Porsche lança escape opcional com som modulável

A Porsche acaba de lançar uma nova opção para os seus modelos Carrera e Targa 4 e 4S que permite ao condutor modular o som do escape em função do tipo de utilização. Numa utilização normal o som do motor é mais contido, mas quando é usado num "tom" mais desportivo, o ruído de escape altera-se a condizer. A opção custa 1610 euros mais IVA e está disponível a partir do próximo mês de Fevereiro. Os 911 desta geração já vendidos também poderão montar esta opção a partir de Abril. Segue o press-release integral.

"New Sports Exhaust System for the Porsche 911 Carrera and Targa 4

Stuttgart . The engineers of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have developed a new sports exhaust system for the latest generation of the 911, available as an option on new models as of February 2009. This special exhaust gives the customer the opportunity to adjust the 911 to his individual, personal preferences also in the car’s particular sound: At the touch of a button the exhaust system switches over to a sporting and emotional sound generated in particular whenever the driver prefers a truly dynamic style of motoring.

The new sports exhaust system is made of modified stainless-steel main silencers and stands out clearly through its two dual tailpipes in unique design. The heart of the system is the exhaust flap on each main silencer activated by the engine’s electronic control system and switching over to a more sporting sound as soon as the driver activates the sound mode. The system itself is activated by a separate button in the centre console varying the sound of the exhaust as a function of engine load, road speed and engine speed.

The Euro base price of the sports exhaust system is 1,610 Euro excluding taxes. In the US the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is 2,500 US$. Starting in April 2009, Porsche will also be offering a Tequipment version for retrofitting."