Global Autosports Reviews | Porsche 991

Well, apparently there is no such thing as perfection as the seventh-generation Porsche 911 , internally designated the Porsche 991 , has hit the scene with several changes distinguishing it from the fifty year-old classic. Although we here at Global Autosports indeed have a nostalgic soft-spot in our hearts for classic sports cars, the Porsche 991 is a window into the future with a sleeker than ever look and new 7-speed manual gearbox. With an improved seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, the Porsche 991 Carrera’s engine is 3.4 litres. It boasts a horsepower of 350 and a max torque of 390 Nm @ 5600 rpm. The Porsche 991 Carrera S goes from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. In addition, while the Carrera posts a top speed of 178 mph, the pricier Carrera S gets all the way up to an impressive 187 mph top speed. Through implementing more lightweight aluminum, designers were able to successfully trim the fat and shed almost 100 pounds off the previous 911 model. The seventh-generation 911 has shattered our perceptions of Porsche in general with improved efficiency capabilities as well. Both new 911s come with a stop-start system that turns off the engine at elongated stops such as traffic lights and reignites it once the driver presses on the gas pedal. When coasting, the vehicle’s “sailing” mode automatically pauses the engine for further fuel efficiency. Overall, the seventh-generation Porsche 911, known as the Porsche 991 , succeeded in completing the daunting task of improving on a seemingly perfect line of automobiles. The 991 is lighter, quicker, and definitely more efficient than its predecessors making it an impressive collection of history and modernity, justly earning it the title of World Performance Car 2012. Porsche 991 Review ​