October 19, 2009
by dlevi
in Porsche
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Preview: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

What is it? The most powerful Porsche 911 Turbo ever

The basics: 3.8-liter flat six with 500 hp; 0-60 mph in 3.2 sec, 194-mph top speed; seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission

On sale: January 2010

Price: $132,800 (Coupe) and $143,800 (Cabriolet)

With its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show behind it, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is being launched to the media over the next week, before it goes on sale in January.

Both the Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet share newly updated drivetrain technology, while the basic 911 body style remains intact. The mechanical highlights for 2010 include a new 3.8-liter direct-injected flat-six engine generating 500 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque (the latter peak, with the optional Sport Chrono pack). Porsche says the new powerplant makes for a 0.2-liter and 20-horsepower improvement over the company’s previous flagship supercar.

Paired with the new seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual-clutch gearbox, the 2010 911 Turbo shoots to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, Porsche says, and tops out at 194 mph. Despite the added power and speed, the new car also has better carbon dioxide emissions (down 18 percent) and improved gas mileage, though official EPA city and highway figures aren’t available yet.

Read more over at The Car Connection online

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