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The 2013 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S
pared to the previous generation 911 Carrera C4.
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 unites the performance and efficiency of the new, seventh-generation of the 911 Carrera with the dynamic benefits of the latest version of the active all-wheel-drive system PTM (Porsche Traction Management). The typical Porsche all-wheel-drive system with focused rear bias in this latest 911 version promises maximum vehicle dynamics on a wide variety of road surfaces and in all weather conditions. The new 911 Carrera 4 models deliver traction and dynamic performance to the fourth power.
The most distinct identifying feature of the 911 with all-wheel drive is the wider rear section: compared to the two-wheel drive 911 Carrera models, the rear wheel housings each extend further outward by 22 mm for a total of 44 millimeters, and the rear tires are each ten millimeters wider. The
The new all-wheel-drive 911 is being launched in four versions – the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S, each as Coupe and Cabriolet. They sport the same traits as the rear-wheel drive versions: their lightweight body design, suspension, engines and gearboxes are identical, the only exception being modifications related to the all-wheel-drive. This means that despite a higher level of engine and driving performance, all four models consume significantly less fuel than the previous models; total savings for individual versions are as much as 16 per cent. In addition, the new 911 Carrera 4 is up to 143 lbs. (65 kg) lighter in weight when com-
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depending on equipment features. Fuel consumption with PDK is EPA estimated at 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway for the Coupe and EPA rated 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway for the Cabriolet. The Coupe and Cabriolet of the 911 Carrera 4 S each have a 3.8liter rear-mounted boxer engine that produces 400 hp; this enables acceleration to 60 mph
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INSIDE 2013 911 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Road Racing News . . . . . 4 New Members . . . . . . . . . 4 Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . 7 LA & Zone 8 Events . . . . 2 debut of the 911 Carrera allwheel-drive models Porsche is
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traditional red light band that connects the two taillights on the 911 Carrera C4 has also taken on a new form. Porsche Intelligent Performance:
All new models have a sevenspeed manual gearbox as standard, and the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) sevenspeed gearbox is available as an option. The 911 Carrera 4 Coupe with its 3.4-liter, 350 hp flat-six engine can sprint from zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.3 seconds (Cabriolet: 4.5 s) and reach a top-track speed of up to 177 mph (Cabriolet: 175 mph),
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in 3.9 seconds (Cabriolet: 4.1 seconds) and a top-track speed of 185 mph (Cabriolet: 183 mph) with a suitable equipment configuration. Fuel consumption values with PDK are EPA estimated at 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for both the Coupe and the Cabriolet. New: all-wheel drive indicator, Porsche Active Safe (PAS), sliding glass sunroof, extended Sport Chrono pack
In the new 911 Carrera 4, an additional menu in the instrument cluster informs the driver how the PTM all-wheel drive is currently distributing engine power. In addition, with the
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making the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) available to the entire model range, which controls distance to traffic ahead and vehicle speed. When ordered with PDK, the ACC system adds the safety function Porsche Active Safe (PAS), which helps to prevent frontend collisions. In addition, Porsche offers a new sliding glass sunroof as an optional feature for the 911 Carrera Coupe. Driving 911 cars with a manual gearbox and Sport Chrono pack can now be even sportier: In Sport Plus Continued on Page 4.
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President . . . . . . . . . David Altemus 310-478-7728, fax 310-479-5181 1537 Pontius Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025
Zone 8 Rep. . . . . . . . . . .Tom Brown zonerep@zone8.org Prior Zn8 Rep. . . . Michael Dolphin carrera3@msn.com
Vice President . . . . . . . . . Art Yuter a.yuter@verizon.net
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . Skip Carter skipcarter@pobox.com
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Ignon rignon@edgesystem.net Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open — Membership . . . . . . Joe Shubitowski joseph.shubitowski@gmail.com
Zone 8 Webmaster . . . . Ken Short webmaster@zone8.org Concous Chair . . . . . . . . . Joe Nedza jcnedza@aol.com Rally Chair . . . . . . . . .Revere Jones Zone8rallychair@aol.com Chief Driving Instr. . . . . Scott Mann scott@renegadehybrids.com
Activities Director . . . . . . . Jeff Peck jbpeck@pacbell.net
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New Members September 2012: Noel H. Applebaum Los Angeles Shirley A. Becker Calabasas Kishore M. Chamarthy Los Angeles Steve Chapman North Hollywood John Haley Los Angeles Rod R. Hamilton Los Angeles Carol P. Hofmann Burbank Giancarlo Incalza Los Angeles Raymond J. Ireland Los Angeles Dave Nagel Beverly Hills Anthonay V. Pfannkuche Pacific Palisades Carlos W. Rodriguez San Pedro Richard H. Sheehan Manhattan Beach Masuo Suzuki Culver City Roxanne Tanoviceanu Torrance Todd Wohl Manhattan Beach
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2013 911 (cont.) mode, the system automatically double-declutches during downshifts. The new all-wheel drive models replace a very successful previous generation, of which 34 percent second-generation 997 models where all-wheel-drive. This previous generation launched with one of the greatest development steps in powertrain technology that the 911 ever made: new were the engines with direct fuel injection, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox and electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM). In July 2011, Porsche crowned the model series with the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, whose 3.8-liter engine was boosted to 408 hp. World premiere at the Paris International Motor Show
The new Porsche 911 Carrera with all-wheel-drive will make its first public appearance at the 2012 Paris International Motor Show September 29, 2012. The new 911 models will launch in the US early in 2013. The 2013 911 Carrera 4 will have a base MSRP of $91,030, and the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet base MSRP will be $102,930. The 911 Carrera 4S will have a base MSRP of $105,630 and the Cabriolet will have a base MSRP of $117,530.
GRAND-AM Road Racing, American Le Mans Series Announce Historic Merger Combined Sports Car Organization Will Debut With 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona; New Board To Feature GRAND-AM, ALMS, NASCAR Executives DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The most significant development in the history of sports car racing in North America was announced today, with plans for a landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) unveiled at Daytona International Speedway. Under terms of the merger, the following entities will combine with GRAND-AM: the American Le Mans Series; the International Motor Sports Association, which sanctions ALMS events; the Road Atlanta race track facility in Braselton, Ga.; the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center in Sebring, Fla.; and Sebring International Raceway, via a reassignment of the lease agreement with the Sebring Airport Authority to operate the raceway. Both sanctioning bodies will continue to operate separate schedules in 2013 before racing under one banner in 2014 Continued on Page 5.
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ALMS (cont.) beginning with North America's premier sports car race, the 52nd annual Rolex 24 At Daytona. A board of directors has been formed to operate the new combined organization with GRAND-AM founder Jim France as chairman and ALMS founder Don Panoz as vice chairman. Other members: NASCAR Vice Chair/Executive Vice President Lesa France Kennedy, GRANDAM President/CEO Ed Bennett, ALMS President/CEO Scott Atherton and NASCAR Vice President/Deputy General Counsel Karen Leetzow. "Today's announcement will transform sports car racing on this continent, along with having world-wide industry implications," said Bennett. "Aside from the organizations involved, everybody wins: drivers, teams, manufacturers, sponsors, tracks – and most all, the fans. "This new approach is going to be revolutionary, as we take the best components from two premium brands, combine them and then benefit mutually from the considerable resources both sides will bring to our efforts. This is a bold move – and the right one – for the long-term, optimum growth of sports car racing." Added Atherton: "This merger will blend the best assets and attributes of each organization
Page 5 in terms of technical rules, officiating, marketing, communications, personnel, scheduling and broadcasting. The result will be one of the strongest, most competitive and powerful motorsports marketing platforms in the world." Post-merger branding still is being determined for the new organization and its principal series, as are specifics regarding the 2014 schedule. Also, the competitive class structure and technical rules beginning in 2014 have yet to be finalized. The ALMS began operations in 1999, with GRAND-AM debuting in 2000. Both organizations were created in the aftermath of the late-'90s departure of the highly popular IMSA Camel GT circuit in North America. IMSA was founded in 1969 by John Bishop and then-NASCAR President Bill France Sr. "This merger will strengthen professional sports car racing beyond what either of our organizations could have achieved separately," said Panoz. "The American Le Mans Series was founded for the fans and I'm personally gratified that they will benefit greatly as we now work together with GRAND-AM to take this sport to the level at which it belongs in the North American and international
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France said the merger was exciting both "on a professional and a personal level, with me being a long-time sports car fan. This merger was achieved through a true spirit of cooperation. Moving forward, that same spirit will drive our day-to-day efforts."
By Bruce Pollock
Collectively, this merger involves a total of eight sports car series racing throughout North America. GRAND-AM sanctions and operates the Rolex Sports Car Series, the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge and the TOTAL Performance Showcase. GRAND-AM also sanctions the Ferrari Challenge that is operated by Ferrari North America. IMSA is the sanctioning body for the ALMS, the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Series, the Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Powered by Mazda Series and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin. "This looks good from a business standpoint but it also 'feels good' from a historical standpoint," Bennett said. "Both GRAND-AM and the ALMS have lineages tied to Daytona Beach, Daytona International Speedway and the France Family. This announcement is a proud moment for all involved, as we now look forward to a bright future for sports car racing."
So I’m not too sure about the goodness or otherwise of the ALMS / GrandAm merger in the story to the left. Time will tell if it’s good or bad. I really am not in favor of more and more consolidation of much of anything into larger and larger entities, which seem to inevitably become “too big to fail.” But it does seem to be the sought-after rage these days. Other than the “too big” aspect, there’s that whole NASCAR component, which alone would point me in some other direction. And that’s what I have to say about that. In other matters, we’ve redesigned the layout a bit hoping to find a wee bit more space without upping the page count. This resistance to increased page count is totally economic in nature. It costs way more to print and mail these than simply making a pdf file available to all. But the common thought is that not everyone is entirely happy with an electronic only approach. There are those who do not actually travel in the electonic forest. If I could get away with it, I might myself be one of those. But right now that is not really an option. So here it is — October! Bruce
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