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2023 Porsche 911 Carrera drivetrain

Ever since it appeared in the mid-60s, the Porsche 911 has entered the hearts of all of us, becoming an icon of the automotive industry. Over time, the car evolved with the development of new high technologies. For the new Porsche 911 Carrera, which will hit the market in 2023, we know what it will look like, the only question left is the drivetrain.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera drivetrain

It has long been speculated that the new 911 Carrera will be powered by a 4.0-liter six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 394 hp (289 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It is an engine from the current 718 GTS. However, in an interview with Car Expert, board member Frank-Steffen Walliser said that would not happen. Could this leave the possibility that the new Carrera will be powered by a smaller displacement engine without turbo power?

The current Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine with 385 hp (283 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque, the base version. Reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 182 mph (293 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which enables incredibly swift gear changes without interrupting the flow of power. It is equipped with double wishbone suspension on the front, carbon ceramic brakes, and 19/20 inch wheels with 235 / 40ZR19 (front) and 295 / 35ZR20 (rear) Pirelli tires. The most powerful version has 480 hp (353 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera drivetrain

The new Porsche 911 Carrera features a distinctive look. On the front bumper there are two large air intakes with vertical slats, while on the sides there are unusual lights. At the rear, the camouflage hides a lot, but we can see the centrally placed exhaust system pipes.

Source: Car Expert

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2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid on the snowy roads of the north

Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model, which has been hiding behind the number 911 for decades. After being caught testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife a few months ago, the 2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid is now being tested on the snowy roads of the north.

Now spy photos show several prototypes that look reminiscent of the new generation 911 Carrera, which was also tested in the snow, and which should hit the market in 2023. On the front bumper there are two large air intakes with vertical slats, while on the sides there are still unusual lights that we saw on other Porsche prototype models. At the rear, camouflage and snow hides a lot, but we can see the centrally placed exhaust pipes.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is still no information. Some rumors say that the Porsche 911 Hybrid could have over 650 hp (478 kW), but this has not been confirmed.

Porsche is also testing the 911 Cabriolet on the snowy roads of the north. The car is covered in camouflage, and rumors say it will be powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, instead of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six that runs the current model. The new 911 Cabriolet should hit the market in 2024.

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1995 Porsche 928 GTS

In 1978, Porsche began production of the luxury 928, with the intention of replacing the 911. One example of the 1995 Porsche Perlglanz 928 GTS made for the U.S. market is returning home.

It is Porsche’s first production V8-powered model and its only coupé powered by a front-mounted V8 engine. This Porsche 928 is the last ever produced and best equipped. It was painted in Perlglanz, and it is interesting that the owner of the car also received 5.2 gallons (20 L) of paint. The body of the car is made of galvanized steel, while the front fender, front bumpers and hood are made of aluminum to make the car lighter.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in green leather. There’s also a custom deep-pile plum carpet, as well as violet leather upholstered trim, steering wheel, instrument cover, door handles, vents, seat adjustment switches, speaker covers and ashtray covers.

The Porsche 928 GTS is powered by a 5.4 liter V8 engine with 345 hp (257 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission (optional 4-speed automatic). It reaches 60 mph in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 171 mph (275 km / h).

The 1995 Porsche 928 GTS was purchased at Champion Porsche, Florida, for $ 184,938. The current owners, Flüssiger Alexander VanDamme and his brother Sigmund VanDamme, have been searching for the car for years. They found the car in France, and it is not known how much they paid for it.

Source: Flüssig magazine via Facebook