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Porsche 911 problems

The Porsche 911 is an icon of the automotive industry and is generally considered one of the best cars. However, is that really the case? On many forums we can read the complaints of owners who have problems with the Porsche 911, and one of them is that the rear lights fall off while driving.

One such case happened to Craig Swallow, who posted a photo in the Porsche 991 Enthusiasts group asking if anyone had a situation where the rear light fell off the Porsche 911. He wrote in his explanation that while driving on the highway, he received a warning that the rear light was not working. Fortunately, there were no cars behind him.

Many owners confirmed that they had a similar situation. Some lost both taillights, and some managed to save the lights that hung on the wires. Such cases have often occurred on Porsches 911 manufactured in 2011. Porsche corrected this design error in 2013 by adding a metal plate.

Also, on other forums, photos of similar situations were published, so this is not an isolated case. This is proof that even the best make mistakes, but also how complex a car is.

If you have one of the first Porsche 911s produced, pay attention to the rear lights.

Source: Porsche 991 Enthusiasts, Rennlist

EV, News

Porsche 911 Restomod with BMW powertrain

In the world of Porsche 911 we have already seen several successful aftermarket restomod projects based on this sports car. So far, there have been examples with conventional engines, but also electrical transformations for almost all older generations of coupes. However, now the Bulgarian company Modern Classics has presented a pilot project based on the Porsche 911 from the G series.

The original design from the 70s has been retained. The car is equipped with ABS, ESP, BMW infotainment system with controls on the center console. The cluster contains analog dials in the same configuration as in the case of the original vehicle.

The Porsche 911 is powered by a BMW electric motor that develops 184 hp (135 kW). The same engine is used by the more powerful versions of the previous BMW i3. It may not sound like much, but it is still more powerful than the original Carrera from the 70’s. It reaches 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top electronically limited speed of 160 km / h.

It is equipped with a 42 kWh battery, which is enough for a range of 250 kilometers on a single charge. Two charging options are available, slow AC charging with a maximum power of 11 kW and fast DC charging up to 50 kW. This means that the mentioned battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent of capacity in about 30 minutes.

Source: Modern Classics

Hybrid, News

2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid at Nürburgring

A few days ago, Porsche announced its plans for the future, and one of them is the presentation of the first hybrid version of the popular 911. The Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently in the testing phase at the Nürburgring, and will hit the market in 2023.

After winter testing on the snowy roads of the north, the Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Spy photos show that this prototype has the same design as the previous ones. The front end with large air intakes and vertical slats, additional lights on the sides that should not be part of the final design, narrower arches, a smaller spoiler and centrally placed exhaust pipes are just some of the features of this prototype.

The car still bears a yellow sticker indicating that it is a hybrid. A few days ago, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said that the car will not be PHEV. This could mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is a lot of speculation. Some say it could use a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine like the one in the Cayman GT4. Some say it could have over 650 hp (478 kW). There is a lot of information, but only one is true. Which one? Only Porsche knows that.

Source: Carscoops