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Porsche Boosts Power, Traction Control for 2017 911 Models

Porsche's 2017 911 Carerra 4 and 911 Targa 4 models will arrive in the U.S. in April with an enhanced all-wheel-drive system that provides better traction control for sports cars that will also provide more powerful and fuel efficient turbocharged engines.

by Staff
October 8, 2015
Porsche Boosts Power, Traction Control for 2017 911 Models

Photo courtesy of Porsche.

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Photo courtesy of Porsche.

Porsche's 2017 911 Carerra 4 and 911 Targa 4 models will arrive in the U.S. in April with an enhanced all-wheel-drive system that provides better traction control for sports cars that will also provide more powerful and fuel efficient turbocharged engines.

The cars offer a new 3.0L flat-six twin-turbo engine that with a 20-hp increase over the prior model. Using twin-turbo technology, the engines in the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4 make 370 hp and 331 lb.-ft. of torque.

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Using turbochargers with modified compressor wheels, a model-specific exhaust system, and different tune for the engine management system, the 4S models deliver 420 hp and 368 lb.-ft. of torque. The engines offer significantly greater torque than their predecessors, which is available across a broad power band from 1700 to 5000 rpm, according to the company.

The cars will retail starting at $96,300 for the 911 Carerra 4 and $110,300 for the Carerra 4S. The Targa 4 retails for at least $108,600, while the Targa 4S starts at $122,600.

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