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Porsche Introduces the 2025 911 Carrera S: Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission, No Manual Option

Porsche has unveiled the 2025 911 Carrera S, an exciting addition to the iconic 911 lineup. Positioned between the 911 Carrera and the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid, the new Carrera S boasts significant performance upgrades and enhanced standard features, delivering an exhilarating driving experience and exceptional value. Available in both Coupé and Cabriolet variants, the 911 Carrera S redefines sportiness and sophistication.

Performance Boost with the Upgraded 3.0-Litre Boxer Engine

At the heart of the 911 Carrera S lies a re-engineered 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine. Producing 480PS and 530Nm of torque, the engine delivers 30 PS more than its predecessor, achieving performance levels previously reserved for the Carrera GTS of earlier generations.

To achieve this leap in power, Porsche introduced new turbochargers and optimized the charge-air cooling system. These innovations ensure a balance between increased output and reduced emissions. The Carrera S accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in a blistering 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 308km/h. Power is seamlessly delivered to the wheels via an eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK).

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Porsche Meraikan Pengeluaran 911 Dakar Akhir dengan Edisi Sonderwunsch Unik

Porsche baru-baru ini meraikan penghujung pengeluaran model 911 Dakar dengan menyerahkan unit terakhir kepada seorang pengumpul kereta sport dari Itali. Majlis tersebut diadakan di Muzium Porsche, di mana edisi Sonderwunsch yang ditempah khas ini menandakan tamatnya siri pengeluaran terhad sebanyak 2,500 unit bagi kereta sport berkemampuan luar jalan yang unik ini.

Kereta sport unik untuk prestasi dalam dan luar jalan

Porsche 911 Dakar pertama kali diperkenalkan pada November 2022 dengan reka bentuk yang mengutamakan prestasi cemerlang di kedua-dua jalan raya dan off-road. Dilengkapi dengan penggantungan sport yang lebih tinggi sekitar 50mm berbanding 911 Carrera, model ini menawarkan pelepasan tanah yang lebih besar, menjadikannya lebih serba boleh di kawasan berceranggah. Reka bentuk luar jalannya diperkuatkan dengan lubang kecil pemulihan aluminium palsu berwarna merah di hadapan dan belakang, bersama dengan gerbang roda yang lebih lebar.

Di bawah hud, 911 Dakar dikuasakan oleh enjin enam silinder twin-turbo 3.0 liter, yang mampu menghasilkan 480PS dan tork puncak 570Nm, memastikan prestasi dinamik yang menakjubkan dengan bunyi enjin boxer yang terkenal.

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Porsche Melancarkan 911 GT3 2025 – Enjin 4.0 Litre Flat-Six Menghasilkan 502hp!

Porsche sedang meraikan 25 tahun model GT3 dengan pelancaran 2025 911 GT3, lelaran terbaru dalam barisan kereta sport ikonik ini. Model 992.2 yang dikemas kini mengekalkan elemen klasik yang menjadikan GT3 sangat dihormati, termasuk enjin 4.0 liter flat-six naturally aspirated yang menghasilkan 502hp dan mencapai putaran sehingga 9,000 rpm. Hebatnya, walaupun dengan peraturan pelepasan yang semakin ketat, GT3 ini kekal sebagai kereta yang dikuasakan sepenuhnya oleh pembakaran dalaman. Untuk mematuhi piawaian moden, ia menggunakan dua penapis zarah gas dan empat catalytic converter.

Peningkatan Prestasi Mekanikal

Model baharu ini menerima beberapa penambahbaikan mekanikal yang ketara, termasuk:

Camshaft yang diambil daripada GT3 RS.
Throttle body baharu.
Kepala silinder yang disemak semula.
Penyejuk minyak baharu.

Bagi peminat manual, transmisi manual 6-kelajuan kini mempunyai pemacu akhir yang lebih pendek, menambah baik isu penggearan panjang pada model sebelumnya. Sebagai alternatif, pilihan transmisi automatik dwi-clutch 7-kelajuan juga disediakan.

Aerodinamik dan Suspensi yang Dipertingkatkan

GT3 baharu memanfaatkan teknologi aerodinamik daripada GT3 RS, dengan pautan penggantungan hadapan berbentuk aerofoil untuk meningkatkan daya bawah dan penyejukan brek. Penambahbaikan juga termasuk tulang hajat hadapan dengan titik pelekap lebih rendah bagi mengurangkan kesan selaman semasa membrek. Bahagian belakang turut menerima kemas kini pada peresap dan penutup enjin, yang menambah baik keseimbangan aerodinamik.

Tayar dan Roda

Tayar hadapan 255/35ZR20 dan tayar belakang 315/30ZR21 meningkatkan prestasi dalam pelbagai keadaan, terutamanya ketika jalan basah. Roda baharu yang lebih ringan turut mengurangkan 1.4kg berat dan menyumbang kepada peningkatan prestasi keseluruhan.

Pilihan Pakej: Weissach dan Touring

Pakej Weissach kini tersedia untuk GT3, merangkumi komponen gentian karbon seperti bumbung dan bar anti-roll, serta pilihan roda magnesium yang lebih ringan.
Pakej Touring GT3 pula menawarkan penampilan lebih bersahaja dengan mengeluarkan sayap belakang, bersama pakej Leichtbau yang menampilkan komponen gentian karbon dan roda magnesium.

Dalaman dan Ciri

Bahagian dalam GT3 baharu berkongsi kemas kini dengan 911 Carrera, namun mengekalkan suis pencucuh tradisionalnya. Tempat duduk bucket karbon baharu juga disediakan, dan buat pertama kalinya, GT3 Touring boleh dilengkapi dengan tempat duduk belakang.

Dengan berat hanya 1,419kg, 2025 911 GT3 adalah penghormatan yang sesuai kepada warisan 25 tahun Porsche GT3, mengekalkan fokus prestasi yang mendebarkan dan keselesaan pemandu yang hebat.

911 GT3

911 GT3 (Touring)

Reka Bentuk Porsche 911 Dah Jadi Terlalu Besar?

Porsche 911, ikon reka bentuk kereta sukan yang telah berkembang secara konsisten sepanjang masa, mungkin akan mengalami perubahan besar dengan mengecilkan saiznya. Michael Mauer, ketua pereka Porsche selama dua dekad, membayangkan masa depan di mana 911 menjadi lebih padat dan berfokus pada kekompakan. Berikut adalah sebab-sebab mengapa 911 yang lebih kecil mungkin menjadi langkah logik seterusnya untuk jenama Porsche:

Rayuan Kekompakan
- Reka Bentuk yang Lebih Padat: Aspirasi Mauer untuk mengecilkan saiz 911 sejajar dengan keinginan untuk meneroka kemungkinan baharu dalam pembungkusan kenderaan. Reka bentuk yang lebih padat boleh meningkatkan pengalaman pemanduan dengan mengekalkan sifat lincah dan menarik yang terkenal dengan 911. Dengan memfokuskan pada kekompakan, Porsche boleh menawarkan kereta sport yang lebih tangkas dan responsif, sesuai dengan semangat asal 911.

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Why the Porsche 911 Should Embrace a More Compact Design

The Porsche 911, an icon of sports car design, has consistently evolved over the years, with each new generation growing in size. However, Michael Mauer, Porsche’s chief designer for the past two decades, envisions a future where the 911 becomes more compact rather than larger. Here’s why a smaller 911 could be the next logical step for the brand:

1. The Appeal of Compactness

Mauer’s aspiration to downsize the 911 aligns with the desire to explore new possibilities in vehicle packaging. A more compact design could enhance the driving experience, preserving the agile and engaging nature that the 911 is renowned for. By focusing on compactness, Porsche could offer a more agile and responsive sports car, true to the original spirit of the 911.

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The Legendary Porsche 930 TAG Turbo Returns with Enhanced Performance

One of the most enigmatic cars in Porsche’s storied history is the 930 TAG Turbo. Long shrouded in mystery, the existence of the Formula 1-engined 911 was for decades, considered a mere rumour. However, the legend is real, and now, it’s making a powerful comeback with even more performance than before.

The original Porsche 930 TAG Turbo originated in the 1980s as a result of McLaren’s Formula 1 team collaboration with Porsche. McLaren, seeking to compete with Renault’s potent turbo engines, partnered with Porsche to develop a unique 1.5-litre twin-turbo V6, a departure from Porsche’s typical engine designs. This TAG-funded and branded engine required a test platform, which became the 911 Turbo, thus creating the 930 TAG Turbo.

In recent years, McLaren’s partner, Lanzante, renowned for their Le Mans victory with the F1 GTR, acquired the remaining TAG Turbo engines. They decided to expand the 930 TAG Turbo’s legacy into a limited production run. This newest version, rebranded as the TAG Championship, is set to debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Cosworth, in collaboration with Lanzante, has reworked the Grand Prix-used F1 engines to enhance drivability on the road. The engines now feature new internals, improved cooling systems, and modern titanium turbochargers. The result is a significant power boost from 503hp to 625hp, with the engines capable of revving up to 10,250 rpm. This formidable powertrain is paired with a modified six-speed manual transmission from a Porsche 993, featuring unique gear ratios, enabling the car to exceed a top speed of 321km/h.

The TAG Championship boasts extensive use of carbon fiber in its construction, resulting in a stripped-down interior that includes a roll cage and Recaro bucket seats. These modifications have reduced the car’s dry weight by over 400kg, bringing it down to a mere 920kg, significantly enhancing its performance.

In terms of aesthetics, the TAG Championship pays homage to its racing heritage with styling cues inspired by the McLaren MP4/2. It features wheels and a steering wheel that echo the design of the iconic Formula 1 car, and its livery is modelled after the helmet of Alain Prost, who won the drivers’ championship in 1985.

Only three of these extraordinary cars will be produced, each celebrating one of the three TAG Championship wins. Given their exclusivity and heritage, it’s no surprise that these magnificent machines are likely already spoken for.

Porsche 911 Baharu: 911 ‘Street-Legal’ Pertama Dengan Sistem Hibrid Prestasi Super Ringan

Porsche telah memulakan era baharu untuk kereta sport ikonik 911 dengan memperkenalkan 911 Carrera GTS baharu, menandakan kemunculan sulung model 911 yang sah di jalan raya dengan sistem hibrid prestasi ‘super’ ringan.

Model Carrera GTS 2025 menggabungkan enjin flat-six klasik yang dipasang di belakang 911 dengan motor elektrik dan pengecas turbo elektrik yang menghasilkan output sebanyak 532hp dan 608Nm tork. Dijadualkan untuk dikeluarkan sebelum akhir tahun, persediaan hibrid ini mewakili peningkatan yang ketara daripada model sebelumnya.

Di bawah hud, Carrera GTS menampilkan enjin flat-six 3.6 liter baharu, menawarkan tork 478hp dan 569Nm—peningkatan lima hp berbanding pendahulunya. Sistem hibrid membolehkan Porsche menggantikan persediaan turbo berkembar dengan pengecas turbo elektrik tunggal, dilengkapi dengan motor 14.7hp untuk tindak balas pantas dan mengurangkan turbo-lag. Selain itu, motor traction 32.6hp dan bateri kecil 1.9-kWh menyumbang kepada prestasi yang dipertingkatkan merentasi julat putaran sambil mengekalkan nisbah bahan api udara yang optimum.

Walaupun terdapat peningkatan berat sebanyak 46kg, sebahagiannya disebabkan oleh peralatan standard tambahan seperti stereng roda belakang, Carrera GTS memberikan pecutan yang luar biasa, mencatatkan masa 0-100km/j dalam masa 2.9 saat—yang pertama untuk model Carrera. Flap aerodinamik aktif baharu di bahagian hadapan, bersama-sama dengan kemas kini penggayaan pada bahagian hadapan dan pilihan roda yang dikemas kini meningkatkan lagi prestasi dan estetika.

Sementara itu, model asas Carrera menerima kemas kini termasuk turbo dan intercooler daripada model GTS dan Turbo sebelumnya menghasilkan peningkatan kuasa sembilan hp.

Di dalam, Carrera GTS menawarkan kluster digital serba baharu yang menggantikan takometer analog, sambil tetap mengutamakan maklumat pemanduan yang penting. Buat pertama kalinya, 911 mempunyai kluster instrumen digital sepenuhnya. Paparan curve 12.6 inci sesuai dengan sempurna ke dalam konsep kawalan dan paparan baharu dan boleh disesuaikan. Ia menawarkan sehingga tujuh paparan, termasuk paparan Klasik eksklusif yang diilhamkan oleh reka bentuk dail Porsche lima tiub tradisional dengan takometer tengah. Sistem Pengurusan Komunikasi Porsche (PCM) masih dikendalikan melalui paparan tengah resolusi tinggi dengan skrin 10.9 inci.

Kedua-dua model asas Carrera dan Carrera GTS menerima kemas kini facelift untuk 2025 dengan kenaikan harga secara menyeluruh. Asas Carrera bermula pada $122,095 (RM573,571), manakala Carrera GTS berharga $166,895 (RM784,030), mencerminkan prestasi yang dipertingkatkan dan teknologi canggih yang ditawarkan oleh model yang diubah suai ini.

The New Porsche 911: First Street-Legal 911 With a Super-Lightweight Performance Hybrid System

Porsche has ushered in a new era for the iconic 911 sports car with the introduction of the new 911 Carrera GTS, marking the debut of a street-legal 911 equipped with a super-lightweight performance hybrid system.

The 2025 Carrera GTS model combines the classic rear-mounted flat-six engine of the 911 with an electric motor and an electric turbocharger, resulting in an impressive output of 532hp and 608Nm of torque. Scheduled for release before the end of the year, this hybrid setup represents a significant upgrade from previous iterations.

Under the hood, the Carrera GTS features a new 3.6-litre flat-six engine, offering 478hp and 569Nm of torque—an increase of five hp compared to its predecessor. The hybrid system enables Porsche to replace the twin-turbo setup with a single electric turbocharger, equipped with a 14.7hp motor for rapid response and minimal turbo lag. Additionally, a 32.6hp traction motor and a small 1.9-kWh battery contribute to enhanced performance across the rev range while maintaining optimal air-fuel ratio.

Despite a weight increase of 46kg, attributed partly to added standard equipment such as rear-wheel steering, the Carrera GTS delivers remarkable acceleration, clocking a sub-3-second 0-100km/h time of 2.9 seconds—a first for a Carrera model. New active aerodynamic flaps at the front, along with styling tweaks to the fascias and updated wheel options, further enhance performance and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, the base Carrera model receives updates including turbos and intercoolers from previous GTS and Turbo models, resulting in a nine-hp increase in power.

Inside, the Carrera GTS boasts an all-new, all-digital gauge cluster, replacing the analog tachometer, while still prioritising essential driving information. For the first time, the 911 has a fully digital instrument cluster. The 12.6-inch curved display fits seamlessly into the new control and display concept and can be extensively customised. It offers up to seven views, including an exclusive Classic display inspired by the traditional five-tube Porsche dial design with a central tachometer. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is still operated via the high-resolution central display with a 10.9-inch screen.

Both the base Carrera and Carrera GTS models receive facelift updates for 2025, with pricing increases across the board. The base Carrera starts at $122,095 (RM573,571), while the Carrera GTS is priced at $166,895 (RM784,030), reflecting the enhanced performance and advanced technology offered by these revamped models.

2024 Porsche 911 S/T: A Collector’s Dream on Lease

The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is a high-performance sports car starting at a base price of $291,650 (around RM1.3 million), making it one of the most expensive models in the 911 lineup. However, with options and customisation, the price can reach close to $375,000 (around RM1.7 million). Porsche is implementing a unique ownership arrangement for this model in the United States.

Due to the high demand and interest in the 911 S/T, Porsche will require buyers in the U.S. to adhere to an agreed minimum retention period of one year. In practice, this means that buyers will initially lease the car for this period before full ownership is transferred. This approach is aimed at discouraging speculators who may try to buy the car and quickly flip it for a profit.

The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is positioned as a potential future collectible. It is the lightest member of the 911 family and is powered by a 518hp flat-six engine borrowed from the 911 GT3 RS. Additionally, each of the 1,963 planned examples comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, catering to driving enthusiasts.

While the high price tag may be a barrier for many, the 911 S/T offers a unique combination of performance, exclusivity, and collectibility, which may justify its cost for passionate Porsche enthusiasts.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport: The Collectors Edition

In the realm of exceptional and exclusive collector’s items, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport stands tall, limited to a mere 77 units, it’s a beacon of distinctive design and raw performance. A fusion of high-performance competition aesthetics and modern design elements, the Rennsport pays homage to Porsche’s rich motorsport history without being confined to a retro look. Built on the fundamental performance factors of the original GT3 model, the 911 GT3 R Rennsport continues to prioritise function while captivating the senses in an exceedingly emotional and attractive manner.

Aesthetics and Craftsmanship

Crafted by Grant Larson and Thorsten Klein from the Style Porsche team, it exhibits a powerful presence. Larson states that this model is a logical successor to the modern Porsche 935, drawing on the current 911 GT3 R of the 992 generation. Although elements like the bonnet and roof are shared with the standard GT3 R, nearly all other body components have been meticulously redesigned. The visual enhancements include a widened stance, a lower profile with beautifully designed wheels, and meticulous attention to proportions to create a spectacular visual appeal.

Distinctive Design Elements

The distinct design elements of it begin at the front, where aerodynamically optimized geometry meets striking aesthetics. The air intake and outlet panels of the front wheel arches boast a radically modified shape, giving a more self-assured appearance. Notably, the exterior mirrors have been replaced by a digital equivalent – a system comprising three cameras integrated into the vehicle’s outer skin, providing improved visibility.