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2009 Porsche 911 gets direct injection and dual clutch gearbox

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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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2009 Porsche 911 gets direct injection and dual clutch gearbox




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The 2009 Porsche 911 has been formally unveiled, sporting lightly -tweaked styling, and important changes under the skin. The 3.6L and 3.8L engines to be found under the engine covers of Carrera and Carrera S models are new, featuring gasoline direct injection for the first time, and bringing more power and improved fuel economy in tow. The 3.6L engine now produces 345 horsepower (a 20-horse increase), while the 3.8 in Carrera S gets a 30-horsepower boost, coming in at a very healthy 385 HP. Both engines' fuel economy and emissions output levels are improved, with the Carrera Coupe boasting a 24 mpg (US) combined-cycle figure.

Also contributing to the cars' improved performance and fuel economy is the new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that arrives for 2009. Dubbed Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), it replaces the Tiptronic S in the Carrera and Carrera S. Visually, the 2009 Porsche 997 is freshened with bi-Xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and restyled taillamps that now use LED illumination. Also in back, you'll see that the Carreras get ovoid dual exhaust outlets, while the Carrera S cars get a pair of double-barreled tips. The cars arrive in Europe next month with a U.S. launch to follow later in this year.
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Amaizing technology (Dual Clutch plus direct injection), I wish it was more like the standard, it is a proven technology.

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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i wish it would explain "direct injection"
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Direct injection

Yeah this direct injection was bound to come around sometime. I'm surprised porsche is the first. Direct injection is where the fuel injectors spray directly into the cylinders rather than in the intake runners. This better catch on with every automaker. It just makes sense
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Very Nice! I likes.
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I love the Tan bay **** interior Porsche uses on these high end cars........

WTF are they thinking...........stick with black

Or maybe a dark grey.

But baby **** Tan.........come on man.
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Originally Posted by silvrevo
I love the Tan bay **** interior Porsche uses on these high end cars........

WTF are they thinking...........stick with black

Or maybe a dark grey.

But baby **** Tan.........come on man.
You can order a myriad of colors with a Porsche interior (or exterior for that matter).
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