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.May 12, 2004
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This Week:

• Porsche Releases Initial Details of All-New 911 Models for Model Year 2005

• Mercedes Car Group: Successful New Products and Record Demand for E-Class

• Production Ends At Historic Dearborn Assembly

• DaimlerChrysler AG and Hyundai Motor Company Announce Realignment of Strategic Alliance

• Toyota Announces Management Changes at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

• New Volkswagen convertible with innovative roof system to be launched in 2006

• Honda Announces Major Investment in the Marysville Auto Plant

• Porsche(R) Names New Design Chief; Veteran Harm Lagaay to Retire

• Chrysler Group Announces Changes in Product Development

• BMW Group Sales Rise 10.3% In April

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Porsche Releases Initial Details of All-New 911 Models for Model Year 2005
 

Porsche Carrera 911

ATLANTA - Porsche(R) today disclosed the first information available on two all-new Porsche 911s destined to be the flagship models for its model year 2005 sports car lineup. The all-new Porsche 911 Carrera(R) and more powerful 911 Carrera S combine the classic 911 silhouette, a trademark of the model for more than 40 years, with new and more aggressive styling.

Porsche Carrera 911 S

Photos: Porsche

Both models feature Porsche's traditional horizontally opposed flat-six cylinder engines. The 911 Carrera's 3.6-liter unit produces 325 HP (SAE) while the 911 Carrera S's newly developed 3.8-liter power plant delivers 355 HP (SAE). Both cars also have a new six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard on the S model.

The new 911 models will go on sale in the second half of 2004. Manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 911 Carrera is $69,300 US and $101,400 Canadian and for the 911 Carrera S $79,100 US and $115,650 Canadian.

(May 11, 2004)