Porsche 992 Elementary Carrera (base model)? What about MT cars? Other 992 information

Porsche 992 latest information

Ah, already. Information about the latest model "992" of Porsche 911 is coming out every day, and many professional car information sites have written articles, so I have already posted it as my blog. Was trying not to keep up with the new information on 992. (Photo from the official Porsche press site)

But. Personally, I just look at various things, so if I look at it, I think I'll keep it in the record ... If I write it, it might be a little reference for someone ... I will write it about it ^ ^

Porsche 911 Chief Engineer, Head Designer, Porsche Motorsport Top speaks Porsche 992

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An article of the American car magazine "ROAD & TRACK" was published locally on December 1, 2018 (December 2, Japan),August Achleitner, Chief Engineer of 911,Porsche head designer Michael MauerAndFrank-Steffen Walliser, head of Porsche MotorsportHas answered an interview about the Porsche 992.

From the things that have already been announced to the things that seem to be "he", there are various answers, so for your reference. It's a bullet point, but I tried to translate it into Japanese easily.

The contents written after this are the contents that Porsche actually answered in the interview as mentioned above, and the contents may change depending on the future situation, but at least at the present time (December 1, 2018) is the content of credibility 100%.

What you need to know about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera (992)

* This is a bulleted list of Japanese translations that refer to the article from here. * It's long (laughs)

-The 992 has the same parts used in the 991 as 20% (most of them are mounted on the engine).

-Although it has not been finalized yet, it seems that the raw carrera (base carrera) that will come out in the future will be about 385 horsepower due to the new turbocharger and program changes.

-The engine mount was moved 20 cm forward and the weight balance was shifted slightly forward (the rigidity was also increased). * In the original interview article, it is written as "20 mm", but in Porsche official marketing materials etc. it is written as "20 cm", and 20 cm seems to be correct, so it is different from the article. , Here it is written as 20 cm.

-Many 992s are equipped with a "gasoline particulate filter" (a filter that collects fine particles emitted from automobile engines). The US version doesn't have a filter because it doesn't need to be equipped as a legal regulation ... so the US version 992 should sound better.

・ The 8th speed of the PDK that became 8th speed is the same as the 7th speed in the current 991.2. The increased gear is a role that feels like another gear is added between the 6th and 7th gears of 991.

・ 992 manual cars (MT cars) will be released, but it will be a few months away. MT cars weigh about 55 pounds lighter.

・ Why is PDK heavier than MT cars? → The dual clutch gearbox is always heavier than the MT, but one factor is that this 992 PDK has a large empty space for "electric motors".

・ What is the space for the electric motor? → Although it is still undecided, it is designed so that the 992 can support hybrid drive when there is a large demand in the future or when it becomes necessary to reduce CO2 emissions in all cars.

We were able to offer a hybrid right now, but we haven't released it yet as it doesn't seem to be good for Porsche (current technology still requires a fairly heavy battery to be hybridized). Because of that, it slows down the driving of the car).

-Therefore, the Porsche 911 Hybrid is ready to be made, but not ready to be sold.

-Many of the chassis have been inherited from 991. You can also get an active anti-roll bar and rear wheel steering. The wishbone under the front axle is slightly longer than 991.

-All 992s have adaptive dampers, and the previous adaptive dampers could adjust the compression and rebound characteristics only when the wheels were not moving up and down, but the 992 changed at any point of wheel movement. Can be done. (* I'm sorry, I don't understand the technology itself well, so it's subtle whether the translation is correct ... Apparently Japanese is strange (laughs))

・ This has improved the ride quality. And, according to the 911 product planner, "This damper reacts about 100 times faster than before." There is no deterioration in cornering performance.

・ The width of the car (* track is written, so it seems to be the width from the tire to the tire) is 45 mm wider at the front and 44 mm wider at the rear → For the first time, the rear wheel drive 911 and the 4WD 911 Are both the same. This large fender fits 20-inch front and 21-inch rear tires.

-The 991 GT3 RS and GT2 RS used large tires with different front and rear tire sizes, so Porsche's motorsport division asked to adopt this for the 992 as well.

・ For the 992 bare carrera, the tires will be 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear.

・ It is the first time in the history of 911 Carrera that the rear wheels are larger than the front wheels.

(* Since there are various posts on other sites, we will omit the wet mode)

・ Steering is electric assist as before, but 10% is faster, so you can feel more intuitive.

-The brake caliper was brought in from 991 and turned black. There are steel and ceramic, but the brake booster is now electric instead of hydraulic (as one of the preparations in anticipation of becoming an electric vehicle).

-Porsche's Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) will probably be available from the 991 turbo, Porsche product planners say.

(* Since there are various posts on other sites, speed is also omitted)

・ The price will also increase from 991. The Carrera S MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) is $ 113,300 (about 12.85 million at the current rate), and the Carrera 4S MSRP is $ 120,600 (about 13.68 million at the current rate). However, from this time on, PDK comes with it instead of an option, so you no longer have to pay $3,210 for the PDK option.

・ MT cars and manuals are free options, and MT cars also come with a sports chrono package (free of charge).

・ About the types of 911 that will be released in 992 → It is expected that the cabriolet will come out early next year (2019), and that Targa will come out in the near future. The base model Carrera and MT models are scheduled to be sold next year, and maybe turbo cars will be released. Also, someday Carrera T, Carrera GTS, etc. may come out.

-Porsche Motorsport seems to be developing the 992 GT3. It is believed that the 992 GT3 should retain the 991.2's excellent 4-liter naturally aspirated (NA) horizontally opposed 6-cylinder.

-After that, Walliser says that GT3 RS, and something like GT2 will come out in succession, but says that there is no 991R.

Continued on the Porsche 992 design ...

-The 992 and 991 are similar, but with some major changes. It was a wider car, but was told to make the 911 look smaller and more muscular. So I referred to 930.

-The squared hood line is based on the G model made between 1974 and 1989. Two lines have also been added to the hood that imitate the air vents found in the air-cooled 911.

-The headlights are also slightly more upright than before.

-Flash mounted door handle. The door handle appears when you approach the car when you press the unlock button or select the comfort access option.

-From the RS Spyder design wheel, it was designed like the Fuchs wheel that was in the early 911 ... There is also a foil manufactured by Fuchs.

-The most impressive is the rear light bar. Until now this was only given to four-wheeled vehicles, but now all 911s will be this.

The 911 logo and Carrera script are also retro, influenced by the 1970s, and the new tailpipe reproduces the 991 GT2 RS.

Next to the two digital screens in the gauge cluster is a new retro-style analog tachometer, the next-generation Infotainment system coming from a 4-door Porsche.

Instead of the 1960s 911s embedding heat and radio in wood panels, a large 10.9-inch screen is embedded.

-The center console has no buttons like the 991, giving a cleaner impression. As car bloggers say on Twitter, the small shift lever on the PDK is reminiscent of Braun's shaver. This is probably the most controversial part of the interior, but it's good because it resembles the Porsche 918 Spy gear. (* Here too, Porsche people wrote that the shift of PDK is said to be Braun's shave (laugh))

-There is also a new sport-tex seats with a checkerboard weave. The seat structure itself has been redesigned. There are still options, from those with many electric adjustment functions to those with little or no electric adjustment.

・ The seats are very comfortable. The front view and seat position are almost the same as the 991.

·finally! There is a problem with MT cars, but the cup holder is installed in the center of the center console. This can be changed to an ashtray or an empty panel. Just above the glove box is a cup holder for passengers.

-Another cool thing is that there is a small umbrella holder in the door frame part on the passenger seat side (it seems to have been in the early 911s).

・ When will the 992 start running in the race? → According to Walliser, it will take about two years to complete the transition from 991 to 992 on the race. Before building a race car, you must first build a street car.

Porsche 992, price announcement & reservation acceptance start on January 7, 2019 in Japan

The above is the content of the interview article. Personally, I enjoyed the small stories that I thought were "he". If a new 911 comes out later, I will know various things, so I should wait for it, but after all I am curious to know credible information a little earlier (laugh).

In addition, the price announcement of the latest Porsche 911 (Porsche 992) in Japan and the start of accepting formal reservationsAs I wrote last time, January 7, 2019That's right.

There will be many people who have already built their own perfect car with the configurator and are ready to order! !!

I still love the black Carrera of my current Porsche 991.2 so much that I can not think of letting go of the 100% (but it is impossible to increase the 992 further (laugh)), so ride the newly announced 992 It doesn't seem like it's going to happen for the time being ... but I'm looking forward to the day when 992 starts running in the city early and I can meet the 911s.

If anyone buys it, please put it on ^^

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).