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Porsche 911 Carrera S review: why the manual gearbox still matters
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Manuals have become a minority. Last year, 55 percent of new cars came with an automatic gearbox. That compares with just under half in 2019 – and less than a quarter 10 years ago. When it comes to sports cars, the trend for two pedals and paddles is even more marked. Porsche is one of the few still offering an old-school stick shift.
Not that a manual 911 is the default choice. You can’t combine this ’box with the entry-level Carrera, open-air Targa or flagship Turbo – your only option is the 450hp Carrera S. And Porsche expects only one in 10 Carrera buyers to do their own declutching. You can imagine the salesman’s quizzical
Synthetic fuel to save Porsche 911 – not electrification
Synthetic fuel to save Porsche 911 – not electrification
February 25, 2021
Don’t expect a plug-in hybrid version of Porsche’s most famous model any time soon
Porsche is investing heavily in synthetic petrol and says e-fuel – not electrification – is the key to extending the life of combustion-powered sports cars like the Porsche 911 in the face of tightening emissions regulations.
Speaking to Australian media following last week’s reveal of the new Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche’s long-time GT model line director Andreas Preuninger said models like the GT3 would be the last to electrify and that the 911 will always be available with a combustion engine.
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