2016 Porsche 911 Facelift: GT3 & GTS Skip Turbos, Carrera S Gets 4-Wheel ... - autoevolution
We already knew the Carrera and the Carrera S will drop their 3. 4- and 3. 8-liter atmospheric flat-sixes in favor of two incarnations of an all-new turbocharged six-cylinder boxer. A Porsche insider has confirmed to us earlier this year that the flat six shares its basic architecture with the upcoming four-cylinder boxers that will power the 2017 Cayman and 2017 Boxster. We are talking about a pair of flat-fours using 2-liter and 2. 5-liter displacements. Thus, the Carrera will deliver 370 hp at 6,500 rpm (+20 hp, 1,000 rpm lower). This will see the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint dropping by 0. 2s to 4. 2s, while the 180 mph (290 km/h) top speed will remain unchanged. As for the Carrera S , this gets 420 hp and a peak torque of 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) - thanks to the forced induction, the maximum twist value arrives as low as 1,700 rpm. The British publication tells us that Porsche engineers claim “ the new engine provides a big improvement in low-end tractability and enhanced flexibility across the rev range, which peaks at 7,500rpm. Source: www.autoevolution.com
