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NEW ADDITIONS: CARRERA COUPE AND CABRIOLET ADDED TO 911 RANGE

Entry-level model offers 11kW more power than its predecessor.

Porsche is expanding its eighth-generation range with the addition of the 911 Carrera. The new sports car is being launched as a coupe and cabriolet, and generates 283kW from its 3.0-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine with biturbo charging.

The Carrera is the entry-level 911 model and offers 11kW more power than its predecessor.

It shares a similar range of standard features to the 911 Carrera S.

These include a 10.9inch touchscreen display, comprehensive connectivity and innovative assistance systems, such as the Porsche wet mode that ensures even safer handling.

The 911 Carrera is distinguished by smaller wheels, brakes and tailpipe covers on the exhaust system. The engine, chassis and brakes are designed for exclusive sportiness.

The 3.0-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine generates power largely through the smaller wheel diameters of the turbines and compressors that feature in the new turbochargers. Power transmission is handled by the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

This enables the 911 Carrera Coupe to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of 293km/h.

The optional Sport Chrono Package shaves a further 0.2 sec off the sprint time.

The combined fuel consumption of the Coupe is 9.0l/100km, while the Cabriolet records this figure as 9.2l/100km.

The driving dynamics set-up includes 235/40 ZR tyres on 19inch alloy wheels on the front axle. The mixed tyre configuration features 20-inch wheels with 295/35 ZR tyres at the rear.

Stopping power is provided on both axles by 330mm brake discs with black, four-piston monobloc-fixed calipers.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera Cabriolet are now available for order.

Price details can be obtained at the nearest Porsche Centre.

New eightspeed dual-clutch transmission