2012 PORSCHE AG 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S

Written By CNDFX Nov 13, 2012 Add Comment

PORSCHE AG brings a new version of the 911 four-wheel, the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S, launched in October. 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is a four-wheel (all-wheel drive coupe) output of Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Germany, which is part of the 911 family has a long tradition.

The first four-wheel drive technology used in the legendary PORSCHE and PORSCHE 959 Carrera 4 first, beginning in 1988, Porsche became evident expertise in four-wheel drive technology.

Prominent on the new version of the rear fender 911 is 4.4 inches wider than before. Thus, rims (wheels) rear PORSCHE Carrera 4 can use the wheel size 295/35 ZR 18 and PORSCHE Carrera 4S can use the wheel size 305/30 ZR 19.

PORSCHE Carrera 4 using the engine capacity of 3.6 liter, 6-cylinder in a horizontal configuration (flat), or popularly known as horizontally opposed or boxer, which produces maximum power of 325 HP. PORSCHE Carrera 4 accelerates from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 5.1 seconds and can achieve a maximum speed 280 kilometers per hour.

PORSCHE Carrera 4S while using the machine 3.8 liter, 6-cylinder in a horizontal configuration, which produces maximum power of 355 HP. PORSCHE Carrera 4S can accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 4.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 288 kilometers per hour.

Four-wheel drive system PORSCHE 911 has a multi-link channel viscous coupling and a torque of 5 to 40 percent permanently to the front wheels so that both the coupe remained stable during sharp turns devouring, when driven in a straight path until maximum speed, even when crossing the slippery road.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM) has two new functions, namely first, preparing the brake system for maximum braking. PSM eliminates air contained between the lining and disc brakes that make stopping distances are shorter. Second, adding pressure on the brake, if the driver is stepping on the brake pedal quickly but not strong enough injakannya power. In such situations, a hydraulic pump to add extra pressure to ensure optimum braking, with the well functioning of antilock braking system (ABS) on all four wheels.

In regular mode, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers a sporty tuning shokbreker but comfortable, while the sport mode is activated, it becomes harder shokbreker suit. However, both in regular mode and in sport mode, the suspension permanently adjust to different driving styles and different road conditions.

Active shokbreker system is standard equipment on the PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4S, and optional on the PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4. Upon request, the two models can also be equipped with a sport suspension that makes ground clearance (the height of the vehicle from the ground) down 2 inches. And, this option also includes a locking rear axle mechanically.

Sport Chrono Package Plus also optionally available for the four-wheel models. Choro Sport Plus modifies the characteristics of the engine management system and the nature of the PSM and PASM control.

In Europe, PORSCHE Carrera 4 sold for 71,100 euro and 79,900 euro PORSCHE Carrera 4S. While in Germany (including value added tax and country specific requirements), Carrera 4 sold for 82,657 euros ($ 991 million) and PORSCHE Carrera 4S 92 865 euros ($ 1.2 billion). Both vehicles will be marketed in Germany on October 22.

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