2016 Porsche 911 range launched in India

The updated range of Porsche 911 supercars has been launched in India, at prices starting from Rs. 1.42 crore, ex-showroom Delhi. The revised range, referred to as the 991.2, consists of the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 S, Turbo, Turbo S, along with all their cabriolet versions.

Cosmetic changes in the new range include newly designed front bumpers, LED headlamps, redesigned tail-lamp cluster, and a new engine cover. Additionally, the rear tyres are now wider by an inch. The alloy wheels too have been updated with a new design.

The biggest highlight of the new 911 range is the presence of turbocharged engines in the Carrera series. All Carrera models are now powered by a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo, flat-six engine, which is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. On the Carrera, this engine develops 370 BHP and 450 Nm of torque, while the power and torque figures are boosted on the Carrera S to 420 BHP and 500 Nm.

On the other hand, the Porsche 911 Turbo continues to be powered by a 3.8-litre turbocharged flat-six engine, but power and torque figures have been enhanced by tuning the engine characteristics. As a result, it develops 540 BHP and 660 Nm on the standard 911 Turbo, and 580 BHP and 700Nm on the more powerful 911 Turbo S.