Despite the global economic downturn Porsche are forging ahead in 2009 with their next generation Porsche 2009 911 Carrera plus Carrera S models (cabriolet plus coupe), but at an estimated starting price of $102,900, with an additional $4,000 for the classic beige leather interior alone, will Porsche have completed to halt their declining sales?

Power
With any sports automobile the first stop for lots of is the motor, plus the new Carrera models have been upgraded to a choice of a 3.6 liter in the base models, or a 3.8 liter monster in the Carrera S, which is said to put out a maximum of 385 horsepower. What this translates to is impressive acceleration plus a realistic top speed of around 170 mph (183mph under check conditions) plus an engine sound that will haunt sports automobile lovers dreams emanating from the seats behind, purring, growling plus roaring as you play with the smooth 6 speed (or optional 7 speed) automatic transmission. The highest spec transmission is a wonder, with a new ‘PDK’ double-clutch gearbox (optional extra at around $2,000), which is as slick plus quick as you could hope for, plus thankfully replaces the awkward steering wheel paddle ‘Tiptronic’ technique that made a few brief plus unpopular appearances in lots of of the previous 911 models. The new Carrera’s have shown their pedigree on the road, plus sheer raw power combined with seamless changes through the gears all adds up to lightening speedy acceleration away from the lights, a feeling of solid, continuous power delivery from the engine to the road, plus virtually no stuttering or unexpected power loss as you move up plus down the revs. The Porsche Carrera may be small plus chic by lots of standards, but it sure packs a heck of a wallop, plus the AWD plus beefed up brakes with give you excellent handling, stability plus security at any speed.

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Looks
as important as power plus handling for some, design is the next big issue for sports cars. The new Carerra models are virtually unchanged in their overall design, retaining that effortless combination of elegance plus naked aggression that Porsche are famous for, plus there is some subtle reshaping of the headlamps, air inlets plus exterior mirrors to set them apart. Optional extras will see base models upgraded to suit your whim, from heated seats to keep you toasty at $500 to ventilated seats to keep you lovely at $800. The interior is beautifully completed, plus if you can afford it go for that optional classic leather interior, which raises the Porches from merely comfortable to luxurious (although beige isn’t perhaps everyone’s favourite color choice). The top down model looks fantastic plus has additional safety features including six main rolls bars, the reinforced windshield pillars at the front plus additional roll bars mounted behind the seats at the rear, which are covered in sensors plus deploy in the event of a roll over. The engine is in the back of coursework, so the trunk is at the front, but it is miniscule, plus defies attempts to fit more than six or six small bags, (golf clubs will have to be slung over the back seats).

Conclusion
Porsche have always made individual plus beautiful cars, from the exquisite technology plus machinery through to the stunning exteriors, plus it is clear that the new 2009 Carerra models are a number of Porsche’s brightest plus best so far. Although these cars are a little heavy on fuel, they are certainly not the worst out there, plus to be honest 27mpg (6 speed transmission base model) on the open road is actually better than a large number of less sporty cars currently in use. The main worry is the price tag. there is no doubt that Porsche cars are special plus well worth a lot of funds, reckon of all the years of careful design plus technological advances that have gone in to each model, but with other brilliant top end cars on offer in this price range, such as the jaw dropping Maserati GranTurismo from around $117,500, you have to wonder how lots of people will be rushing down to the nearest Porsche dealer to snap up a new Carrera.