28 mm more than before) and are 36 mm thick (2 mm more). On the rear axle, the thickness of the discs is 30 mm and their diameter is 380 mm.

The 911 Turbo is equipped for the first time with an optional sports exhaust system. Also new are the two different chassis options out there. The standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers more adjustment options between comfort and sportiness, is firmer than before and lowers the body by 10 millimeters with the electronically controlled sport damping. The configuration is aimed at improving the dynamics of the car and provides even more stability at high speeds, such as when the vehicle is used on racing circuits. The options of the active hydraulic roll stabilization system, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and the ceramic braking system, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), with ten-piston fixed front-axle brake calipers, further upgrade the vehicle’s dynamic characteristics.

The basic elements of the modern interior match those of the rest of the 911 Carrera and include the Porsche Advanced Cockpit and Direct Touch Control. The central screen of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is 10.9 inches in size and can be operated quickly and without distraction thanks to the new architecture. The extensive and high-quality equipment list includes the 14-way electrically adjustable sports seats, the Sport Chrono package, a multifunctional GT steering wheel with gearshift paddles and a switch for the driving modes, as well as the powerful surround system. of BOSE® sound. There are also plenty of customization options including Lane Keeping Assist, Night Vision Assist, Peripheral Vision for parking maneuvers and Burmester Hi-Fi Surround Sound System.

The models Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S can now be ordered at Garage Europe Porsche Center, official Porsche dealer and distributor in Puerto Rico, and they start from $ 233,688 the 911 Turbo and from $ 278,282 the 911 Turbo S.