2009 Porsche 911(997) Carrera & Targa engine/spec & styling update

[AG4]

We received an email this afternoon from a loyal WCF reader with a very official looking PDF file attached. In its contents were details for all of the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4 and Targa variants of the facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 except for the GT2, GT3 and Turbo models. With a little due diligence, we soon discovered the document had already been circulating around Porsche enthusiasts forums. Nonetheless, we're happy to pass on the info.

First and foremost, Porsche has upgraded the 3.6 and 3.8-liter engines to direct injection making 345 hp (+20 hp), 390 Nm torque (+20 Nm) and 385 hp (+30 hp), 420 Nm torque (+20 Nm) respectively. All-wheel-drive models get a limited slip differential as standard and for the first time a 7-speed dual clutch transmission called Porsche Double Clutch (PDK) with flappy paddles on a new three spoke steering wheel is introduced.

The chassis gets an enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM) while bigger front and rear brakes disks fill the new style 18-inch standard Carrera wheels and 19-inch wheels for the Carrera S.

In the lighting department LED daytime running lights and side lights plus redesigned LED rear lamps are added, and bi-xenon headlamps become standard on 3.6-liter models.

As seen in previous spy photo stories, the exterior gets restyled front and rear bumpers, semi-integrated stainless steel exhaust tailpipes, larger exterior mirrors, and for the first time, all-wheel-drive models receive further differentiation such as a rear light-strip (red in color), black trim at base of rear bumper and titanium paint finish on front air intake surrounds and horizontal grilles. The new colour range includes:

Porsche Racing Green Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Forest Green Metallic
Aqua Blue Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Cobalt Blue Metallic
Nordic Gold Metallic (special colour) replaces Dark Olive Metallic
Cream White (special colour) replaces Slate Grey Metallic
For the interior, the center console is restyled in black finish with modified air-conditioning controls and fewer switches. Navigation data is accessed via hard drive and the TFT display screen increase in size from 5.8 to 6.5 inches as well as touchscreen functionality. Sport Chrono Package Plus in conjunction with the PDK transmission gets new functions:

launch control
race-track gearshift strategy
additional ‘Sport Plus’ button
Audio and communication upgrades will see voice control with whole-word input and universal audio interface for connecting external audio devices, such as Apple iPod or USB stick in center console storage compartment.

Production for the European 2009 Carrera started four days ago with point of sales starting July 5. However, North America and the rest of the world have to wait until September 20. Worldwide sales for the Carrera 4 and Targa will start October 25.

-WCF & www.autoblog.nl

[Memphis Raines]

With the new performance goodies it's now more of a race/track car than a sports car.

Limited Slip and wider rear tires complimented with thicker brake discs will let you take the corners like the car is on rails! Geez!

[AG4]

3.6 liter flat-6 with direct injection
Power: 345 HP
Torque: 390 Nm (287.6 lb-ft)

3.8 liter flat-6 with direct injection
Power: 385 HP
Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)

Porsche's 7-speed Dual-Clutch PDK (Porsche Doppel Kupplungen) replaces the 5-speed Tiptronic S system.

2009 911 Carrera PDK 0-60 mph 4.5 sec (4.3 sec with Sports Chrono Package Plus)
2009 911 Carrera S PDK 0-60 mph 4.3 sec (4.1 sec with Sports Chrono Package Plus)

Top speed of the 2009 Carrera S is now 186 mph (300 km/h) vs the previous version's 182 mph (manual) and 177 mph (Tiptronic S)

For comparison:
2008 911 Carrera Tiptronic S 0-60 mph 5.2 sec
2008 911 Carrera S Tiptronic S 0-60 mph 5.0 sec

-edmunds/WCF

[nurse_corrupted]

God how I want that green Carrera S cabriolet.

I will have that one added to my list.

[AG4]

911 Carrera 4 & Carrera 4S models...





These 4WD models get a reflector between the taillights.

[coiter]

i honestly can't see the changes porsche does to their cars. they all look the same from generation to the next. but they sure look pretty.

[stelvio]

the 3.8li produces a maximum of torque of 420nm, while the new pdk system only has a maximum torque capacity of 440nm. There are a lot of modifications you can make to make the 3.8 exceed 440.........does that mean heavy modifications to the 3.8 could fry the tranny?

[Flagg]

Them jewely tail lights are so ghey.

[cyrusblutrooper]

3.6 liter flat-6 with direct injection
Power: 345 HP
Torque: 390 Nm (287.6 lb-ft)

3.8 liter flat-6 with direct injection
Power: 385 HP
Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)

Porsche's 7-speed Dual-Clutch PDK (Porsche Doppel Kupplungen) replaces the 5-speed Tiptronic S system.

2009 911 Carrera PDK 0-60 mph 4.5 sec (4.3 sec with Sports Chrono Package Plus)
2009 911 Carrera S PDK 0-60 mph 4.3 sec (4.1 sec with Sports Chrono Package Plus)

Top speed of the 2009 Carrera S is now 186 mph (300 km/h) vs the previous version's 182 mph (manual) and 177 mph (Tiptronic S)

For comparison:
2008 911 Carrera Tiptronic S 0-60 mph 5.2 sec
2008 911 Carrera S Tiptronic S 0-60 mph 5.0 sec

-edmunds/WCF

*BOXER is consider flat engine????