 The 2009 Porsche 911 has been unveiled. And does it not look similar to the 2008 model? Of course it does, and that proves that this is the new 911.

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		</script> </DIV><p class='TableClas'>Okay, jokes aside, there are minor changes in the look of the car, and major ones under the, um, boot. The big news is that the 3600cc and 3800cc engines that power the Carrera and the Carrera S models are both new and now feature direct petrol injection for the first time. 
</p><p class='TableClas'>Why? Well, more power and better economy as well. The smaller of the two motors claims a 20 bhp rise to 345, while the bigger claims a 30 bhp boost to 385. The Carrera S Coupe, officially, just tops 300 kph now. 
</p><p class='TableClas'>The other reason for the improvement in performance and frugality is the new clutch. The 911 debuts Porsche's own "PDK" 

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