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Product Name: Porsche 997 Carrera S PDK
Product Description
For forty-five years Porsche cultivates a grape called 911 and that as of vintages has continually improve. Launched four years ago, generating 997 just to afford a small lift to discuss calmly the second of his career. But beyond the makeup, Porsche him Deputy direct injection box and the KDP. The result: more horses for consumption and emissions down. So this 997 II, a great vintage?
For all manufacturers GT, the 911 is the car to shoot! Legend rolling, it has through the decades acquiring always the latest innovations, all this without losing its identity. Hailed by critics for its return to its roots (round headlights), the 997 suffered yet after four years of loyal service at a discount level that further enhances its attraction. Mode requires, the front fascia is adorned with lights and LED days to the rear optical take up diodes. Even if the front air intakes are enlarged, wheels and redesigned rear skirt, shortly change the style and our "great turtle" remains faithful to the original design.
In the interior changes are minimal, the steering wheel is redesigned and the GPS screen becomes touch. For the rest, the atmosphere is always careful and always the starter on the left. It feels good on board, ergonomics and finish are impeccable and the driving position is a perfect. German rigor!
The direct injection services offers first mechanics. By improving the combustion of the air / fuel, it increases the performance of the legendary flat-six and it saves the passage 30 hp for a total of 385. This technology also helps reduce consumption that just over 10 L/100 km in combined cycle and CO2 emissions to be stabilized at 240g/km or less a Renault Espace V6 with 150 hp.
Second transmission, which leaves the former Tiptronic S to the new box dual clutch 7-PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung). Through its two clutches, one for peer reports, one for the odd reports, it avoids the jolts every way and is much faster than the former. Accelerating the Carrera S PDK wins two tenths to 0 to 100 km / h (4''5) compared to a manual transmission version. More effective, the PDK also offers more comfort because it has a fully automatic mode softness disconcerting for a car of this level of performance.
Weapon of mass distraction
On the road, this new generation does not transcend the qualities of the previous one. The manual remains unchanged, the nose a little lighter request to be placed at the entrance to brake curve, then it bites instantly rope, then rolls back without making history with a motor always bluffing. Once these precautions similar use, the 911 demonstrated an outstanding balance and efficiency unparalleled. Here we realize that the title of queen of the GT is not usurped. And braking issue, the bite and endurance ceramic discs (PCCB) are unbelievable.
Feelings later, the transition to direct injection seems to have lost a bit of character to the engine but accelerations are still demonic with the key sound juicy. In addition, a magic little button allows him to clarify the voice: how "athletic". Once activated, the response to the accelerator is more intense, driven PASM suspension is firmer and through reports hard.
Icing on the cake, the "Launch Control" which allows hotel arrested guns. The procedure for firing is within reach of a child six years left foot on the brake pedal welded right, the system automatically configures the system adapted loose on the brake, and 911 out of starting blocks as a bullet. No unnecessary loss in smoke, literally glue thrust at headquarters and can win two tenths additional 0 to 100 km / h. Pure happiness!
And this new box you tell me? So purists still prefer a good old manual but to be honest, it far exceeds our expectations. If in "normal" it invites a driving casting passages of both reports are imperceptible mode "Sport" and "Sports Plus" approval is undeniable. While it is always possible to speed or using the lever or pallets at the wheel but it will amuse five minutes and the KDP is equally effective in automatic mode.
In summary, the final touches aesthetic and technological developments can not transfigure the 911 and so much better! They simply allow him to remain at or rather stay a bit above the competition because this is his place. Remains its tariff from 95 474 €, reasonably priced when compared to that of a fearsome Ferrari or a haunting Aston Martin, but can quickly evaporate because of a list of options long as a day without pain. Two of them seem essential, however, the PDK box, charged € 3 528, and ceramic brakes, posted on its part to 8 073 €. Love has its reasons that the portfolio is not known ...
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