Check out the Porsche website. Lot's of pictures/videos inside and out and some downloads on the new 997. Also a neat screensaver if you answer four questions on a quiz correctly. No mention of any AWD versions and no more Targa. Only Carrera, Carrera S, Cab, Cab S. Maybe the PDK complicates trying to run a driveshaft to the front wheels? Maybe the Turbo will be the only AWD left?

 

The interior looks great, especially the revised steering wheel. Not feeling the weak exterior changes though, as it almost seems like they took a step backwards.

 

Wonder what the "Sport Plus" button is?

 

A document posted a while ago listed the following under press embargo:Based on the accuracy of everything else in this document, I expect the C4 and Targa announcements 25 June and 28 July, respectively.

 

not feeling the new front bumper

 

Thanks for the clarification. It did seem a bit drastic that all the AWDs had disappeared.

 

Looks good....I like the touch screen but not sure about the look of it. The all black looks kinda cheap.

 

Touch screen is a great development.I also like the taillights too.

 

"The new 911 Carrera with PDK transmission is available as an option with Porsche’s Sports Chrono Package Plus incorporating the additional function Launch Control and a special gearshift function for extremely dynamic driving. And like on the former model, the Sports Chrono Package Plus comprises the following features on the new cars:

Porsche 911 Carrera / 911 Carrera S (Coupé and Cabriolet)

• Analogue and digital stopwatch on the instrument panel.
• Sports mode for the engine, suspension (PASM) and transmission, including two Sports Buttons (Sports and Sports Plus) activating the sports mode.
• Performance display in the PCM.
• Individual memory.

The new Launch Control function is an assistance program for optimum acceleration under all conditions. To activate this function, all the driver has to do is press the Sports Plus button in the centre console. When active, Launch Control is highlighted by the words “Launch Control Active” coming on in the instrument cluster.

To set off like in a race with the help of Launch Control, all the driver has to do is press down the brake pedal with one foot and then quickly press down the gas pedal in a kick-down motion with his other foot, revving the engine up to approximately 6500 rpm. Then, with the driver taking his foot off the brake pedal immediately, the transmission will ensure maximum wheel grip and the car will literally leap forward with maximum acceleration.

The second new function in the Sports Chrono Package Plus in conjunction with PDK is a special gearshift strategy for extremely sporting driving performance, offering the shortest possible gearshift together with shift points optimised for the race track. Again, this function is activated by the Sports Plus button, PDK immediately switching overto the fastest possible reaction and gearshift times.

Gears are now shifted within fractions of a second, twice as fast as on the Tiptronic S transmission. When shifting up under full load, for example, the engine is revved up to maximum speed with a brief overboost of power. On the road this means that a 911 Carrera with PDK comfortably out-accelerates a 911 Carrera with Tiptronic S in the standard test from 0 – 100 km/h, leaving the Tiptronic S model several lengths behind. And to optimise performance when shifting down in overrun, the transmission automatically applies extra gas in between gears."

that last part indicates rev matching. sweet stuff.

 

Looks good.

 

intiates launch control on sport chrono equipped cars

 

Porsche never settles for just good enough, they go wayyy above and beyond. this car just gets better and better, and everytime u think they cant, they do!

 

i like the led rear tail lights

 

Interior styling is sweet!

 

PDK has to be 100% better than the crappy buttons on my 997TT tip. The 997TT tip buttons are very slow in upshifting or downshifting and even refuse to shift due to high revs.

Ergonomically, though, why couldn't they have employed paddles ? I have driven an F430 and Gallardo, both of which have paddles. I believe the new GTR has paddles also. WHY does Porsche have to be unique in this regard with the freakish buttons ?

IMHO, the paddles are great b/c you have something to grab on to. In any event, mechanically/technically, PDK will certainly be a huge improvement over my 997TT tip. I figure my 07 tip will be good for 5 years or so and I'll be ready for a 998TT in 2012 AFTER all the PDK gremlins have been worked out.