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Next Generation Porsche 911 Revealed

3 July 1997

Next Generation Porsche 911 Revealed

    RENO, Nev., July 3 --- Porsche today released initial details
and photographs of the next generation of its famed 911 sports car.  While
retaining the 911's classic rear-engine layout and distinctive silhouette, it
is the first model to be completely redeveloped in the 911's 34-year history.
    The new 911 will feature a more stylish and spacious body and, for the
first time, will be equipped with a water-cooled engine.  This 3.4-liter,
296 (SAE) horsepower, flat-six cylinder power plant will produce 258 ft. lbs.
of torque and propel the car to a top track speed of approximately 175 mph.
It will release lower exhaust gas and noise emissions while maintaining the
characteristic Porsche engine sound.
    The new 911 will also be available with either a six-speed manual or
optional Tiptronic S automatic transmission.  The new manual gearbox will be
more compact and lighter, in spite of adapting to the higher engine torque.
The Tiptronic S will have five speeds instead of the current four.
    The latest in the series of one of the world's most popular and enduring
sports cars, the new 911 will have its world premiere at the 1997 Frankfurt
Motor Show (IAA) in September.

SOURCE  Porsche Cars North America Inc.

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