Porsche 911 - Redefining Porsche's iconic identity

The new 911, codenamed 991, was unveiled at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore, with more than 800 guests and media present. On display was one example each of every generation of the 911, as well as the all-new 991 model, in Carrera and Carrera S forms. At the same time, the event saw the launch of Porsche Financial Services in Singapore, a first in the Porsche Asia Pacific region.

“The 911 is the epitome of the Porsche brand and has contributed significantly to the growth of Porsche in Singapore. Porsche has grown so much in Singapore and we have successfully achieved (yet) another record sales of 472 (cars) in 2011. It is going to be another exciting year in 2012 especially with the introduction of the new 911 and also the new Boxster and Boxster S, we are confident that our sales in the sports-car segment will increase further,” said Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman Stuttgart Auto.

Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S

The completely redesigned generation of the sports car icon is stepping into the limelight with its flat, stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed details, yet from the very first glance it remains unmistakably a 911. True to the 911 tradition, the distinctive Porsche design language with its tendons and muscles exudes power and elegance.

The all-new, lightweight body of the Porsche 911 Carrera is an intelligent aluminium-steel composite construction. It is responsible for a significant proportion of the weight reduction of up to 45 kilograms, combined with significantly greater rigidity. Aerodynamic optimisation – including a wider, variably extending rear spoiler – enabled the new 911 Carrera’s lift to be reduced yet further while retaining a very good drag coefficient value.

The 100 millimetre longer wheelbase and reduced height combined with the up to 20-inch wheels underpin the athletic appearance. At the same time, the typical sports car compact exterior dimensions were retained. Seen from the front, the eye is drawn to the 911’s trademark wide-arched wings. They emphasise the wider front track, so that the new 911 Carrera models sit even more solidly on the road. The remodelled exterior mirrors are accommodated on the upper edge of the door and not as before on the mirror triangle. Not only is this aerodynamically advantageous, it also emphasises the new design line and visual impression of width.

To complement the modern exterior design, the Porsche designers created an interior, the architecture of which takes its cue from the Porsche Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated with the cockpit thanks to the centre console rising to the front with the with the high-mounted shift lever or gear selector located especially close to the steering wheel in typical motorsport fashion.

Classic Porsche elements are also to be found inside, as they are on the outside: the instrument cluster with five round instruments - one of them a high resolution multi-function screen, the central rev counter and the ignition lock to the left of the steering wheel.

New active control systems elevate driving dynamics to an unprecedented level. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers Porsche’s typical precision and feedback, and also helps to economise on fuel. Moreover, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission is featured as standard. Additional systems and functions such as auto start/stop, thermal management and electrical system recuperation further enhance the new Carrera’s efficiency.

Porsche Financial Services
The event also marked the launch of Porsche Services Singapore Pte Ltd. This partnership between Porsche and Hong Leong Finance will offer customers two financial schemes at the beginning: Porsche Hire Purchase and Porsche Intelligent Finance. Lutz Meschke, Member of the Executive Board – Finance and IT, Porsche AG, said: "Our goal is to support, through intelligent financial services, sales of new and used cars and contribute to a lasting contribution to consolidated earnings."

"Hong Leong Finance is delighted to be part of this exclusive partnership with Porsche," said Kwek Leng Beng, Chairman and Managing Director of Hong Leong Finance. "We are honoured to join the very select ranks of Porsche’s global partners. Being Singapore's largest finance company and given our experience in auto finance, I am confident our expertise will put us in a good position to provide seamless financing services to owners of a signature prestige brand as Porsche."

The exclusive suite of carefully crafted financing schemes, for the select prestigious Porsche car owners, paves new ways of financing. They can now enjoy never before payment flexibility convenience with Porsche’s sixth financial institution worldwide, Hong Leong Finance.

Technical Specifications

Porsche 911 Carrera

Engine 
Type: 3.4-litre 6-cylinder Boxer
Displacement: 3,436cc
Max Power (bhp): 350 @ 7,400 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 390 @ 5,600 rpm
Dimensions 
Length (mm): 4,491
Width (mm): 1,808
Height (mm): 1,303
Wheelbase (mm): 2,450

Performance 
Max Speed (km/h): 289 (manual), 287 (PDK transmission)
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s): 4.8 (manual), 4.6 (PDK transmission)


Porsche 911 Carrera S

Engine 
Type: 3.8-litre 6-cylinder Boxer
Displacement: 3,800cc
Max Power (bhp): 400 @ 7,400 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 440 @ 5,600 rpm

Dimensions 
Length (mm): 4,491
Width (mm): 1,808
Height (mm): 1,295
Wheelbase (mm): 2,450

Performance 
Max Speed (km/h): 304 (manual), 302 (PDK transmission)
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s): 4.5 (manual), 4.3 (PDK transmission)