Porsche has developed the new 911
Turbo S in response to customer demand for greater power, performance
and driving dynamics.
Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, at the
heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is a six-cylinder
‘boxer’ engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine
geometry. An increase in horsepower over the 911 Turbo of 30 hp
boosts peak output to 530 hp (390 kW) and maximum torque is a most
impressive 700 Newton-metres (516 lb-ft).
Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic
performance, the new 911 Turbo S returns 24.8 mpg Combined (11.4 l/ 100
km) and as such offers identical fuel consumption to the regular
Porsche 911 Turbo, making it by far the most efficient sports car in
its performance class.
The 911 Turbo S offers as standard the high technology features that
are otherwise available as options on the 911 Turbo. Thus, the Turbo S
comes exclusively with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
(PDK) double-clutch gearbox – with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift
levers – which conveys drive power to Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
all-wheel drive.
Driving enjoyment and safety is optimised to an even
higher standard courtesy of the Dynamic Engine Mounts, and Porsche
Torque Vectoring (PTV) including a mechanical limited slip rear
differential.
In conjunction with the Launch Control function of the Sport Chrono
Package Turbo that is also fitted as standard, the 911 Turbo S
accelerates from a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds and reaches 124
mph (200 km/h) in 10.8 seconds.
Top speed is 196 mph (315 km/h).
Lightweight and fade-resistant Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
provide the same outstanding performance in terms of stopping power. Further underlining the outstanding class and calibre of
this first 911 Turbo S in five years, the supreme level of standard
equipment also includes Dynamic Cornering Lights, 19-inch RS Spyder
design wheels with centre lock nut, adaptive sports seats, cruise
control, a CD/DVD changer and exclusive two-tone leather upholstery in
Black/Creme or Black/Titanium Blue.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S goes on sale from May 2010 priced from
£123,263 in Coupe bodystyle and from £130,791 as a Cabriolet. Fitted to
every Turbo S is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a
sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5
standard.
BMW X5 will receive an array of design and engine
changes offering greater performance and lower emissions while updating
its look and goes on sale from 5 June.
Three new engines will be launched for the xDrive30d,
xDrive40d – replacing the xDrive35d – and the xDrive50i – replacing the
xDrive48i. The entry level xDrive30d has been upgraded to provide
increased performance, making this the first conventionally-powered
luxury SAV to record a sub 200g/km CO2 reading. The engine consumes
just 38.2mpg on the combined cycle and emits only 195g/km of CO2 – a 10
per cent improvement – yet produces 245hp, up 10hp on the previous
xDrive30d.
Acceleration to 62mph now takes only 7.6 seconds – a six per
cent improvement over the previous model. The replacement of the twin-turbocharged xDrive35d with
the new xDrive40d sees an improvement in emissions of 10 per cent,
emitting only 198g/km CO2 whilst delivering 37.7mpg on the combined
cycle. In true EfficientDynamics style the performance of the car has
also increased. The zero to 62mph time is now just 6.6 seconds, down
from 7.0 seconds, courtesy of a 306hp output, 20hp more than the
outgoing engine.
Powered by the world’s first twin-turbocharged V8 engine
with the catalytic converter located in the vee, the xDrive50i has an
extra 53hp compared to the model it replaces, taking the total to
408hp. This leads to a lower zero to 62mph time of 5.5 seconds, an
improvement of 1.0 second over the outgoing powertrain. The BMW X5
will be mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. This
transmission helps to lower the X5’s CO2 output and allows smoother
shifting and greater driving dynamics. The new BMW X5 includes a number of exterior changes,
enhancing the athletic appearance of BMW’s original 4x4. Revised front
bumpers with enlarged vents, to increase the air supply to the engine
and brakes, and matt aluminium-look lower scuff plates and vent fins,
now feature to underscore its performance credentials.
New xenon
headlights, with bright white LED corona rings, modernise the face of
the car whilst the more centralised front fog lights complete the new
front end. At the rear is a revised red light cluster, enhancing the
lines of the car with horizontal LED light bars. Enlarged tail pipes,
within a redesigned rear bumper, finish off the look. Prices are from £43,980 to £58,175.
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