Publicado el 13/04/2011 03:15
El resultado es un 911 más agresivo dinámica y visualmente, primero porque su motor entrega 23 caballos más que en el S “convencional”, pasando de 385 a 408 HP que salen del mismo bóxer de 3.8 litros e inyección directa. La potencia llega a las cuatro ruedas vía una caja manual de seis velocidades o PDK secuencial de siete marchas y doble embrague. Con esto, promete una velocidad máxima de 300 km/h y tan sólo 4.0 segundos para hacer el 0 a 100.
En segundo lugar porque su carrocería ha sido ensanchada 44 milímetros justo en las caderas –las salpicaderas traseras, pues-, otorgándole un aspecto más intimidante y musculoso, a los que se suman rines de 19” pintados en negro, faldones laterales del GT2 y un nuevo panel negro ubicado entre los escapes.
Mientras, el interior también resulta bastante exclusivo, gracias principalmente al empleo de Alcantara que forra todas las superficies con las que el conductor tiene contacto, como los asientos, páneles de puertas, volante y pomos de palanca y freno de mano, entre otros. Opcionalmente, se puede pedir el paquete Sport Chrono Package Plus con el que se pueden cronometrar vueltas en un circuito y desde el que se pueden ajustar algunos parámetros en el funcionamiento del coche.
El 911 Carrera 4 GTS ya se vende en mercados de Europa y Estados Unidos, en donde arranca con un precio de 110 mil dólares para a versión de techo duro y 120 mil para el convertible. Habrá que esperar para saber si algunos ejemplares llegarán a nuestro país.
Aquí, el comunicado de prensa:
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS - Now with All-Wheel-Drive
New Flagship Carrera ideal for all-weather performance
ATLANTA - May 12, 2011 - Building on the well-received 911 Carrera GTS with its extra power, visual panache and extensive extras for an attractive price, Porsche today announced the 911 Carrera 4 GTS. As an all-wheel-drive model, and when equipped with the proper tires, the Carrera 4 has proven more than competent for all seasons and all road conditions. The Carrera 4 GTS wraps an aggressive wide body around a long list of performance, comfort and cosmetic enhancements.
A GTS exclusive power upgrade of 23 hp over the 911 Carrera 4S on which it is based enables the 3.8-liter 911 Carrera 4 GTS – available as a coupe and cabriolet – to accelerate from zero to 60 mph 0.1 second faster; a Carrera 4 GTS coupe equipped with the optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus makes the sprint in just 4.0 seconds. Top-track speed is also increased to 187 mph (186 mph w/PDK).
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS features an electronically-controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system that delivers impressive traction and powerful acceleration in any driving situation. The electromagnetically-controlled multi-plate clutch reacts within fractions of a second and ensures optimum distribution of power between the front and rear axles. A standard mechanical limited-slip differential further improves traction and driving stability around turns and on varying road surfaces.
The 3.8-liter flat-six delivers its 408 hp thanks to a number of internal changes, including a special resonance intake manifold with six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps. Maximum torque is available at 4,200 rpm; 200 rpm earlier compared with the Carrera 4S. The extra power is enhanced by a standard sports exhaust system with four black tailpipes finished with polished, nano-coated inner shells.
Like every all-wheel-drive 911 model, the Carrera 4 GTS features a body with 44-mm wider wheel arches at the rear. It is also distinguishable by its SportDesign front apron, black side skirts from the 911 GT2 and a black panel between the rear tailpipes. Center-locking 19-inch RS Spyder design wheels, painted in high-gloss black with polished lips are a final visual flourish.
Inside, black is the dominant color, with the standard interior featuring Alcantara® on the center sections of the standard sport seats with their larger side bolsters. Black Alcantara® is also used wherever the driver comes into direct contact with the vehicle – like on the rim of the three-spoke SportDesign steering wheel and on the gear and handbrake levers.
The extra all-weather performance, visual muscle and standard equipment of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS comes at an attractive price. On sale this fall, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe will be available in the US at a base MSRP price of $110,200 while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet will be priced at $120,100.
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