Porsche 997 Turbo to be unveiled at Geneva!

[Redcoat]

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...rbo.103405.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/porsche/d...?storyId=13133

The 911 Turbo (Type 997) now has an output of 480bhp at 6,000rpm, 60bhp more than the 996 Turbo. The specific output of the 3.6-litre boxer engine climbs to a new all-time high of 133bhp per litre. Rated torque has been increased from 413lb-ft to 457lb-ft. The speed range in which this power is available has also been extended. While the previous model’s maximum torque was available between 2,700 and 4,600rom, the corresponding figures are now 1,950 to 5,000 revs, much of it due to new turbo vane technology.

The optional Tiptronic S automatic transmission is even faster. It powers from zero to 62mph in just 3.7 seconds and 125mph in 12.2 seconds, and is more economical. Both transmission variants have a top speed of 194mph.

The vehicle’s flexibility can be enhanced even further with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo, available for the first time. Here the driver selects the “sports button” adjacent to the gear lever to activate a short-time overboost at full throttle. This increases boost pressure in the mid-speed range by 0.2 bar for up to ten seconds; torque rises by 45lb-ft. This translates into a quicker acceleration from 50 to 75mph, down 0.3 seconds to 3.5 seconds.

honestly...everyone should have a car with a "Boost" button. It appears the future of automotive engineering is called "Playstation".

[heals120]

Holy crap thats fast! 125 in just over the time it takes a Hummer to do 60.

[RWD60]

alright, Nissan get that GT-R out, and we can have the ultimate showdown: Z06 vs Shelby GT-500 vs 911 turbo vs GT-R vs Gallardo vs F430 vs SRT-10 vs SL63 vs M6... that's nearly 4,500hp for around a million dollars... that will be amazing... and you know MT or C&D will do it.

[yassir(snowman)]

i saw that in a mag there was a fan and it is on the hood lid.

[mgescuro]

Aren't they also supposed to be unveiling a new version of the 928 S4??

With Porsches starting in the $45K range.... why not??

[heals120]

Originally Posted by RWD60

alright, Nissan get that GT-R out, and we can have the ultimate showdown: Z06 vs Shelby GT-500 vs 911 turbo vs GT-R vs Gallardo vs F430 vs SRT-10 vs SL63 vs M6... that's nearly 4,500hp for around a million dollars... that will be amazing... and you know MT or C&D will do it.

Man, thats alot of cars. Too bad top end Camaros and the Challengers wont be out for the act if it does happen. If they could even keep up!

[BobLikesBunnies]

Hotness I love the 997 If they do a camparison though with all these cars Id like to see the Veyron in it too just for stihs and giggles.