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About 50 years ago, the Porsche 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show (IAA). And just ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was at the IAA. 40 years after the introduction of the first 911 Turbo, Porsche is now presenting the new generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S. New all-wheel drive, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights and the up to 560 hp flat six-cylinder engine with bi-turbo charging underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo as a circuit racing car, everyday car and technology platform.

Playing an equally crucial role are the entirely new chassis in lightweight design with a 100 mm longer wheelbase and larger 20-inch wheels. The PDCC active anti-roll system, which is being offered for the first time in 911 Turbo models, increases dynamic performance even more. This system is standard equipment in the 911 Turbo S, as is the Sport Chrono Package Plus with dynamic engine mounts and PCCB ceramic brakes; all of these features are also available as options in the 911 Turbo. The results: The new 911 Turbo S shortens the lap time for the North Loop of the Nürburgring to well under 7:30 minutes – naturally with standard production tyres. The standard sound symposer intensifies the driving experience. The car transmits induction sounds of the turbo engine to the passenger compartment via a speaker diaphragm.

The new top of the range Porsche 911 model is scheduled to arrive in Malaysian market in Q4 2013.

Photo Gallery: 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S

The first official photos of the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 surfaced online ahead of 2011 Frankfurt Motorshow debut.

Although the new Porsche 911 (Series 991) looks similar to the outgoing 911 (Series 997), but it is reported to be about 5.5 cm longer than the current version, with the wheelbase (the distance between front and rear wheels) stretching slightly to offset the extra body length. The car’s roofline is lower than the current model by 1.1 cm.

The new 911 features a more rounded look than the current one, with a more raked windscreen, bulbous new all-LED headlights, and a smoother front bumper with larger intakes and integrated LED daytime running lights.

The rear wheel arches have been pumped to give it a wider look, and the side mirrors are now mounted on the doors. The rear end of the supercar has been significantly re-sculpted, with restyled, slim-line LED taillights, and a smoother bumper bar aiding the streamline effect.

Inside the car, the 911 inherit some design and features from the Porsche Panamera, including new Burmeister stereo systems, satellite navigation and restyled center console.

The entry-level 911 Carrera features an all-new 3.4-litre direct injection 6-cylinder engine with power figures jumping to 261kW (from 254kW) but torque dropping to 380Nm (from 390Nm). The more powerful Carrera S is fitted with a larger 3.8-litre 6-cylinder that produces close to 300kW of power.

Both new engines will be available mated to a new 7-speed manual transmission or Porsche’s 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.

Photo Gallery: First Official Photos of 2012 Porsche 911