With a sharpened new design, the 8th Generation 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera is everything a sports car lover will want to own. Fit for the race track and for the road, the new 911 Carrera is brilliantly designed with a performance that matches the Porsche standard.
There are many new additions to the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera that leaves a new print on the already dashing sports car series. Here is a complete review of the new sports car by Porsche with a closer look at its new design changes, performance and two engine options.
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The New Design of 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera
The first thing any Porsche enthusiast will notice are the new headlights and tail lights. The headlights are still big, bulging and round. The headlights have four spot LED daytime running lights and Bi-Xenon lamps. The LED taillights are three dimensional with a sculpted look, the rear light strips are narrower.
In the true 911 fashion, the wings of the all-new Carrera are higher than the front lid. The roof line swoops down to meet with the rear and the windows seamlessly. This creates a very athletic appearance with wide, low and sleek look.
The front has been redesigned to give it a sportier look. To improve the aerodynamics of the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, larger air intakes have been added in addition to new active air intakes. The sound of the Porsche has enhanced, all thanks to the central tailpipes that make sport exhaust system of Porsche 911 Carrera more impressive.
The interior of the all-new 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera is very impressive. It has a very sporty design that is comfortable and ergonomical. The interior features a new sports steering wheel that is designed to be similar to 918 Spyder.
The interior also features some great features like the two zone air conditioning system and the new Porsche Communication Management that is standard on all models. It has a main 7-inch multi-touchscreen and 4.6 inch second touchscreen that provides you all information you need including navigations.
The seats are available in high quality leather or Alcantara leather. The interior is available in Agate Grey, Black and Luxor Beige options, also, you can personalize your Porsche 911 however you want with a multitude of colors and material options.
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The Performance of 911 Carrera
To enhance the performance of the new 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche has offered two engine options and two drive options i.e. all-wheel drive and rear wheel drive. It has twin turbo engines, one of which is a legendary V6 3.0 litre twin turbo engine with 370 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.
With these specifications, the fuel consumption has been reduced by 13%, the horsepower has been increased by 20 hp and the torque has been increased by 60 Nm. The S model has upsized turbochargers infused with the V6 3.0 litre engine. With these additions, the engine is capable of producing 420 horsepower and a torque of 500 Nm.
You will have the option of a 7-speed manual transmission or Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission with both engines. With the simple V6 engine and PDK transmission, the Porsche 911 can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.4 seconds and has the top speed of 293 km/h. When the S model is paired with the PDK transmission, the 911 Carrera can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 306 km/h.
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Technical and Safety Features
When it comes to technical features, the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera has Sound Package Plus as a standard feature. It has 8 loudspeakers with total output of 150 watts. You will have the option of BOSE Surround Sound System with 12 fully active loudspeakers and 100-watt active subwoofer for a total output of 555 watts. You will also have the option of Burmester High-End Surround Sound System with 12 amplifier channels with the output of 821 watts and 12 loudspeakers for the premium sound quality.
Porsche also added a great number of safety features that help make this premium sports car safe and effective for people who love to race. Some of the safety features in the new 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera include:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Porsche Active Safe
- Park Assist
- Speed Limit Indicator
- Lane Change Assist
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
- Airbags And Porsche Side Impact Protection System
- Porsche Active Suspension Management
- Porsche Stability Management
The Price of 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera in the UAE
The new 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera is already available in the UAE market. The base price of the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at AED 352,000 and can go as high as AED 450,000 with every option and package. The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S has the starting price of AED 415,000 and can go as high as AED 530,000 with every option and package.
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