Porsche today launched the all-new 2019 911 in
India, in Carrera S coupe and Carrera S Cabriolet variants. The coupe version
costs INR 1.82 crore*, while the cabriolet version retails at INR 1.99 crore*.
The all-new model is arguably one of the finest examples
of evolutionary design. It’s wider, more assertive and superior in various
aspects compared to its predecessor.
At the front, the redesigned model boasts LED matrix headlights each
having 84 LEDs and a unique four-point signature DRL that extends backwards in
a 3D form, and the forward-extended bonnet with a distinctive recess in front
of the windscreen is a throwback to the earlier G series 911.
The eighth generation
model is unmistakably the Porsche 911 with a squat roofline. The wheelbase has
remained unchanged, but the length has increased by 20 mm. That growth,
combined with the 45 mm wider front axle and 44 mm wider rear axle, makes the
sports car look even flatter, especially when seen from the front. The new
electrical pop-out door handles emphasise the tapered and smooth side contour.
The redesigned ORVMs have led to a minimised wind noise.
The Cabriolet version features a unique panel bow
convertible top made of lightweight magnesium. It can be opened and closed in
around 12 seconds, at speeds up to 50 km/h. The roof can be operated by a
button in the centre console, and even from outside, using the remote control.
An integrated, electrically operated wind deflector ensures increased comfort
at higher speeds. It can be opened and closed at speeds up to 120 km/h. The rear-end is undoubtedly the most striking angle
of the all-new Porsche 911, with a seamless, elegant LED light bar that spans
the entire width.
If there’s something Porsche has thoroughly revamped
with the latest full model change, it’s the interior. Gone is the ignition key,
thanks to passive keyless entry and push-button start. As expected from other
recent all-new Porsches, the traditional analogue rev counter is now flanked by
two fully digital displays. The adjacent new 10.9-inch PCM touchscreen
infotainment system is flush-mounted, making the interior look cleaner.
Directly below that, there’s a new switch unit with five buttons for easily
accessing the key vehicle functions.
In a world-first, there’s a new Wet drive mode,
which can be activated using the toggle switch above the centre console. On
opting the Sport Chrono Package, the Wet mode is included in the mode switch.
The diameter of the rear brake discs has been increased from 330 mm to 350 mm,
and the brake pedal ratio has been shortened. The steering ratio is more direct
now, around 11% more in the standard configuration and approximately 6% more in
configurations with the optional rear-axle steering.
Porsche offers the 2019 911 with an all-new
3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine puts out 450 PS at 6,500 rpm and 530 Nm of
torque at 2,300-5,000 rpm. Power is delivered by a newly-developed 8-speed
dual-clutch automatic transmission. A 0-100 km/h sprint takes 3.7
seconds in the Carrera S coupe and 3.9 seconds in the Carrera S Cabriolet. On
equipping the 2019 Porsche 911 with the Sport Chrono Package, the 0-100 km/h
acceleration time reduces to 3.5 seconds (coupe)/3.7 seconds (Cabriolet). The
coupe can go up to 308 km/h, while the cabriolet maxes out at 306 km/h. The
all-wheel drive 4S variant is unavailable in our market.
Deliveries of the 2019 Porsche 911 will commence in
July 2019.
