2020 Porsche 992. THE NEW 911 Carrera S Reveal with Army Hammer
2020 Porsche 992, THE NEW 911 Carrera S Reveal with Army Hammer
The new Porsche 911 is the sum of its predecessors – and is therefore a reflection of the past and a vision of the future. The silhouette: iconic. The design: timeless. The technology: inspired by great racing victories and always one step ahead. With the eighth generation of the 911, we’re driving into the future. Leaving the past behind us. With a sports car that has become a dynamic fixed point in a world where change is the only thing that’s constant. This makes the 911 a ‘Timeless Machine’.
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Combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 6: 911 Carrera S models: 9.0 - 8.9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions: 206–205 g/km
Porsche introduced the eighth-generation 911 Carrera ahead of its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. In a presentation that stressed the timelessness of the emblematic sports car, the German firm strolled out every generation of the 911 before unveiling the new model (called 992 internally) amidst a cloud of smoke. Along with our first full look at the 2020 911, we got the model's final technical specifications and full information about what makes this the most digital sports car Porsche has ever created.
The new 911 will enter production first as S and 4S variants, followed by entry-level and higher-performance trims. Power predictably comes from a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter flat-six engine that makes 443 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, figures that represent increases of 23 and 22, respectively, over the outgoing model. At launch, the S-badged models will only be equipped with an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, but a seven-speed manual unit will be offered with base (and perhaps other) versions later in the production run.
The 911 Carrera S performs the benchmark zero-to-60-mph sprint in 3.5 seconds, meaning it's nearly half a second quicker than its predecessor. Selecting all-wheel drive drops that time by a tenth of a second. It keeps accelerating until it reaches 190 mph.
Porsche's designers have subtly sharpened the 911's rounded physique, giving the 992 model some throwback styling cues like a creased hood that's a tribute to the original model. The headlights are still oval -- no surprises there. Porsche tried to move away from that archetypal styling cue with the 996-generation 911 and fans revolted. It still looks like a 911, too, but the rear lights are now connected by a light bar and the vents on the decklid gets a new-look design that integrates the third brake light. The changes are evolutionary at best, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Buyers can select new 19- or 20-inch front and 20- or 21-inch rear wheels. Though the new 911 doesn't grow in length, it's wider than its predecessor for improved stability and turn-in response. And, this is the first time that rear- and all-wheel drive variants have the same rear track.
The 2020 911 is the most digital sports car Porsche has ever made
Inside, the 911 is more digital than ever before. It borrows features from the Cayenne and the Panamera, including an instrument cluster made up of two large, driver-configurable screens positioned on either side of an analog tachometer. Porsche includes a standard, 10.9-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system and online navigation with real-time traffic information. And, interestingly, smartphone connectivity has become a surprisingly important part of the 911 experience.
Porsche developed three apps for owners. The first is called Porsche Road Trip. As its name implies, it helps driving enthusiasts plan road trips by selecting a scenic route, giving restaurant and hotel recommendations, and highlighting viewpoints along the way. Porsche 360+ is a lifestyle assistant which offers services that make everyday life easier for customers, and opens up access to exclusive experiences the firm explains. And, Porsche Impact measures the amount of CO2 the 911 emits on a given trip and lets owners offset it by making a financial donation to climate-related projects around the world.