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Porsche 911 Carrera S: new Powerkit boosts performance

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The Porsche 911 Carrera S has only recently gone on sale in Australia but a new official modifications kit has already been launched to make it go faster.

A new ‘power enhancement kit’ increases the Carrera S’s power output by 22kW to 316kW, reducing the 911’s 0-100km/h maximum sprinting ability by a tenth to 4.0 seconds dead when the sports car is equipped with optional PDK gearbox and launch control.

Top speed is also lifted by 4km/h – to 306km/h for seven-speed PDK dual-clutch auto versions and 308km/h for those equipped with the standard seven-speed manual gearbox.

The seven per cent power increase for the Porsche 911 Carrera S’s 3.8-litre six-cylinder is achieved through tweaking of the sports car’s electronic engine management system, and Porsche says fuel economy remains at 8.7L/100km (PDK) and 9.5L/100km (manual).

The so-called Powerkit, from the Porsche Exclusive division, also brings new cylinder heads with revised camshafts in addition to a new variable resonance intake system and a unique exhaust system that give the Carrera S an even more dynamic sound.

The Powerkit also adds the Sports Chrono Package with active engine mounts that limit the six-cylinder’s movement during dynamic driving, and the engine gains a titanium-coloured cover and carbon-fibre inlays.

Porsche Exclusive has also introduced aerodynamic customisation options, with the most notable package combining a lower front bumper apron featuring bigger air intakes and a 911-signature ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler.

Other options include tinted privacy glass for the side and rear windows, plus interior trim upgrades featuring carbon-fibre and brushed-aluminium elements.

Porsche Australia was not available for comment at the time of writing.
Click to read a review of the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S.

 


 

  • bob

    I don’t know. It’ll be what, at least $15k to $20k for a 0.1s improvement?

    The Carrera S is already priced at $300k. If you’re spending that coin, why not drop another $80k and get a Turbo? 0-100 half a second quicker.

    • john

      Why not drop $130k less and get a GTR for a sub 3 second time if performance is what you after only!

      • Johnson

        Because its a Datsun

  • Tony

    Not that it really matters, but expect the 991 turbo to be a sub 3 seconds 0-100 car…

    Im a Porsche fan, but they are the German kings of “value add” (if not quite at Ferrari levels)

     

  • nesh

    Why isn’t this standard again? 

    • Carlos

      You can’t afford it so what are you whinging about again?
      Oh I get it, you care about the rich people ‘wasting’ their money.
      How thoughtful….a welcome change from the loony left socialists trying to tax us out of existence.

      • Bones

        Gotta say I mostly agree with you.
        If you can’t afford the 911 then it’s not your problem….so why complain about it.
        I guess it’s in some peoples personality to just complain about everything.
        There’s a very negative shadow & pessimistic mood hanging over Aust at the moment.
        But if I could afford this beautiful car I would rather spend the money on options than give it to an incompetent extremist government to waste…if I had the choice that is.

        • Yetiman

          That is a bit extreme, I’m doing very well in Australia and don’t mind paying for it.

  • Smart US

    i can help it – every comment on xr6t/FPV is bashed that its not about sprint time bla bla bla… and then Porsche bashes you that for extra circa. $20k you get off 0.1 of the straight line time… how is toyota 86 gonna respond to this – another monster rear wing to improve handling of average fast car???

    • Sumpguard

      “??? bla bla bla”   indeed.

          Toyota aren’t even pretending, contemplating or dreaming about matching this car!

         Meanwhile I am jealous of those that can afford this car and happy to admit the fact. Automotive brilliance!

  • UMWHAT

    I think I’d hate being rich. I wouldn’t be able to decide what car/cars to buy and when I do I’d probably change my mind the next week and want another car. I’d end up eventually being broke 

    being poor I dont have to face those difficult decisions and can be grateful for whatever car I get 

    • Carlos

      I think you’ve got a great perspective.
      Being rich can bring more stress n probs than what it can solve.

  • Tell It As It Is

    I wouldn’t buy this car because in a head on you will get squashed by the car in front and the heavy engine/gearbox behind you.

    • Phil

      Why would the rear engine squash you from behind in a head on collision?
      If the crash was so severe it crumpled all the way to the back, you’d be squashed no matter what car or configuration you were in.

  • gt86.com.au

     For 300k the powerkit should be standard factory fittement. Very dissaponiting to be paying so much money for what is meant to the current latest and greatest N/A car from Porsche, to then be told that they purposefully detuned it and did not optimise it to its greatest potential. In the day and age where bluetooth is standard, this is just not good enough. With a Toyota 86 at least you get what you pay for without any cons/gimmicks.

  • John

    porsche, another luxury low cost carrier, 300k for 2 seats now for the extras, would you like luggage?……unlike asian luxury where the only option is what colour and that too they don’t charge extra for metallic.

  • Tommy Cheung

    AMG does it to its car…..