2020 Porsche 911992 Testing from the mundane to the extreme !!Year after year, Porsche consistently ranks among the most popular reliability surveys, such as J. D.'s annual energy dependency survey.One reason for this is the extensive testing that goes into the development of each of the German automaker's cars. Porsche's next major introduction will be the redesigned 911, 992. The car will soon debut in the guise of Carrera and should appear in the salons next summer as a model in 2020. Ahead of the debut, Porsche spoke about the testing process.
Numerous prototypes - Porsche won't say how many - must withstand extreme climatic zones that vary greatly in temperature, air density and humidity. At the same time, they also run over elevation differences of up to 2.5 miles, endure traffic jams in major cities, and suffer repetitive rounds of harsh days on the track.
After all this, engineers test prototypes to ensure that each component functions as reliably as it did in the beginning. All of this is important to ensure that owners, no matter where they are, can drive their 911 without problems.
"In addition to superior performance, the 911 model is fit for daily use, which always turns it into a class of its own," said Andreas Prebstle, project Manager of the 911 line. "That's why we test the car in all conditions and in all weather and region."
Early in the development of the new Porsche, engineers focused on the chassis and transmission. In addition, there are functional and stress tests for electronic systems, including new driver assistance features. Then there are the climate tests, where cars have to run at -31 degrees F (-35 degrees C) during the Finnish winter and at around 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) during summer tests in the middle East and Death Valley. The prototypes also reach their lowest point of endurance in Death Valley, which drops about 295 feet below sea level; while the thin air on mount Evans in Colorado at 14,000 feet is another area that cars are experiencing.
Of course, the German Nurburgring always hosts long sessions, perhaps the world's toughest racetrack. While most trails are designed to be challenging, few rival the 12.9-mile ring length, the number of turns and severe elevation changes. The prototypes also drive on the Nardo Expressway in Italy, which is owned by Porsche, where the focus is not only on top speed, but also on cooling and handling.
By the time the tests are completed, the prototypes have already traveled about two million miles.
The 992 is based on an updated version of the 991 outbound platform and will offer buyers a hybrid option at some point in the lifecycle. We also know that all 911 models will have the same wide-body design, and some will have an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
As mentioned, the Carrera will be the first, in base and sport trim. Power for both will come from the same 3.0-liter turbocharged twin-cylinder engine that debuted in the 2017 911. The engine currently delivers 370 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque in the Carrera and 420 HP and 368 lb-ft in the Carrera S. Expect a bit more output in the redesigned Carreras.
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