New Porsche 911 to make North American debut at Laguna Seca

(September 15, 2011) ATLANTA, Ga. — Hot on the heels of its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, the new seventh-generation Porsche 911 will make its North American debut at Rennsport Reunion IV Oct. 14-16 at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.

“As the 911 race car and street car histories are completely intertwined, it is fitting to show our latest 911 at a motor racing extravaganza,” said Bernd Harling, who is heading up Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV for event host Porsche Cars North America.



“Everyone will see that this newborn is truly a member of the family,” said Harling.

From every angle it is unmistakably a 911, holding true to the Porsche 911 Carrera evolution, not revolution design philosophy. The new car has a longer wheel base, but is both lower and lighter than its predecessor. With its two engine sizes, the new 911 Carrera is able to provide improved performance and handling, and even better fuel economy than before.

The 911 Carrera is equipped with a 3.4-liter, 350-horsepower six-cylinder boxer engine, while the Carrera S is fitted with a 3.8-liter, 400-horsepower six-cylinder boxer powerplant, both with the optional PDK transmission available.

The first new 911 models will arrive in U.S. dealerships beginning in February.

A short video summation of Rennsport Reunion III is available on Porsche’s YouTube channel showing an incredible gathering of Porsche historic and modern race cars from around the world, many of the famous drivers who piloted them to victory and a taste of what to expect at the Rennsport Reunion IV.