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2006 porsche 911 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Carrera 4, cabriolet models join new 997 lineup. introductionthe porsche 911 lineup has been overhauled. For 2006, new carrera 4 and carrera 4s models join the carrera and carrera s models that were introduced for 2005. Cabriolet versions also join the 2006 porsche 911 lineup. Essentially, every possible combination is available between coupe and cabriolet, 3. 6-liter and 3. 8-liter engines, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. using porsche's internal codename, all are new 997 models, replacing the 996 series produced since 1998. Only the turbo continues to ride on the 996 platform. these newest porsches are thoroughly modern driving machines, packed with the latest in material advances, engine technology and electronic management. Yet one of the most striking things about them is that in some subtle but obvious ways, the 911 has devolved. over the past 10 or 15 years, as porsche engineers ironed out some of the 911's handling quirks, they'd moved developed it in a more civilized direction. To some hard-core 911 old-timers, it's become downright cushy. these 997 models have changed that picture somewhat. It hasn't become a spartan buckboard of a high-performance car. Comfort, convenience and high-tech features are still here, including porsche's fully active suspension. Yet in certain, deliberate respects, the latest 911 is more primal than its predecessor. Perhaps it's the aggressive rasp from the exhaust or the way the engines deliver power to the drive wheels or the way the shift lever snicks between gears. Maybe it's an extra tingle of vibration through the frame channels. Whatever the reason, in standard trim the current 911 is edgier than the previous generation, and we're sure driving enthusiasts will appreciate the difference. the porsche 911 remains one of the easiest supercars to live with in daily use. It's more user friendly than competitors, from the corvette to the ferrari f430. It's relatively easy to get in and out of. It rides smoothly and comfortably, by sports car standards, and it's happy to putt around all day at a buick pace, particularly with the tiptronic automatic transmission. The 911 has earned a reputation for being nearly bullet-proof, and there's very little about it that's finicky. this we say with certainty: nearly 60 years after the company was founded, porsche continues to make some of the world's great sports cars. The porsche 911 remains the standard by which other sports cars are judged and this latest-generation 911 is the best one so far. lineupthe porsche 911 lineup starts with the carrera 71,300), powered by a 3. 6-liter version of porsche's classic flat six-cylinder engine generating 325 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Standard equipment includes leather-trimmed height-adjustable seats with power recliners, a digital am/fm/cd stereo, trip computer, leather telescoping steering wheel, power windows, power locks with keyless remote, cruise control, 18-inch wheels and a speed-dependent retractable rear spoiler. The carrera cabriolet 81,400) is similarly equipped. the carrera s 81,400) and carrera s cabriolet 91,400) are powered by a 3. 8-liter six-cylinder, delivering 355 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Besides the bigger engine, the carrera s gets the porsche active suspension management system (pasm), 19-inch wheels, bigger brakes with painted red calipers, bi-xenon headlights, a sport steering wheel and aluminum-look interior trim. The carrera s cabriolet is similarly equipped. the new carrera 4 77,100) is equipped similarly to the standard rear-drive carrera, but with the added advantage of all-wheel drive. There are also other tweaks, such as larger standard wheels and tires, and the wider fenders needed to accommodate them. The same idea holds for the carrera 4s 87,100), carrera 4 cabriolet 87,100), and carrera 4s cabriolet 97,100). the 911 turbo models are based on the older platform (known within porsche as the 996), but are impressive cars nonetheless. The all-wheel-drive 911 turbo s 131,400) gets porsche's race-bred, twin-turbocharged version of the 3. 6-liter engine, creating a whopping 444 horsepower. The turbo s comes with porsche's ceramic composite brakes, which use exotic nonmetallic discs, and comfort and convenience upgrades such as full leather interior and a high-power, bose-tuned stereo with a six-disc cd changer. The turbo s cabriolet 141,200) features a power-operated convertible top. safety features on all models include porsche stability management, an electronically controlled system that helps a driver maintain control in the event of a skid. Carrera coupes employ curtain-style head protection airbags, which deploy from the doors and augment the front and side-impact torso airbags. a long list of options is available, ranging from a roof-transport system that can turn a 911 into a building material or bike-hauling workhorse to ceramic composite brakes that can further its other hauling roles. Options include porsche communication management, which incorporates audio, navigation system, and trip computer into a single control interface 2,680); heated seats 410); metallic paint 825); and a cd changer 715). Porsche maintains its long tradition of factory customization, with options that cover colors and materials for virtually every part or surface inside the car. And if there's not an existing option, porsche will likely go off the card, for a price. Ostrich door pulls or jade-faced pedals might be doable. It never hurts to ask. walkaroundthis latest generation of porsche 911 represents a major update, but despite the changes, no one will mistake the cars for something other than a 911. In fact, it looks conspicuously similar to the original 1964 model, maintaining the classis profile that has landed it in art museums and design school lecture halls. For porsche, the 911's heritage can be a double-edged sword. Leave the car alone, and it might be perceived as dated. The most obvious change is the headlights and front fascia. Rounder, single-pod lamps replace the teardrop-shaped multi-light headlight assemblies used on pre-2005 models. The new headlights sit more upright in the front fenders, and the turn signals and foglights are now laid horizontally in a squarer front bumper. The new look more quickly distinguishes the 911 from porsche's less expensive boxster. As significantly, it harkens back to the rugged look of 911s built during the 1980s. in back, the 911's taillights are smaller, installed at a more vertical angle relative to the bumper. Curvy rear fenders and wheel arches extend further from the side of the car, housing the 911's classic extra-wide rear wheels. Carrera 4 models get even wider rear rubber, and their fenders are correspondingly 1. 75 inches wider than their rear-drive siblings. This staggered setup helps the 911's rear tires turn its horsepower into quicker acceleration and balances tire grip front and rear for high g-force turning. All 911s have wheels at least 18 inches in diameter, and all are equipped with z-rated tires. That's the highest speed rating available for street use. in essence, the newest 911's styling changes sacrifice some of the 1999-2004 model's beauty in favor of more visual belligerence. Yet very little at porsche is done strictly for appearance's sake. The newest 911 is a few hairs longer and taller than the previous-generation; more significantly, the track (the distance between the outside edge of the tires) and overall width have increased. This wider stance improves the 911's lateral stability during quick, sharp directional changes. The cars also use more aluminum body parts than those they replace, minimizing weight increases that would otherwise come with new equipment such as active suspension and head-protecting side airbags. New structural designs underneath the sheet metal improve the chassis' resistance to flexing (as when the car brakes full force or crashes over a pothole) as much as 60 percent, without increasing weight significantly. convertible models feature power-operated soft tops that open in just 20 seconds. In addition, they can be operated at up to 30 mph. Safety is enhanced by strong steel tubes in the a-pillars, and supplemental safety bars behind the rear seats that automatically deploy in the event of a rollover. The cabriolets present a unique appearance. Top up, they exhibit a profile similar to the coupes. Much of the 911's design work was undertaken to more efficiently manage airflow over, under and around the car, down to very small details. The side mirrors were designed to direct air along the sides of the car toward the automatically deploying rear spoiler, sweeping the side windows clean in the process. Brake spoilers guide mor. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Heated Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System
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