Next-generation Porsche 911 coming with KERS as standard

did you just compare F1 tech to a trunk full of batteries?

back in the 80s, Williams on the other hand is quite active in F1.

http://www.autospies.com/news/2010-Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-will-use-Williams-KERS-technology-51927/

and this article clearly says: "This means enough space to fit the new flywheel technology between the gearbox and engine (which was seen on the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid and the Porsche 918 RSR)"

Whether its a battery or a KERS, who cares? I'd never buy a Porsche with either.

I like the way Porsche did their KERS, it's part mechanical flywheel. I wonder where they will put it however, their current location taking up the passenger seat is less then ideal.

That's what makes Porsche what they are. They simply not claim how fast or how far they can go! They have prove it to us many times with plenty of victories through the years!!

LOL at "standard" -- Porsche would have to be out late drinking to lose the chance to price out another option. PCCB brakes probably cost a couple bucks per stop over the lifetime of the car!

Find this hard to believe as you would need to make all models a hybrid of sorts. Don't think the added weight would do much for the handling. On the race car, everything is stripped out so the power outweighs the weight penalty but to add a couple hundred pounds would kill the road going models.

the 2009 KERS adds 30kg, just as much as a PDC.

http://www.gizmag.com/formula-one-kers/11324/

the 2011 KERS weights 5kg less (i don't have any sources, but that's what i've heared) but i somehow doubt that Porsche will use the same tech like the current F1 cars. nevertheless, the 991 is supposed to be 50kg lighter than the 997 (with KERS coming as a standard). add the PDC and it's still 20 kg lighter than a 997, sounds like a win.

The lighter lithium battery is offered on the Cayman S as well, so I believe it is offered on all models except for the larger SUVs.

It's also supposed to be a bigger car in all dimensions, so it will be interesting to see how they keep it "compact".