Amazing acceleration - 2010 Porsche Turbo PDK launch control video

[jools360 0]

I was lucky enough to drive the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo at the world press launch at Estoril Circuit in Portugal last week. As I work for Racelogic, I managed to put our latest video/timing equipment on-board for a launch control start.

0-60mph in 3.08s (0-100km/h 3.20s), and that was the Cabriolet!

Video is here:

(in-car Video was taken using Video VBOX Lite Video VBOX - State of the art in-car video)

The Engine was simply stunning, with very little turbo lag. Because they have increased the engine size (3.8L), increased the compression ratio, used direct injection, a new dry sump and used clever cooling expansion intakes, they have dropped the boost to 0.8bar (1.0bar overboost), which combined with the variable geomtery turbos has virtually eliminated any lag. Certainly when you floor the throttle coming out of a bend (and you really can it's that stable), the massive shove in the back is instant, and hugely impressive.

The new Porsche Torque Vectoring system worked a treat, reducing understeer when you take too much speed into a corner, and the new tyre compounds were regularly showing 1.2g braking and cornering forces.

Acceleration times here:

All the journalists were very impressed, and all of the small changes have added up to a very noticeable improvement. I have driven the GT-R, and this was in a different league!

[shark_90 8]

That's pretty special!

[dazmondo 0]

Ummmmm im cancelling the Fezza order & the New T6 ...........

The workers will just have to cycle to work for the next few months.

[Woppum 507]

you havent had a play in the new RS have you? Acceleration is no where close but im hoping its still rapid.

[byron13 0]

What is the flashing rear lights about?? Just before he stomps on the throttle the rear brake lights are flashing? Is that a sign that it is about the launch ??

[Muppetboy 1]

I noticed that and just assumed it was the launch control doing it... fecking telling you to stand well back! :grin:

[Woppum 507]

its the leds. cameras dont get them

[Mook 1,166]

Feck me, that's a cabrio as well. Coupe will be quicker.

The Video VBOX is an awesome piece of kit for track work. Getting one for xmas :D

[bazza_g 369]

that has seriously pi$$ed on my chips - hmmm, remap time for me?

[Mook 1,166]

Don't worry Bazza - I've got something in the pipeline to seriously piss on your chips

[dazmondo 0]

Don't worry Bazza - I've got something in the pipeline to seriously piss on your chips

Would that be the Hydrogen turbo injected Fiat 500 with 15" rims in Bile Yellow by any chance ?

There are rumours from Top Gear that it will be the Fastest thing to hit there track ?

from a crane since the Appol 120 Caravan in the last series !! LOL

[Tipex 1,737]

No, I can reveal Mooks plans, he's fitting one of those Ebay electric turbo/supercharger air filters, a resistor mod chip, and a powerplus fuel saver.

[Woppum 507]

I drove one of these at the Silverstone RS event. It was MASSIVLY fast. Doing launch control the whole car seemed to lurch back like a boat then shoot off all 4 wheels spinning. a very refined car and luxurious. I might be accustomed to harder edged cars but to me it seemed more like a GT than a sports car...?

[CarMad 716]

It is really which is why they have the GT3s and the GT2 isn't it.

By the way you are going to have to write a full review of that motor of yours for TSN and get loads of pictures when you get it you know.

[Woppum 507]

A full review. Those were the days when i had time... Remember those days.

Of course Ill do something it will be rude not too. There will of course be loads of pics too. Shall I put a TSN note on it so you all believe me

[CarMad 716]

Not note required ;-)

Would be great to see what you think of the car what ever you can put together would be great.

Roll on 2010 I bet you can't wait.