The all new, classic Porsche 911

There is something about the new Porsche 911 that tickles my fancy. It must be the fact that Porsche somehow manage to embrace that old, classic look and feel in its styling, yet also manage to produce a car that is modern and classy, all wrapped into a neat little present called the Porsche 911, also known as the 991.
 

Over recent years Porsche has ventured into the seemingly unknown SUV and sedan markets with some success, but the Porsche 911 will always represent Porsche’s past and it seems the 911 will forever stand the test of time.

The new Porsche 911 comes in two models, the Carrera and Carrera S, both with an extended wheelbase, adding to road grip as the Carrera’s flat six 3.4 litre direct injected engine tears up the tar, producing a hefty 350 HP. The Carrera S comes with a 3.8 litre direct injected engine, producing an impressive 400 HP.  The aluminium steel body has resulted in a 45kg weight loss helping the 911 perform at its best, sprinting from 0-100km in 4.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 300 km/h.

Both models come standard with the world’s first seven-speed gearbox, combining the driving comfort of a converter automatic transmission with the dynamic gearshift of a sequential racing gearbox. The interior has also been drastically refined making the Porsche 911 more luxurious and comfortable while tending to the drivers needs.

The new Porsche 911 has also been nominated for the World Car of the Year Award to be announced on 5 April 2012. Keep your eyes peeled, the Porsche 911 is lurking…

What do you think of the Porsche 911? I think it’s amazing…