We here at WorldCarFans are hearing rumors that the Porsche Carrera 4 could be getting a new Haldex All-Wheel-Drive system. If true, it would mean Porsche is dumping out their visco clutch-based system in favor of the Swedish-made transmission. Also rumored is an electronic limited slip differential, making this car a true all-weather runner.
These spy shots were taken up in northern Sweden, where a group of Porsche prototypes and test vehicles were undergoing a variety of trials. Previous spyshots of the facelifted version of the Porsche (997) 911 have shown new front and rear bumpers, with pinpointed daytime LED driving lights, and LEDs in back. The word is that these cars are sporting direct-injection engines with a higher power output and better gas mileage.
Everyone spotted the new wheels, right?
Will Porsche Carrera 4 Switch to Haldex AWD?
Direct injection also coming
copyright Lehmann Photo Syndication / Porsche 911 facelift spy photos
Comments
ck314
March 27, 2008 6:14 PM
It's getting annoying the way they're delaying the release of this renewed 997 over and over again! Could be that they aren't fixed with the new DI boxers' setup. On another note, even if offtopic, how come there isn't any leaks or explicit spypics of the imminent new 7-series BMW yet?
Bremen_Koenigsegg
March 30, 2008 2:53 AM
It's about time Porsche dumped those slush-clutches in favour of electrically operated units. This will undoubtedly put the AWD 911s on an entirely different level.
Discover
March 31, 2008 3:30 AM
Hope that Haldex system isn't the same from the S3. COZ IS SUCKS!!
Liked the new wheels tho:)
benz_man
April 2, 2008 7:27 AM
The Haldex system with 32-bit proprietary controller will be incredible! And I can't wait to hear a turbo DI flat-6. It'll prolly give goose-bumps.
ck314
April 2, 2008 11:26 PM
Yeah, it should feel more like a true RWD car but, to me, the real 911's are the Carrera S (style) and GT3 (handling/performance) versions. And with DI these naturally aspirated magnificent engines will only sing better (yet).
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