«It's important to have such a defined and clear character and
concept in the sports car world today because it's becoming increasingly difficult, if you don't have it already, to make a name for yourself in that segment,» says Frank Weismann, Porsche's product experience manager for sports cars.
Visually, it was reminiscent of the 911 Carrera RS 3.0, which had just come onto the market, but the badges on the rear wheel arches made it clear that this was an entirely different model: «Turbo» was the motif that from that point forward would literally create a new
legend in the sports car world.
Standard fuel consumption is a mere 4.2 liters per 100 km (56.00 US mpg), which translates into CO2 emissions of 110 g / km (177.03 g / mile), a new record low
level in the sports car world.
It's well shy of the range - topping 35is and its 335 horsepower, but 0 - 60 in 5.6 seconds certainly isn't anything to scoff at,
even in the sports car world.
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In the sports car world, we are trying to deliver power, efficiency, and durability,» said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President for Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.