Finally, official pics of the new Porsche 911 Turbo. The lucky owners of this iconic sports-car will be able to unleash 480 hp at 6,000 rpm, while torque is 620 Nm.

Top speed will be 310 km/h. With the 6-speed manual gearbox the sprint from 0-100 km/h takes 3.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h takes 12.8 seconds. The new Tiptronic S automatic gearbox is even faster: 3.7 seconds (0-100) and 12.2 seconds (0-200). Fuel consumption is surprisingly low: 12,8 l/100 km with the manual gearbox, 13.6 l/100 km with the automatic.

To avoid sending up in smoke the poor rear wheels, Porsche has develpod a new 4WD system, with an electronically-controlled, electro-hydraulically actuated central differential.

The braking system should offer adequate stopping power, with its 350 mm disks, with 6-pistons calibers in front and 4 pistons at the rear. There’s also the possibility of paying extra for ceramic brakes (380 mm front, 350 mm rear).

On the external front, there are new bi-xeon headlights, the new front apron and rear spoiler and different air-intakes. The price in Germany is 115.000 € ex VAT, in the US it will be $ 122,900 excluding taxes.

Porsche Press Release follows

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is extending its current
product range with the addition of a new 911 Turbo. The sixth
generation of the 911 series’ top-of-the-range model will be
celebrating its world premiere on February 28, 2006 at the Geneva
Motor Show and will be available in German dealerships as from June
24, 2006.

The 911 Turbo (Type 997) now has an output of 353 kW (480 bhp) at
6,000 revolutions per minute, 60 bhp more than its predecessor (Type
996). The specific output of the 3.6-litre boxer engine thus climbs to
a new all-time high of 98 kW (133 bhp) per liter of displacement.
Rated torque has been increased from 560 to 620 Newtonmeters. The
speed range in which this power is available has also been extended.
While the previous model’s maximum torque was available between 2,700
and 4,600 revolutions per minute, the corresponding figures are now
1,950 to 5,000 revs.

These improvements are translated into driving performance. The new
911 Turbo with six-speed manual transmission requires 3.9 seconds for
the standard sprint from zero to 100 km/h. The coupé reaches the 200
km/h mark in 12.8 seconds. And just 3.8 seconds are all it takes for
the most powerful series-built 911 model of all time to accelerate
from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear. Despite these enhanced performance
statistics, Porsche developers succeeded in reducing average fuel
consumption by one tenth to 12.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

The 911 Turbo with the optionally available Tiptronic S automatic
transmission puts in an even more impressive performance. An optimized
setup gives the vehicle the wherewithal to power from zero to one
hundred in just 3.7 seconds and to reach 200 km/h after a mere 12.2
seconds.

The Turbo with automatic transmission also has the advantage when it
comes to flexibility. In penultimate gear it accelerates from 80 auf
120 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Fuel consumption by the Tiptronic S variant
is 0.3 liters lower than that of its predecessor: 13.6 liters in
accordance with the EU standard. Both transmission variants have a top
speed of 310 km/h.

The vehicle’s flexibility can be enhanced even further with the
optional “Sport Chrono Package Turbo”, available for the first time.
Here the driver selects the “sports button” adjacent to the gear lever
to activate a short-time “overboost” at full throttle. This increases
boost pressure in the mid speed range by 0.2 bar for up to ten
seconds; torque rises by 60 to 680 Newtonmeters. The time required by
the 911 Turbo with manual transmission for intermediate acceleration
from 80 to 120 km/h is reduced by 0.3 seconds to 3.5 seconds.

These performance figures owe themselves to exhaust turbochargers with
variable turbine geometry, featuring for the first time in a gasoline
engine model. At the heart of this technology are adjustable guide
blades, which direct the engine exhaust flow variably and precisely
onto the turbine wheel of the exhaust turbocharger. The principle of
variable turbine geometry unites the advantages of small and large
exhaust turbochargers and leads to a discernable improvement in
flexibility and acceleration, particularly at low speeds.

To transfer the available power to the road, the new generation of the
911 Turbo features a redesigned all-wheel drive with an electronically
controlled multi-disc clutch. Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
ensures variable power distribution to the two driven axles. Depending
on the driving conditions, the all-wheel electronics system constantly
determine the optimal torque distribution to ensure the best-possible
drive. In practice this translates as high agility on narrow country
roads, outstanding traction in rain and snow and optimal active safety
even at high speeds. These properties make the Porsche Traction
Management system in the new 911 Turbo one of the most powerful and,
at the same time, lightest all-wheel systems on the market.

The new 911 Turbo’s driving performance is duly tempered by its brake
system, which comprises monobloc fixed-caliper disc brakes with six
pistons at the front axle and four at the rear.

In comparison with the Type 996, the diameter of the internally
ventilated and perforated brake discs at the front and rear wheels has
been increased by 20 millimeters to 350 millimeters. As an option,
Porsche is also offering its optimized ceramic brake system, PCCB
(Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake). The advantages of this high-tech
material mean a reduction of 17 kilograms compared to the standard
brake system, excellent fading stability owing to consistent friction
values and absolute corrosion resistance. The brakes now have a
diameter of 380 millimeters at the front axle and 350 millimeters at
the rear.
A characteristic design feature of the new 911 Turbo is the modified
front end with its distinctive, tautly drawn cooling air inlets. In
conjunction with the standard-equipment oval bi-xenon headlights, they
define its unmistakable image. The harmonious front view is enhanced
by widely placed and deep-set fog lights and by new LED flashers,
which are situated in the lateral air inlets of the front end. From
the rear perspective too, the Turbo takes on a more powerful
appearance. This is due first and foremost to its tail end, 22
millimeters wider than that of the previous model, to which the
redesigned wing spoiler element has been aligned. It now slopes
downward slightly at the sides to nestle into the contours of the rear
fenders. The lateral air inlets behind the doors have also been
redrawn and, together with the new air ducts, afford a more efficient
supply of cooling air to the charge-air intercoolers.

The basic Euro price for the 911 Turbo is 115,000 Euros. In Germany it
is available for 133,603 Euros including value added tax and
country-specific requirements. In the USA the 911 Turbo is priced at
122,900 Dollars (not including taxes), and will be available as from
July 8, 2006.

In addition to the 911 Turbo, as a special surprise at the Geneva
Motor Show, Porsche will be presenting another world premiere: the new
911 GT3. You will receive technical data and photos of this “racing
car for the road” on February 28, 2006, the first press day in Geneva

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