Here's a link:

http://www.autocarmagazine.co.uk/New...p?NA_ID=212046

 

It will be interesting to know the weight.

 

Article says 0 - 60 in 4.0 seconds???

 

Next 911 Turbo packs 460bhp punch





Porsche will put the squeeze on its supercar rivals in 2005 with a hot new 911 Turbo packing up to 460bhp. Caught here undergoing testing in early prototype guise, the sixth iteration of Porsche’s performance icon will go on sale in the UK this time next year.

At the heart of the new car is a reworked version of the outgoing model’s 3.6-litre flat-six engine. Among the changes are larger turbochargers, more-efficient intercoolers and revised engine management electronics.

Power is said to climb by 40bhp to 460bhp, with torque increasing to around 460lb ft – enough to propel the new car to 60mph in just 4.0sec, 0.2sec quicker than the current model. Despite a marginally increased frontal area, the improved underbody aerodynamics and a more efficient bi-plane rear wing should help the new 911 Turbo achieve a top speed in excess of the 191mph of today’s car.

But the biggest single factor in the Turbo’s increased performance is a new four-wheel-drive system, which incorporates electronic differentials that allow the drive to be apportioned independently to the wheel with the most grip. Further developments planned are a reworked six-speed manual gearbox with a shorter shift action, PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) with continuously variable damping, 19-inch wheels and tyres and PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Carbon Brakes).

The new car will also adopt an optional dual-clutch gearbox. As with Volkswagen’s DSG ’box, Porsche’s system includes shift paddles behind the steering wheel. Setting the new Turbo apart from lesser 911 models are a series of traditional styling cues, including uniquely styled cooling ducts, wider wheelarches, tailpipes set within the rear valance and the signature ‘whale tail’ spoiler mounted over the engine lid.

As with the outgoing 911 Turbo, Porsche plans to offer both coupé and cabriolet versions of the new model. Prices are expected to remain close to £90,000.

Porsche is examining the possibility of fitting Toyota’s hybrid powertrain to its Cayenne SUV, according to reports last week.

 

Out in one year in Europe. We'll be 6-12 months after the european release.

 

Very true, but, they always do that. Look at BMW "M" and the last turbo, GT3, etc.

Lou

 

I don't know how you can classify 460 bhp as "putting the squeeze on your rivals" especially in today's world. The current Turbo S makes nearly as much and the GT2 exceeds this.

 

great, we can wait 18 months for an x50!

 

Compared to all the other makes out there the HP expected is WEAK everyone is up there in the 500's the least should have been 480-490.

 

Make that 30 months

 

Of course the Bean Counters at porsche are saving that for the 997TT-S or 997 GT2.

 

If I ever get the next gen TT, it will most likely be in the 3rd year of production. No way that Porsche will survive with only 460HP. You know that a version will come out with at least 515HP. Mark my words!

 

You're right on the $$$, Fred. The 460hp TT is obsolete before it comes out.

 

They say it'll be beefed up from the current 3.6 to the new 3.8 version with also larger turbos along with a "new" transmission bringing it to 60 in 3.7 seconds in stock form....It'll be a potent car
So if this has the K24s on it with 3.8 (minor mods will bring it more power then a current max tuned X50 or GT2)
What will they do in the GT2 ....Larger Turbos again?

 

Can 997 TT 460Hp beat F-430 490hp. ...??