The 2019 Porsche 911 has been launched in India with prices starting at ₹ 1.82 crore for the Carrera S, while the Carrera S Cabriolet is priced at ₹ 1.99 crore (all prices, ex-showroom India).This is the eighth generation of the venerable sportscar, which was first showcased at the 2018 LA Auto Show. While the exterior design is not drastically different from its predecessor and the silhouette remains the same, the majority of the updates are inside. The biggest updates are to the engine and the frame. The new-generation Porsche 911 now gets horizontally opposed six-cylinder petrol engines which have a new fuel-injection system offering better combustion and performance. Still mounted at the rear, the 3.0-litre motors pump out more power and are paired with either a 7-speed manual or the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Key features:

• New 911 Carrera S gets predecessor’s 3.0-litre turbo-charged flat-six engine.
• Gets new 8-speed PDK automatic transmission.
• Coupe does 0-100kmph in 3.7 seconds; Cabriolet takes 3.9 seconds.
• Gets updated interiors with new touchscreen infotainment display.
• Wider front end, wider active rear spoiler and new LED light strip across the rear.
• The new 911 gets significantly wider wheel housings arch over the 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels.

The 2019 Porsche 911 has been launched in India with prices starting at ₹ 1.82 crore for the Carrera S, while the Carrera S Cabriolet is priced at ₹ 1.99 crore (all prices, ex-showroom India).This is the eighth generation of the venerable sportscar, which was first showcased at the 2018 LA Auto Show. While the exterior design is not drastically different from its predecessor and the silhouette remains the same, the majority of the updates are inside. The biggest updates are to the engine and the frame. The new-generation Porsche 911 now gets horizontally opposed six-cylinder petrol engines which have a new fuel-injection system offering better combustion and performance. Still mounted at the rear, the 3.0-litre motors pump out more power and are paired with either a 7-speed manual or the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Key features:

• New 911 Carrera S gets predecessor’s 3.0-litre turbo-charged flat-six engine.
• Gets new 8-speed PDK automatic transmission.
• Coupe does 0-100kmph in 3.7 seconds; Cabriolet takes 3.9 seconds.
• Gets updated interiors with new touchscreen infotainment display.
• Wider front end, wider active rear spoiler and new LED light strip across the rear.
• The new 911 gets significantly wider wheel housings arch over the 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels.