The new generation Porsche 911 Carrera is emerging from one of the biggest development steps in the long history of this classic sports car. Almost 90 percent of all components have been redesigned or redeveloped. With its all-new lightweight body, further drivetrain efficiencies and new suspension systems, the coupe offers the driver improved Porsche intelligent performance. This manifests itself in yet further enhanced driving dynamics, up to 16 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions combined with even greater everyday practicality.

The Porsche 911 Carrera's design and proportions have developed in step with the technology. One of the most pronounced points of differentiation is the 100 millimeter (3.94 inch) longer wheelbase. The body on the other hand is only 56 millimeter (2.20 inch) longer overall lengthwise, the overhangs being shortened by 32 millimeters (1.26 inch) at the front and 12 millimeters (0.47 inch) at the rear.

The Carrera's roof line is around seven millimeter lower than that of its predecessor and around six millimeters for the Carrera S. The maximum headroom remains virtually unchanged. For coupes with a sunroof, which for the first time is of the electric slide/tilt type, headroom has even increased by 15 millimeters. With an overall length of just under 4.5 meters (176.81 inch) and a maximum width of approximately 1.8 meters (71.18 inch), the 911 Carrera remains the most compact sports car in its class.

The 911 Carrera's stylistic evolution is apparent from every angle. Viewed from the side, new styling, larger alloy wheels and the more convex windscreen contribute to the even jauntier, more coupe-like character. Typical of the revised, wider front end are the new headlights and larger side air intakes. The wider, variably extending rear spoiler emphasizes the new 911 Carrera models’ greater power output.

Together with other aerodynamic optimizations, it also ensures significantly lower lift while retaining an equally good cd value. Redesigned, narrower LED technology rear lights complete the rear profile.

The 911 Carrera sets new standards in Porsche intelligent performance. The innovative aluminum-steel lightweight body, combined with a raft of new components and functions, benefits efficiency and driving dynamics in equal measure.

The new 911 Carrera is claimed to be the first passenger car in the world to feature a seven-speed manual transmission as standard. It is based on the module of the optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK). The close ratio of the first six gears affords the driver outstanding acceleration capability, with the seventh gear’s quasi overdrive attributes offering further scope for fuel economy.

The 911 Carrera is described as the first sports car that Porsche has equipped with an auto start/stop function. The system can save up to 0.6 liters per 100 km based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The auto stop/start function is married with both the PDK and manual transmission as standard.

The joint thermal management system for engine and transmission and on-board electrical system recuperation reduce the new 911 generation's fuel consumption by a further 0.35 l/100 km. As the new cooling design dispenses with ventilation openings in the underbody, it also affords aerodynamic advantages, which are of benefit to performance.

The ‘sailing’ function, making its very first appearance in a sports car with the optional PDK transmission, can save up to one liter of fuel for every 100 km in everyday driving.