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Porsche 911 Carrera S gets new Powerkit

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Porsche released today photos and details on the Powerkit package which will be shortly available on the current 911 Carrera S model.

This kit manages to squeeze extra 30hp from the stock 3.8-liter engine for a total of 424 horsepower.

Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit
Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit

Thanks to the extra power, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is completes now in 4 seconds when coupled to a PDK dual-clutch transmission. In the same situation, the top speed is improved to 306 km/h while when paired to a seven-speed manual gearbox, the top speed is 308 km/h.

Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit
Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit

“More power without higher fuel consumption is made possible by carefully tuned modifications and adaptations to the electronic engine management,” says the company.

Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit
Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit

In order to gain the extra power, the Germans replaced the intake system with a new variable one which features six air flaps, fitted new cylinder heads and camshafts but also revised the exhaust system.

Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit
Porsche 911 Carrera S with Powerkit

Last but not least, the model in these photos is wearing a new aerodynamic package featuring new rear spoiler and front apron.

Andrei Ursu
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