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2013 Porsche Cayenne crossover SUVs comprise everything you demand in a Porsche: brilliant performance, acceleration, braking and steering – in a rugged body that fancies every terrain and every element.

Overview

When the four-door all-wheel-drive Porsche Cayenne first hit the scene, many questioned the move. After all, people associate Porsche as sports cars with unparalleled performance and engineering that could take on any racetrack. They certainly don’t picture Porsche cars on steep hills and unpaved terrain. It didn’t take long before skeptics became believers when they saw hallmark Porsche features of steering, acceleration, braking, and efficiency realized in a high-performance SUV. The Cayenne came out triumphant.

Instead of four, Porsche now offers six variants of 2013 Porsche Cayenne crossovers. “Each Cayenne has its own personality, so choosing one is like trying to pick the right ice cream at Baskin-Robbins, except you don’t get a tiny plastic spoon,” writes Car and Driver in its review. New flavors include the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, the fuel sipper, and the Cayenne GTS, the performance-oriented powerful younger sibling of the Turbo minus the turbochargers.

With such a diversity of options, how do you pick? Go ahead and learn about each one knowing that you’ll be more than pleased with your final selection. Edmunds.com writes, “Even on these less performance-oriented Cayennes, highway handling is impressive and the steering deserves special praise for its linearity and precision.” Now let’s meet each one.

Meet the 2013 Porsche Cayenne models

2013 Porsche Cayenne. The new Cayenne features a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and variable valve timing on inlet and exhaust. The engine generates 300 hp at 6,300 rpm with a maximum torque of 295 lb.-ft. at 3,000 rpm. It just takes 7.1 seconds to reach 60 mph with a manual gearbox and its top track speed is 142 mph. Those are sedan numbers in a big car.

2013 Porsche Cayenne S. The Cayenne S has a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine with direct fuel injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and a two-stage intake manifold. The engine generates 400 hp at 6,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 369 lb.-ft. between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm. Fitted with eight-speed Tiptronic S as standard, the car takes 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and its top track speed is 160 mph. Not kidding.

2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid: First, Porsche built and introduced an SUV proving many skeptics wrong. Now it makes another surprising move with the 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. This may sound like a game of chess. If you consider the road as the king, the hybrid SUV conquers it every time. “The hybrid version is meant to be clean and green without being boring or underpowered, and Porsche has done a wonderful job mating a real engine, a real transmission (instead of a CVT), and a clever hybrid package of battery, motor, charging system and electronic controls,” writes Aol Autos.

The Cayenne S Hybrid pairs a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged gasoline engine with an electrical motor powered by a 288-volt nickel metal-hydride (NiMh) battery pack turning the hybrid SUV into a fuel-efficient sporty performer. This sounds like a contradiction, yet the hybrid generates a total of 380 hp and maximum torque of 428 lb.-ft. through its 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission and permanent all-wheel drive system. This system thrusts the hybrid SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds working up to a top track speed of 150 mph. (That’s not a typo.)

2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS. Powering the new sport-tuned Cayenne GTS is a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 Cayenne engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It generates 420 hp at 6,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 380 lb.-ft. at 3,500 rpm. It smashes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 162 mph. Are you blown away yet?

The GTS comes with many features that are optional on other trims including a lower chassis for improved handling, Porsche’s active suspension system (PASM), 20-inch wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, the Turbo’s front fascia, upgraded brakes with red brake calipers, front and rear GTS sport seats, a sport steering wheel, and more.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Powering the new Cayenne Diesel is a 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine with a common-rail injection system. Its turbocharger features Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG). This means the incoming exhaust gases drive a set of electronically variable turbine blades with its angle continuously adjusted to ensure optimum performance under all engine loads.

The Porsche Cayenne Diesel generates an output of 240 hp with a maximum torque of 406 lb.-ft. between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm. It just takes 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and its top track speed is 136 mph. The impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19/29/23. This is the choice for those are more fuel-conscious than performance-oriented.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Powering the Cayenne Turbo is powered is a 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine featuring direct fuel injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and charge-air cooling. It generates 500 hp at 6,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 516 lb.-ft. between 2,250 and 4,500 rpm. Its name is no surprise with its ability to jet from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds and its top track speed is 172 mph. Yes, we double-checked those numbers.

Edmunds.com reports that the 2013 Porsche Cayenne crossover has a year-long waiting list in China. Fortunately, that won’t be a problem when you work with the staff at Park Place Porsche Dallas to explore the functional, spacious and luxurious crossover SUV that wholly reflects the Porsche brand. No tiny pink spoons needed. Just bring your driving self and our team will help you sample the Cayenne until you find your favorite.

Interior

Interior features vary based on model and package. This is a sample of some of the interior features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche Cayenne.

Audio system. The CDR audio system has a 7-inch color touchscreen display to help you navigate the main menus and functions with ease. The integrated CD radio, featuring an FM twin-tuner with RDS, 30 memory presets, dynamic autostore and speed-sensitive volume control, includes a sound system with 10 loudspeakers and a total output of 100 watts. Audiophiles can combine the CDR with the BOSE Surround Sound System or Burmester High-End Surround Sound System.

Seating. The seats in the Cayenne models are practical, comfortable and sporty, just like the rest of the interior. All seats come with two-way head restraints and storage pockets on the front seat backrests. The seats feature 8-way electric adjustment including fore/aft, height, squab length and squab/backrest angle settings. Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S.

GTS seating. The 2013 Cayenne GTS sports seats come with 8-way adjustment. It also stores steering wheel and exterior mirror preferences for the driver and seat settings including lumbar supports for both driver and front passenger. Standard on the Cayenne GTS.

Luggage compartment. Cayenne models have a spacious passenger area and a large versatile luggage compartment because of the adjustable rear bench. With a total volume of 23.7 cu ft., the Cayenne has more than enough space for up to six suitcases – depending on the size. Other standard features include an easily accessible meshed storage compartment on the left and a practical load-through facility when the center section of the rear bench is folded down.

With the rear seats folded, you get up to 62.9 cu ft. of space. Protect and hide items with the retractable cover with detachable storage cassette.

Exterior

Exterior features vary based on model and package. This is a sample of some of the exterior features you’ll find in the new Porsche Cayenne.

Automatic headlight activation. This is a standard feature in all Cayenne models. The headlights are automatically switched on when darkness sets in or when driving through a tunnel during the day. Other features include an automatic switch-off and “Welcome Home” function, where the headlights stay on for a defined length of time to light your path from the SUV to the door.

Halogen main headlights. Standard in the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, the projector-beam halogen main headlights feature automatic static range control and reflection high-beam lights for optimum road illumination.

Bi-Xenon main headlights. Standard in the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. These headlights feature halogen auxiliary headlights, integrated headlight cleaning and automatic dynamic range control. This provides uniform lighting on the road in both low and high-beam mode. Cayenne GTS headlights have a black surround.

Daytime running lights. On the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, these are arranged horizontally in the front light units, whereas on the new Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne Turbo every main headlight unit has four LED spotlights. Daytime running lights improve safety in the daytime by making your crossover more visible to other road users.

Wheels. The 18-inch Cayenne wheel is standard in the Cayenne. The 18-inch Cayenne S III wheel is standard on the Cayenne S.

Safety

Safety features vary based on model and package. This is a sample of some of the safety features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche Cayenne.

Braking system. Equipped with larger and more powerful braking systems, Cayenne models continue have excellent deceleration – even when there are five adults in the car, a trunk full of things and a braked trailer load of up to 7,716 pounds (Cayenne with manual gearbox: 5,952 pounds).

All Cayenne models have internally vented discs all round, ensuring consistent performance during heavy use. The SUVs also have six-piston monobloc aluminum brake calipers at the front and four-piston equivalents at the rear.

Electric parking brake. As you pull away, the new electronic parking brake automatically releases. You can manually activate and deactivate this safety feature.

Airbags. All Cayenne models come with full-size front airbags for driver and front passenger as standard. These are augmented by Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP). This consists of a side airbag in each front seat, curtain-type airbags on each side of the roof for head protection for both rows of seats and side impact protection in each door.

Performance

All Cayenne gas engines use direct fuel injection (DFI) to increase power and torque, improve fuel economy by 20 percent over its predecessor and lower emissions

Porsche Traction Management (PTM). Combines active all-wheel drive with an electronically variable multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR). These ensure the perfect distribution of drive torque for optimum traction in all road scenarios.

Eight-speed Tiptronic S is standard in the Cayenne S, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. This feature instills a wide ratio spread with first gear designed for optimum acceleration when pulling away and greater performance for driving uphill and towing loads in off-road terrain.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Vital Stats

Engine: naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 engine

Max power: 300 hp @ 6,300 rpm

0-60 mph time: 7.4 seconds

Top track speed: 142 mph

Max torque: 295 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 22 mpg highway; 15 mpg city

2013 Porsche Cayenne S Vital Stats

Engine: naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine

Max power: 400 hp @ 6,500 rpm

0-60 mph time: 5.6 seconds

Top track speed: 160 mph

Max torque: 369 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 22 mpg highway; 16 mpg city

2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Vital Stats

Engine: 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine

Max power: 380 hp total @ 5,500 rpm

0-60 mph time: 6.1 seconds

Top track speed: 150 mph

Max torque: 428 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 24 mpg highway; 20 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Vital Stats

Engine: naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 Cayenne engine featuring VarioCam Plus

Max power: 420 hp @ 6,500 rpm

0-60 mph time: 5.4 seconds

Top track speed: 162 mph

Max torque: 380 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 21 mpg highway; 15 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Vital Stats

Engine: 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine with a common-rail injection system.

Max power: 240 hp @ 3,500 – 4,000 rpm

0-60 mph time: 7.2 seconds

Top track speed: 135 mph

Max torque: 406 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 29 mpg highway; 20 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Vital Stats

Engine: 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine featuring VarioCam Plus and charge-air cooling

Max power: 500 hp @ 6,000 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.4 seconds

Top track speed: 172 mph

Max torque: 516 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 22 mpg highway; 15 mpg city (Manual)

The new Cayenne S Hybrid can also operate in electric-only mode at speeds of up to 40 mph. The SUV gets 333 hp and gains an additional 47 hp from two electric motors with the AWD system and self-locking center differential. This allows you to get the kind of acceleration you’d expect from a V-8, but with a mileage of a V-6.

Featuring Auto Start/Stop technology, the Cayenne S Hybrid automatically turns off the engine when the SUV stops at traffic lights and the driver’s foot is on the brake. Although the engine isn’t running, audio and communication systems stay on and the standard climate control continues with the selected temperature. You won’t notice any changes other than a quieter car.

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) provides a standard torque split of 60 percent to the rear and 40 percent to the front. If one of the wheels is about to lose grip, the self-locking center differential transmits the torque to the axle offering the highest level of traction. The PTM also distributes torque to the rear wheels to boost steering precision and driving dynamics.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera has surpassed its predecessors in driving dynamics, a tremendous feat considering the 911 has won over 30,000 races.

Overview

Porsche engineers have created the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, an icon that remains instantly recognizable after almost 50 years. Yet over 90 percent of its components are new or modified. As expected, the new 911 Carreras carry on the Porsche 911 tradition of race-bred performance and everyday practicality.

The engines receive new, more resourceful technologies to quench drivers’ need for efficiency and excitement. An AutoGuide.com reviewer asserts the new model significantly outperforms older 911 cars. Porsche now offers the available 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission that boosts fuel efficiency, offers precise control, sports a coasting feature and provides lightning-fast gearshifts.

Another feature that increases efficiency is the standard Auto Start Stop function. For models with manual transmission, Auto Start Stop automatically turns off the engine when the driver stops the car, switches to Neutral or releases the clutch in models. In Porsche 911 cars with the optional PDK, Auto Start Stop function turns off the engine when the driver stops and keeps the foot on the brake.

“This car out performs any car I’ve driven. It’s comfortable, newly designed, very smooth, great options, elegantly beautiful, practical for everyday driving. Hands down the most solid car I’ve owned,” writes JustAmy in a KBB.com review of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. “Performance is amazing! Porsche kept with that ever so lovely engine sound that is unmistakable.”

Meet the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Models:

2013 911 Carrera: Even with reducing engine displacement to 3.4-liters, the 911 Carrera generates more power and accelerates faster than its 3.6-liter predecessor allowing the car to take off and reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet: The convertible has a firmer, lighter and more robust top that cuts down wind noise so you can full enjoy the sounds from the 911 engine. The revised 3.4-liter flat-six engine generates 350 hp at 7400 rpm and reaches a top track speed of 177 mph.

2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet S: The convertible features a new 3.8-liter engine with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus to generate 400 hp at 7400 rpm. A 2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet equipped with PDK and the Sport Chrono Package sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top track speed of 185 mph.

2013 911 Carrera 4 Coupe: Having a wider stance and tires than the 911 Carrera, its strength comes from its power: a 3.4-liter six-cylinder flat engine generating 350 horsepower at 7,400 rpm propelling it to 60 in 4.7 seconds. A downsized engine displacement has reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15 percent compared with the previous model.

2013 911 Carrera 4S Coupe: Its body increases by 1.7 inches over its predecessor and the rear track and rear tires are wider. Those who opt for the PDK get a 3.8-liter flat engine producing 400 horsepower at 7,400 rpm that thrusts the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds reaching a top speed of 184 mph. Its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 13 percent over its predecessor.

2013 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet: With a 3.4-liter flat engine that generates 350 horsepower of power, the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet dashes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds at 7,400 rpm and hits a top speed of 175 mph. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 16 percent over its predecessor.

2013 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet: The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet brings a firm grounding of safety, reliability and confidence when it takes the road. The sports car is powered by a 3.8-liter boxer engine featuring direct fuel injection (DFI) that produces 400 horsepower at 7,400 rpm. It takes just 4.5 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph and its max speed is 183 mph. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by up to 14 percent over its predecessor.

Whichever 911 Carrera you choose, design always follows function and that’s why these sports cars earn the 911 badge. Every Porsche 911 since the first has reflected the latest thinking and technologies for its generation. To see this, drive any one of the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera sports cars available at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

Interior

The extended wheelbase provides 25 mm more leg room in the front than in previous 911 Carrera models. The new elevated center console means the distance between the gear lever or selector and the steering wheel extremely short. The controls, such as the two-zone climate control or the suspension settings, are arranged for intuitive operation so you can focus on what’s important: the road ahead.

Interior features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the interior features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera interior colors: Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige, Yachting Blue.

Audio system: A nine-speaker, 235-‌watt audio system is standard, and can be combined with the optional HD Radio receiver or Bose Surround Sound System. For the ultimate sound experience, Porsche offers the optional Burmester High-End Surround Sound System.

High-resolution screen: The new center console puts logically organized controls and includes a high-resolution, 4.6-inch full VGA TFT color display, for viewing onboard computer, audio system, or navigation information.

Automatic climate control: The new automatic climate control with zonal temperature controls for the driver and front passenger is standard.

Seating: Fitted as standard, the 911 has refined sport seats that combine greater comfort with racing-style support and now feature four-way power adjustment.

Exterior

On the 911, design and technology work in harmony. The wheelbase of the new Porsche 911 Carerra is 100 mm longer for improved driving stability and cornering dynamics. The shorter overhang gives the new 911 a more compact and agile look. For more traction and agility, 911 Carrera 4 models feature a 44-mm wider body at the rear than on the 911 Carrera.

Exterior features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the exterior features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

2013 Porsche Boxster exterior colors: Colors vary based on model. These are some of the colors available. Black, Guards Red, White, Racing Yellow. Metallic: Platinum Silver Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Anthracite Brown Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Anthracite Brown Metallica, Agate Grey Metallic. Basalt Black Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Lime Gold Metallic, Cognac Metallic.

Bi-Xenon™ headlights: Standard on the new 911 models, the lights illuminate the road ahead more uniformly. Automatic headlight activation is standard.

Advanced LED technology: The restyled LED front light units incorporate direction indicators, daytime running lights, and position lights. LED technology is also used for the taillights, the high-level third brake light, the license-plate illumination, the rear direction indicators, and the rear fog light. LEDs provide better illumination and respond more quickly to driver input.

Electrically powered wind deflector: Equipped as standard in 911 Carrera Cabriolet models, the electrically powered wind deflector offers almost completely wind-free driving and minimal wind noise when the top is down.

Safety

Safety features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the safety features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Porsche stability management (PSM): As standard, the 911 Carrera models include enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance. Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car.

Braking system: The 911 Carrera is fitted front and rear with black anodized, four-piston, aluminum monobloc fixed calipers. On the 911 Carrera S, the brakes are differentiated not just by the red calipers, but by larger brake rotors and more brake pistons at the front wheels, to cope with its increased engine power.

Electric parking brake: As you pull away, the new electronic parking brake automatically releases. With the hill-hold function, you can pull away without ever rolling back. You can manually activate and deactivate this safety feature.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM): This standard system on the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models. It comprises side impact protection elements in the doors and two airbags on each side. An integral thorax airbag is located in the seat backrests, while the door panels contain an upward-inflating head airbag.

Airbags: Advanced airbag technology includes full-size driver and front-passenger airbags, which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and angle of impact. In less serious accidents, the airbags partially inflate to minimize discomfort to the occupants. Also included are knee airbags for the driver and passenger.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS): This safety system sends warnings to the onboard computer’s display screen in the event of a gradual or sudden loss of pressure. The pressures in all four tires can be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Performance

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.6 seconds
Top track speed: 179 mph
Max torque: 287 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.3 seconds
Top track speed: 188 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.8 seconds
Top track speed: 177 mph
Max torque: 287 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.5 seconds
Top track speed: 187 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.7 seconds
Top track speed: 177 mph
Max torque: 287 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.9 seconds
Top track speed: 175 mph
Max torque: 287 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8 liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.2 seconds\
Top track speed: 185 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.2 seconds
Top track speed: 185 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.5 seconds
Top track speed: 183 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission. The optional PDK provides greater fuel efficiency with its new coasting feature and fast gearshifts

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera has surpassed its predecessors in driving dynamics, a tremendous feat considering the 911 has won over 30,000 races.

Overview

Porsche engineers have created the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, an icon that remains instantly recognizable after almost 50 years. Yet over 90 percent of its components are new or modified. As expected, the new 911 Carreras carry on the Porsche 911 tradition of race-bred performance and everyday practicality.

The engines receive new, more resourceful technologies to quench drivers’ need for efficiency and excitement. An AutoGuide.com reviewer asserts the new model significantly outperforms older 911 cars. Porsche now offers the available 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission that boosts fuel efficiency, offers precise control, sports a coasting feature and provides lightning-fast gearshifts.

Another feature that increases efficiency is the standard Auto Start Stop function. For models with manual transmission, Auto Start Stop automatically turns off the engine when the driver stops the car, switches to Neutral or releases the clutch in models. In Porsche 911 cars with the optional PDK, Auto Start Stop function turns off the engine when the driver stops and keeps the foot on the brake.

“This car out performs any car I’ve driven. It’s comfortable, newly designed, very smooth, great options, elegantly beautiful, practical for everyday driving. Hands down the most solid car I’ve owned,” writes JustAmy in a KBB.com review of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. “Performance is amazing! Porsche kept with that ever so lovely engine sound that is unmistakable.”

Meet the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Models:

2013 911 Carrera. Even with reducing engine displacement to 3.4-liters, the 911 Carrera generates more power and accelerates faster than its 3.6-liter predecessor allowing the car to take off and reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

2013 911 Carrera S. Advancements in engine and chassis supply the new Carrera S with a 3.8-liter boxer engine that gets 400 hp and smashes its way from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds reaching a top speed of 188 mph.

2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The convertible has a firmer, lighter and more robust top that cuts down wind noise so you can full enjoy the sounds from the 911 engine. The revised 3.4-liter flat-six engine generates 350 hp at 7400 rpm and reaches a top track speed of 177 mph.

2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet S. The convertible features a new 3.8-liter engine with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus to generate 400 hp at 7400 rpm. A 2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet equipped with PDK and the Sport Chrono Package sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top track speed of 185 mph.

2013 911 Carrera 4 Coupe. Having a wider stance and tires than the 911 Carrera, its strength comes from its power: a 3.4-liter six-cylinder flat engine generating 350 horsepower at 7,400 rpm propelling it to 60 in 4.7 seconds. A downsized engine displacement has reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15 percent compared with the previous model.

2013 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. Its body increases by 1.7 inches over its predecessor and the rear track and rear tires are wider. Those who opt for the PDK get a 3.8-liter flat engine producing 400 horsepower at 7,400 rpm that thrusts the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds reaching a top speed of 184 mph. Its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 13 percent over its predecessor.

2013 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. With a 3.4-liter flat engine that generates 350 horsepower of power, the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet dashes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds at 7,400 rpm and hits a top speed of 175 mph. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 16 percent over its predecessor.

2013 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet brings a firm grounding of safety, reliability and confidence when it takes the road. The sports car is powered by a 3.8-liter boxer engine featuring direct fuel injection (DFI) that produces 400 horsepower at 7,400 rpm. It takes just 4.5 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph and its max speed is 183 mph. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by up to 14 percent over its predecessor.

Whichever 911 Carrera you choose, design always follows function and that’s why these sports cars earn the 911 badge. Every Porsche 911 since the first has reflected the latest thinking and technologies for its generation. To see this, drive any one of the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera sports cars available at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

Interior

The extended wheelbase provides 25 mm more leg room in the front than in previous 911 Carrera models. The new elevated center console means the distance between the gear lever or selector and the steering wheel extremely short. The controls, such as the two-zone climate control or the suspension settings, are arranged for intuitive operation so you can focus on what’s important: the road ahead.

Interior features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the interior features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera interior colors: Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige, Yachting Blue.

Audio system. A nine-speaker, 235-‌watt audio system is standard, and can be combined with the optional HD Radio receiver or Bose Surround Sound System. For the ultimate sound experience, Porsche offers the optional Burmester High-End Surround Sound System.

High-resolution screen. The new center console puts logically organized controls and includes a high-resolution, 4.6-inch full VGA TFT color display, for viewing onboard computer, audio system, or navigation information.

Automatic climate control. The new automatic climate control with zonal temperature controls for the driver and front passenger is standard.

Seating. Fitted as standard, the 911 has refined sport seats that combine greater comfort with racing-style support and now feature four-way power adjustment.

Exterior

On the 911, design and technology work in harmony. The wheelbase of the new Porsche 911 Carerra is 100 mm longer for improved driving stability and cornering dynamics. The shorter overhang gives the new 911 a more compact and agile look. For more traction and agility, 911 Carrera 4 models feature a 44-mm wider body at the rear than on the 911 Carrera.

Exterior features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the exterior features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

2013 Porsche Boxster exterior colors: Colors vary based on model. These are some of the colors available. Black, Guards Red, White, Racing Yellow. Metallic: Platinum Silver Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Anthracite Brown Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Anthracite Brown Metallica, Agate Grey Metallic. Basalt Black Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Lime Gold Metallic, Cognac Metallic.

Bi-Xenon™ headlights. Standard on the new 911 models, the lights illuminate the road ahead more uniformly. Automatic headlight activation is standard.

Advanced LED technology. The restyled LED front light units incorporate direction indicators, daytime running lights, and position lights. LED technology is also used for the taillights, the high-level third brake light, the license-plate illumination, the rear direction indicators, and the rear fog light. LEDs provide better illumination and respond more quickly to driver input.

Electrically powered wind deflector. Equipped as standard in 911 Carrera Cabriolet models, the electrically powered wind deflector offers almost completely wind-free driving and minimal wind noise when the top is down.

Safety

Safety features vary based on model and package. This is a taste of some of the safety features you’ll find in the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Porsche stability management (PSM). As standard, the 911 Carrera models include enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance. Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car.

Braking system. The 911 Carrera is fitted front and rear with black anodized, four-piston, aluminum monobloc fixed calipers. On the 911 Carrera S, the brakes are differentiated not just by the red calipers, but by larger brake rotors and more brake pistons at the front wheels, to cope with its increased engine power.

Electric parking brake. As you pull away, the new electronic parking brake automatically releases. With the hill-hold function, you can pull away without ever rolling back. You can manually activate and deactivate this safety feature.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM). This standard system on the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models. It comprises side impact protection elements in the doors and two airbags on each side. An integral thorax airbag is located in the seat backrests, while the door panels contain an upward-inflating head airbag.

Airbags. Advanced airbag technology includes full-size driver and front-passenger airbags, which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and angle of impact. In less serious accidents, the airbags partially inflate to minimize discomfort to the occupants. Also included are knee airbags for the driver and passenger.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This safety system sends warnings to the onboard computer’s display screen in the event of a gradual or sudden loss of pressure. The pressures in all four tires can be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Performance

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.6 seconds

Top track speed: 179 mph

Max torque: 287 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.3 seconds

Top track speed: 188 mph

Max torque: 325 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.8 seconds

Top track speed: 177 mph

Max torque: 287 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.5 seconds

Top track speed: 187 mph

Max torque: 325 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.7 seconds

Top track speed: 177 mph

Max torque: 287 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 27 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Vital Stats

Engine: 3.4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.9 seconds

Top track speed: 175 mph

Max torque: 287 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 19 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Vital Stats

Engine: 3.8 liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine

Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm

0-60 mph time: 4.2 seconds

Top track speed: 185 mph

Max torque: 325 lb-ft

Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Vital Stats
Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.2 seconds
Top track speed: 185 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Vital Stats
Engine: 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder aluminum engine
Max power: 400 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph time: 4.5 seconds
Top track speed: 183 mph
Max torque: 325 lb-ft
Fuel consumption: 26 mpg highway; 18 mpg city (Manual)

7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission: The optional PDK provides greater fuel efficiency with its new coasting feature and fast gearshifts.