What to expect from the 2019 Porsche 911
Posted on Tuesday, 12th of June 2018
We are close to the release date of the new
Porsche 911. Premiering at the Los Angeles motor show in November it will be
another few months before it makes it to the shores of the UK early in 2019 but
Porsche has released some early info on this updated version of the iconic 911.
So, what can we expect from the new model?
According to Porsche, this eighth-generation model will be faster and more
advanced than any 911 that has come before it.
The first versions to be released will be the
Carrera and the Carrera S, followed by the four-wheel Turbo, and of course, the
Turbo S. The Turbo S is rumoured to put out a whopping 600bph! With increased
aerodynamics and other developments to the four-wheel drive this model now
takes less than 2.9 seconds to reach from 0-62mph and has an increased top
speed.
This model uses a new structure made of
aluminium in the side sections of the vehicle and aluminium and steel in the
mainframe. In an effort to keep the weight close to 1430kg, Porsche has used
more aluminium in the inner structure as well as hot-formed steel to create a
strong but light floor pan.
The outside style
In terms of the style of the vehicle, not a
huge amount has changed. It is still in keeping with the main stylings of the
911 Series but there have been subtle modifications to the design of the 2019
version. The door handles are in line with the body-work so the car looks
smooth and streamlined.
They have changed the front head light’s so
they are more prominent and they have reshaped the front wings. Within the
newly redesigned air ducts, there are louvres for increased aerodynamics.
The rear tail light streaks across the entire
width of the car as we have seen with some of the other recent models from Porsche.
To improve downforce, they have also added a new rear spoiler to the vehicle.
In-car entertainment
Inside the car you will not only find that you
have more room to move, you will also find a new touchscreen infotainment
system and a digital instrument panel bring the 911 right up to date in terms
of in-car entertainment
The engine of the latest 911 has also been
positioned for improved weight distribution. For the lower-end models there
will be passive mounts, and for the powerful models, to help suppress the
movement of the engines mass, there will be dynamic mounts fitted.
Before the new series of the Porsche 911 lands
on our shores, Porsche will be releasing one last version of the current 911.
The limited-edition Speedster will be offered in soft-top in various colours
and it will be based on the Cabriolet 911.