Samaco Motors, the exclusive importer for Porsche Saudi Arabia, launched the iconic new Porsche 911 on November 1 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Porsche has updated the legendary sports car with a refreshed design, a revamped interior, and advanced standard features tailored to the preferences of Porsche enthusiasts and anyone passionate about motorsports or cutting-edge models.
Porsche Saudi Arabia introduced the iconic 911 model, which has achieved significant success for its exceptional performance and outstanding maneuverability on racetracks, particularly on the Formula 1 circuit in Jeddah. Guests enjoyed test-driving the 911 under the guidance of professional driving instructors, experiencing the thrill of speed and agility on challenging curves.
Eng Rashad Embaby, General Manager of Porsche Saudi Arabia, said: "The launch of the Porsche 911 reaffirms Porsche's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation for sports car enthusiasts, further solidifying its position as one of the most prominent automotive brands locally and globally."
Sleek and sporty exterior design
Porsche has refined the exterior design of the 911 through carefully targeted updates, most of which enhance its aerodynamics and performance.
These include model-specific new bumpers. For the first time, Porsche has integrated all lighting functions into the standard matrix LED headlights of the 911, featuring its iconic four-point design. This innovation eliminates the need for separate driving lights, creating more space for larger cooling vents at the front.
Motorsport-inspired performance
In the 911 GTS, Tthe newly developed T-Hybrid drive delivers a total power output of 398 kW (541 PS) and 610 Nm of torque, representing a 45 kW (61 PS) increase over the previous model. Without electrical assistance, the boxer engine now produces 357 kW (485 PS) and 570 Nm of torque.
Its total output reaches 398 kW (541 PS) with 610 Nm of torque, representing a 45 kW (61 PS) increase over the previous model. The new 911 Carrera GTS surpasses the previous generation with quicker acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds.
The 911 Carrera features a 3.0-litre twin-turbo boxer engine that has undergone extensive development for enhanced performance. This includes an upgraded intercooler mounted directly beneath the rear lid grillemesh rear cover above the engine, which has been adopted from the Turbo models.
The turbochargers were reserved for the GTS models in its predecessor. previously exclusive to the GTS versions of the 911 Carrera. This setup reduces emissions and increases power to 290 kW (394 PS) with 450 Nm of torque. The new 911 Carrera Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package) and achieves a top speed of 294 km/h. Compared to the previous model, it shaves 0.1 seconds off the acceleration time and gains an additional 1 km/h in top speed.--TradeArabia News Service
