2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet will debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show September 17-27 with the first entirely new engine in its 35-year-history. The new flat-six boxer engine now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers 500 bhp, an increase of .2 liters and 20 bhp from the previous model. New innovations include Direct Fuel Injection, a new expansion intake manifold first seen on the GT2 and Porsche's turbocharger system with variable turbine geometry. Maximum torque is up by 15, to 516 lb. ft. when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo.
The Sport Chrono Package Turbo allows the 2010 911 Turbo to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds when combined with the new Porsche-Doppelkupplung, or PDK seven-speed transmission. The Sport Chrono Package Turbo includes engine mounts introduced earlier this year on the 2010 GT3 utilize magnetic fluid that automatically adjusts for comfort or sport, depending on the driving conditions. Top track speed is 194 mph for both the Coupe and the Cabriolet models.
The new 911 Turbo reduces CO2 emissions by almost 18 per cent compared to its predecessor while using significantly less fuel. Official EPA fuel economy figures are not yet available.
Also available for PDK equipped Turbos is a new three-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles as an alternative to the standard steering wheel with its shift buttons. Porsche Torque Vectoring can now enhance the standard Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive and Porsche Stability Management. This new optional system includes a mechanical limited slip differential and actively distributes power between the rear wheels, making the car agile and precise in corners.
The 2010 Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet go on sale January 2010.
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